Back in the 60s smoking weed was quite popular. There was something of a cultural revolution going on. Most of the folks that smoked pot back then eventually grew out of it and went on to have families and enjoy a normal life in American society. Only about 10% of those over the age of 25 ever became addicted, most just stopped -  vape pen cartridges wholesale. Yes, some went on to try more potent drugs like LSD, Heroin, or tried dropping acid, which is why some consider marijuana a 'gateway' drug. The 60s were a crazy time.

Those who stayed in the party scene often graduated to cocaine as their recreational drug of choice, which was starting to get popular in the US in the mid-70s and into the 80s. Then there was the "war on drugs" which is raging on today (cite 1).

Back in the 60s the younger users, those who started in their mid to late teens had higher rates of addiction about 15-17%. Today, we realize it is because their adolescent brain was still forming, and the continued use of THC from all those afternoons 'ditching school' eventually affected their brain development. In essence, the THC had re-wired their brain, thus, they became dependent.

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