alcohol is one of these things it is far worse yet its a legal drug
and its well known as an addictive depressant it has caused the deaths of 100,000s of people.
cigarettes also kill many 1000's of people yet are legal
Well, those two facts I'm not disputing. But I don't think making mj legal is the answer either (the idea of it as a prescription drug works for me). The latest poll shows most people support the banning the sale of cigarettes completely. I have no problem with that, nor lowering the drink/driving limit.
And before that sets you off on a 'big brother control' thingy, maybe there are too many controls, but they aren't in the right places.