Assault Quote by Harry J. Anslinger
“How many murders, suicides, robberies, criminal assaults, holdups, burglaries and deeds of maniacal insanity it causes each year, especially among the young, can only be conjectured...No one knows, when he places a marijuana cigarette to his lips, whether he will become a joyous reveller in a musical heaven, a mad insensate, a calm philosopher, or a murderer...”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Federal Bureau of Narcotics, 1930s, United States
Marijuana use is linked to a wide range of possible outcomes, from benign to violent, but the exact impact is uncertain and often exaggerated.
In simple terms: Marijuana’s effects are unpredictable and often overstated.
Key Takeaway
Approach drug policy with evidence, not fear.
Themes
public health
policy
stigma
risk perception
Mood
anxious
critical
Type
political
informative
When to use this quote
- youth education
- legislation
- law enforcement
- healthcare counseling
Key Concepts
addiction
psychology
social impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear shape drug policy?
- What evidence is needed to assess risk?
A Different Perspective
Lack of reliable data makes definitive conclusions impossible.
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