Hey, I inhaled. Unlike some folks, I had the intelligence to realize that that was required.
Haven't in about 20+ years. Of course, if it was legal, I'd probably get a mild buzz some weekends. Marijuana use, however, is nowhere near as hazardous to your health as a marijuana bust...
You know, a lot of folks who think that the war on drugs is legitimate seem to dwell solely on the fact that the substances at hand are illegal, and go no further.
"It's illegal, so it's bad!"
Cluebat time, folks... RIght now, if someone wants to buy something, there's someone willing to sell it. And that someone is completely unregulated - I _do_ think that the government has some duties as far as quality, re the FDA, FTC, FAA, etc...
Since the war on drugs was started, every year there's an epidemic. Every year it's worse. Why? Because there's LOTS of money in it. On both sides. This money leads to a very large black market, of criminals by definition, and users, also criminals by definition, which tends to cause more crime. After all, they're already guilty of possession, so why not go out and do other things? The dealers and distributors fight wars over business location. And civilians are caught in the crossfire.
Now, when did you see two rival liquor stores or bars, even across the street from each other, commence to shooting each other up?
Take the dealers, and make them go legit. Sell whatever in liquor stores, whatever. Tax it to a degree, and use that money for ad campaigns, rehab, whatever... I suspect, however, that with the large profits due to black market dealing removed, that drug use will become less "glamorous" as time passes. I'm arriving at this conclusion based upon what happened with the illicit alcohol markets following repeal of prohibition.
Eventually I'd guess that most of the substances in question would be marketed by currently existing pharma, alcohol or tobacco companies, with the exception of "microgrowers," much like we've got microbreweries.
Another side effect will be serious changes made to law enforcement. LOTS of funding and manpower cuts, or movements to taxation and regulatory agencies. I think this is the primary reason why a lot of law enforcement organizations oppose legalization, even if the "legalization" in question is just to provide analgesia for terminal patients.
Follow the money, folks. Follow the money. The dealers don't want it legalized. And neither do the police.