Pubdate: Fri, 27 Sep 2013
Source: Seattle Times (WA)
Copyright: 2013 The Seattle Times Company
Contact:  http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/409
Author: Cindy Schindler
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v13/n483/a10.html

MARIJUANA USE

What's in a name?

A new lexicon is needed when referring to those who consume marijuana.

In a recent article, The Times refers to younger people who use 
marijuana as "stoners." ["State's pot estimate: Joint losing 
popularity," page one, Sept. 25.]

Not all people who consume marijuana are stoners, just as not all 
people who drink alcohol are drunks.

- - Cindy Schindler, Bellevue
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