Is Marijuana a 'gateway' Drug?

Is marijuana a 'gateway' drug?
One of the biggest points being argued in the marijuana debate is whether pot should be considered a “gateway drug;” a drug which leads users to branch out into more dangerous substances such as cocaine, heroin and crystal meth. Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

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