[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Oh yes another vote for reefer madness , anyone can find medical science for there own beliefs but the science is all showing what a wonderful drug this can be in so many ways and I’m a happy healthy , gym , bike , and run every day at 82

[roob1]

You need to consider cause/effect vs. relationship. Could they have reported these symptoms prior to pot use, and the symptoms led them to self-medicate?

Originally Posted by manaboutown

"How Does Marijuana Affect a Person's Life?

Compared to those who don't use marijuana, those who frequently use large amounts report the following:

lower life satisfaction
poorer mental health
poorer physical health
more relationship problems
People also report less academic and career success. For example, marijuana use is linked to a higher likelihood of dropping out of school.18 It's also linked to more job absences, accidents, and injuries.19"

From: Marijuana DrugFacts | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

"Brain Health
Marijuana's main psychoactive ingredient, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), attaches to the brain's cannabinoid receptors. These receptors connect to nerves in the brain that influence pleasure, memory, thought, concentration, sensory and time perception, and coordinated movement.

Multiple studies have linked marijuana use with a higher risk of the following psychotic symptoms:2

Delusions
Disorganized thinking and speech
Hallucinations
Teen marijuana use is also linked to an increased risk of depression and suicidal behavior.3"

From: The Negative Health Effects of Marijuana

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

"How Does Marijuana Affect a Person's Life?

Compared to those who don't use marijuana, those who frequently use large amounts report the following:

lower life satisfaction
poorer mental health
poorer physical health
more relationship problems
People also report less academic and career success. For example, marijuana use is linked to a higher likelihood of dropping out of school.18 It's also linked to more job absences, accidents, and injuries.19"

From: Marijuana DrugFacts | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

"Brain Health
Marijuana's main psychoactive ingredient, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), attaches to the brain's cannabinoid receptors. These receptors connect to nerves in the brain that influence pleasure, memory, thought, concentration, sensory and time perception, and coordinated movement.

Multiple studies have linked marijuana use with a higher risk of the following psychotic symptoms:2

Delusions
Disorganized thinking and speech
Hallucinations
Teen marijuana use is also linked to an increased risk of depression and suicidal behavior.3"

From: The Negative Health Effects of Marijuana

I have never thought smoking grass could do you any good. I tend to agree with you on this. We still are at odds over the Velveeta which I still say is yummy in certain things. I did get your message and you were right~~~~We all should have seen that coming. The older I get, the more puzzled I am over human behavior.

[Ben Franklin]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

"How Does Marijuana Affect a Person's Life?

Compared to those who don't use marijuana, those who frequently use large amounts report the following:

lower life satisfaction
poorer mental health
poorer physical health
more relationship problems
People also report less academic and career success. For example, marijuana use is linked to a higher likelihood of dropping out of school.18 It's also linked to more job absences, accidents, and injuries.19"

From: Marijuana DrugFacts | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

"Brain Health
Marijuana's main psychoactive ingredient, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), attaches to the brain's cannabinoid receptors. These receptors connect to nerves in the brain that influence pleasure, memory, thought, concentration, sensory and time perception, and coordinated movement.

Multiple studies have linked marijuana use with a higher risk of the following psychotic symptoms:2

Delusions
Disorganized thinking and speech
Hallucinations
Teen marijuana use is also linked to an increased risk of depression and suicidal behavior.3"

From: The Negative Health Effects of Marijuana

You can always tell someone who hasn't used marijuana, they are sure to find negative articles, most likely found on the internet, while they are drinking booze and never looking up the negative aspects of alcohol use.

I also notice the above post also states the negative effects of those who use marijuana frequently in large amounts. Alcohol is worse, so why aren't they demanding the abolition of alcohol?

[DaddyD]

Originally Posted by Ben Franklin

You can always tell someone who hasn't used marijuana, they are sure to find negative articles, most likely found on the internet, while they are drinking booze and never looking up the negative aspects of alcohol use.

I also notice the above post also states the negative effects of those who use marijuana frequently in large amounts. Alcohol is worse, so why aren't they demanding the abolition of alcohol?

100% this!

I've never seen fights start because someone got too high--I've seen LOTS of fights start because someone got drunk & angry.

I've never heard about a woman getting date-raped or groped / improperly touched because someone got too high (I'm not suggesting it's NEVER happened, but I'd bet it's rare), but it happens ALL THE TIME by men who get drunk & aggressive.

People who get buzzed or drunk on alcohol have a tendency to speed &/or drive aggressively / recklessly, while stoners most often drive slowly in the right hand lane.

It's mystifying how, even in 2022, so many people are still unable to think for themselves, but instead cling to their Richard Nixon-induced "reefer madness" mentality.

It's odd how someone with even a half-a-brain could pontificate about the harmful effects of cannabis, while ignoring the overwhelming evidence and statistics that prove WITHOUT A DOUBT that alcohol and tobacco are FAR worse in terms of negative effects to one's personal health and to overall society.

And while we're on that topic, processed food, fast food, sugared soft drinks, etc., have resulted in an epidemic of obesity and childhood diabetes, yet I never hear these cannabis fear-mongers preaching about the dangers of such unhealthy eating habits.

Those among you who have never tried cannabis but who take opioid-based prescribed medicine from your doctor, or who have sleep issues and regularly take sleep meds prescribed by your doctor--do you REALLY think those things are less dangerous than an unprocessed plant created by G-d or nature / evolution?

[Tom&JenC]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

Oh yes another vote for reefer madness , anyone can find medical science for there own beliefs but the science is all showing what a wonderful drug this can be in so many ways and I’m a happy healthy , gym , bike , and run every day at 82

I think it has a lot to do with the persons state of mind to begin with. I knew 2 everyday smokers who went full schizo and never came back and other everydayers who were very successful in life, I myself suffer from anxiety and weed can make it worse. So I have been staying away lately. Its all about the what kind of person you are.

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

Oh yes another vote for reefer madness , anyone can find medical science for there own beliefs but the science is all showing what a wonderful drug this can be in so many ways and I’m a happy healthy , gym , bike , and run every day at 82

Hey Charlie, We need to hang out. <g> That said, I stopped smoking when covid hit, my thinking is if I get covid I want my lungs to be happy and healthy. Gummies are the way to go now.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

Hey Charlie, We need to hang out. <g> That said, I stopped smoking when covid hit, my thinking is if I get covid I want my lungs to be happy and healthy. Gummies are the way to go now.

Former imbiber here (I stopped in the late 1980's). Was recreational use only, but I didn't really like how it made me feel so I just stopped, no biggie.

Meanwhile, half the neighborhood here has medical cannabis cards. Gummies and tinctures seem to be the popular option, though I've heard (and smelled) that a few smoke it.

I also understand that the stuff they sell in the medical cannabis shops is MUCH more potent than the Maui Wowie we used to enjoy back in the 70's. And MUCH more expensive - remember when 1/2 oz was $50 for the brown with shake, and $75 for sinsimilla with sticky buds? Now it's something like $600 for that half ounce, and you buy it by the gram. BTW in Oregon you can get it for $100 for a half-ounce.

[Tom&JenC]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Former imbiber here (I stopped in the late 1980's). Was recreational use only, but I didn't really like how it made me feel so I just stopped, no biggie.

Meanwhile, half the neighborhood here has medical cannabis cards. Gummies and tinctures seem to be the popular option, though I've heard (and smelled) that a few smoke it.

I also understand that the stuff they sell in the medical cannabis shops is MUCH more potent than the Maui Wowie we used to enjoy back in the 70's. And MUCH more expensive - remember when 1/2 oz was $50 for the brown with shake, and $75 for sinsimilla with sticky buds? Now it's something like $600 for that half ounce, and you buy it by the gram. BTW in Oregon you can get it for $100 for a half-ounce.

NJ recently legalized recreational. They put the brakes on "opening day" and delayed for 2 or 3 months so there was this huge glut of weed they couldn't legally sell.
Somehow this weed hit the black market and they were practically giving it away.
If you knew the right people full oz's of green bud were selling for as low as $70!!!
I bought a mason jar packed full for $80. I have since given it up but yeah.....good times!
PS the other day they made it legal for off duty police to smoke it, no more testing.
I imagine regular businesses will have to drop tests too or get sued.

[BubblesandPat]

I know this an old thread but I was wondering if people with neurothopy have had any relief? I tried all the drugs..they are all awful and don't work. I am gluten free and do as much excersize as I can ( I can't do anything impact on my feet because I am prone to ulcers..so I swim) I have learned to just live with the constant awareness of the pain wierd numbness and sleepless nights. Does medical weed work?

[MMTCFL]

Originally Posted by BubblesandPat

I know this an old thread but I was wondering if people with neurothopy have had any relief? I tried all the drugs..they are all awful and don't work. I am gluten free and do as much excersize as I can ( I can't do anything impact on my feet because I am prone to ulcers..so I swim) I have learned to just live with the constant awareness of the pain wierd numbness and sleepless nights. Does medical weed work?

Hello,
Although it's an old thread we are still here to help. MMTC partners with Marijuana Awareness & Wellness, and they have many resources on how medical cannabis can help with symptoms of neuropathy. I'm attaching some helpful links. Here is the Youtube, specifically a playlist on Neuropathy & Medical Marijuana.

Here is a link to their website, where you can dive more into specific ailments/illnesses and you'll find Neuropathy there, too.

I hope this helps!

[Jaybird777]

Originally Posted by roob1

You need to consider cause/effect vs. relationship. Could they have reported these symptoms prior to pot use, and the symptoms led them to self-medicate?

Exactly. I have several VERY successful friends who use MJ. When I say very successful, I am talking about ranking in the top 5% (including many in the top 1%) by net worth, and every one of them earned their success on their own- not inherited. Just because there are many underachievers who use pot doesn’t mean that the pot is the cause.

[manaboutown]

Marijuana Risks
Marijuana use can have negative and long-term effects:

Brain iconBrain health: Marijuana can cause permanent IQ loss of as much as 8 points when people start using it at a young age. These IQ points do not come back, even after quitting marijuana.

Gears iconMental health: Studies link marijuana use to depression, anxiety, suicide planning, and psychotic episodes. It is not known, however, if marijuana use is the cause of these conditions.

Bicycle iconAthletic Performance: Research shows that marijuana affects timing, movement, and coordination, which can harm athletic performance.

Driving signDriving: People who drive under the influence of marijuana can experience dangerous effects: slower reactions, lane weaving, decreased coordination, and difficulty reacting to signals and sounds on the road.

Baby carriage iconBaby’s health and development: Marijuana use during pregnancy may cause fetal growth restriction, premature birth, stillbirth, and problems with brain development, resulting in hyperactivity and poor cognitive function. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other chemicals from marijuana can also be passed from a mother to her baby through breast milk, further impacting a child’s healthy development.

Arrow iconDaily life: Using marijuana can affect performance and how well people do in life. Research shows that people who use marijuana are more likely to have relationship problems, worse educational outcomes, lower career achievement, and reduced life satisfaction.

From: The Effects, Risks and Side Effects of Marijuana (Weed, Cannabis, THC) | SAMHSA.

[Topspinmo]

Just glad I can get though day without crutches, maybe there be day I need crutches? sure they are few MM may help but majority just want to get high on illegal stuff. IMO they might as well make legal like alcohol restrictions cause it never going to stop majority getting the illegal stuff and getting high, and yes majority smoke pot why illegal drug business in hundreds of billions. Which will eventually lead to government providing stuff for free due to all users that’ won’t’ or can’t work. Which I don’t care what person does in they own home, but don’t flaunt it my face. Lucky for me I never acquired urge or dependence on drugs, legal or illegal. And yes I am not on any daily prescription drugs at 74.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Jaybird777

Exactly. I have several VERY successful friends who use MJ. When I say very successful, I am talking about ranking in the top 5% (including many in the top 1%) by net worth, and every one of them earned their success on their own- not inherited. Just because there are many underachievers who use pot doesn’t mean that the pot is the cause.

Naturally if you are getting high it’s a success…. That’s point. IMO those top%1 going to do what ever they want without risks of other 99%. Legal or illegal means nothing to them cause they got pocket full cash and lawyers. Joe average getting high has 1000 fold effect on them from other necessities suffering due to the craving, getting caught 1000% more costly to them. MJ IMO should be legalized cause laws making illegal has had NO effect of reducing usage. All law does make more convinced criminals.