A gateway hypothesis with respect to marijuana seems to be equivalently applicable to a gateway hypothesis with respect to __________.

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The gateway hypothesis suggests that using a certain drug increases the likelihood of using other, potentially more harmful drugs in the future. This hypothesis has been supported by research on marijuana use, and it is also applicable to alcohol and tobacco use. While there may be some evidence to suggest similar patterns with other drugs such as sedative hypnotics, antianxiety drugs, cocaine, amphetamines, heroin, and other opiates, the most robust findings support the gateway hypothesis for alcohol and tobacco use.

A Gateway Hypothesis with Respect to Marijuana Seems to Be