hi guys : this is a very good discussion , I know that there are many out there that think that cannabis is a gateway drug and is very harmful, I was involved in drug inforcement in the military for 20 years and can honestly say that I didn't see one case related death from cannabis, unlike alcohol , cocaine , meth, and opiates , I feel that cannabis can play a important role as a potent natural pain killer for those in need ,but instaed ,most doctors will prescribe highly addictive opiate based pain killers that cause long term damage to the body , it is sad when something so effective is singled out ,this coming from a government that says that amalgam filling are perfectly safe