Marijuana: What they aren't telling you.

[blackbird]

According to studies, there are a number of serious consequences of marijuana legalization and use.

One of them is:

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The molecular shape of THC is similar to the brain chemical anandamide to the point where the brain accepts the shape of the THC molecule in place of anandamide, resulting in an alteration in normal brain function. Anandamide (a type of endogenous cannabinoid) functions as a neurotransmitter, facilitating the transfer of messages in the sections of the nervous system that control movement, coordination, concentration, memory, pleasure, and time perception. THC is thus able to disrupt certain mental and physical functions, causing the effect of intoxication.8

THC impacts the area of the brain known as the hippocampus and a portion of the frontal cortex, both of which have profound influence in the development of new memories and enable the shifting of attention (see illustration on pages 18–19). A NIDA report states:

As a result, using marijuana causes impaired thinking and interferes with a person’s ability to learn and perform complicated tasks. THC also disrupts functioning of the cerebellum and basal ganglia, brain areas that regulate balance, posture, coordination, and reaction time. This is the reason people who have used marijuana may not be able to drive safely….9

In 2007, a careful study exposed rats to THC at different phases of their life: before birth, after birth, and prior to maturity. All three samples demonstrated significant problems with learning and memory function for the rest of their lives.10 Other related studies showed that the exposure to THC prior to maturity increased the likelihood that the individual would self-administer other drugs to acquire the same or greater effect.11  unquote

For the whole article including the other consequences of marijuana use go to:

Marijuana: What They Aren’t Telling You | Tomorrow's World (tomorrowsworld.org)

[TreeBeard]

I’m pretty sure the impairment is part of the enjoyment, don’t you think?

Has marijuana use gone up since legalization?  Is it easier to keep out of the hands of underage people when it’s legalized?  Why should it be any of your business if someone wants to get impaired as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone else?

[Guest]

6 minutes ago, TreeBeard said:

I’m pretty sure the impairment is part of the enjoyment, don’t you think?

Speak for yourself. I used to smoke weed to boost concentration levels as well as my appetite.

[TreeBeard]

2 minutes ago, Perspektiv said:

Speak for yourself. I used to smoke weed to boost concentration levels as well as my appetite.

Fair enough!  I hope it worked for you. 

[Guest]

Just now, TreeBeard said:

Fair enough!  I hope it worked for you. 

Not really. I just got high all the time. I smoked for the fun of it, and stopped when it stopped being fun. I just felt burnt all the time, where I became super forgetful which made working a challenge. I was always sober at work, but at times had lingering effects.

[TreeBeard]

5 minutes ago, Perspektiv said:

Not really. I just got high all the time. I smoked for the fun of it, and stopped when it stopped being fun. I just felt burnt all the time, where I became super forgetful which made working a challenge. I was always sober at work, but at times had lingering effects.

So…. it turns out it actually was for the impairment.  Like is said. ?

[Nefarious Banana]

As blackbird posted . . rats exposed to THC before birth, after birth, and prior to maturity have significant problems with learning and memory function . . . 

Did Maggie Trudeau smoke while pregnant with Justin?  Justin get bombed as a kid?  Justin hasn't acted in a mature fashion as PM . . .

[eyeball]

5 hours ago, blackbird said:

According to studies, there are a number of serious consequences of marijuana legalization and use.

One of them is...

Well you sure know how to take the fun out of it.

I understand you Christians are pretty chipper when it comes to sex too.

[OftenWrong]

It's pretty benign compared to other substances even alcohol, which is a known carcinogen and toxic at some level of consumption. But to think marijuana is safe or harmless is a mistake.

I'm not sure about cognitive development. I guess it depends on the person. However have heard about heart issues such as arrhythmia as well as psychological issues. It affects those who are already a little shaky, can take them over the cliff.

Now I see they were talking about the idea of banning tobacco outright. This is rather silly.

Both New Zealand and the U.K. started working on a generational smoking ban, which would prevent anyone born after Jan. 1, 2009 from buying cigarettes legally. This law would basically raise the legal smoking age by one year every year until it applies to the whole population.

New Zealand was the first country to pass this kind of ban last December, in addition to passing legislation that reduces the nicotine content in cigarettes and reduced the number of retailers who could sell the product by 90 per cent.

Should Canada ban smoking tobacco?

Sorry for the off-topic but is just an interesting contrast to the former situation. I remember hiding from the cops a few times as a teenager. Now people smoke pot openly in the street, and blow it right in cops' faces. While you illegal tobacco smokers?

Round them up... miscreants...  

Edited November 13, 2023 by OftenWrong

[blackbird]

11 hours ago, eyeball said:

Well you sure know how to take the fun out of it.

 

11 hours ago, OftenWrong said:

It's pretty benign compared to other substances even alcohol, which is a known carcinogen and toxic at some level of consumption. But to think marijuana is safe or harmless is a mistake.

I have a son in his 50s.  When he was a teenager he worked in McDonalds.  He told me a few years ago he used all his money to buy marijuana.  Then at about age 20, he lost his marbles and suddenly became a schitzophrenic and had to go into a group home for people with mental problems where he remained for 30 years.  He smoked cigarettes since he was a teen.  Nobody could warn him about smoking to get him to quit.  He was not to be reasoned with because of his condition. He probably felt it was all he had in life.  Because of his mental condition he didn't really have any close friends in the group homes.  He had a bad stroke a couple years ago which totally paralyzed one side, leg and arm. Now he spends at least 20 or 22 hrs a day in bed in a care home and must be helped by care workers to even get out of bed and into an electric wheelchair.  He even eats all his meals in bed.  That's his life.  I strongly suspect marijuana caused the schitzophrenia and cigarettes caused the stroke.  I don't know of any other possible cause.  He seemed normal when he was a minor.  Now it is impossible to have a normal conversation with him.  He does not respond to any questions about anything.  This has been tragic. 

Edited November 13, 2023 by blackbird

[OftenWrong]

2 hours ago, blackbird said:

 

I have a son in his 50s.  When he was a teenager he worked in McDonalds.  He told me a few years ago he used all his money to buy marijuana.  Then at about age 20, he lost his marbles and suddenly became a schitzophrenic and had to go into a group home for people with mental problems where he remained for 30 years.  He smoked cigarettes since he was a teen.  Nobody could warn him about smoking to get him to quit.  He was not to be reasoned with because of his condition. He probably felt it was all he had in life.  Because of his mental condition he didn't really have any close friends in the group homes.  He had a bad stroke a couple years ago which totally paralyzed one side, leg and arm. Now he spends at least 20 or 22 hrs a day in bed in a care home and must be helped by care workers to even get out of bed and into an electric wheelchair.  He even eats all his meals in bed.  That's his life.  I strongly suspect marijuana caused the schitzophrenia and cigarettes caused the stroke.  I don't know of any other possible cause.  He seemed normal when he was a minor.  Now it is impossible to have a normal conversation with him.  He does not respond to any questions about anything.  This has been tragic. 

Am very sorry to hear that. 

[impartialobserver]

18 hours ago, TreeBeard said:

I’m pretty sure the impairment is part of the enjoyment, don’t you think?

Has marijuana use gone up since legalization?  Is it easier to keep out of the hands of underage people when it’s legalized?  Why should it be any of your business if someone wants to get impaired as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone else?

based on data and observation from it being legalized in OR and NV.. no, legalization has not led to an increase in use. These states legalize it thinking that it will lead to a surefire cash cow in the form of tax revenues. Marijuana users are supposedly so dedicated that no matter the taxes.... they will pay it and move on. That has not showed itself in 8 years of OR data and 4 years of NV data. 

[WestCanMan]

18 hours ago, TreeBeard said:

So…. it turns out it actually was for the impairment.  Like is said. ?

Touché ?

[herbie]

16 hours ago, eyeball said:

Well you sure know how to take the fun out of it.

I understand you Christians are pretty chipper when it comes to sex too.

Catholicism simplified: Anything that's remotely fun is a venial sin. If it involves anything sexual it's a mortal sin.
What my Catholic friends explained back in the 1970s, before Catholics were too damn liberal for the modern day Prote-stunts.

Tell us how weed makes you murderous and makes you rape women while dancing to Negro music and destroys your DNA chromosomes just by being in an elevator with a pothead that farted....