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Originally Posted by towny
The article is in no doubt that the 'gateway' effect is real, but points out that exactly why the gateway effect exists is as yet unknown.
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Well said towny.
My instinctive reaction is a belief the answer will be a combination of factors depending on the specific individual.
Just as some who visit a pub will turn to drink to solve problems those exposing themselves to cannabis through whatever route are equally likely to use "drugs" in much the same way.
My take on this is that the safest way, at least until the issue is fully understood, may be to make it available as a prescription drug available only after consultation with a specialist GP.
The bit that seems beyond doubt is that forcing people to go via "dealers" must be playing a major role in the links between cannabis and harder drugs and therefore legalisation is the most likely way to break that specific link.