I know a few “straight A” students and some professional athletes who use marijuana and they seem to do OK. Whats that about?
Weed affects everyone differently; this unpredictability is one of the reasons it is so dangerous. Some people seem to be able to use it for a while, while others experience paranoia and seem to get hooked early on. Remember, we never know when addiction actually starts, and a person’s genetics seem to play a major role, meaning that some people get addicted much faster than others. The bottom line is that no matter how in control someone may seem, there are chemical changes occurring in his or her brain (some of which are common to all abused drugs, including cocaine and heroin12 ) and sooner or later, it will affect his or her ability to perform mentally and physically.
