DEFINITION OF ADDICTION

I am writing to comment on your article titled "Pot use sky-high" (Dec.
27). There seems to be no definition of addiction in this silly article,
which basically states the drug of choice for some users has been shifting
from alcohol to marijuana.

If that is the case, we can all be thankful that unlike alcohol, marijuana
doesn't cause brain and liver damage.

It is also non-addictive, so those who are truly "addicted" need to deal
with whatever psychological problem expressed by their addiction.

For the other 95%, they are intelligent people deciding to use a
less-harmful drug than alcohol, one which doesn't cause violence, car
accidents, etc. Of course, until illegal drugs are legalized and regulated,
there will be plenty of criminal organizations profiting.

Jason Lalancette

(If pot is for smart people, why do they call it dope?)