The debate surrounding marijuana as a “gateway” drug rests largely on the scientific thinking principle of correlation vs. causation. Research this debate further and find several media articles on...

The debate surrounding marijuana as a “gateway” drug rests largely on the scientific thinking principle of correlation vs. causation. Research this debate further and find several media articles on both sides of the issue. What arguments does each side make to support its viewpoint? What rival hypotheses, if any, might each side have neglected to consider?