It seems to me that we're all talking about two issues here--occasional recreational drug use, and addiction--when drug use takes over your life. If we accept the premise that Cocaine is worse than pot because it is more addictive (and I can agree with that) then we also have to say that alcohol, nicotine and caffeine are worse than pot, because they're more addictive.
Drugs can ruin your life--denying that is silly. Some people can use them without experiencing that consequence, and that's fine. The exact same statement can apply to any number of addictive things, such as alcohol, gambling, sex and World of Warcraft.
I guess I'm more or less a libertarian in this regard--you have to know your own limitations and comfort levels. I won't ever try cocaine. I've tried pot, but likely won't again--but I won't judge people who make a different choice without walking a mile in their shoes.
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