I have never been a tobacco user. I have used/abused alcohol. I have used marijuana extensively. Marijuana is by far the safer alternative to alcohol imho.
Marijuana is safer and less invasive a medicine for pain than narcotics. Do I have to say imho on this one?
I would never suggest anyone use marijuana recreationally that didn’t want to. If they wanted to, I’d try to give them as much information as possible first.
I would definitely suggest/promote/encourage people to use marijuana medicinally. For depression, pain and/or anxiety. I don’t know what all else it’s good for, but I don’t see how they could go wrong. I speak from the place of a marijuan advocate.
I have used and abused many substances in disturbing amounts. Tobacco and mehtamphetamine are 2 exceptions. I can understand why these substances would seem desirable though.