Marijuana

[Terry]

"I" eat  Brussels Sprouts , Asparagus, cabbage, lettece, mustard greens, 'green beans', green tomatoes {fried}, 'i' do not dry them out and smok'm 'but it's a thought'[/i].  New cure for withdrawl: smoke a bean.
[color=redMarijuana users also suffer from severe withdraw symptoms when the drug is not accessible to them.][/color]
Any u guys had that happen to ... " U " ...  ?

[Terry]

 ::O:  'i' guess 'my' Mist is a drug cause 'i' do suffer withdrawal if there's a lack of accessability!
'i' got go to a stronger drug, ... Captain Morgans Rum, Montana de Azul  [ GOLD TEQUILA ], or possibly a " BUD! "

[Palehorse]

Brussels Sprouts is not a drug, Marijuana users also suffer from severe withdraw symptoms when the drug is not accessible to them. They often have cravings that are uncontrollable and these can lead to results that are damaging.

That is a bunch of crap and hyperbole created by the mary jane hatchet squad. You cannot prove this at all! More "say it and it is so" methodology!

All of the folks I know who partook or partake of the weed, are more inclined to sit on the couch and eat chips and dip, than to do something that requires even the slightest bit of physical exertion. They are more inclined to laugh or sleep than to argue even. . .

As to its "possible" physical implications, I suggest that most of the legal smokes and drinks out there are just as harmful, and even more harmful, than weed is. You just choose to endorse the party propaganda that was created back in the day as a scare tactic, and is still being utilized as such.

If weed is so harmful then how come millions of baby boomers and children of the 60's are basically normal, with no higher level of physical or mental incapacitation than has been seen throughout history? Why aren't there roving bands of "hopped up pot heads" robbing and killing human beings indiscriminately? Oh, there are! They are called drug dealers.

Legalize the weed and eliminate the middle man drug dealers. Its pretty simple really. Same methodology that was utilized to eliminate prohibition. (Another example of religious fear mongering resulting in stupid laws).

Legalize it, tax it, and watch our economy grow!!!!!

[Terry]

*** Just in case "U" didn't know ////

Nutritional and medicinal value
Brussels sprouts, raw (edible parts) Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 179 kJ (43 kcal)
Carbohydrates 8.95 g
Sugars 2.2 g
Dietary fiber 3.8 g
Fat 0.30 g
Protein 3.38 g
Vitamin A equiv. 38 μg (4%)
Thiamine (Vit. B1) 0.139 mg (11%)
Riboflavin (Vit. B2) 0.090 mg (6%)
Niacin (Vit. B3) 0.745 mg (5%)
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.309 mg (6%)
Folate (Vit. B9) 61 μg (15%)
Vitamin C 85 mg (142%)
Vitamin E 0.88 mg (6%)
Calcium 42 mg (4%)
Iron 1.4 mg (11%)
Magnesium 23 mg (6%)
Phosphorus 69 mg (10%)
Potassium 389 mg (8%)
Sodium 25 mg (1%)
Zinc 0.42 mg (4%)
Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults.
Source: USDA Nutrient database
Brussels sprouts, as with broccoli and other brassicas, contains sulforaphane, a chemical believed to have potent anti-cancer properties. Although boiling reduces the level of the anti-cancer compounds, steaming, microwaving, and stir frying does not result in significant loss.[10]

Brussels sprouts are also a source of indole-3-carbinol, a chemical which boosts DNA repair in cells and appears to block the growth of cancer cells

[mr.willy]

The legalization of mj for medical or general use would increase marijuana use rather than reduce it and would also lead to increased rates of addiction to marijuana among both youth and adults.

legalizing mj is not a smart public health or public safety strategy for any state or for our nation.

Brussels sprouts, as with broccoli and other brassicas, contains sulforaphane, a chemical believed to have potent anti-cancer properties. Although boiling reduces the level of the anti-cancer compounds, steaming, microwaving, and stir frying does not result in significant loss.

;D ;D

[Palehorse]

The legalization of mj for medical or general use would increase marijuana use rather than reduce it and would also lead to increased rates of addiction to marijuana among both youth and adults.

legalizing mj is not a smart public health or public safety strategy for any state or for our nation.
;D ;D

I challenge you to prove it is addictive! Nicotine is more addictive than THC, and I have known people to stop using MJ cold turkey and quit for years, and never go through anything worse than a headache surrounding so called withdrawl symptoms. . . ::)

[mr.willy]

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[mr.willy]

I challenge you to prove it is addictive! Nicotine is more addictive than THC,

::D: ::D: ::D: ::D: ::D: ::D: ::D: ::D: ::D: ::D: ::D: ::D: ::D:

[mr.willy]

How addictive is marijuana?
There has been conflicting research linking marijuana and addiction. Although pot has not shown signs of causing severe physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms, associated with drugs like cocaine and heroine, marijuana often causes psychological dependence. This means that the user experiences a psychological need for the drug and its effects in order to function on a daily basis.

If I quit marijuana, will I experience withdrawal symptoms?
The severity of withdrawal symptoms depends on the level of your habit, but if you smoke heavily, you are likely to experience psychological withdrawal, such as feeling sick. You may also experience chronic fatigue, headaches, mood changes, and feel depressed or anxious. Other withdrawal symptoms include nervousness, insomnia, loss of appetite, chills, and tremors. Impaired brain functioning can include short-term memory loss and inability to think abstractly.

http://www.princeton.edu/uhs/healthy-living/hot-topics/drugs-and-smoking/#marijuana

[hammondjam]

OK Willy, why am I not suffering any of these symptoms that you keep going on about? Where is my violent tendencies. Why don't I hurt or feel depressed when I go months in between smoking? It's because you STILL have NO idea what you are talking about. All you can do is post script from sources that get government money.

You can certainly go on and on but you're wrong. You're a one person army of disinformation arguing with SOME folks that KNOW what the REAL story is.

Pollyanna or DEA plant? Either way, your side is losing. Public support for an expensive war on marijuana is starting to wane. Even my dear departed dad, who supported marijuana convictions for years, finally saw the stupidity of Blackwater type operations on the citizen's dime!

See ya, gotta go paint now. I hope one of those violent withdrawal symptoms don't hit me while I'm up on the ladder!  ::D:

[mr.willy]

hammondjam marijuana dose not effect everyone the same way! I'm not a person  of disinformation and according to you there is no danger of mj, and that is  not the truth...

 

[mr.willy]

Joseph Gordon admits he enjoys smoking weed once a month and doubts that he will ever be able to kick the habit for good, so hammondjam is that addiction and even  Palehorse in is post said

Nicotine is more addictive than THC

;D more addictive, he just admitted that mj is addictive.

[taxidr]

what about Thanksgiving turkey. now that's definitely addictive. what's that called triptifan? Makes me sleepy and crave more turkey.  makes men all over have the uncontrollable urge to undo the pants. Must have more turkey. ::D: :

[mr.willy]

The excuses on this post to legalize marijuana is comical. One person said on this forum said it was only a herb and could not hurt anyone, and another says marijuana is a drug, but it is only for relieving pain. Do you know of another drug that you smoke? I read in a article about marijuana that it contains almost 145 different chemicals, a lot.

The chemical that relieves pain is called THC and is available in prescription form that your doctor can write and you get at your local drug store. It is called MARINOL, and it is for nausea symptoms caused by chemotheropy and other illness that causes nausea. It contains a controlled amount of THC and is more effective in treating symptoms than marijuana. Strange that no one has mentioned this fact because it does not get you high.

USES: This medication is used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by cancerchemotherapy. It is used when other drugs to control nausea and vomiting have not been successful. Dronabinol is also used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in patients infected with HIV (the virus that causes AIDS). Dronabinol (also called THC) is a man-made form of the active natural substance in marijuana.

http://www.medicinenet.com/dronabinol-oral/article.htm

[Palehorse]

Joseph Gordon admits he enjoys smoking weed once a month and doubts that he will ever be able to kick the habit for good, so hammondjam is that addiction and even  Palehorse in is post said  ;D more addictive, he just admitted that mj is addictive.

Typical. . . when you cannot provide empirical evidence to support your perspectives, spin, spin, spin.

You are an old school bible thumper aren't you?