The Brain on (Lots of) Marijuana

weed is harmful

The discussion should not be whether weed is harmful or not. Taking "any" type of smoke into your lungs is harmful. Rather the discussion should be whether weed is any "more" harmful than the drugs that are currently legal. Those drugs being tobacco and alcohol. I believe that weed is "no more" harmful than alcohol and tobacco and should be made legal for recreational reasons. More people die from alcohol consumption in any given year than have ever died from marijuana consumption.

re: paul of GA;s post "weed"

paul of GA

Jun 19, 2009 17:49:52 PM wrote:

"Weed is good for u, because it make u in your on world."

Oh, I rest my case. What could be any more perfect?

I know I smoked my bodyweight in marijuana many times over but, after several years of abstinence, I look back and am convinced that it is a terribly harmful drug. I am glad that I seem to have retained a working brain but have to wonder what my brain might have been without the intellectual and psychological harm pot did.

Adulterated street pot

The studies don't seem to be scientific. Has the study considered that the pot may be adulterated with chemicals? This is common in street pot, which is often laced with PHP, pesticides and herbicides.

weed

Weed is good for u, because it make u in your on world.

In Response to Elizabeth's Post

To Elizabeth: that was great! I enjoyed your argument. We need people of your level of intelligence to speak for the less knowledgable, like myself.

The Brain on

The most important thing to remember is....uh I forgot.

weed!! :)

i think weed is good for you!!! :)

if it makes you happy then do it, just dont be stupid about it

Posters lack objectivity

"Very good" is what I say to the so-called 'pro-marijuana' posters, and by that I mean you give credence to the anti-marijuana folks. How?

By your lack of objectivity when reading the article,your inability to provide scientific basis for an argument/debate against their theories, and proving the theory of schizophrenic-type behavior by spouting paranoia-induced government conspiracies! Lol!

Before you go off in a haze-induced eruption, I'll have you know that

a) I have limited post-high school education, however I am very well read and obviously have some intelligence.

b) I am a regular smoker of the green.

I found the article a good foundation for potential adolescent problems that could last a person a lifetime for those who may be suseptible.

I also found the authors of the study honest in their assessment in regard to how limited their study is. They take into account the possibility of pre-existing and pre-smoking genetic limitations but have no evidence/studies to prove their theory.

In essence, the article discusses the possibilty of long-term/permanent physical and/or emotional changes and/or brain damage in suseptible pre-adolescent and adolescent brains.

Unfortunately the ones who would benefit most from this article are adolescents. They believe they are immortal (or close to) and usually have lower impulse control as it is and are unlikely to listen to this advice.

I would suggest a lengthy controlled study with physical and genetic examinations done on prior to the study on pre-adolescents, adolescents/teens, both smokers and non-smokers,following up into young adulthood.

fairness

I noticed that the first people that you listed were hindering in the spelling area. Is this because you are opinionated on the subject therefore, influencing the opinion of marijuana? The use of maryjane is all about money and control. If you remove the money you remove costs of enforcement, illegal trafficking, congested prison systems and opinions. The only reason the government has an negative opinion towards marijuana is the inability to control and tax. Once these are implemented the government will advertise everywhere.

Some people should use spell check it really helps considerably.

You really know what your talking about?

Each year 106000 people die from overdosing and 85000 people die from alcohol. Anyone want to guess how many deaths there are because of marijuana? 0. not one. many people also call weed a gateway drug. no, it is your own stupidity for turning to harder drugs. Take responsibility for your own stupidity dont blame weed. and driving under the influence is another act of stupidity. Many use marujuana as a scapegoat for their own or others mistakes.