I have just been reading some of the questions and answers on whether marijuana is dangerous or benificial. It seems to me that in general those who don't smoke it say it is dangerous whether they know anything about it or not and those who do smoke it say it is benificial. It seems to me everyone is missing the most important point. As a smoker I do not criticis non smokers for not smoking marijuana so why do non smokers criticise me for smoking it? Surley the should just **** off and mind their own business.
2006-09-02 09:47:38 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
The illegal status of mj has nothing to do with the threat to public health, and everything to do with the influence of special interests. Pot prohibition does NOT work any better than alcohol prohibition did when they tried it.
The biggest difference is that mj isn't 10% the risk to the public-health that alcohol presents.
If people driving under the influence of mj posed a real problem, you'd hear about it. Auto accidents that involve mj rarely (if ever) do not also involve alcohol. Several studies have proven that the effect of mj (and only mj) on driving is negligible, if it can be measured at all.
Most daytime auto-accidents involve one or more drivers with caffeine in their systems - logic demands a caffeine prohibition, and a relaxation of the mj restrictions.
2006-09-02 09:55:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a seasoned smoker of marijuana and i'm not sure any more if making it legal is the answer! It can trigger mental health problems if a person is pre-dissposed to mental health problems.
It does make yo forgetfull and smoking anything is no good for you! However like anything ellse not physically addictive it can be great in moderation. So yeah there should be more education about it and less misinformation.
2006-09-02 10:08:49 · answer #2 · answered by surfer soul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Non-smoker. The main danger is the fact that it is being smoked, which tends to a gooey kind of smoke (as far as smoke goes). However, the are ways of using it, other than smoking it, that some claim are better. All and all I think that is beneficial, especially when compared to alcohol. I've seen "barroom brawls" in which alcohol is the main factor...but could you imagine a "pot-room brawl"?
2006-09-02 10:04:22 · answer #3 · answered by Jedi Baptist 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Smoking cigarettes and taking weed are of course both hazardous to your health - for about 40 years I have done both and thought I enjoyed both - weed only occasionally like on rare occasions every few years, cigs 40 or 50 a day. The best thing I have ever done in my life is to have realized my stupidity and given up both permanently - I am happier, healthier and have a chance to live much longer than the way I was going
2006-09-02 09:59:56 · answer #4 · answered by Barry G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have chronic IBS and I'm here to tell you...and everyone...Marijuana is Beneficial. The medication offered by the Establishment comes with a myriad of dangerous side effects. Pot Smokers Unite!
2006-09-02 09:55:55 · answer #5 · answered by abigalsky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I really should not confuse you with facts, but I can't help myself!
1. It is not legal
2. There is a loss of motivation
3. Damage to respiratory,reproductive and immune system
4.Increased heart rate
5.Phycological dependency
6.Gateway drug for some teens
7.Compromised judgement
8. Effects hormones
9. Paranoia
10.Heavy doses irreversible loss of intellectual capacity
11. Chest colds and bronchitis
12. Emphysema
13. Bronchial asthma
14. TWO DAYS AFTER SMOKING MARIJUANA ONE QUARTER OF THE THC IS STILL RETAINED
2006-09-02 10:07:14 · answer #6 · answered by loligo1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Marijuana has been scientifically proven to have both harmful and beneficial effects. Some people are msde psychotic by the drug. For others, marijuana exacerbates their underlying mental problem. on the other hand it has been found beneficial to those suffering from multiple sclerosis. So if I were you I would avoid it unless you have MultipleSclerosis.
2006-09-02 09:57:41 · answer #7 · answered by cognito44 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may think it is beneficial-especially if you are on a high, but I certainly don't want you driving while inhaling any more than I want a drunk driving while drinking. You can be more of a danger to other people which really is against society's goals.
2006-09-02 09:55:26 · answer #8 · answered by smgray99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the government ever figured out how much money they could make by selling it instead of trying to keep it out of the country...... I used to smoke, but stopped due to my occupation, its really not that bad people, in most cases its better than being drunk and you recover much more quickly.
2006-09-02 09:55:19 · answer #9 · answered by Porterhouse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they pretend to legalize to confuse you to collar you get money of you in fines . to pay the police force to nick you ,,to nick you,, on the addicktive side of things if you never touch drugs you dont need drugs .thats what hobbies are for ...every thing on the planet is allright in the right hands.. ime very sure that pink floyd learnt me more than the goverment ..IBELEAVE in paranioa in the mind is guilt of being on another level .fear of change will make a lot humans need therapy if we all had a joint..
2006-09-02 10:18:22 · answer #10 · answered by clare p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋