Pubdate: Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Source: Contra Costa Times (CA)
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Author: David Nichols

MARIJUANA EVERYWHERE

Something that concerns me is marijuana use among teens. It is getting to be
all over the place these days.

It is really bad that teens are doing this because, unlike cigarettes, which
are legal if you are 18 or older, it is illegal for anyone, regardless of
age, to use marijuana. It wreaks havoc on your lungs, throat, and mouth. Its
use can lead to cancer and many other diseases. 

Not only does it hurt the user, it hurts other people who are in the
vicinity who have no interest in the harmful drug.

I think more action should be taken to crack down on the buyers and sellers
of this illegal drug.

David Nichols, San Ramon
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