Marijuana

[Sir Jeffrey]

A pickle or an egg fart or a pickled egg fart ::O: ::O: ::O: ::O: ::D:

[WhatMeWorry?]

Marijuana to Blame for Increased Drug Use in 2009, Government Report Says

A new government report blames increased marijuana use for an uptick in the overall use of illicit drugs among Americans.So? No one denies lots of people smoke pot.


The annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows the rate of illicit drug use rose from eight percent in 2008 to 8.7 percent in 2009.So? No one denies lots of people use drugs. The survey also found increases in the use of ecstasy and methamphetamines.Way to stop the flow of drugs DEA.


Authorities are especially concerned about use of illicit drugs by young people.So? We gotta do it for the children. Kids can score illegal drugs and prescription drugs easier than they can beer. The survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found 21.2 percent of young adults experimented with illegal drugs in 2009.Prohibition is a abject failure. I get it, do you? The report says the trend "was also driven in large part by the use of marijuana."So? The black market doesnt check for ID. DUH!



The "drug czar" said marijuana "may have properties that have medicinal values that should be tested" but he insisted it is not medicine.So? His job is dependent on pot being illegal. He is not objective.


Kerlikowske views marijuana as "an entry drug."So? His job is dependent on pot being illegal. He is not objective. The survey found that for the first time since 2002, less than half of young people believe using marijuana is harmful.Stupid kids. They only believe the truth.

[Whoo]

Do you ever actually think about what you say or do you just press random keys?

RANDOM KEYS, RANDOM KEYS!!!!!!

[Whoo]

attack THE MESSENGER BUT YOU CAN'T  attack THE MESSAGE. ::D: ::D: ::D: ::D: ::D:

I can attack the message. 

"A new government report blames increased marijuana use for an uptick in the overall use of illicit drugs among Americans."  The first problem with this is it is a government report; if they were to report the "numbers" had actually gone down, they would be out of a job.  Second, "The survey also found increases in the use of ecstasy and methamphetamines."  Now to me, it's a no-brainer to make a correlation between an uptick in overall drug use and increases in the use of meth and X.  Where does pot fit into that?  I've talked with lots of meth and X users over the years, and most of them would turn their noses up at smoking a joint because THAT IS NOT THE TYPE OF HIGH THEY ARE LOOKING FOR!!!!  A crankster-gangster wants to be on the move, an X user wants to dance the night away or boink everything in sight. ::)  Pot doesn't help either of their causes.

[hammondjam]

A pickle or an egg fart or a pickled egg fart ::O: ::O: ::O: ::O: ::D:

On their own, they're harmless but if combined, the mix has been reported to be addictive, a "gateway" to harder snacks like Slim Jims and possibly harmful to one's social life. It also lowers sperm count according to the National Committee on Everything We Want Seen As Dangerous.

Just say NO, people! It's all fun and games until you're a wide eyed snackhead spending all your rent money at the 7-Eleven!    ::;:

[Whoo]

"The survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found 21.2 percent of young adults experimented with illegal drugs in 2009.  The report says the trend "was also driven in large part by the use of marijuana."  First, it fails to report what those illegal drugs were, which makes the second part questionable.  See my prior post.

Show of Hands:  how many of us, as part of our rites of passage growing up, tried a puff or two off our parents' (or extended circle) smokes first, then a sip or two off a drink, etc.?  Equal show of hands: how many immediately turned into alcoholics or 2 pack a day smokers?  My point to that is experimentation is one thing, use and abuse is another.  There's been lots of things I've tried and walked away from, never to do again. 

[hammondjam]

I like the term "experimented" and how it's used to imply that results are a mystery when the young adults decide to try pot or something else. The first time I ever smoked pot, I KNEW what the effects were going to be. I had yet to experience them but I had a pretty good idea.

I've always thought of myself as a pretty good judge of what is dangerous and what is not BUT, according to these stellar reports, I must be wrong.  I guess I'm actually addicted and violent while suffering hallucinations at the same time. Does this mean I have to start missing work and stop taking showers? YEA!! 

[mr.willy]

when a user begins to feel that he or she needs to take the drug to feel well, that person is said to be dependent or addicted to the drug. About 100,000 people seek treatment for marijuana use each year, showing they need help to stop using.

[hammondjam]

You can keep posting those bogus stats, Willy, but WE know better. I'm sure there ARE people that THINK they're addicted but they have other problems...not pot problems. THOSE people could get "addicted" to Red Bull too.

I know more about the subject than you because I have personal experience. You have supposed facts from people that get their paycheck by scaring you.

[Mr T]

Silly Mr Willy!  They have gamed the system to generate the numbers they want.  If they didn't they would be out of work. 

If you are offered a diversion program or drug court it is a requirement that you go to a medical facility and declare yourself addicted to marijuana and in need of help.  Those numbers are meaningless.

No-one is addicted to marijuana but many people earn a nice living from the pretense.  Follow the money, Silly Willy. :smile: 

[mr.willy]

I have personal experience.

Just my opinion but you are addicted to mj, addicted to a drug and all of you do not want to admit it.

[Mr T]

This is America, Mr Willy.  You are entitled to hold as many incorrect opinions as you please. :

[mr.willy]

I'm entitled to hold as many correct opinions as I please. ;D

[Mr T]

That, too. :smile:

[mr.willy]

THANK YOU.... ;D