Joss Stone sparks drugs row

**word** · November 10th, 2009, 03:04 PM

Joss Stone has sparked outrage after claiming that soft drugs are safer than alcohol. The singer says she counts cannabis, which is a Class B drug, as “more of a herb”.

She told Star magazine: “I smoke weed, but I don’t think it’s really a drug. It’s more of a herb. I think everyone smokes weed and people who say they don’t are lying!”

“Weed has been given this evil stamp, but how is it dangerous? It’s going to make you laugh your arse off? You might go to sleep? I think alcohol is much more harmful. People beat the fuck out of each other on alcohol.”

And the 22-year-old was quick to add that she has no qualms with being honest about her drug use.

She added: “I’m very honest and I’ve been punished for that over and over again. Every time I say what I think I get shit for it. But that won’t stop me from being an honest person.”

But Joss’s comments have outraged the head of the National Drugs Prevention Alliance, who said the interview could be “damaging”.

He said: "People like Joss Stone should keep their mouths shut about things like this. It is terribly damaging and she clearly hasn't considered the wider effects of the drug.”

And despite her views, the singer has also blasted fellow star Amy Winehouse – who has battled addictions to heroin and crack cocaine - for her drug consumption.

She said: “I think it’s stupid. Amy’s music is beautiful, her lyrics are fucking great, but she has to start loving the music more than she loves herself and the drugs. You’ve got to have a lack of intelligence to do that to yourself.”

“Amy’s not a kid, she makes her own decisions. If you choose to live in London, go to clubs every night… it’s going to take a toll.”

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**Grimmlok** · November 10th, 2009, 03:06 PM

Weed is fucking harmless, give me a break.

**Sarzy** · November 10th, 2009, 03:23 PM

She thinks *everyone* smokes it? Uh, no they don't. I don't give an shiz about the rest of what she said though.

**Star** · November 10th, 2009, 05:19 PM

^ Hey come on over to Oregon.

**Pandora** · November 10th, 2009, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by word

She told Star magazine: “I smoke weed, but I don’t think it’s really a drug. It’s more of a herb. I think everyone smokes weed and people who say they don’t are lying!”

It's a herb and a drug, idiot... and who is she to call me a weed smoker or a liar? Never have, even on weekends, when I pay a visit to my hairdresser and his roomie; we all drink beer and munch on things. They smoke their joint, I pass, and am not interested in trying, thank you.

It's the second time we've heard about the broad this week. I have a bad feeling that she's the next fucktard to keep feeding verbal vomit to the media.

**C_is_for_Cookie** · November 10th, 2009, 05:47 PM

I think everyone smokes weed and people who say they don’t are lying!”

Wow.

**Penny Lane** · November 10th, 2009, 05:50 PM

I don't have to mention the obvious again in this post, lord knows you guys know by now. Just think that she shouldn't expect everyone to agree with her. Different strokes, I guess. Pass that shit.

**Chilly Willy** · November 11th, 2009, 04:35 AM

Originally Posted by Star

^ Hey come on over to Oregon.

Oregon = two thumbs up

**Popsicle** · November 11th, 2009, 05:19 AM

It's obviously already been established this woman is an idiot. I mean she dropped out of school at like 14 for her "career"

She went to a lung cancer benefit and said that it was "better to smoke roll ups"

I saw her on Something For The Weekend (uk tv chat show/cooking) last weekend and she was off her head, as the credits rolled she was downing a glass of wine that the guests are given to taste... wtf. This woman is a fucktard.

**JohnConnor** · November 11th, 2009, 06:53 AM

i abused weed for years. now i just smoke it everyday.

**caramel** · November 11th, 2009, 07:14 AM

who the hell cares if she smokes? I don't get this pro weed thing, to me it is the same as saying that everyone should drink alcohol. How about not being on something all the time.

**Perilita** · November 11th, 2009, 07:47 AM

i really didnt expect her to be that stupid... wow
her statement about everybody smoking weed is beyond ridiculous and so is the statement about weed being harmless. and even if she thinks alcohol is more harmful, it doesnt make weed "just a herb". idiot

**Mel1973** · November 11th, 2009, 07:52 AM

and it's "an herb" you fucking moron, perhaps had you had enough sense to finish school you would know that!

**wingnut** · November 11th, 2009, 09:47 AM

"I think everyone smokes weed and people who say they don’t are lying!”

wow, well I guess my 73 year old mother is on the stuff then, and I never knew! Shame on you mum, you've been found out by Joss Stoner