Pubdate: Sun, 11 May 2003
Source: Calgary Sun, The (CN AB)
Copyright: 2003 The Calgary Sun
Contact:  http://www.fyicalgary.com/calsun.shtml
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/67
Author: R. Fodchuk
Note: Parenthetical remark by the Sun editor, headline by newshawk

THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN USE AND ABUSE

What is this so-called "gateway" drug label that is always pinned on 
marijuana? Let's be clear. Alberta Solicitor General Heather Forsyth 
doesn't know much about marijuana. Many people recreationally smoke weed 
and never try anything more "harsh." She made a very uneducated, uncalled 
for stereotype against pot smokers as future heroin addicts and crack 
fiends. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN USE AND ABUSE, AND THAT APPLIES TO 
ANY DRUG, including caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco. We might as well call 
caffeine the "gateway" drug!

R. Fodchuk

(The gateway to doughnuts, maybe.) 
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