Saturday, December 18, 2021

Well deserved pile on

Irresponsible Twitter comments to high school graduates in the state of Victoria from Adam Bandt, MP, leader of the Australian Greens, and member for Melbourne in the Australian Parliament. They might play well to his inner city, partially Bohemian constituency, or to young voters who typically vote for his party. He should know better than to offer such advice to young people. Peer reviewed research, such as a 2020 article by Robin Williams, published in the Journal of Law and Medical Ethics, shows that among adolescents, cannabis can lead to misuse of other drugs, such as opioids. Furthermore, according to American Addiction Centers, the still maturing adolescent brain is particularly susceptible to the effects of marijuana, with its use adversely affecting cognitive function and development. 

What a waste of potential. A senior politician, let alone a party leader, should know better than to say such things. 



 

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