Is there more to Gain than Lose by Smoking Marijuana?
Marijuana is said to be the third most used "drug" in the United States, after alcohol and cigarette. It is used for medical treatments, pleasure, and things we use and see today. It is also said to have many side effects, health hazards and health issues.
KNOWN BENEFITS OF MARIJUANA
Via: Medical Insurance
- Impaired perception
- Diminished short-term memory
- Loss of concentration and coordination
- Impaired judgement
- Increased risk of accidents
- Loss of motivation
- Diminished inhibitions
- Increased heart rate
- Anxiety, panic attacks, and paranoia
- Hallucinations
- Damage to the respiratory, reproductive, and immune systems
- Increased risk of cancer
- Psychological dependency
To date there is no proof of anyone whose death or illness can be directly attributed to the use/abuse of marijuana. On the other hand, there are quite a lot of cancer and multiple sclerosis patients who can directly attribute there well being to the use of marijuana.
We cannot say however, that the use of marijuana is all good because studies have shown that users of marijuana tend to have social and mental issues.
From your personal experience and/or knowledge what do you say about Marijuana and its use? Is there more to gain than lose by Smoking Marijuana.We would love to hear your views.
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Permalink Reply by Spiderlady Culotta on -
I NEVER USED MARIJUANA BEFORE SO I REALLY CAN NOT SAY BUT IF THESE 10 FACTS ARE TRUE THEN HOPEFULLY SOMETHING CAN BE DONE LIKE FORMATTING THIS PLANT INTO A PILL OR LIQUID WHERE IT DOESN'T NECESSARILY HAVE TO BE SMOKED TO BE 100% EFFECTIVE AND AFFECTIVE.
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Permalink Reply by michael etana on -
I like herb and it has some great medicinal qualities.(the healing of the nations) Unfortunately though in my country NZ it is becoming more and more compulsory for people to be drug tested to obtain jobs as companys cannot gain insurance unless they apply this in their policy. As for me well i went without for periods of time but alas i failed 3 times all up and lost my job of 8 years. I never had the discipline to abstain knowing the consequences and it cost me. I regret it now but life goes on and when one door is shut another is opened.
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Permalink Reply by Spiderlady Culotta on
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YES I CAN CERTAINLY UNDERSTAND THAT, WOW. SORRY TO HEAR THAT
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Permalink Reply by Michael Christopher Santiago on
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There are many perspectives to look at this issue. First no drug is completely harmless to 100% of the population. Even over the counter aspirin and Ibuprofen drugs kill a small percentage of people yearly. Compared to Alcohol and other hard drugs Marijuana is safer. However, the sophisticated growing methods and science that is involved in growing makes the THC level of Marijuana over 10 x stronger than in the 70's (THC was about 3-5% then but now you can see THC level over 40% with todays Marijuana) which makes it more concentrated and powerful. BOB MARLEY never smoked "PURPLE MARIJUANA" so it is really hard to compare ".
There are both positive and negative affects so every individual needs to look at "RISK" and see if it is worth it to them.
There is huge difference between "USE and ABUSE". And remember no matter what one smokes Carcinogens will harm one's lungs. I wonder what Mr. Marley would say today? or even if he would consider this new "SUPER WEED" Marijuana?
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