Yes.
In a previous study at this committee, we heard from Peggi DeGroote, who runs a methadone clinic in Burlington. She said there is absolutely no question that marijuana is addictive. We've heard from experts at CAMH. We heard from Kevin Sabet, Ph.D., from the Drug Policy Institute at the University of Florida, that one out of six teens—one out of six—who smoke marijuana will become addicted. We also know that addiction will cause serious health harms and hurt their relationships, academic achievement, and work opportunities.
So my question is this, Mr. Walsh: why do you try to minimize these terrible risks to our young people?