Wiggs, Dr. Sanjay Gupta smokes weed...

[King Shizzo]

I presume you've attended a University before with a rigorous program of study. In light of this assumption, I can further assume that you've spent endless nights at the library doing what college students gracefully call "all nighters". Furthermore, I can assume that you've experienced bad insomnia, constant headaches or migraines due to trying to maintain focus/concentration on any subject matter past 6-8 hours.

For these "ailments" he has employed the use of Marijuana and found much success.

He has found a solution to his insomnia.

He has treated the constant migraines he would experience after a week of exhaustive study.

He has found a way to reduce his anxiety the night prior to a test.

These are all symptoms we would endure if placed under similar forms of stress.

"1"

One, You are an awesome uncle.

[OneMoreRep]

Then I will no longer post in this thread. Is this for views? Why are you trying to "one-up" me?  I care about you, and the things that happen in your life. This isn't about who wins.

That's an irrational response to a simple post that summarizes the progression of events in this thread.

Gather yourself and realize that this isn't a contest to determine "who has the largest cerebral cortex". Instead, it is an open forum to discuss the nature of this age old conundrum.

I am as much in the dark as anyone else as to why someone would start to use Marijuana. What I am trying to do is both come to terms with what propels others and also find the benefits to its use.

"1"

[dustin]

One, You are an awesome uncle.

One is an awesome human being, period.

When I hear about guys like that Ariel Castro and stuff it makes me ashamed to be part of the same species. But then you have guys like One that give you a glimmer of hope in this shitty species.

[King Shizzo]

That's an irrational response to a simple post that summarizes the progression of events in this thread.

Gather yourself and realize that this isn't a contest to determine "who has the largest cerebral cortex". Instead, it is an open forum to discuss the nature of this age old conundrum.

I am as much in the dark as anyone else as to why someone would start to use Marijuana. What I am trying to do is both come to terms with what propels others and also find the benefits to its use.

"1"

Scalp time.

[OneMoreRep]

Scalp time.

I say that because I've met people who have both never tried, nor would ever care to try Marijuana.

In the same light, I've met people that have been relatively healthy on all fronts (both physically and mentally), who have started to use Marijuana and found that the effects of the substance has only helped but to amplify their appreciation of life in a way that has not been detrimental in any scope or fashion.

I am curious as to the dynamics involved behind it all. Answers to everything I do not have, but the things I have read and found based off of studies are very promising to say the least.

"1"

P.S. Oh, and about that comment you highlighted in red, I simply edited my comment and added it in as to not have my post sound too harsh..

[King Shizzo]

I say that because I've met people who have both never tried, nor would ever care to try Marijuana.

In the same light, I've met people that have been relatively healthy on all fronts (both physically and mentally), who have started to use Marijuana and found that the effects of the substance has only helped but to amplify their appreciation of life in a way that has not been detrimental in any scope or fashion.
I am curious as to the dynamics involved behind it all. Answers to everything I do not have, but the things I have read and found based off of studies are very promising to say the least.

"1"

I can say the same thing about booze. This is your brain on............. any questions?

[240 is Back]

I don't smoke, but I don't hate upon those that do.

I dislike that some people can smoke til they can't see... and they will hop in a car and drive home like it ain't no thang.  "I can still pass a breathalyzer..."

[OneMoreRep]

I can say the same thing about booze. This is your brain on............. any questions?

Only difference is that when it comes to alcohol (as opposed to Marijuana), the following detrimental effects have been linked to its use by way of studies and patient mortality:

Liver cirrhosis
Brain damage
Oropharyngeal cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Esophageal cancer
Gastritis
Hepatitis
Colon cancer
Cardiovascular disease
Myocardial Infarct (Heart Attack)
Cardiomyopathy
Stroke
Dementia
Neuropathy
Hypertension
Gastric Ulcers
.
.
.
There are way more as well, but you get my point.

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[King Shizzo]

Drugs are drugs. The Brain processes drugs differently for each individual. It's all about how you act (while under the influence) The strong always survive.

[King Shizzo]

Only difference is that when it comes to alcohol (as opposed to Marijuana), the following detrimental effects have been linked to its use by way of studies and patient mortality:

Liver cirrhosis
Brain damage
Oropharyngeal cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Esophageal cancer
Gastritis
Hepatitis
Colon cancer
Cardiovascular disease
Myocardial Infarct (Heart Attack)
Cardiomyopathy
Stroke
Dementia
Neuropathy
Hypertension
Gastric Ulcers
.
.
.
There are way more as well, but you get my point.

"1"

Has there been any medical alcohol studies? No. Alcohol is legal in the U.S. Weed is not.  Weed brings controversy/money. Weed brings in far more money as an illegal drug. Do you believe everything that you read?

Cswol might be right.

[OneMoreRep]

Has there been any medical alcohol studies? No. Alcohol is legal in the U.S. Weed is not.  Weed brings controversy/money. Weed brings in far more money as an illegal drug. Do you believe everything that you read?

Cswol might be right.

Really?

"1"

[King Shizzo]

Really?

"1"

So are you going to say that (you know for a fact) that alcohol is more harmful than weed? What longterm studies have you come up with?

[OneMoreRep]

You just stated that there have not been any medical alcohol studies...

Have you ever even researched that claim?

"1"

[Van_Bilderass]

In the same light, I've met people that have been relatively healthy on all fronts (both physically and mentally), who have started to use Marijuana and found that the effects of the substance has only helped but to amplify their appreciation of life in a way that has not been detrimental in any scope or fashion.

You don't smoke at all do you? I think you said you tried it in your youth? Why not try it for a month now that you're older and mature and report your impressions for us? How it affects your mindstate, mood, whether you start believing in conspiracies etc.

A few puffs every night after work.

[King Shizzo]

One, you are being delusional. Family does not equal facts. You are judging based on emotions.

[OneMoreRep]

You don't smoke at all do you? I think you said you tried it in your youth? Why not try it for a month now that you're older and mature and report your impressions for us? How it affects your mindstate, mood, whether you start believing in conspiracies etc.

A few puffs every night after work.

I don't.

"1"

[King Shizzo]

You just stated that there have not been any medical alcohol studies...

Have you ever even researched that claim?

"1"

I treat alcohol studies like I do for weed. It's all subjective.

[OneMoreRep]

One, you are being delusional. Family does not equal facts. You are judging based on emotions.

Shizzo,

I have read the vast majority of studies conducted on Marijuana. I have also researched extensively the studies done on Alcohol use.

Every single scientist, doctor and/or psychologist WILL tell you that the effects of alcohol on any human being are exponentially worse than the effects of Marijuana use.

Come on man, if you're going to debate something, at the very least do a little research..

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[King Shizzo]

Shizzo,

I have read the vast majority of studies conducted on Marijuana. I have also researched extensively the studies done on Alcohol use.

Every single scientist, doctor and/or psychologist WILL tell you that the effects of alcohol on any human being are exponentially worse than the effects of Marijuana use.

Come on man, if you're going to debate something, at the very least do a little research..

"1"

Why is Marijuana illegal then? Alcohol = legal.

[OneMoreRep]

Why is Marijuana illegal then? Alcohol = legal.

Come on man, seriously?

I will let someone else answer that extensively, because at this point my finger tips are getting calloused.

"1"

[King Shizzo]

Come on man, seriously?

I will let someone else answer that extensively, because at this point my finger tips are getting calloused.

"1"

So you admit defeat?

[OneMoreRep]

So you admit defeat?

I am not going to type up an entire history lesson as to why Alcohol was made legal, after an era of prohibition, due to large infusions of money and the ever-present pressures by way of lobbyists in Washington, just because you aren't familiar with history AND, in return, only get a ONE sentence response from you..

Trolling is an art, but it should not be abused..

"1"

[King Shizzo]

I am not going to type up an entire history lesson as to why Alcohol was made legal, after an era of prohibition, due to large infusions of money and the ever-present pressures by way of lobbyists in Washington, just because you aren't familiar with history AND, in return, only to get a ONE sentence response from you..

Trolling is an art, but it should not be abused..

"1"

Oh really? Maybe you should check my history thread on the general topics board. One, this is a blatant attempt to justify a family members actions. We get that you are biased (and worried) but he is still an addict.

[King Shizzo]

Looks like I won. Dont ban me bro 

[Bindare_Dundat]

Moderation in life is the key.