...keeping many Black folks pacified:

- weed
- crack
- alcohol
- sex (gratuitous)
- religion
- Christmas

Some are more extreme or addictive than others but once someone becomes dependent therein lies the danger.

>it is said that the negative effects of smoking weed can
>include confusion, acute panic reactions, anxiety attacks,
>fear, a sense of helplessness and loss of self-control.
>
>chronic marijuana users are said to develop an
>"amotivational syndrome" characterized by passivity,
>decreased motivation and preoccupation with drug taking.

I've seen this first-hand.

>with that being said, would it not be best if we stayed away
>from this drug?

Everything in moderation. I am addicted to junk food...and okayplayer!