[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Aloha1

It is still a Class One narcotic according to the government. CBD is not because it does not contain THC. And take note of the latest on vaping where evidence is now pointing to vaping THC as the cause of the multiple deaths among young adults.

From the USDEA:
"NOTE: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, marijuana) is still considered a Schedule 1 drug by the DEA, even though some U.S. states have legalized marijuana for personal, recreational use or for medical use." (4/19)

And: "The DEA announced Thursday (9/18) that drugs including CBD with THC content below 0.1% are now considered Schedule 5 drugs, as long as they have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration."

Again, it is not a narcotic. Schedule 1 doesn't equate with the word "narcotic." The fact that you continue using the wrong terminology shows that you really aren't understanding it at all.

There are narcotics in all five Schedule grades. Darvon/Darvocet, which was actually banned in the USA, is still listed in schedule IV. Coedine is listed in Schedule III and Schedule V in different dosages and preparations. Schedule II is where you'll find most narcotics, and most of those are opioids. Schedule I is heroin, LSD, methaqualone, XTC, and peyote. The actual plant, cannabis, is also in Schedule I but the DEA is re-visiting that classification and has already made some changes effective 2017 regarding extracts and cannabidiol (CBD).

[PrudentLifer]

The history of cannabis reclassification.

Cannabis policy of the Richard Nixon administration - Wikipedia

[Fishers2tall]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

If there are many pot smokers in TV they may need to expand the number of 'Memory Care" facilities in the area.

I was going to comment on your post but I’ve forgotten what I was going to say!!

[Aloha1]

Originally Posted by Jazuela

Again, it is not a narcotic. Schedule 1 doesn't equate with the word "narcotic." The fact that you continue using the wrong terminology shows that you really aren't understanding it at all.

There are narcotics in all five Schedule grades. Darvon/Darvocet, which was actually banned in the USA, is still listed in schedule IV. Coedine is listed in Schedule III and Schedule V in different dosages and preparations. Schedule II is where you'll find most narcotics, and most of those are opioids. Schedule I is heroin, LSD, methaqualone, XTC, and peyote. The actual plant, cannabis, is also in Schedule I but the DEA is re-visiting that classification and has already made some changes effective 2017 regarding extracts and cannabidiol (CBD).

And yet, it IS in Schedule 1. Tomato, Tomahto

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by npwalters

based on some of the responses on this site....at least 50% must be smoking something.

Although it's been over 45 years since I've done it and I understand that the current stuff is much stronger, I would just add to your statement that based on some of the constant responses/positions here on TOTV, a whole bunch of folks heart/blood pressure/rage would greatly benefit...if they started smoking it.

[Dionysos]

Such a stigma with cannabis it would be hard to get a true number as to users in the Villages. The Reefer madness mentality which is still prevalent from the silent generation is slowly coming to a end. My guess as more Baby Boomers move in the numbers will sky rocket here. I’m actually surprised there are not MMJ clubs here already, probably be a rather large club.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Dionysos

Such a stigma with cannabis it would be hard to get a true number as to users in the Villages. The Reefer madness mentality which is still prevalent from the silent generation is slowly coming to a end. My guess as more Baby Boomers move in the numbers will sky rocket here. I’m actually surprised there are not MMJ clubs here already, probably be a rather large club.

I also notice several posters who are ignoring the actual content of the original post, and turning it into a drug debate.

"cannabis in some form" is the topic. Not smoking pot. Smokeable flowers of the cannabis plant is just one form of cannabis. CBD, THC, cannabis extracts, edible cannibis, infused edibles, rope, clothing, various body and skin lotions and other preparations are ALL forms of cannabis.

MOST of them are legal, and in fact I would guess that the vast majority of people living in the Villages have been consumers of at least one form or another, at least once in their lives. If you've ever used a hemp rope to tether a raft to a dock, then you have used cannabis "in some form."

The ignorance is not surprising, but it is sad.

[Aloha1]

Were it simply something you take and not smoke and if there were stringent laws on impairment from usage, and if only licensed outlets could provide, I could live with it. BUT, I want nothing to do with smoke of any shape or form as it affects everyone in the vicinity of it So, knock yourself out (pun intended) in the privacy of your own domicile but leave the rest of us alone to enjoy our full mental capacity. Aloha out.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Aloha1

Were it simply something you take and not smoke and if there were stringent laws on impairment from usage, and if only licensed outlets could provide, I could live with it. BUT, I want nothing to do with smoke of any shape or form as it affects everyone in the vicinity of it So, knock yourself out (pun intended) in the privacy of your own domicile but leave the rest of us alone to enjoy our full mental capacity. Aloha out.

There already ARE stringent laws on impairment. DUI means "driving under the influence" not "drunk driving." Driving under the influence of ANYTHING - whether heroin or nyquil - is illegal.

Distracted driving laws are also a thing in most states, and are enforced.

I get the anti-smoking sentiment. I don't like it either even though I used to imbibe plenty when I was a kid. I definitely wouldn't want to be subjected to the smoke whenever I walked through a public area and tried to actually breathe.

Fortunately - that is only one of a myriad of "forms" of cannabis and most of the forms are undetectable. Your golf partner probably uses a hand cream or shampoo containing one form of it. That's because hemp is good for the skin and nutritious for the scalp.

[graciegirl]

Well that was interesting. I had figured out by responses prior to this which among the frequent posters were using for fun and which were self medicating.

It is none of my business what others do legally. I have inherited an addictive quality so I don't drink, chew, smoke, toke,OR eat brownies with pot but I really enjoy Rum Raisin Ice Cream..in moderation.

I still have a few friends who think I am fun.

I pay them.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Aloha1

It is still a Class One narcotic according to the government. CBD is not because it does not contain THC. And take note of the latest on vaping where evidence is now pointing to vaping THC as the cause of the multiple deaths among young adults.

From the USDEA:
"NOTE: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, marijuana) is still considered a Schedule 1 drug by the DEA, even though some U.S. states have legalized marijuana for personal, recreational use or for medical use." (4/19)

And: "The DEA announced Thursday (9/18) that drugs including CBD with THC content below 0.1% are now considered Schedule 5 drugs, as long as they have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration."

Responding to the above post regarding vaping. It is not the vaping of either THC or nicotine that is causing sickness or deaths. It is the vaping of either product that contains certain flavor additives that are the issue. My question with this whole thing is this. A small number of people have gotten sick or died from vaping products with these additives and there is a huge uproar. The governor if Massachusetts has outlawed the sale of all vaping products. Where is the same uproar with cigarettes? Cigarettes have killed millions of people in a very painful and nasty way. I watched my father die of lung cancer from smoking cigarettes and it wasn't pretty. A small number of young people die from vaping and there is an instant uproar. Millions of people die over a very long period of time from cigarettes and it's business as usual. What's up with that? Disclosure, I neither smoke or vape so I have no ax to grind here.

[pbkmaine]

My husband and I do not use it recreationally because it is currently illegal and we are risk averse, but a surprising number of our friends use it. We support legalization.

[karostay]

Originally Posted by Aloha1

I smoked a little in the mid '60's. Quit because anything you are inhaling into your lungs is a prescription for serious pulmonary issues down the road. Florida was correct when they legalized medical marijuana by pill form only. There is NO need to inhale. Governor DeSantis caved to the Mary Jane lobby by allowing smoked pot. The only reason to smoke is to get high with buddies. This and vaping are health dangers no matter how you slice it.

No more of a risk than sitting outside any restaurants with outdoor dining in the Villages

[Topspinmo]

My guess 75% are high on something? But, it may not be drugs!

[PrudentLifer]

I wouldn't take any hallucinogenic, pain or no pain.