I hate to admit it, but it was for me. I smoked weed everyday for a year and then a friend of mine told me he could get opium and coke so I was intrigued and interested in trying it. Opium tasted good but didn't really get me very high... coke was really good, but this was just a weekend thing since I know myself.. I know I'd get addicted if I did too much. So since I go back to school in a week I'm celebrating. I believe marijuana can be a gateway drug.. but it's your decision. the weed didn't make you do it. if you want to try harder shit then you're responsible for dabbling and not becoming an addict.