something that's rarely spoken about or considered regarding marijuana or other mind altering substances
are the vast criminal enterprises that make these habits possible. Although marijuana has been legalized in many
states within the last couple years most users still obtain it through illegal means because it is cheaper.
By purchasing drugs one becomes the reason why cartels and gangs exist. Imagine all the violence and misery
that's involved to get those substances in your body. Literally entire countries have been taken over by incredibly brutal drug syndicates.
I recall watching a docuмentary about El Salvador and how nearly every male over the age of 10 is an MS13 member. It was insane. All because of the insatiable appetites Americans have for drugs.
On another note, nobody who is a meth, fentanyl, or heroin addict isn't also a cigarette and marijuana smoker.
You don't just jump into heroin or meth without starting with the other two.
So, I believe indulging in all these things is clearly a sin. St. Paul says that no drunkard shall enter the Kingdom of Heaven
for the simple reason that when your life revolves around a particular vice it becomes your god. You can't serve two masters.
You are also contributing to the destruction of society because drugs fund so much wickedness.