At least what age should one be to consume cannabis?

At least what age should one be to consume cannabis?

* 21 years of age.

* 19 years of age.

* 18 years of age.

* 17 years of age.

* 16 years of age.

* 14 years of age.

* 13 years of age.

* 12 years of age.

* Any age is fine.

* None of the above.

Ron

18.

I've, actually, been thinking about this. Setting an age-limit would be age-descrimination. I think we should make our own choice and reap our own benefits/consequences in the coming generations. That's the only way we will know how it works. No human has ever been studied for long-term effects of Cannibus. I'd still stick with 18 to give our brains enough time to develop on their own.

Ya' know, I'm gonna continue this conversation on my own and say...

What if, one day, we find out that it makes our learning process faster?

I can't imagine anyone refuting that point, for the lack of evidence points just as much in that direction as it does the other way.

beachguy...ya' crazy...we should have to be at least 30 because that's when we get the steepest drop in Melatonin levels. Or maybe 60, because that's when we'll need it the most.

I think the legalization age should be 6-months, or whenever we discontinue breastfeeding.

It really depends on the individual, since different people mature at different rates. I don't think the government ought to be enforcing a rule that says everybody who is 17 years and 364 days old is too immature, but on their 18th birthday suddenly they can handle it.

Althought I can see pros and cons for a set age limit, I think that 17 is a good medium. At 17 I think the majority should be mature enough to handle the responsibilities of smoking. Age limit would not really prevent 'under-age' smoking, since most anyone can obtain anything regardless of age.

16 to consume, but 18 to buy. Same as tobacco in some states.

It depends if you're talking in legal terms or not. Actually, it doesn't really depend on that at all. But I don't think that the government should dictate what people can or can not put in to their own bodies. I personally think that, in an ideal society, there wouldn't be age restrictions for anything and that people take responsibility for their own actions.

In the case of minors, however, I think it should be up to their parent/guardian (i'm speaking hypothetically, of cours and assuming that, in this scenario, Cannabis is legal) to decide.

Or like alcohol in civilized countries, with your parents at any age. Moderation can only be taught by experience and example. Perhaps not smoking for health reasons, but in special treats like baked goods during holidays.
Doctor G