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Though there are correlations between marijuana use and further use of other drugs, there is no conclusive evidence that one actually causes the other. The science on this topic is far from settled.
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In what ways can marijuana become a gateway drug?
The theory that marijuana is a gateway drug is a myth. Propagated by the anti-drug community, which has little or no evidence to support it. There is actually some theories that suggest that alcohol and tobacco are the true gateway drugs. So in no way is marijuana a gateway drug. It ultimately comes down to the will of the person who decides to do drugs, not the drug itself.
Are gateway drugs illegal?
There are some legal and some illegal for example a few months back I heard of a legal drug which was it is called recently made illegal "spice" apparently there are many different "flavors" and apparently it is the substitute for marijuana because it has the same effects I don't think marijuana is a gateway drug personally, but i believe that this spice may be a gateway drug to marijuana but that is just my opinion
Why do some people think marijuana is consider a gateway drug?
Because many drug abusers began with marijuana.
Is alcohol used as a gateway drug yes or no?
It is a myth that alcohol is a gateway drug causing people to progress to marijuana, cocaine, etc.
Which is not a reason that marijuana is considered a gateway drug?
The gateway theory is a load if bullsh*t. Might as well call milk a gateway drink to beer, then wine, then vodka, then maybe marijuana after that.
Why is marijuana not considered a gateway drug?
Marijuana may act as a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen and can be deadly if combined with alcohol.
Does marijuana harm you?
Yes, but not as much as other drugs, however, it is sometimes called a "gateway" drug. Users of marijuana may be more likely to abuse other, more harmful drugs.
Why do you get expelled for having weed at school?
Because marijuana is illegal and is considered a gateway Drug.
What is meant by gateway drugs?
A gateway drug is a drug that may lead to using other drugs. Some consider marijuana to be a gateway drug. The reason for that is that marijuana might be illegal for the wrong reasons. Then youth may try marijuana, realize it is not harming them, and become curious about the others, figuring adults lied about them too.
What is a drug called when it can lead you to using harder drugs?
A gateway drug.
What is it called when you take one drug and then it leads to taking another drug?
a gateway drug
What are all the gateway drugs?
There are no real gateway drugs, it's a term used for propaganda purposes. That being said if you view it as "which drugs do drug users try first?" the answer is alcohol, caffeine and nicotine.
