Does Cannabis Really Lead to Hard Drugs? Spoiler: Not Quite, Boomer

A Quick History to Finally Dispel the Gateway Drug Myth Once and For All

Origins of the Gateway Theory: Myths, Racism, and their Lasting Impact on Drug Policy

For decades, the Gateway Theory has been a cornerstone of the debate throwing shade at marijuana. We all grew up with this idea—that using cannabis inevitably leads to harder drugs like heroin or cocaine—and it has shaped drug policies, inflamed cultural fears, and stig…