[blue72]

Originally Posted by blueash

A sharp comment
A pointed retort
Cut to the heart of the matter
Aorta thought of that myself
Stick to the vein of my postings

Excellent Point!!!!!!!

[gomoho]

Originally Posted by PennBF

Has anyone EVER had a person who works in a Crisis Center or Rehab agree to he usage of any drug? Has any addiction center taught classes on the advantages of drug? Has any Rehab told the families who attended "Family Sessions" for their addicted family member told them [family] that it would be OK if the person returning from rehab uses pot? Has any ressponsible Professional counceling addition patients said it would be OK for them to use the drug pot. A couple of caveat's: (a) Usage of pot for serious medical purposes would be considered appropriate, (b) Meth is just another way of replacing one drug with another!

Probably not - so what's your point?

[buggyone]

"Meth is just replacing one drug with another."

What he heck does this mean? Is the poster saying people are replacing marijuana usage with meth usage and saying it is a good thing to do?

I have heard of treating heroin addiction with methadone but methadone is not the same as "meth" which is short for methamphetamine. I doubt if any Rehab Center calls methadone by "meth".

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by buggyone

"Meth is just replacing one drug with another."

What he heck does this mean? Is the poster saying people are replacing marijuana usage with meth usage and saying it is a good thing to do?

I have heard of treating heroin addiction with methadone but methadone is not the same as "meth" which is short for methamphetamine. I doubt if any Rehab Center calls methadone by "meth".

I'm thinking he meant methodone?

[redwitch]

If you talk to most addicts, they'll tell you that first they smoked cigarettes, then they drank alcohol, then came grass and then hard drugs. So, wouldn't the gateway drug be nicotine or alcohol? And let's not forget that there are more people in rehab for alcoholism and prescription drug abuse than for heroin, cocaine or meth. Never heard of anyone in rehab for pot addiction although I'm sure there are some.

There are many people who have smoked grass but never went on to something stronger.

Regardless, a post that was obviously meant to be humorous in a very sarcastic way has turned into a diatribe about the dangers of marijuana usage. Shame we couldn't just stick to the stupidity of someone climbing a fence with hands full.

[DougB]

Originally Posted by blueash

As you consider your vote on the liberalization of the control of marijuana proposed for Florida, you may want to consider this pointed reminder of the risks of pot. It doesn't take an overly sharp intellect to grasp the dangers of drugs and this case once again cuts to the quick with its brief but rapier like analysis of the unfortunate death of Barry Wilson.

Ky man dies from pot

Blue, that link was a real buzz killer, dude.

[blueash]

Originally Posted by DougB

Blue, that link was a real buzz killer, dude.

Yah, I'm sorry bro.

[B767drvr]

The #1 killer in America is heart disease. You'd save far more lives outlawing steak than pot.

The causality between prostate cancer (#1 most diagnosed cancer in America) and dairy is the same as smoking cigarettes and lung cancer. You'd save far more lives outlawing milk!

If pot is a gateway drug (>100 million users in America each year) then we should have > 100 million heroin addicts! Where are they all hiding?

How many Youtube videos has anyone watched where two pot smokers beat the snot out of each other? Answer = NONE!

How many videos/real life incidents have we all watched with drunk idiots beating the snot out of each other? LOTS.

How many epileptics have had their lives SAVED by marijuana? Not sure…? Google it!

Time for many to shake off the "marijuana is a schedule 1 drug" BS and learn for themselves why this plant was ORIGINALLY deemed "illegal". HINT: follow the $!

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by B767drvr

...The causality between prostate cancer...and dairy is the same as smoking cigarettes and lung cancer...

No need to read further...you lost all credibility with that statement.

[KeepingItReal]

Pretty much says it all....motivation is just one casualty of pot use.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeYsTmIzjkw&feature=kp]Afroman - Because I Got High - YouTube[/ame]

[PennBF]

It is really incredible how many are in denial, lack any education on the subject. think drugs are fun, have no appreciation for the impact on family. In fact some of the comments are outrages in their lack of any thoughts of human suffering.
To not know what "Meth" is, to believe cigarettes are a "gate way drug", to not know what it means to say meth is really another way of replacing one drug with another, and so many so on's just demonstrates the terrible lack of knowledge of drugs and shows the sorrowful state we are in with this being the level and depth of our society. At this stage I am not sure if given the knowledge of the suffering it would have any impact or effect on this section of our society? I can honestly say I never expected so many to want, or support drugs and/or have no understanding of the terrible effects it has not only on the person but their children, families, and society.

[KeepingItReal]

First Time Pot Use Violence:

2 deaths linked to pot use causes controversy in Colorado | Las Vegas Review-Journal


By SADIE GURMAN
ASSOCIATED PRESS
DENVER — A college student eats more than the recommended dose of a marijuana-laced cookie and jumps to his death from a hotel balcony. A husband with no history of violence is accused of shooting his wife in the head, possibly after eating pot-infused candy.

The two recent deaths have stoked concerns about Colorado’s recreational marijuana industry and the effects of the drug, especially since cookies, candy and other pot edibles can be exponentially more potent than a joint.

“We’re seeing hallucinations, they become sick to their stomachs, they throw up, they become dizzy and very anxious,” said Al Bronstein, medical director of the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center.

[buggyone]

"To not know what "Meth" is, to not know what it means to say meth is really another way of replacing one drug with another, and so many so on's just demonstrates the terrible lack of knowledge of drugs."

I honestly do not know what you mean. Please explain what is meant by "meth" if it is not methamphetamine and what it means to say that meth is really another way of replacing one drug with another. Thank you.

[B767drvr]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

No need to read further...you lost all credibility with that statement.

Less than 5 MINUTES of research will yield what I said. Always amazed at the "lack of motivation" of some.

[redwitch]

Well, since one of the comments is directed towards me, I suggest you read what I wrote again. If you're going to state that marijuana is a gateway drug, then maybe you should look at the addict. Most started with nicotine. I was trying to make the point that the fault lies not with marijuana but with the individual. Some are more likely to experiment, some are more suggestive to peer pressure, some are more genetically inclined towards addiction. Marijuana is no more to blame than alcohol or nicotine. And most pot smokers are not addicts. Yes, drug abuse is tragic and that's true whether that drug is alcohol, prescription drugs or illegal drugs.