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22. Alcohol isn't considered to be a drug?

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Fri Aug 3, 2012, 09:02 AM

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Got into an argument with a friend about marijuana being a gateway drug. [View all] Are_grits_groceries Aug 2012 OP

If it is (pure speculation of course), it is only because Live and Learn Aug 2012 #1

I agree. And that makes it a gateway drug. n/t cherokeeprogressive Aug 2012 #2

I'd say the first drug for most is alcohol. hobbit709 Aug 2012 #11

But alcohol isn't considered a drug so why confuse the issue here? Live and Learn Aug 2012 #13

Alcohol isn't considered to be a drug? EOTE Aug 2012 #22

Alcohol is most certainly a clinically recognized drug... n/t Earth_First Aug 2012 #35

If you want to quibble the semantic differences between a legal and a medical definition. hobbit709 Aug 2012 #38

I would say cigarettes start most kids off ThomThom Aug 2012 #36

I had my first beer before I tried a cigarette. hifiguy Aug 2012 #69

I was just the opposite ThomThom Aug 2012 #80

LOL, me too. Pot never agreed with my head......but zzaapp Aug 2012 #51

I have always thought about it this way Politicalboi Aug 2012 #3

Precisely! Only a gateway because it is in the "bad neighborhood" Spike89 Aug 2012 #70

I would submit that the real gateway drug is alcohol. Downwinder Aug 2012 #4

All drugs are gateway drugs. bemildred Aug 2012 #5

Just to show you how opinions vary rock Aug 2012 #48

That's just the other side of my coin. bemildred Aug 2012 #62

Ooh, I think you've nailed it! n/t rock Aug 2012 #83

It can be. pecwae Aug 2012 #6

Spinning around in circles until your are dizzy and fall down. alphafemale Aug 2012 #7

study: alcohol gateway drug not pot 2pooped2pop Aug 2012 #8

Meh! Are_grits_groceries Aug 2012 #12

yes you are probably right on that one 2pooped2pop Aug 2012 #14

Ever been to a medical marijuana shop? Bandit Aug 2012 #25

no, I haven't 2pooped2pop Aug 2012 #27

If tobacco companies are ready then why are they not lobbying for legalization? ThomThom Aug 2012 #34

Don't want to be seen as out front on this Spike89 Aug 2012 #73

Drug dealers hang out in bars JohnnyRingo Aug 2012 #29

For people predisposed to have addictions, it certainly can be a gateway drug justiceischeap Aug 2012 #9

I'm sorry for the loss of your sister, that must have been hard.. Fumesucker Aug 2012 #10

You are correct, her mental/emotional pain contributed justiceischeap Aug 2012 #15

Haight - Ashbury Free Clinic's head doc. Mopar151 Aug 2012 #39

That sounds to me like the usual pattern. Fozzledick Aug 2012 #57

I am so sorry for your loss.... riderinthestorm Aug 2012 #30

I don't think it's a gateway drug. HappyMe Aug 2012 #16

FWIW, I've a friend that was explaining to us how Gman Aug 2012 #17

Hence... 99Forever Aug 2012 #24

Saw this one yesterday... RevStPatrick Aug 2012 #18

20 now n/t n2doc Aug 2012 #20

Love it. lol n/t 2pooped2pop Aug 2012 #28

This is just pure horse shit - there is no such thing as a gateway drug 1-Old-Man Aug 2012 #19

My "gateway drug" was ... 99Forever Aug 2012 #21

And if Big Pharma could figure out a way to monopolize MJ, it would be legalized tomorrow. Arkansas Granny Aug 2012 #43

Exactly. 99Forever Aug 2012 #52

My dad's Penthouses were my gateway drug. HughBeaumont Aug 2012 #23

I am proud to say i have never used marijuana darkangel218 Aug 2012 #26

Congratulations on maintaining your hypocrisy Mopar151 Aug 2012 #37

its alcohol not alcahol :) darkangel218 Aug 2012 #40

Depends on your body chemistry Mopar151 Aug 2012 #42

Nope, none of that, perfectly healthy here. darkangel218 Aug 2012 #46

Hey! Pour one for me! KansDem Aug 2012 #54

You got it, Cheers! darkangel218 Aug 2012 #60

A hot tip, for us once-a week drinkers Mopar151 Aug 2012 #45

True enough; it may even have positive effects, but it is a drug. Comrade Grumpy Aug 2012 #78

I never said it it wasnt. darkangel218 Aug 2012 #81

As humans we are all hypocrites in some ways Drale Aug 2012 #61

Someone else who has never used an illegal drug here. laundry_queen Aug 2012 #68

addiction to anything can be damaging ThomThom Aug 2012 #31

IMHO Dyedinthewoolliberal Aug 2012 #32

Assume that it is. DefenseLawyer Aug 2012 #33

Alcohol is the Gateway Drug leftyladyfrommo Aug 2012 #41

Once you accept the false premise, you lose the argument. There is no such thing as a Egalitarian Thug Aug 2012 #44

I started with cigarettes and alcohol. The Midway Rebel Aug 2012 #47

Don't know if this adds anything to the topic but being in bands most... BlueJazz Aug 2012 #49

That's been my experience, too. n/t leftyladyfrommo Aug 2012 #50

I also have been in bands all of my life (hobby) zzaapp Aug 2012 #55

Oh yes...and some that speed up as the group gets louder. Most of them though, have.. BlueJazz Aug 2012 #84

"Rock Solid" lol zzaapp Aug 2012 #89

NOT. kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #53

IMO the gateway drug (whatever that means) to abuse is far more RKP5637 Aug 2012 #56

It can be with young teens in this way Drale Aug 2012 #58

That, is the base line problem, all of the lies and distortions about RKP5637 Aug 2012 #64

Here's how you solve that debate Major Nikon Aug 2012 #59

Easiest way to explain the war on drugs: Initech Aug 2012 #63

Keef will probably live to a very ripe old age. hifiguy Aug 2012 #85

I like what Bill Hicks said: Initech Aug 2012 #87

cigs n booze are the real gateway drugs... dionysus Aug 2012 #65

The real gateway is draconian drug laws True Earthling Aug 2012 #66

Most definitely NOT! ocd liberal Aug 2012 #67

aspirin and coke mitchtv Aug 2012 #71

a drug dealer is a gateway drug. piratefish08 Aug 2012 #72

Gateway to overdosing cliffordu Aug 2012 #74

I used to use it and had very clear ideas about what drugs I was willing to try. sibelian Aug 2012 #75

A gateway to sobriety mick063 Aug 2012 #76

There is NO sound scientific basis for the idea of a "gateway drug" Tom Ripley Aug 2012 #77

the only gateway exists because of prohibition TeamPooka Aug 2012 #79

Smoking Marijuana Leads to.... Bennyboy Aug 2012 #82

An oldie but a goodie: hifiguy Aug 2012 #86

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Aug 2012 #88