To me, Weed is a plant that has side effects that eases the mind and body when it's smoked. Weed can be used to cure nausea, anger, depression but only if you use it in the right way. Some people use it to escape the harsh realities of life. Some people use it simply out of love but started from peer pressure. Others may be addicted or use it cause everyone else does.
I started smoking weed because my depression had my mind racing 24/7 & using weed made me level headed. It helped me think straight, with a positive mindset. It helped me think clearly about my problems and helped me to find solutions and reason with myself from a positive stand point. I saw the world from a different perspective because of it and thats what drew me in.
People say weed is a gateway drug but it can't be. Some people just become curious from the amazing effects of weed and wish to explore other drugs but thats not weed's fault. That is their own responsibility. In order for people to make good choices they need an understanding of whats right & wrong.