Marijuana: The Gateway Drug?

You’ve heard the line — “Marijuana is a gateway drug.” But is it really?

In this episode of Cannabis School, Brandon & Jesse unpack where this idea came from, what the actual science says, and why the myth still sticks around. We explore the U.S. history behind the stigma, the difference between correlation and causation, and what international data reveals about cannabis and other substances.

We also break down:

• How cannabis actually affects the brain compared to other drugs

• Why the “gateway” label might be more about trauma and access than cannabis itself

• What the data says about cannabis users and progression to harder substances

• Why prohibition may be the real risk factor

• How cannabis might actually help people move away from more dangerous substances

At the end of the day, this plant might not be the villain it’s been made out to be.

Listen and decide for yourself.

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