does smoking weed really kill your brain cells?

Answer 1

No, contrary to popular belief. Weed is much safer than drinking, which kills brain cells.

Answer 2

No. In fact, it has been shown to preserve brain cells in the absence of oxygen which is why it is currently being researched as a treatment for strokes and nerve gas exposure.

First, read the short history of the marijuana laws at http://druglibrary.org/schaffer/History/whiteb1.htm It is funny and fascinating, and it explains how this kind of nonsense got started in the first place.

In short, marijuana was outlawed for two reasons. The first was "All Mexicans are crazy and marijuana is what makes them crazy." The second was the fear that heroin addiction would lead to the use of marijuana - exactly the opposite of the modern "gateway" myth.

Then you can read the major studies of the subject at http://druglibrary.org/schaffer/Library/studies/studies.htm This collection includes the largest studies of the subject ever done. Bottom line -- they all said that marijuana does not cause any significant health problems and that it should have been legalized long ago.

Most of the answers you get to these questions will be from people who really don't have a clue about the subject. If someone can't point you to the major government comission reports on the subject, don't accept their answer.

Answer 3

"scientist say yes.. I say no" I mean, Ok, i have been smoking pot now for just about 13years. (im 24 1/2yrs old). When i was in HighSchool, i had a GPA of 3.9 and i scored a 1350 on my SATs. I was in the top 90th percentile and got offers to go to Kent University and Berkley. Full scholarships.... I have my forgetful days, dont get me wrong, but everyone forgets stuff. I learned alot more while i was high in school then what i did when i wasnt, I payed alot more attention, things were more interesting to me... So if it does really kill brain cells, I wonder how i got such good grades????

Answer 4

Everyday activities kill your brain cells...so weed does kill your brain cells =) 3 trillion brain cells when your born and they dont reproduce

Answer 5

Either way consuming or using drugs or alcohol has an effect of brain cells especially smoking and alcohol leads to brain damage if you overuse it, and damaging your brain cells is damaging your lungs and heart and kidneys result early death like infants that were abuse because there parents shake the baby or smack the backside their heads, what a nice way to discipline their infants.

Answer 6

I do not believe there are any credible studies that prove so. It is proven to slow reaction time, and cause some similar cancer to that of smoking because of the tar in it. Plus, it makes, movies, music and people seem much more interesting, who wants that.

Answer 7

Marijuana is filled with hundreds of chemicals, and when it is burned, hundreds of additional compounds are produced. When marijuana is inhaled or ingested in some other form, several short-term effects occur. Some of the marijuana's side effects are:

* Problems with memory and learning
* Distorted perception
* Difficulty with thinking and problem solving
* Loss of coordination
* Increased heart rate
* Anxiety, paranoia and panic attacks

Besides this weed smokers have to deal with all the health risks of cigarette smokers. Stupid if you ask me.

Answer 8

Yes it does, and i only have two brain cells left and they are both fighting for control. It sure doesn't help you remember anything and only makes you hungry.

Answer 9

um ....YEAAH!!! how many pot smokers do you know? I've met a bunch, and the more they smoke, the stupider they seem to get. seriously.