frankjones
Active Member
Alright, so last night i decided to send an email to Above the influence.com.
below is the response, along with the letter that i sent. Is it just me, or did the response not include any answer to my last question? And the response also states that "More teens are in treatment for marijuana dependence than for all other illicit drugs". The fact that was not acknowledged is that only three percent of those in treatment for marijuana dependence are there voluntarily. Most are forced to by a judge or by strict parents. And by the way what does that fact that marijuana is more potent today than it was before? Seems like a positive thing to me because you don't have to inhale as much smoke in order to reach a desired effect. What do you think? Any responses?
More teens are in treatment for marijuana dependence than for all other illicit drugs combined. Teens are beginning to smoke marijuana at a younger age and weed is twice as potent as it was a decade ago. The drug has changed so the information and awareness around marijuana must keep up.
Thank you for contacting ATI.
From: contactus@abovetheinfluencemail.com [mailto:contactus@abovetheinfluencemail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 6:14 PM
To: contactus@abovetheinfluencemail.com
Subject: ATI - Contact Us Questions
Contact Us Questions Screen Name: ******* Email Address: *********@********* Type of question: general questions/comments Message:
Hi Above The Influence, I have some questions about your site and general message. I see that on your website marijuana is the drug that is predominantly targeted in your campaigns. Why is that? How do you justify that? It seems to me that marijuana is the least harmful of all of the drugs that are out there. Additionally i feel that you should support the statements that are stated in your messages by referring to specific studies and research. I feel that it is childish to place statements such as "...there aren't many jobs out there for potheads" out there. What kind of message are we getting across? That society should exclude those who smoke marijuana? I would understand it if a harder drug was used in such an ad campaign that actually does have a significant impact upon a person's ability to function in society, but pot is one that is unjustified, unless specifically talking about when being under the influence of the drug. Surely you must realize that there are many people whom smoke marijuana and still contribute to the community in a positive manner. To end I have one last question. What is the basis for the prohibition of marijuana? Was it criminalized based upon scientific evidence or factors such as stereotypes, racism, corporate interests, fear, etc...? A response would be greatly appreciated! feel free to correct any statements that you feel are false. Sincerely, ********
below is the response, along with the letter that i sent. Is it just me, or did the response not include any answer to my last question? And the response also states that "More teens are in treatment for marijuana dependence than for all other illicit drugs". The fact that was not acknowledged is that only three percent of those in treatment for marijuana dependence are there voluntarily. Most are forced to by a judge or by strict parents. And by the way what does that fact that marijuana is more potent today than it was before? Seems like a positive thing to me because you don't have to inhale as much smoke in order to reach a desired effect. What do you think? Any responses?
Thank you for e-mailing abovetheinfluence.com.
While the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign and this Web site cover all drugs, there is a particular emphasis on teen marijuana usage because the statistics associated with it are troubling.More teens are in treatment for marijuana dependence than for all other illicit drugs combined. Teens are beginning to smoke marijuana at a younger age and weed is twice as potent as it was a decade ago. The drug has changed so the information and awareness around marijuana must keep up.
Thank you for contacting ATI.
From: contactus@abovetheinfluencemail.com [mailto:contactus@abovetheinfluencemail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 6:14 PM
To: contactus@abovetheinfluencemail.com
Subject: ATI - Contact Us Questions
Hi Above The Influence, I have some questions about your site and general message. I see that on your website marijuana is the drug that is predominantly targeted in your campaigns. Why is that? How do you justify that? It seems to me that marijuana is the least harmful of all of the drugs that are out there. Additionally i feel that you should support the statements that are stated in your messages by referring to specific studies and research. I feel that it is childish to place statements such as "...there aren't many jobs out there for potheads" out there. What kind of message are we getting across? That society should exclude those who smoke marijuana? I would understand it if a harder drug was used in such an ad campaign that actually does have a significant impact upon a person's ability to function in society, but pot is one that is unjustified, unless specifically talking about when being under the influence of the drug. Surely you must realize that there are many people whom smoke marijuana and still contribute to the community in a positive manner. To end I have one last question. What is the basis for the prohibition of marijuana? Was it criminalized based upon scientific evidence or factors such as stereotypes, racism, corporate interests, fear, etc...? A response would be greatly appreciated! feel free to correct any statements that you feel are false. Sincerely, ********
