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.
Because many drug abusers began with marijuana.
It is a myth that alcohol is a gateway drug causing people to progress to marijuana, cocaine, etc.
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.
The term "gateway drug" refers to a substance that may lead to the use of more dangerous drugs but is not illegal in itself. Marijuana and alcohol are often considered gateway drugs. However, the legality of a substance is determined by local laws and regulations.
Marijuana may act as a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen and can be deadly if combined with alcohol.
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.
Because marijuana is illegal and is considered a gateway Drug.
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.
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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.