WEED

[tjb]

dosent kill brain cells thats been proved wrong more then once an
theres been studies that have shown its way better for you then cigarretes then tobbaco based products
an marijuana isnt a drug its a herb, and that drugfree info is just one study out of who knows how many
an those guys are the same ones that claimed weed was addictive an dangerous way back in the day
an nobody said people tht not smokeing was lame, thats perfctly fine
but dont hate on something u rele dont know enough about

[Mr. Chambers]

i call your

dosent kill brain cells thats been proved wrong more then once an
theres been studies that have shown its way better for you then cigarretes then tobbaco based products
an marijuana isnt a drug its a herb, and that drugfree info is just one study out of who knows how many
an those guys are the same ones that claimed weed was addictive an dangerous way back in the day
an nobody said people tht not smokeing was lame, thats perfctly fine
but dont hate on something u rele dont know enough about

and raise you a

How Does Marijuana Affect the Brain?

Scientists have learned a great deal about how THC acts in the brain to produce its many effects. When someone smokes marijuana, THC rapidly passes from the lungs into the bloodstream, which carries the chemical to the brain and other organs throughout the body.

THC acts upon specific sites in the brain, called cannabinoid receptors, kicking off a series of cellular reactions that ultimately lead to the “high” that users experience when they smoke marijuana. Some brain areas have many cannabinoid receptors; others have few or none. The highest density of cannabinoid receptors are found in parts of the brain that influence pleasure, memory, thoughts, concentration, sensory and time perception, and coordinated movement.1

Not surprisingly, marijuana intoxication can cause distorted perceptions, impaired coordination, difficulty in thinking and problem solving, and problems with learning and memory. Research has shown that marijuana’s adverse impact on learning and memory can last for days or weeks after the acute effects of the drug wear off.2 As a result, someone who smokes marijuana every day may be functioning at a suboptimal intellectual level all of the time.

Research on the long-term effects of marijuana abuse indicates some changes in the brain similar to those seen after long-term abuse of other major drugs. For example, cannabinoid withdrawal in chronically exposed animals leads to an increase in the activation of the stress-response system3 and changes in the activity of nerve cells containing dopamine.4 Dopamine neurons are involved in the regulation of motivation and reward, and are directly or indirectly affected by all drugs of abuse.

Addictive Potential
Long-term marijuana abuse can lead to addiction; that is, compulsive drug seeking and abuse despite its known harmful effects upon social functioning in the context of family, school, work, and recreational activities. Long-term marijuana abusers trying to quit report irritability, sleeplessness, decreased appetite, anxiety, and drug craving, all of which make it difficult to quit. These withdrawal symptoms begin within about 1 day following abstinence, peak at 2–3 days, and subside within 1 or 2 weeks following drug cessation.5

Marijuana and Mental Health
A number of studies have shown an association between chronic marijuana use and increased rates of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and schizophrenia. Some of these studies have shown age at first use to be a factor, where early use is a marker of vulnerability to later problems. However, at this time, it is not clear whether marijuana use causes mental problems, exacerbates them, or is used in attempt to self-medicate symptoms already in existence. Chronic marijuana use, especially in a very young person, may also be a marker of risk for mental illnesses, including addiction, stemming from genetic or environmental vulnerabilities, such as early exposure to stress or violence. At the present time, the strongest evidence links marijuana use and schizophrenia and/or related disorders.6 High doses of marijuana can produce an acute psychotic reaction; in addition, use of the drug may trigger the onset or relapse of schizophrenia in vulnerable individuals.
What Other Adverse Effect Does Marijuana Have on Health?

Effects on the Heart
Marijuana increases heart rate by 20–100 percent shortly after smoking; this effect can last up to 3 hours. In one study, it was estimated that marijuana users have a 4.8-fold increase in the risk of heart attack in the first hour after smoking the drug.7 This may be due to the increased heart rate as well as effects of marijuana on heart rhythms, causing palpitations and arrhythmias. This risk may be greater in aging populations or those with cardiac vulnerabilities.

Effects on the Lungs
Numerous studies have shown marijuana smoke to contain carcinogens and to be an irritant to the lungs. In fact, marijuana smoke contains 50–70 percent more carcinogenic hydrocarbons than does tobacco smoke. Marijuana users usually inhale more deeply and hold their breath longer than tobacco smokers do, which further increase the lungs’ exposure to carcinogenic smoke. Marijuana smokers show dysregulated growth of epithelial cells in their lung tissue, which could lead to cancer;8 however, a recent case-controlled study found no positive associations between marijuana use and lung, upper respiratory, or upper digestive tract cancers.9 Thus, the link between marijuana smoking and these cancers remains unsubstantiated at this time.

Nonetheless, marijuana smokers can have many of the same respiratory problems as tobacco smokers, such as daily cough and phlegm production, more frequent acute chest illness, and a heightened risk of lung infections. A study of 450 individuals found that people who smoke marijuana frequently but do not smoke tobacco have more health problems and miss more days of work than nonsmokers.10 Many of the extra sick days among the marijuana smokers in the study were for respiratory illnesses.

http://www.drugabuse.gov/Infofacts/marijuana.html

please stop.....i can speak from personal experience cuz 98% of my family smokes marijuana...and i'm the first person in my family to get any kind of college degree....your fighting a losing battle.....like i said..i have no problem with ppl who do it.......but to argue that there isn't any side-effects....well is just.....dumb....maybe if you spent less time lighting up you'd be able to see that...my next line of attack is to start looking @ reflexes in drivers under the influence of weed to reflexes of one who is not....

[DƎRDYPK]

If only if I was paid to smoke all day

[tjb]

hah i dont light up that often maby once every 2-3 weeks im not a heavy smoker at all
an haha im done with this kosovic just angered me with his ignorance but ya gud cuz u can back it up
props

[Kosovic]

dosent kill brain cells thats been proved wrong more then once an
theres been studies that have shown its way better for you then cigarretes then tobbaco based products
an marijuana isnt a drug its a herb, and that drugfree info is just one study out of who knows how many
an those guys are the same ones that claimed weed was addictive an dangerous way back in the day
an nobody said people tht not smokeing was lame, thats perfctly fine
but dont hate on something u rele dont know enough about

So is opium. Oh.... and cocaine. And you, are an idiot wannabe cool pot smoker that can find million of idiotic excuses just to be part of the mass who is oh-so-awesome for doing weed.

hah i dont light up that often maby once every 2-3 weeks im not a heavy smoker at all
an haha im done with this kosovic just angered me with his ignorance but ya gud cuz u can back it up
props

Normally i would tell you how much of an idiot you are since my mother and her sister wasted 5 years of their life studying geopony (agriculture) and chemistry, and another decade of their lives actually excercising and a aforementioned proffessions for an indisclosed amount of monthly salary. Now if your high-school dropout pathetic existance thinks you know better, be my guest.

[gutawafang]

dosent kill brain cells thats been proved wrong more then once an
theres been studies that have shown its way better for you then cigarretes then tobbaco based products
an marijuana isnt a drug its a herb, and that drugfree info is just one study out of who knows how many
an those guys are the same ones that claimed weed was addictive an dangerous way back in the day
an nobody said people tht not smokeing was lame, thats perfctly fine
but dont hate on something u rele dont know enough about

So is opium. Oh.... and cocaine. And you, are an idiot wannabe cool pot smoker that can find million of idiotic excuses just to be part of the mass who is oh-so-awesome for doing weed.

Man, I salute you.

[Kosovic]

I edited my post. I am that awesome.

[gutawafang]

I edited my post. I am that awesome.

hahahaha!

Man, respect.

[Mr. Chambers]

dosent kill brain cells thats been proved wrong more then once an
theres been studies that have shown its way better for you then cigarretes then tobbaco based products
an marijuana isnt a drug its a herb, and that drugfree info is just one study out of who knows how many
an those guys are the same ones that claimed weed was addictive an dangerous way back in the day
an nobody said people tht not smokeing was lame, thats perfctly fine
but dont hate on something u rele dont know enough about

So is opium. Oh.... and cocaine. And you, are an idiot wannabe cool pot smoker that can find million of idiotic excuses just to be part of the mass who is oh-so-awesome for doing weed.

hah i dont light up that often maby once every 2-3 weeks im not a heavy smoker at all
an haha im done with this kosovic just angered me with his ignorance but ya gud cuz u can back it up
props

Normally i would tell you how much of an idiot you are since my mother and her sister wasted 5 years of their life studying geopony (agriculture) and chemistry, and another decade of their lives actually excercising and a aforementioned proffessions for an indisclosed amount of monthly salary. Now if your high-school dropout pathetic existance thinks you know better, be my guest.

if i had a vagina...it would be so wet right now.

[Xray]

I was gonna back up weed, but then I got high (woohoo-oooo)
I was even gonna go in deep, but then I got high (high-ighhhh)

I was gonna feed some tracks, but then I got high (woohoo-ooo)
Tash wanted me to feed his shit, but then I got high (hahaaa-igh)

[*MIRANDA*]

did he deliver yet ?

[AliJack]

did he deliver yet ?

no. motherfucker's turnin out to be a rat..

[*MIRANDA*]

did he deliver yet ?

no. motherfucker's turnin out to be a rat..

see u should be carefull who u get ur drugs from..
better to get no drugs from a rat.. then actually get drugs from him.. mighta been sum bad shit.. dont deal with shady people when it comes to stuff ur putting into ur body.. be carefull

[AliJack]

did he deliver yet ?

no. motherfucker's turnin out to be a rat..

see u should be carefull who u get ur drugs from..
better to get no drugs from a rat.. then actually get drugs from him.. mighta been sum bad shit.. dont deal with shady people when it comes to stuff ur putting into ur body.. be carefull

he's my bros best friend i got that much faith in him

[*MIRANDA*]

he's my bros best friend i got that much faith in him

thats why u called him a rat huh