here is what makes it a difficult topic, just by looking can you tell which person has an addictive personality? There is truth in the statement that Cannabis is a gateway drug. It is for many, and that is a very big issue in the debate to legalization. yes there are many regular tokers that are productive professionals, but there is already a growing base of data that shows a higher risk from the use of Marijuana too.
I personally don't care what people do in the privacy of their own homes, but marijuana, like alcohol or other drug use is not always confined to the home.
That being said, and getting back to the topic, I hope there can be a solution found for those like this child that get legitimate medical relief from cannabis.
It is not a gateway drug. If someone was going to get strung out on heroine or whatever, the marijuana is not what got them there. If that is true, everyone who ever toked would be a hard drug addict.
And about the child, I agree with you that that is the subject. So easy to get distracted.