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Originally Posted by sixpakistan
While I've always wondered what the deal with caffeine was (I imagine it'd be based on intention?), I don't think comparing the two is very valid. You're comparing a bb gun and a howitzer. Saying the usage for amphetamines/methylphenidates overlaps is like saying the uses of warm milk and xanax overlap.
Aside from the addiction factor, marijuana is probably worse for you than most opiates.
Having said all that, iif marijuana really was necessary for a specific medical case, then imo it would be just as halal as an opiate would be for pain.
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Amphetamines/methylphenidates and caffeine are commonly used as study aids and to boost concentration. They also share many systemic side effects. They may not be natural but if they do not intoxicate or curb inhibitions at therapeutic doses, what makes them haram? Also, I've often heard that addictive substances are generally considered haram, has anyone heard proof of why?