I quit smoking it 15 years ago. I hit and miss before that and don't believe it's a gateway drug and no one has ever OD'D on it. I agree it's the laced stuff that throws you.

Took me a minute to find this in the quotes.

Crisis with marijuana can happen if the user suffer's schizophrenia or some other kind of serious psychological illness, however out of 10 relatively healthy individuals using marijuana perhaps one will have substantial health affects later on down the road.

Yes, it's in one of my criminal justice book and my daughter's doctor at the children's hospital explained to us how it does affect the brain and lungs.

Thats why I was careful how I worded my previous post.

thank you

I'm sorry I put it in the quotes. If you will give me a few minutes I will go and get it and type it for you if you are really interested in what it has to say. Thanks.

I am actually if you don't mind.

yall need to smoke up

Okay, got it. Give me a few mintues to type it up.

It is psychoactive I think that is his concern.

it is an herb non the less

http://www.scientificfactsofpot.com/studies.htm

A compiled list of benefits of marijuana (medical benefits as noted by numerous UK health institutions). Of all my research of marijuana I've found the best information comes from UK as they allow open research on marijuana, however in the US it is federally illegal and therefore limited research is done on it. Just my two cents, and up for review after justme32 puts down the information for me.

The main active ingredient in both marijuana and hashish is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a mild hallucinogen. Smoking large amounts of pot or hash can cause distirtions in auditory and visual perception, even producing hallucinatory effects. Small doses produce an early excitement ("high") that gives way to drowsiness. Pot use is also related to decreased activity, overestimation of time and space, and increased food consumption. (No wonder I can't keep my significant other fed). When the user is alone, it can produce a dreamy state. In a group, users become giddy and lose perspective. Marijuana is not physically addicting, but its long-term affects have been subject of much debate. During the 1970s, it was reported that smoking pot caused a variety of physical and mental problems, including brain damage and mental illness. Although the dangers of pot and hash may have been overstated, use of these drugs does present some health risks, including an increased risk of lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, and other diseases. Marijuana smoking should be avoided by prospective parents becuase it lowers sperm count in male users, and females experience dirupted ovulation and a greater chance of miscarriage.


There, sorry it took so long. Slow typer.

A lot of that is true, the sexual sideaffects are debateable however as there is no substantial proof that marijuana causes decrease in sperm counts or women have disrupted ovulation or miscarriage. For the most part though that is true. Thank you for sharing, sorry if it was a bother to type.

like my dad says,

let kids be kids.

&& he's a 42 year old kid himself

man..I totally have the munchies!!!

Your welcome, but I can't give you any proof from my daughter's doctor and what he said about it. All I can give you is my word. I do believe it affects the lungs. Before she was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, he would come in with the smell on him and get close to her and she would have coughing fits. It was no bother.

I already know of the proof as far as lung disorders go, so I won't argue that as it is true. However my standpoint was from a healthy individual with no known illness (mental or physical), should of probably clarified that. I hope the best for your daughter.

Have you been smoking pot. Look I have a hard time keeping him fed. Not doing it for anyone else. You hear me now. So stop the pot smoking.


j/k

I cant I'm addicted and I go into convulsions when I run out!!! I'm talkin slobberin, shakin, floppin around on the floor kinipshin fits! ahhh thats better