There is a lot of research out there about pot. If you look hard enough you can find "support" for the use of it in many illnesses including things like anxiety disorders. However, I think the most conclusive evidence shows it is harmful for a lot of peoples mental & physical health--it causes paranoia, memory deficits, cognitive impairment, emotional instability, depression, social anxiety, lung/mouth/throat/other cancer, respiratory problems, unhealthy eating habits, lack of motivation...etc.

It can lead to financial problems because its expensive and criminal issues because its illegal in most places so there are risks of jail time and a criminal record that could limit employment opportunities. Buying pot on the street supports criminals and crime--a lot of pot is smuggled in from other countries so the purchase of it funds drug lords engaging in international crimes and crimes against humanity such as oppression and even murder. US police officers get injured and killed by drug dealers and smuggling organizations. American jails and prisons have a population of pot users/dealers that cost citizens money and resources to house/feed/care for. There is an enormous amount of tax payer money that goes to the free legal representation of those breaking pot laws and the cost of operating the court system.

Am I innocent? No. I have used pot but I quit because of all the negative aspects of it. It hurt my ability to think/reason/remember, contributed to my paranoia and other psychotic symptoms, increased my depression, caused a lack of motivation...etc. I personally think pot creates more problems than its worth--especially for those who have mental illnesses. Really, I don't think the pot high feels very good--its too much of a downer. I guess its pretty apparent that I'm anti-pot. Everybody has to make their own choices about pot--I just hope they all work out for the best of society and the welfare of each individual.