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Originally Posted by AcGold
The psychosis is generally not psychosis and the actual danger is twofold (according to peer reviewed university biopsych research)
1. Between the ages of 18-22 is the most common time for someone to exhibit signs of schizophrenia, usually a longterm debilitating ailment. There is a correlation between cannabis use and schizophrenia being unlocked in genetically susceptible individuals. Meaning those with a family history of psychological illness should stay away from it especially before 25 years old.
2. The human brain changes neuroplasticly (ie physical changes to the cerebral cortex) until around 19-20. Individuals that smoke before this age show lowered IQ because the brain development is altered.
These are the two major negative aspects of cannabis. The rest is situational and debatable. The lazy, stupid unmotivated emotional stoner stereotype is usually a reflection of other lifestyle choices (e.g.sitting on the couch and playing video games all day turns your brain to mush high or not high).
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These are my concerns as well, that under 25 there are very scary consequences of cannabis use, especially for those that are predisposed to having issues.
That being said, we already legalize many things that are bad for society.
My preference would be legalize (& tax), but have the legal age set to 25.