Legalization of Marijuana

[rebel_conservative]

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[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Marijuana and Health[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Long-Term Effects of Marijuana Use[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Respiratory System Damage[/font]

• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Daily cough.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Chronic bronchitis.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]More frequent chest colds.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Injured lung structures.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Pneumonia.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Increased risk of lung or oral cancer – Marijuana deposits in the lungs roughly five times as much tar as tobacco and contains nearly 50% more of the cancer-causing chemical benzopyrene than the average tobacco cigarette.[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Immune System Damage[/font]

• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Causes damage to the cells and tissues that protect the body from disease.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Users are more likely to become ill.[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Reproductive System Damage[/font]

• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Decreased sperm count.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Abnormal sperm cells.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Decreased production of estrogen.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Menstrual or ovulatory irregularities.[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Danger During Pregnancy[/font]

• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]May affect good functioning of the mother’s immune system. [/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Increased miscarriage rate.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Possible brain damage in the fetus.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Lower birth weight, which is associated with more health problems. [/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]THC can be passed to a baby in breast milk, which can impair the infant's motor development (control of muscle movement).[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Emotional Damage[/font]

• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Amotivational syndrome is the most common side effect of long-term marijuana use. Marijuana users: [/font]

• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Lose interest in setting and achieving goals. [/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Stop caring about things that used to be important to them. [/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Neglect school, work, chores, personal health, and their relationships. [/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]It can take up to 2 years of abstinence to regain a normal motivation level. [/font]

• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]More delinquent behavior and aggression[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Intellectual Damage[/font]

• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Permanent damage to thinking and reasoning ability.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Difficulty sustaining attention.[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Psychological Addiction[/font]

• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Increasing tolerance -- Users need increasing amounts of marijuana to feel its effects.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Many users develop compulsive drug craving and drug seeking.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Abusers continue to use marijuana despite negative consequences in their lives[/font]

 

[rebel_conservative]

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[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Marijuana and Health[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]- Short-Term Effects[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Short-Term Effects of Marijuana Use[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Marijuana has some physical and mental effects that kick in after only a few uses, including:[/font]

• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Problems with memory and learning.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Difficulty thinking and problem solving.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Lowered grades in school or poor job performance.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Weakened relationships with friends and family. [/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Loss of coordination and risk of injury.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Inability to drive safely or do complex tasks for up to 24 hours after use.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Distorted senses of sight, hearing, touch, time, and depth. [/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Reduced athletic ability.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Elevated heart rate.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Anxiety.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Panic attacks.[/font]

 

[sweetlambofgod]

then why keep them from it if they use it as a rare thing and makes it feel good?

they can use legal things, smokers get cancer, why would u smoke if you got cancer that way

 

[Chrono Traveler]

they can use legal things, smokers get cancer, why would u smoke if you got cancer that way

Heavy smokers(those who smoke one or more packs of cigarettes) are the ones who are at true risk for cancer. A Marijuana cigarette is about 3 times as bad as a regualr tobacco cigarette. However, cancer rates are much lower amoung marijuana smokers because most of them only do it on rare occasions.

 

[Chrono Traveler]

actually, I remember reading that, whilst it is exceptionally addictive, heroin causes very little long-term damage - certainly in comparison with marijuana.

if clean needles are used, the worst people are likely to suffer is a problem with their veins - and that is assuming it is injected

I know someone who was a heroin addict...he was in pretty bad shape. Herion is also highly addictive, this is true. Musch more than marijuana, so the short temrm effects really become long term..

now I know that Marijuana can be slightly addictive, but most people wont come to depend on it like heroin. I never said anywhere that marijuana was good for you either, just relaxing. But I still think its not too different for alcohol. It can be used festively, and spiritually, I wouldent recommend letting anyone drive with it or anything, just as I wouldent fr some who had a few too many glasses of wine at passover or what ever.

also, isnt the hemp itslf useful enough to make marijuana legal?

 

[Dizzy]

On Fox 32 new's they had a study on marijuana sayin it is good for your heart...

 

[Dizzy]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]http://www.intheknowzone.com/marijuana/lterm.htm[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Marijuana and Health[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Long-Term Effects of Marijuana Use[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Respiratory System Damage[/font]

• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Daily cough.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Chronic bronchitis.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]More frequent chest colds.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Injured lung structures.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Pneumonia.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Increased risk of lung or oral cancer – Marijuana deposits in the lungs roughly five times as much tar as tobacco and contains nearly 50% more of the cancer-causing chemical benzopyrene than the average tobacco cigarette.[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Immune System Damage[/font]

• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Causes damage to the cells and tissues that protect the body from disease.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Users are more likely to become ill.[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Reproductive System Damage[/font]

• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Decreased sperm count.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Abnormal sperm cells.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Decreased production of estrogen.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Menstrual or ovulatory irregularities.[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Danger During Pregnancy[/font]

• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]May affect good functioning of the mother’s immune system. [/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Increased miscarriage rate.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Possible brain damage in the fetus.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Lower birth weight, which is associated with more health problems. [/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]THC can be passed to a baby in breast milk, which can impair the infant's motor development (control of muscle movement).[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Emotional Damage[/font]

• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Amotivational syndrome is the most common side effect of long-term marijuana use. Marijuana users: [/font]

• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Lose interest in setting and achieving goals. [/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Stop caring about things that used to be important to them. [/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Neglect school, work, chores, personal health, and their relationships. [/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]It can take up to 2 years of abstinence to regain a normal motivation level. [/font]

• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]More delinquent behavior and aggression[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Intellectual Damage[/font]

• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Permanent damage to thinking and reasoning ability.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Difficulty sustaining attention.[/font]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Psychological Addiction[/font]

• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Increasing tolerance -- Users need increasing amounts of marijuana to feel its effects.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Many users develop compulsive drug craving and drug seeking.[/font]
• [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Abusers continue to use marijuana despite negative consequences in their lives[/font]

All which have lower risks of getting them then in ciggarettes for that matter, you can get liver damage far quicker than any of those you have mentioned,"permanent damage of thinking and reasoning" some of those that you have posted is a load of crock!

 

[selfintercession]

All which have lower risks of getting them then in ciggarettes for that matter, you can get liver damage far quicker than any of those you have mentioned,"permanent damage of thinking and reasoning" some of those that you have posted is a load of crock!

You're right... cigarettes should be illegal. And as for your crock comment... are you a doctor?

 

[Dizzy]

You're right... cigarettes should be illegal. And as for your crock comment... are you a doctor?

Cigarettes have 100x more of a risk of what was listed then marijuana and it is proven... Google search it, I have my facts on it, I don't need to work for ya, I know there is proof...

 

[ZACTAK]

Heavy smokers(those who smoke one or more packs of cigarettes) are the ones who are at true risk for cancer. A Marijuana cigarette is about 3 times as bad as a regualr tobacco cigarette. However, cancer rates are much lower amoung marijuana smokers because most of them only do it on rare occasions.

Anyone who smokes and doesn't smoke is at true risk for cancer associated with smoking.

 

[Svt4Him]

Are the Americans moving in?

 

[Chrono Traveler]

Are the Americans moving in?

do you not like Americans? I like Canadians quite abit ;D

 

[rebel_conservative]

Cigarettes have 100x more of a risk of what was listed then marijuana and it is proven... Google search it, I have my facts on it, I don't need to work for ya, I know there is proof...

smoking is bad for you... so is marijuana... legalise pot?

why do you want to make a bad situation worse?

alcohol causes a lot of damage, it can be addictive, but it is legal, so lets legalise heroin.

 

[draper]

smoking is bad for you... so is marijuana... legalise pot?

why do you want to make a bad situation worse?

alcohol causes a lot of damage, it can be addictive, but it is legal, so lets legalise heroin.

Common sense dictates that cigarrette use would go down if pot were legalized and in places where pot has been legalized heroin use has gone down.

 

[selfintercession]

Cigarettes have 100x more of a risk of what was listed then marijuana and it is proven... Google search it, I have my facts on it, I don't need to work for ya, I know there is proof...

You should try reading before replying I agreed that cigarettes are more dangerous... I even said I think they should also be illegal. But again, I'm asking you: why do you think you're qualified to say that the symptoms of pot use that were listed are wrong? Nobody's asking for proof... what did you say your first language was again?

 

[selfintercession]

do you not like Americans? I like Canadians quite abit ;D

Personally, I like most Americans... but certain ones bug me...

 

[Svt4Him]

do you not like Americans? I like Canadians quite abit ;D

I like Americans. I like my in-laws. If they decided to move in though it's not really a matter of like vs dislike.

 

[country woman]

I do not like the smell of this stuff it stinks and your brain fries when you smoke it. I don't agree with it

 

[sweetlambofgod]

I do not like the smell of this stuff it stinks and your brain fries when you smoke it. I don't agree with it

thats how I think as well!

 

[Chrono Traveler]

thats how I think as well!

but is that all your opinion is based on? there really has to be more.