The only way it's a gateway drug is because it is illegal, therefore you need a drug dealer to buy it.. and that drug dealer cares about your money, not which of his products you're spending that money to buy. So of course he/she is gonna get you to try his/her highly addictive drugs. In states where it is legal there aren't as many instances of overdose because people are getting access to cannibis instead. Get your head outta your ass.