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Marijuana Legalization Efforts Hide the Facts
The facts are the facts
Supporters of legalization efforts liken marijuana laws to prohibition of alcohol, citing the advance of criminal distribution networks across the country.
There is also the belief that for years, marijuana has been demonized and made out to be the root cause of all drug addiction while it has no detrimental effects.
This last belief could not be further from the truth for many who have worked in the field of drug treatment, most of who have treated persons for marijuana abuse. The argument is that legalization will do nothing for those who are already drug addicts.
Whether marijuana is legalized or not, it is important to remember that it is first and foremost a drug with psychoactive chemicals. While there may be some arguments for legalization in order to focus on more harmful drugs, pretending that marijuana has no ill effects is not the answer.
No matter the legal status, anyone who is abusing marijuana recreationally is at risk. Effective drug treatment for those already using it is the answer.
For those who aren’t effective drug education will help them say NO, no matter who the vendor.
Narconon of Georgia is a non-traditional drug abuse treatment program which was founded in 1967 whose mission also includes drug education and working with children. The Narconon program provides body detoxification through a sauna and exercise program that helps eliminate or reduce cravings. Then the client learns those life skills essential to success in life and the ability to stay clean.
