Posted by strikeout26 on 2/14/2019 12:04:00 PM (view original):

Posted by strikeout26 on 2/14/2019 10:09:00 AM (view original):
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2015/11/marijuana-brain

Might want to point the joint down for a second while you read a couple of studies. Here is a summary of some longitudinal studies from the apa. (The studies aren't from the apa, the summary is). You may research the actual studies if you like and come up with your own opinions.

For B_L.

Link isn't working. At least not for me. Shows down for maintenance.

From a google search, it looks like that study is focused on the developing brain, not adult brains. But that's just the cached google result:

Marijuana and the developing brain
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2015/11/marijuana-brain

More states are legalizing marijuana, but concerns remain about its longterm effects on the adolescent brain. ... And adolescents' developing brains may be particularly vulnerable to lasting damage from the drug. .... Related APA Resources.

I have no problem with the legalization of marijuana. There should definitely be an legal age limit. I'd say 21, but 18 is better than no age limit. As far as the dangers of pot, well, just like anything, if you overdo it, it can be harmful. I don't see it as being any more harmful than alcohol.
Bob, being that I have 2 teenage children (and a third that was a teenager until recently) I have attended quite a few meetings about marijuana. It is a danger to younger children. As a teenager, your brain is still developing, and it can affect the way your brain develops. That is why the legal age should be 18 at the youngest.
I have to admit I did smoke a decent amount when I was in my late teens and early 20s. I don't anymore. In the 21 +years since my first kid was born, I've smoked pot maybe 3 times and never around my children. I like the smoking pot, but I certainly can live just fine without it.

Well, at least today's posts explain a lot of the past years' posts - obviously some of our posters have been high, and that's why they post such stupid sheit.

Posted by all3 on 2/14/2019 12:20:00 PM (view original):
Well, at least today's posts explain a lot of the past years' posts - obviously some of our posters have been high, and that's why they post such stupid sheit.

What's your excuse for posting so much stupid ****?

Posted by laramiebob on 2/14/2019 11:08:00 AM (view original):

Posted by cccp1014 on 2/14/2019 10:21:00 AM (view original):
#1 issue for Americans is neither drugs nor alcohol but bad food. We are the fattest country and our kids are actually becoming fat. From Starbucks to Dunkins to McDonald’s to BK. It is a damn epidemic and smoking pot causes you to be stupid and to eat more. I think All drugs should be legalized. If you’re an idiot and want to do them then do them. But we need to put warning labels on BAD food because the munchies hit and people end up eating even more bad food and tang and bad luck and rsp cry about racism by skinny people are a lot more likely to be successful than fat people regardless of their skin color.

So I am OK with legalizing so long as you inform kids that it can cause an increase in appetite and make you fat and stupid. And seeing bad luck, fat and stupid is not a good way to go through life.

LOL. Good post Boris. Pluswise I agree with it.

Coach. Marijuana FLOWER is not "benign".
It's usage in MOST humans does NOT produce the scary effects you delineate (most folks still "give a ****" about everything they gave a **** about before)
Most folks don't become lazy and useless.
Some people can't handle many things available to them without becoming useless in some folks viewpoint.

Responsible individuals establish "rules" of self control and personal public behavior that effects WHAT they do when doing dangerous or enjoyable activities. Most responsible folks (for just one example) when choosing to engage in intimate behavior with some damsel in distress whom they don't know fully will choose to "wrap that rascal" before proceeding.
The same sorts of "rules of self control" apply to Marijuana usage.
Wise folks always eat prior to imbibing thus dealing with the widely know side effect that Boris is concerned about. Legitimately BTW!
Wise folks use creatively inspiring strains during the day when attempting to produce creative work, for another example.
I'm afraid you are trafficking in hysterical propaganda in your assertions.

That is NOT to say that everyone should smoke Marijuana flower nor that it is benign.
Likely, as with all things. It is helpful to some folks, and quite harmful to others.
Just like information........... or food.
Both can be dangerous if misused and abused.

Wouldn't dare suggest that all3 smoke some flower.
I'm pretty sure the result would be potentially perilous.
It COULD result in much confusion and concern. Not everyone can deal with learning that long held preconceptions and beliefs are wrong. Their self identification can get turned upside down.

Imagine IF somebody like that all the sudden "got in touch" with their feminine side.
The next day they could wake up scared examining themselves in the mirror for "changes" or something..............

Fantastic Post.

Posted by bad_luck on 2/14/2019 12:11:00 PM (view original):
From a google search, it looks like that study is focused on the developing brain, not adult brains. But that's just the cached google result:

Marijuana and the developing brain
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2015/11/marijuana-brain

More states are legalizing marijuana, but concerns remain about its longterm effects on the adolescent brain. ... And adolescents' developing brains may be particularly vulnerable to lasting damage from the drug. .... Related APA Resources.

Yes. I am getting the same thing from the link regarding maintenance, but yes it mainly focuses on the developing brain, but it also discusses the developed brain.

Posted by bad_luck on 2/14/2019 12:23:00 PM (view original):

Posted by all3 on 2/14/2019 12:20:00 PM (view original):
Well, at least today's posts explain a lot of the past years' posts - obviously some of our posters have been high, and that's why they post such stupid sheit.

What's your excuse for posting so much stupid ****?

BAM!!!

Posted by bad_luck on 2/14/2019 12:23:00 PM (view original):

Posted by all3 on 2/14/2019 12:20:00 PM (view original):
Well, at least today's posts explain a lot of the past years' posts - obviously some of our posters have been high, and that's why they post such stupid sheit.

What's your excuse for posting so much stupid ****?

You thinking my posts are stupid sheit is the most refreshing thing I've ever read in any of these Forums. If you were to even remotely agree with me, I'd begin to wonder where I went wrong, because your track of lunacy speaks for itself.

I was going to read your craziness all day, but you've already proved it simply isn't worth it. Back to the joys of b_l-less Forums (except for reposts).

Posted by strikeout26 on 2/14/2019 12:38:00 PM (view original):

Posted by bad_luck on 2/14/2019 12:11:00 PM (view original):
From a google search, it looks like that study is focused on the developing brain, not adult brains. But that's just the cached google result:

Marijuana and the developing brain
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2015/11/marijuana-brain

More states are legalizing marijuana, but concerns remain about its longterm effects on the adolescent brain. ... And adolescents' developing brains may be particularly vulnerable to lasting damage from the drug. .... Related APA Resources.

Yes. I am getting the same thing from the link regarding maintenance, but yes it mainly focuses on the developing brain, but it also discusses the developed brain.

For me to consider something "very dangerous" there has to be real evidence of actual harm. For most adults, casual marijuana use isn't going to cause any harm.

You may be right that it doesn't have much of an effect if used moderately. The problem with marijuana is that we actually don't have a lot of data and the scientific community can't seem to agree on it.

Saying that, we do have real evidence of actual harm on the developing brain. The debate is what effect does it have on the adult brain. More and more studies are showing that long-term, chronic use (not talking about the guy who lights one up every 6 months) has an adverse effect on the adult brain, but the results are still quite mixed.

Long-term, chronic use of alchohol, tobacco, perscription drugs, fast food, sodium, sugar, certain hair products, certain supplements, and a million other legal things are just as, if not significantly more harmful than pot.

I'm not going to lose any sleep over legalization.

1. pot and alcohol on teenage brain - similar problems.
2. pot until recently was great way to put black people in jail.....sessions was licking his chops to go back to the good old days.
3. some people get jealous about people having fun and enjoying life - pot enhances the experience in recreational times.
4. lots and lots of things people enjoy can be harmful in some way......life is short...have fun.....people are not dropping dead from pot.
5. prohibition for the very same reasons on alcohol failed and no one is talking about alcohol prohibition anymore.
6. violence and pot are not connected.
7. the dude abides
8. hash brownies are the best.
9. pot does not make you forget about life...it brings happiness into life.
10. how many people in usa are on lexipro and the like.....people need help and pot helps.
11. people should not be punished for finding ways to dream a little while awake...it is amazing.

marijuana can also be helpful to people in chronic pain.

Posted by bad_luck on 2/14/2019 1:23:00 PM (view original):
Long-term, chronic use of alchohol, tobacco, perscription drugs, fast food, sodium, sugar, certain hair products, certain supplements, and a million other legal things are just as, if not significantly more harmful than pot.

I'm not going to lose any sleep over legalization.

I think you missed my first post, which fine because I don't expect you to read every post, but I'm for the legalization of marijuana.