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What does it mean?
The speaker claims marijuana users never fight because the drug fosters calmness.
In plain terms
People on pot never argue because they are too relaxed.
What can you take from it?
Marijuana can reduce interpersonal conflict.

Where it applies

  • discussing drug effects
  • mediating conflicts

Putting it to work

  • promoting calmness
  • debating drug benefits

Questions to consider

  • Does cannabis really reduce anger?
  • What prevents fights?

Another view

Not all marijuana users remain conflict-free.

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