Nope, not at all. The only detrimental effects weed can have is if you smoke before your brain is full developed (so before 19-21 years of age, around there), in which case it can cause your brain to develop slower. Most people start smoking around 16 or so, and you'll notice those are the ones that usually adhere to the stereotypes (lazy, unmotivated, etc) as opposed to someone who started smoking towards adulthood who usually operate perfectly, whether sober or otherwise. But of course there's exceptions to everything. In reality though, the plain facts are Marijuana is one of the most beneficial substances available, and can act as a medication for almost anything. That's why I get really, really mad when people try taking shit based off of what they hear rather than doing the research themselves

What I learned at school: Drugz r bad. They hurt u. Don't do dem. I won't but it's funny how little of an impact I feel is being made. Oh well no research in this statement so it's probably wrong.

Yeah that about sums up what school teaches you about drugs. But it makes sense to try and keep kids away from them, it's not really a choice you should make until your old enough to understand what kind of effects they can have on you. Me personally, I hated weed for the longest time. I believed everything I was told as a kid, that you become addicted to it, it ruins your life, it makes you stupid, etc. Etc. But then when I tried it myself, I found none of that was true. I've been smoking for 3 years (which is essentially nothing) and I live a happy, productive life, I'm far from stupid, and it hasn't interfered with my personal life whatsoever. But in the end it just comes down to the person. Some people can handle it well, some can't. Simple as that

Marijuana is not an addictive substance. I really wish the media would stop perpetuating that lie.