[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by kizzy

Theres no denying that some strains do benefit those with muscle/ joint problems.
Others are said to lead to the advancement of any underlying psychological conditions.

I said it a while ago ammi pay attention

I couldn't post links on lads 3Ds at the time.
I bet you know what question is coming next... how would you know you had an underlying mental health problem?
All the people happy at the declassification, how do they know they are not about to trigger a mental time bomb?

[Ammi]

..I guess you have to stop using it if you start to suffer any sort of anxieties.....

[Tom4784]

It's a good decision, There's less health risks involved with Marijuana then there is with Alcohol or cigarettes and this will help bring more money in instead of it potentially going to a criminal element. There's very little reason not to legalise it really.

[Brother Leon]

Miami or L.A following would be epic.

[Nedusa]

So where does this leave the US in its "War on Drugs", does this mean some drugs are ok and others are a menace. Who decides this and when ?

Shades of Hypocrisy creeping in here methinks....!!!

[Redway]

Wise news. Cigarettes and alcohol are far more dangerous than cannabis so going by some of the logic on this thread, should we ban those as well?

[InOne]

I wonder if they'll end up having "Little Amsterdam" districts.

[Stu]

Oh a Cannabis thread. I better post something long and correct.

The controlled, nerd tastic "what's in my dope and what does it feel like rubbed against my nose under a bright light?" Marijuana culture that America is cultivating also means you can deduce which pot will turn you into a nutter and which won't.

The increasing psychosis theme that permeates Cannabis news stories is occuring because the growhouse trend of guerilla growing by unscrupulous dealers who don't care about the product is leading to a huge influx of strains that are high in the racey, spacey THC whilst the other important component of the plant CBD is being whittled out to near zero per cent levels.

CBD is an anti anxiety chemical that mediates the effects of THC and protects the brain from it. It is highly medicinal and medical strains that are high in it kick ass. I hate high THC strains. I can smoke like a G but they drive me mental at times too. Mind you I have lots of friends who have nothing better to do but sell me good stuff that's relaxing.

I've been stoned since about 2007. It's been brilliant. I've quit pretty much everything else.

[Nedusa]

Originally Posted by Stu

Oh a Cannabis thread. I better post something long and correct.

The controlled, nerd tastic "what's in my dope and what does it feel like rubbed against my nose under a bright light?" Marijuana culture that America is cultivating also means you can deduce which pot will turn you into a nutter and which won't.

The increasing psychosis theme that permeates Cannabis news stories is occuring because the growhouse trend of guerilla growing by unscrupulous dealers who don't care about the product is leading to a huge influx of strains that are high in the racey, spacey THC whilst the other important component of the plant CBD is being whittled out to near zero per cent levels.

CBD is an anti anxiety chemical that mediates the effects of THC and protects the brain from it. It is highly medicinal and medical strains that are high in it kick ass. I hate high THC strains. I can smoke like a G but they drive me mental at times too. Mind you I have lots of friends who have nothing better to do but sell me good stuff that's relaxing.

I've been stoned since about 2007. It's been brilliant. I've quit pretty much everything else.

I agree Cannabis is great in moderation but be careful as one day in the future years possibly decades from now you will have a prolonged break from smoking weed ( for whatever reason) and after you have gone through the inevitable withdrawal, you will sit down and take stock of things. You will and I can promise you this look round and wonder where the ***** your life went..!!!

You will possibly wonder where all your plans for the future went..!!!

And sadly you will like thousands of other people wonder was it such a good idea to live in a Foggy, Dopey dreamlike state and waste all the good years of your youth.

Sorry to get so heavy but long term heavy cannabis use is a fools paradise...!!!!

[SharkAttack]

Originally Posted by Nedusa

I agree Cannabis is great in moderation but be careful as one day in the future years possibly decades from now you will have a prolonged break from smoking weed ( for whatever reason) and after you have gone through the inevitable withdrawal, you will sit down and take stock of things. You will and I can promise you this look round and wonder where the ***** your life went..!!!

You will possibly wonder where all your plans for the future went..!!!

And sadly you will like thousands of other people wonder was it such a good idea to live in a Foggy, Dopey dreamlike state and waste all the good years of your youth.

Sorry to get so heavy but long term heavy cannabis use is a fools paradise...!!!!

I tend to agree with this, Nedusa (the bolded part mostly). I like to be clean of anything for several months at a time, and just sort of take in life. Good stuff. It's OK to indulge from time to time, IMHO. Medicinally, it does work. My 60+ year-old in-laws in Washington are most likely planting in their greenhouses as we speak, unless they're already harvesting. Heh. Always thought it was funny when I showed them their farm on Google Satellite maps with incredible detail and they seemed nervous.

[Stu]

Originally Posted by Nedusa

I agree Cannabis is great in moderation but be careful as one day in the future years possibly decades from now you will have a prolonged break from smoking weed ( for whatever reason) and after you have gone through the inevitable withdrawal, you will sit down and take stock of things. You will and I can promise you this look round and wonder where the ***** your life went..!!!

You will possibly wonder where all your plans for the future went..!!!

And sadly you will like thousands of other people wonder was it such a good idea to live in a Foggy, Dopey dreamlike state and waste all the good years of your youth.

Sorry to get so heavy but long term heavy cannabis use is a fools paradise...!!!!

"Because everyone's story turns out like mine".

It's not for everyone but certain people can get away with being stoned all the time. Others if it wasn't for Cannabis would have their lives ruined by cheeseburgers. I live out of home, have a job, play four musical instruments, I'm in and out of film productions in the city and I do really crap poetry at a nice bar called the Lakeside every Monday night,

I'm sorry you didn't have the common sense at the time to see that dope wasn't for you. Maybe you were just a loser?

[Nedusa]

Originally Posted by Stu

"Because everyone's story turns out like mine".

It's not for everyone but certain people can get away with being stoned all the time. Others if it wasn't for Cannabis would have their lives ruined by cheeseburgers. I live out of home, have a job, play four musical instruments, I'm in and out of film productions in the city and I do really crap poetry at a nice bar called the Lakeside every Monday night,

I'm sorry you didn't have the common sense at the time to see that dope wasn't for you. Maybe you were just a loser?

I'm sorry....." Maybe you were just a loser" ??? That's a bit harsh don't you think , I was only trying to show that heavy cannabis users "think" everything's great in their lives until they stop using and take stock of how little they have actually achieved.

I hope your use is moderate and does not stop you from getting on with your life, others are not so fortunate and unwittingly forsake a normal life in return for living in a spaced out dreamworld....!!!!

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by Nedusa

others are not so fortunate and unwittingly forsake a normal life in return for living in a spaced out dreamworld....!!!!

you could the same for people who watch Russell Howard's Good News really

[BBfanUSA]

I actually like this idea. BUT the US Federal Gov't's Food and Drug Administration isn't too happy about this. I dunno if this will be overturned to be no tho. The public said yes.

Also in unrelated news both Seattle and Denver are now in a never ending thick fog.

[reece(:]

The Rastafarians will be foaming at the mouth.

[Livia]

This is not in response to what Stu just wrote, I was going to say this anyway:

Without cannabis we'd be missing some pretty spectacular art, film, music and literature. I'm a fan and can see no reason for it to be banned in a society that allows virtually unlimited access to alcohol. I know people who have never touched any kind of narcotic and yet live their life in a rudderless haze on caffeine and self-pity.

[Niall]

Great news. I'm so happy that more governments around the world are finally realising that taking the drugs out of the hands of the unregulated and dangerous dealers is the way forward.

[Ramsay]

tbh

[Kizzy]

Without laudanum we would have missed a lot too, can't see that legalised anywhere anytime soon
Alcohol is a major contributor to problems with antisocial behaviour, why exacerbate this by throwing those who abuse cannabis into the mix?

[Tom4784]

Cannabis doesn't bring out aggression in people though, Alcohol is pretty much more dangerous in every single way.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

Cannabis doesn't bring out aggression in people though, Alcohol is pretty much more dangerous in every single way.

Alcohol is only dangerous if you abuse it, and I don't believe for a second that cannabis breeds wonderful serene human beings..
In my experience those who have regularly used over time become paranoid.
We are advised not to drive or operate machinery whilst taking certain medications as they could cause drowsiness and dull reactions, would cannabis not do this?

Originally Posted by kizzy

Alcohol is only dangerous if you abuse it, and I don't believe for a second that cannabis breeds wonderful serene human beings..
In my experience those who have regularly used over time become paranoid.
We are advised not to drive or operate machinery whilst taking certain medications as they could cause drowsiness and dull reactions, would cannabis not do this?

It's all about the person, Kizzy. I used to blast it as a kid and could always function pretty well. Even if I was in a daze at times. Then as I got older and started clubbing and experimenting with other drugs, "da erb" became part of the chill out session at the end of the night/next morning.

Like any drug, prescribed or otherwise, reefer madness isn't for everyone. Of course people shouldn't be using heavy machinery if stoned, but if it was legalised, then companies would be able to better monitor their employees. My brother is in a senior position at Jaguar, and his production staff are regularly tested for drugs.

Not everyone who smokes weed turns paranoid, just like not everyone who drinks becomes an alcoholic. Different strokes, for different folks.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Jesus.H.Christ

It's all about the person, Kizzy. I used to blast it as a kid and could always function pretty well. Even if I was in a daze at times. Then as I got older and started clubbing and experimenting with other drugs, "da erb" became part of the chill out session at the end of the night/next morning.

Like any drug, prescribed or otherwise, reefer madness isn't for everyone. Of course people shouldn't be using heavy machinery if stoned, but if it was legalised, then companies would be able to better monitor their employees. My brother is in a senior position at Jaguar, and his production staff are regularly tested for drugs.

Not everyone who smokes weed turns paranoid, just like not everyone who drinks becomes an alcoholic. Different strokes, for different folks.

..well, a very good day to you JHC...I hope you are fit and well...'long time no see'...

[Ammi]

..as would most things if they are overused/abused...extremes are never a good idea..whether it be junk food/painkillers/alcohol etc..marijuana is one of the lesser harmful substances....the 'mental' effects tend to be inherent in the 'user'..and it doesn't have the potential physical effects as alcohol or nicotine do.....

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Ammi

..as would most things if they are overused/abused...extremes are never a good idea..whether it be junk food/painkillers/alcohol etc..marijuana is one of the lesser harmful substances....the 'mental' effects tend to be inherent in the 'user'..and it doesn't have the potential physical effects as alcohol or nicotine do.....

It's impossible to say that it is a 'lesser harmful' substance as like you say it is down essentially to tolerance levels and inherant factors, as well as the strain used.
9/10 cannabis is smoked though, therefore the user is at the same risk from carcinogens as tobacco smokers.
Hello jeebs
I doubt employers will welcome this change then, how will it affect them..
Will they still be able to carry out these tests for a legal substance?
One major difference is if you are an alcoholic if you stop then your organs recover, once a psychological change has occured it's irreversible.
To me that's what makes it more dangerous.