COFFEE A HARDER DRUG TO KICK THAN MARIJUANA

In his Feb. 1 letter, Jerome Kellner cites his "addiction" to marijuana and
"authority figure statistics" to bolster the current government "Reefer
Madness." This so-called "addiction" can be eliminated in one or two
counseling sessions.

The statement that today's marijuana is 1,400 percent stronger than what?
Hemp? More propaganda. It is somewhat stronger than that available in the
'70s. Marijuana was never tested for THC, the active ingredient, in the
'60s. Mr. Kellner, stronger pot means you smoke less. Pot is not crack.
Also, marijuana "addiction" is not as hard to overcome as coffee
"addiction." Coffee withdrawals cause actual physical unpleasantness;
marijuana "withdrawal" does not.

Unfortunately some people have an addictive personality. The vast majority
of marijuana users do not. Of course it should not be used be young people,
just like they shouldn't be using coffee.

John McKee

Columbia Falls, Mont.