Quote Originally Posted by El Kabong View Post
Yes BUT if that were the case then in Colorado and Washington we'd see an increase in schizophrenia because of the legalization. We don't see that. Psychological diseases are typically hereditary AND who is to say that people who are pre-schizo don't seek out drugs because they are pre-schizo.
It's too soon to say that though, I don't think they're saying that you're going to smoke a joint and wake up with schizophrenia the next day, I think the idea is that it may set your brain in course years down the road or "awaken" a pre-existing schizophrenia that may be lying dormant. This really wouldn't be a surprising find, it's been scientifically proven that underage drinking and smoking also have negative effects on the development of the brain.

I don't even think it's a relevant argument not to legalize: the study says it may effect underage smokers, particularly those under 16. Colorado doesn't sell to those under 21, which is the way it should be everywhere, just like the sale of alcohol. Once you hit 21 (or 18 here), you should have the right to decide what you put into your body.