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“30% of people who use marijuana are addicted, and for young people, it’s 46%.”
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-Raymond Wiggins
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Raymond Wiggins on Marijuana Use In Our Society
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Marijuana is legal. It’s safe. Or is it?
Rayond Wiggins questions the safety of this widely used drug, both from his professional and personal experience. On the personal side, Raymond has witnessed the devastating effects of substance abuse within his family. Professionally he has administered nearly 30,000 general anesthetics, which point to the increased drug tolerance and mental health issues he has observed in marijuana users.
According to Raymond, 30% of marijuana users develop an addiction and that this figure rises to 46% among young people. The physical and mental health complications associated with marijuana, including decreased IQ, increased anxiety, and even a rise in domestic violence rates accompany this increase in use. Marijuana use has more than tripled since 2010.
Raymond argues that the push for legalization often overlooks the societal costs associated with increased marijuana use, including healthcare expenses and the impact on public safety. Statistics, he says, matter. And the statistics are not good.
How we can collectively work towards a healthier understanding of marijuana and its implications in our lives? What is safe? What are the long term effects? Or is it all ok?
From Raymond Wiggins
“Marijuana is not a benign drug. There’s many complications that can happen because of it.”
“30% of people who use marijuana are addicted, and for young people, it’s 46%.”
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