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Topic: pot head?
springrain Joined Sun 01/14/07 Posts: 39	Thu 05/29/08 07:26 PM
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.

FearandLoathing Joined Fri 12/28/07 Posts: 30121	Thu 05/29/08 07:27 PM
It really comes out of the crisis intervention book, which is part of my criminal justice major. 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.

justme32 Joined Fri 03/21/08 Posts: 1515	Thu 05/29/08 07:28 PM
It seems my 18 year old niece smokes weed from time to time. I do not have any experience with it, but for those who do I am wondering what are the chances of her becoming a chronic user - i.e. "needing it every day"? Get her help soon. Doing any kind of drugs can harm the body in time. It really comes out of the crisis intervention book, which is part of my criminal justice major. No substantial scientific proof of this from marijuana, it has been noted to possibly cause or be a cause of lung cancer (no different than smoking a cigarette as you are inhaling smoke) but aside from that there has not been any substantial finding that marijuana is the cause of any other major illness. It affects the brain. Do you have a reference on that? Of all the research I've done on marijuana I have never found a substantial source of affecting the brain, it does affect the brain momentarily while under the influence but in the long run it has no lasting effect (or at least no known effect). 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. I don't believe anything that comes out of the criminal justice system. I know it can affect the lungs and possibly brain (dependant on if another source is involved, ie. mental illness, hereditary brain disease, etc.) but as far as an otherwise healthy individual it doesn't have any lasting affects on the brain, but can damage lungs in excessive use. 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.

jonny63 Joined Sat 03/08/08 Posts: 5229	Thu 05/29/08 07:29 PM
weed is an herb not a drug... Thats why I was careful how I worded my previous post.

barefootbaby78 Joined Fri 03/07/08 Posts: 2693	Thu 05/29/08 07:29 PM
weed is an herb not a drug... Thats why I was careful how I worded my previous post. thank you

justme32 Joined Fri 03/21/08 Posts: 1515	Thu 05/29/08 07:29 PM
It really comes out of the crisis intervention book, which is part of my criminal justice major. 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. 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.

FearandLoathing Joined Fri 12/28/07 Posts: 30121	Thu 05/29/08 07:30 PM
It really comes out of the crisis intervention book, which is part of my criminal justice major. 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. 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.

itsmetina Joined Sun 12/09/07 Posts: 18944	Thu 05/29/08 07:32 PM
yall need to smoke up

justme32 Joined Fri 03/21/08 Posts: 1515	Thu 05/29/08 07:34 PM
It really comes out of the crisis intervention book, which is part of my criminal justice major. 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. 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. Okay, got it. Give me a few mintues to type it up.

DestinysDream Joined Wed 02/20/08 Posts: 4805	Thu 05/29/08 07:36 PM
weed is an herb not a drug... It is psychoactive I think that is his concern.

barefootbaby78 Joined Fri 03/07/08 Posts: 2693	Thu 05/29/08 07:37 PM
weed is an herb not a drug... It is psychoactive I think that is his concern. it is an herb non the less

FearandLoathing Joined Fri 12/28/07 Posts: 30121	Thu 05/29/08 07:39 PM
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.

justme32 Joined Fri 03/21/08 Posts: 1515	Thu 05/29/08 07:46 PM
It really comes out of the crisis intervention book, which is part of my criminal justice major. 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. 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. 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.

FearandLoathing Joined Fri 12/28/07 Posts: 30121	Thu 05/29/08 07:51 PM
It really comes out of the crisis intervention book, which is part of my criminal justice major. 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. 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. 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.

SamiisLove87 Joined Tue 05/27/08 Posts: 535	Thu 05/29/08 07:54 PM
like my dad says, let kids be kids. && he's a 42 year old kid himself

jeffish569 Joined Wed 06/20/07 Posts: 248	Thu 05/29/08 07:58 PM
man..I totally have the munchies!!!

justme32 Joined Fri 03/21/08 Posts: 1515	Thu 05/29/08 07:59 PM
It really comes out of the crisis intervention book, which is part of my criminal justice major. 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. 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. 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. 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.

FearandLoathing Joined Fri 12/28/07 Posts: 30121	Thu 05/29/08 08:01 PM
It really comes out of the crisis intervention book, which is part of my criminal justice major. 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. 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. 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. 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.

justme32 Joined Fri 03/21/08 Posts: 1515	Thu 05/29/08 08:03 PM
man..I totally have the munchies!!! 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

jeffish569 Joined Wed 06/20/07 Posts: 248	Thu 05/29/08 08:06 PM
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