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 - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom