Elton John Says Legalizing Marijuana in America and Canada Is “One of the Greatest Mistakes of All Time”

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As a long-time fan who has followed Elton John’s journey from his early days to his current status as an Icon of the Year, I have nothing but deep admiration for this remarkable artist. His struggles with drug addiction and his subsequent efforts to help others overcome their own battles are truly inspiring.

Elton John has thoughts on the legalization of marijuana in America and Canada.

In 2024, the singer-songwriter was selected as Time magazine’s Personality of the Year. During an interview with the publication, he opened up about his battles with substance abuse and expressed his viewpoint that marijuana is not as trivial as many perceive it to be.

“I maintain that it’s addictive. It leads to other drugs. And when you’re stoned — and I’ve been stoned — you don’t think normally,” he said. “Legalizing marijuana in America and Canada is one of the greatest mistakes of all time.”

He shared that his views on legalizing marijuana are shaped by his past encounters with various drugs. After conquering his own addiction, he’s been assisting others in overcoming their addictions and has offered help to numerous others as well. As reported by the magazine, he serves as Eminem’s sponsor, arranged Robbie Williams’ initial rehab stay, and attempted (unsuccessfully) to aid George Michael in recovery.

As a gamer, I find it challenging to point out when someone’s behavior is inappropriate, and it’s equally hard to take constructive criticism. However, I eventually decided that it was necessary for me to acknowledge my own mistakes and accept that I might have acted like a jerk.

In another part of his biography, he mentioned that his former partner and manager, John Reid, had initially introduced him to cocaine. Initially, it felt liberating for him and aided in alleviating his severe shyness. However, over time, it started controlling him instead.

The artist behind ‘Hold Me Closer’ admitted, ‘You’ve made poor choices with drugs.’ He confessed, ‘I craved love so deeply that I resorted to taking hostages. I’d meet someone I admired and spend months together. But when they began to resent me, it was because they had no life beyond our relationship. Reflecting on this, I can’t help but feel remorse for the many people I might have unintentionally hurt.’

Reflecting on his past, John identified three significant factors that influenced his decision to become sober:

The situation reached its peak during Ryan White’s funeral in Indianapolis, an incredibly sorrowful and emotional week for everyone. Upon returning to my hotel, I realized that I had strayed so far from what is right and decent, he said. It was a profound shock to witness the depth of my descent in human decency.

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2024-12-12 03:54