The problem with Pot is that it makes most people feel good. This indicates two things--- Some people can use it as an "escape drug."  That is, rather than facing their problems and handling them, they just get high instead.  Everyone knows how well that works in the long run. The other thing is that it does lower your awareness level.  Although this seems to be short term, as it is used.  But people who smoke Pot almost every day, will have less ability to handle problems, which results is a lower success level.  They then may blame their lack of success on other factors such as "everyone is against them."  This false reasoning won't help them become successful. But there are many beneficial uses for the Cannabis plant.  Medicinal chemicals can be extracted without the mind-affecting THC component, and the fibers are also useful. If someone is incapacitated with some terrible incurable illness, what would be the harm in allowing to feel better during their last days?  The only trouble with that outlook is it appears that very few illnesses are really incurable---it's just that many medical discoveries and developments have not been released to the general public...yet.