Answering the Libertarian argument for drug legalization

[MathGeek]

Originally Posted by MissSmallAimsSmall

"The present hypothesis suggests that these losses are in the areas of quantitative reasoning, analytic ability and the whole constellation of other cognitive-perceptual abilities associated with the field-dependent cognitive style. Marijuana might, thus selectively interfere, for example, with study of such subject matter areas as mathematics and engineering." - Marijuana and Perceptual Style: A Theoretical Note

This theory was experimentally confirmed in later studies:

An examination of the relationship between academic achievement and drug use in a wide range of students, Jeynes (2002) concluded that marijuana use, when examined alone, was statistically significantly related to lower standardized test scores in math, science, reading, and social studies. Average scores on the math comprehension test for marijuana users were further below the mean than on any other test... - An Updated Review of the Research on the Risks and Harms Associated to the Use of Marijuana

[AceArcher]

Originally Posted by MathGeek

This theory was experimentally confirmed in later studies:

An examination of the relationship between academic achievement and drug use in a wide range of students, Jeynes (2002) concluded that marijuana use, when examined alone, was statistically significantly related to lower standardized test scores in math, science, reading, and social studies. Average scores on the math comprehension test for marijuana users were further below the mean than on any other test... - An Updated Review of the Research on the Risks and Harms Associated to the Use of Marijuana

The above message / link / video / snippet / etc by Mathgeek & MissAimsmallmissessmall can safely be ignored. For some reason
they feel that the way to continue this discussion, is to continue linking the same things that have already been refuted and proven false.
The individuals who debated this subject have no desire to continue flogging a horse after it's already been reduced to ground round.

Most meaningful discussion on this matter can be reviewed on pages 1-10, With some minor additions of new materiel on pages 10-20.

Everything discussed since has gone over the exact same content. If you want to find actual discussions based on scientfic studies, as well
as the results achieved you will find it in the first 20 or so pages. Beyond that this thread has been nothing but meme's and unvetted, biased,
non current / outdated cherry picked snips of studies.

This has been a public service announcement.

It will repeat with all future post's by MG & Co.

Have a nice day.