The Effects of Pot

[Thai]

That guy sounds like a loser, who happens to smoke pot. I don't think you can draw the conclusion that he's a loser BECAUSE he smokes pot, knowwhati'msaying?

Buddy of mine smokes weed everyday and gets A's in school. He's extremely smart, funny, and creative. Also very friendly and caring.

What 1engineer said.

Analogy? Are all Jeep Grand Cherokees/Land Rovers piece of crap? No. Are there happy customers who have zero problems with their Chrysler Town & Country? Of course. Are they Lexus owners who have lemons? Of course.

But, as the studies showed, the general rule of thumb is that pot is simply not the best thing that you can do to your body/mind...and the younger that you do it, the worst it is. Again, start smoking pot when you're 50...even many times a day everyday is not recommended, but you're live a decent life...that's not my point. Smoking pot when you're 14 years old...even half the week is NOT OK for long term well-being.

I think that some of you guys miss the point(s) of the studies i posted from well-regarded medical journals.

And no, i am NOT talking about cancer patients getting pot to relieve their pain.

This is more for the young (relatively innocent) kids or young adults that think that pot is harmless (due to what they read on the net or what they watch on Youtube). Unfortunately, some of the medical evidence never make it to Youtube nor to the Pots-R-Us.com websites.

I, for one, don't give a rat's a$$ if you smoke pot...frankly, the more people do harm to their body, the more business i get (aka $$$$$). But, i want to present some expert factual evidence into this discussion since it is medically related. As for my kids, i will tell them what i wrote here...it just plain dumb to use it when you're young...but that's just me and my kids. YMMV.

Thanks guys for the discussion. I am out.

 

[my92t4r]

What 1engineer said.

Analogy? Are all Jeep Grand Cherokees/Land Rovers piece of crap? No. Are there happy customers who have zero problems with their Chrysler Town & Country? Of course. Are they Lexus owners who have lemons? Of course.

But, as the studies showed, the general rule of thumb is that pot is simply not the best thing that you can do to your body/mind...and the younger that you do it, the worst it is. Again, start smoking pot when you're 50...even many times a day everyday is not recommended, but you're live a decent life...that's not my point. Smoking pot when you're 14 years old...even half the week is NOT OK for long term well-being.

I think that some of you guys miss the point(s) of the studies i posted from well-regarded medical journals.

And no, i am NOT talking about cancer patients getting pot to relieve their pain.

This is more for the young (relatively innocent) kids or young adults that think that pot is harmless (due to what they read on the net or what they watch on Youtube). Unfortunately, some of the medical evidence never make it to Youtube nor to the Pots-R-Us.com websites.

I for one don't give a rat's a$$ if you smoke...frankly, the more people do harm to their body, the more business i get (aka $$$$$). But, i want to present some expert factual evidence into this discussion since it is medically related.

Thanks guys for the discussion. I am out.

Same can be said about McDonalds, Burger Kings, Cola's, ect............

 

[Thai]

Same can be said about McDonalds, Burger Kings, Cola's, ect............

And you wonder why my business is booming....:bounce: Don't forget Tylenol, Prilosec OTC, Testosterone, potatoes, Vitamin E, etc..

Many things can do harm to you...but since you listed those, does that make pot good for you? Does it make you feel better?

There are just things people say that makes me slap myself in disbelief....

How about this...would you be OK if your kid (12 years old for example) smoke weed everyday? One joint...that's all. You OK with that? I guess you can always rationalize that Coca-Cola is just as bad...so, why not, right?!

 

[my92t4r]

And you wonder why my business is booming....:bounce: Don't forget Tylenol, Prilosec OTC, Testosterone, potatoes, Vitamin E, etc..

Many things can do harm to you...but since you listed those, does that make pot good for you? Does it make you feel better?

There are just things people say that makes me slap myself in disbelief....

How about this...would you be OK if your kid (12 years old for example) smoke weed everyday? One joint...that's all. You OK with that? I guess you can always rationalize that Coca-Cola is just as bad...so, why not, right?!

If my 12 years old want to smoke pot, they are going to do it either in front of me or behind my back.

Either way, it's up to you (as a parent/guardian) to teach your youth how he or she should behave in certain situations, just like too much of anything is bad for you. One shoe doesn't fit everyone.

But i tell you one thing, i rather have my kid smoke a nice fatty OG kush with me from a nice glass bong, then to have them smoke some unknown crap they get from their friends on the street.

 

[Thai]

But i tell you one thing, i rather have my kid smoke a nice fatty OG kush with me from a nice glass bong, then to have them smoke some unknown crap they get from their friends.


If my 12 years old want to smoke pot, they are going to do it either in front of me or behind my back.

Either way, it's up to you (as a parent/guardian) to teach your youth how he or she should behave in certain situations, just like too much of anything is bad for you. One shoe doesn't fit everyone.

So, you would be OK if your kid smokes weed everyday...sure, in front of you in a nice glass bong.

Enough said. I wonder sometimes...oh well...i was raised differently in a different time it seems....

 

[my92t4r]

So, you would be OK if your kid smokes weed everyday...sure, in front of you in a nice glass bong.

Enough said. I wonder sometimes...oh well...i was raised differently in a different time it seems....

I'm not saying i do, but if i did then this would be the outcome. The glass bong thing, is something i saw on a Cheech and Chong movie. I'm a saint, i work all day and go to church on Sunday.

 

[02SE]

That guy sounds like a loser, who happens to smoke pot. I don't think you can draw the conclusion that he's a loser BECAUSE he smokes pot, knowwhati'msaying?

Well, he was a very sharp individual, right up until he became a stoner in the 9th grade. It truly makes me sad to see what he has become.

Yes, not everyone that smokes or uses (abuses) whatever vice you can name, becomes what my former childhood friend has. But based on what I've seen amongst the small sample of people I know/knew that started out with recreational pot usage during their teenage years, it does seem to dramatically increase the likelihood of a poor outcome.

YMMV.

 

[oljedi11950]

Everyone has very good points on the subject ! IMO it really is if the person has that trait to be able to handle . We all know smokers that can do anything after smoking cigs for yrs . Some die from cancer after a short time . In my life I've done just about all of it & can take it or leave it , whatever that gene is that some folks can abuse their bodies for yrs before it catches up . The older guys probably can remember guys smoking in the dugout between innings . Now I can't say that if I hadn't smoked my jr yr I could have been Steve Jobs or the like but I'm happy with my life (golf caddie) make decent money . I did my fair share of Fcking up but for the grace of ^^ go I !! Little to much angst on the subject , I say the same about smokers look at all the money they could have but WTH it is what it is ! Some people just can't do any kind of drugs or drink but will that stop them probably not . Long as they don't sh*t on me or mine ..............moving on ! Oh ya we're doomed !

 

[oljedi11950]

Doomed I say ! Smoke em if you got em

 

[ndcent]

So no one is using these disposable pre-filled cartridges?

Organic co2 extracted cannabis oil, mm mmm! So convenient, discrete, easy, etc. Almost no smell, as you exhale you might catch a whiff for a fraction of a second and it's gone like a ghost.

Super easy to travel and fly with as well.

Get a couple of these and the days of breaking up bud, having a lighter or papers, rolling, packing, etc whatever are gone. Big fan.

 

[my92t4r]

So no one is using these disposable pre-filled cartridges?

Organic co2 extracted cannabis oil, mm mmm! So convenient, discrete, easy, etc. Almost no smell, as you exhale you might catch a whiff for a fraction of a second and it's gone like a ghost.

Super easy to travel and fly with as well.

Get a couple of these and the days of breaking up bud, having a lighter or papers, rolling, packing, etc whatever are gone. Big fan.

I use this for all my flava tabacca

 

[IanB]

So no one is using these disposable pre-filled cartridges?

Organic co2 extracted cannabis oil, mm mmm! So convenient, discrete, easy, etc. Almost no smell, as you exhale you might catch a whiff for a fraction of a second and it's gone like a ghost.

Super easy to travel and fly with as well.

Get a couple of these and the days of breaking up bud, having a lighter or papers, rolling, packing, etc whatever are gone. Big fan.

You really have no issues flying with this stuff? Domestic flights only, or wherever you want? The penalty of getting caught is WAY too high for me to dare trying, but then we don't have access to this stuff north of the border anyways (that I've ever seen anyways).

 

[IanB]

Well, he was a very sharp individual, right up until he became a stoner in the 9th grade. It truly makes me sad to see what he has become.

Yes, not everyone that smokes or uses (abuses) whatever vice you can name, becomes what my former childhood friend has. But based on what I've seen amongst the small sample of people I know/knew that started out with recreational pot usage during their teenage years, it does seem to dramatically increase the likelihood of a poor outcome.

YMMV.

Drugs aren't going to do kids any good, doesn't matter what substance we're talking about. I'm sure you know lots of people who started drinking at a young age and became alcoholics too.

 

[moist_lapdog]

Anyone could make any argument for anything saying its harmful. Hell, I could say 4runners are terrible because maybe when your working on one you bump your head a little. Or maybe you get in a wreck. So 4Runners or anything for that matter is bad because it has the potential to harm. But i think its for simpler then of something is bad for you. We need to remember that we are all just creatures on this earth. Maybe you don't see pot smokers runner multi-million dollar companies because they don't want to. Maybe they realize there is so much more in this world than money and power. They can see that the would in a amazing place and they want to enjoy it and squeeze every last drop of human experience out of it. I'm just saying maybe pot gives people a new, real, and much more enjoyable perspective on life. If it makes you happy, who cares what the side effects are???

 

[02SE]

Anyone could make any argument for anything saying its harmful. Hell, I could say 4runners are terrible because maybe when your working on one you bump your head a little. Or maybe you get in a wreck. So 4Runners or anything for that matter is bad because it has the potential to harm. But i think its for simpler then of something is bad for you. We need to remember that we are all just creatures on this earth. Maybe you don't see pot smokers runner multi-million dollar companies because they don't want to. Maybe they realize there is so much more in this world than money and power. They can see that the would in a amazing place and they want to enjoy it and squeeze every last drop of human experience out of it. I'm just saying maybe pot gives people a new, real, and much more enjoyable perspective on life. If it makes you happy, who cares what the side effects are???

That's a nice, carefree, optimistic outlook.

Let us know how things are going, when you are out in the real world having to provide for, and take care of yourself. You might be in for a rude awakening.

 

[wnelax04sr5]

Anyone could make any argument for anything saying its harmful. Hell, I could say 4runners are terrible because maybe when your working on one you bump your head a little. Or maybe you get in a wreck. So 4Runners or anything for that matter is bad because it has the potential to harm. But i think its for simpler then of something is bad for you. We need to remember that we are all just creatures on this earth. Maybe you don't see pot smokers runner multi-million dollar companies because they don't want to. Maybe they realize there is so much more in this world than money and power. They can see that the would in a amazing place and they want to enjoy it and squeeze every last drop of human experience out of it. I'm just saying maybe pot gives people a new, real, and much more enjoyable perspective on life. If it makes you happy, who cares what the side effects are???

dangerous mindset

 

[1engineer]

Anyone could make any argument for anything saying its harmful. Hell, I could say 4runners are terrible because maybe when your working on one you bump your head a little. Or maybe you get in a wreck. So 4Runners or anything for that matter is bad because it has the potential to harm. But i think its for simpler then of something is bad for you. We need to remember that we are all just creatures on this earth. Maybe you don't see pot smokers runner multi-million dollar companies because they don't want to. Maybe they realize there is so much more in this world than money and power. They can see that the would in a amazing place and they want to enjoy it and squeeze every last drop of human experience out of it. I'm just saying maybe pot gives people a new, real, and much more enjoyable perspective on life. If it makes you happy, who cares what the side effects are???

Oh man....
I am taking your age into account while framing my answer -
Here's a little problem with your way of seeing things. Money. You gotta have money to survive. If you are too busy doing things that make you happy you won't have any money and people like me have to take care of you right? I like to choose who I take care of and not just support some random guy while he is off on a trip of a lifetime.

You see, I confess I am a professional mountain biker. I love doing it and it gives me an amazing feeling and even though it has some detrimental side effects (death. pain. misery. pain.) it is all I want to do with my life. My problem is I haven't been winning any races recently. As a matter of fact the last one I won was 25 years ago. Yes, I got rich by winning the $200 and a new helmet. I really tried to stretch those big winnings out and retire but I eventually ran out of money. So faced with the harsh realities of the big world I got a part time gig in engineering while I continued to race. I am still hoping for the big purse but I don't see too many 52 year olds winning the RedBull Rampage first prize. You don't see too many stoners running multi million dollar companies because they are too busy catching that next buzz. Hey, I don't judge but I won't take care of you either.

 

[amalik]

Oh man....
I am taking your age into account while framing my answer -
Here's a little problem with your way of seeing things. Money. You gotta have money to survive. If you are too busy doing things that make you happy you won't have any money and people like me have to take care of you right? I like to choose who I take care of and not just support some random guy while he is off on a trip of a lifetime.

You see, I confess I am a professional mountain biker. I love doing it and it gives me an amazing feeling and even though it has some detrimental side effects (death. pain. misery. pain.) it is all I want to do with my life. My problem is I haven't been winning any races recently. As a matter of fact the last one I won was 25 years ago. Yes, I got rich by winning the $200 and a new helmet. I really tried to stretch those big winnings out and retire but I eventually ran out of money. So faced with the harsh realities of the big world I got a part time gig in engineering while I continued to race. I am still hoping for the big purse but I don't see too many 52 year olds winning the RedBull Rampage first prize. You don't see too many stoners running multi million dollar companies because they are too busy catching that next buzz. Hey, I don't judge but I won't take care of you either.

Your tax dollars probably take care of pot heads in one way or another.

 

[ndcent]

You really have no issues flying with this stuff? Domestic flights only, or wherever you want? The penalty of getting caught is WAY too high for me to dare trying, but then we don't have access to this stuff north of the border anyways (that I've ever seen anyways).

meh...a cartridge or two in your toiletry bag, easy peasy.

they're looking for guns, knives and bombs. not your travel cologne shaped vape cartridge.

 

[oljedi11950]

16 dumb & full of c*^m

I was young once & had that tude , and life is the great teacher so if you would just consider ALL the above conversations as a teaching moment do so ! It's been proven that human brain is not done developing till the 20s ! Now I smoked in the 11th grade & that was 1967 , now I was lucky & came out the rabbit hole fairly good . I'm sure I have some gray cell damage but who doesn't ! Not condoning or ragging but my 17 yr old really dropped off when I FINALLY busted him so a word to the wise enjoy life but in moderation it's pretty good as is ! :hand: