Rather, people need honest, scientifically based information in order to make an informed choice. The flipside of free choice is being held responsible for your actions. If you smoke too much marijuana you are likely to pay for it with lung problems. If you drive while using marijuana, you should be held responsible for any accident you are involved in, even if marijuana is legal. Free choice is one thing that distinguishes marijuana from narcotic drugs.
Narcotics are clearly more addicting than marijuana.
While not everyone who uses a narcotic becomes addicted to it, those who do lose their ability to choose. When Americans are allowed to make an informed choice, the majority make responsible decisions. We are beginning to see this with alcohol and tobacco use. It wasn't until the mid-1970's that government began a credible, consistent discouragement program. And even though Madison Avenue, rock stars and sports stars continue to glamorize these drugs in advertisements, the use of both drugs is declining.