Is Marijuana a dangerous drug?

[y063banana71]

All things like its use as a medicinal drug, and effects on the brain considered... is marijuana actually a dangerous drug?

[Jay-qu]

define dangerous, I dont think that it does to much damage to you health - but it will get you in the wallet!

[Boerseun]

Yes.

 

Mary Jane usage have been linked to damage to the nervous system, including permanently slowing down synapses.

 

It becomes painful, even - especially when you put a roach out in your eye.

 

In short, bad idea.

[y063banana71]

So why is it used in medicine then? There must be some pro's about it or it would never be considered.

By danger i mean danger to physiological, psychological and societal well being.

[Jay-qu]

because its a top pain relief drug

[ughaibu]

Lots of dangerous stuff is used in medicine, x-rays, for example.

[Jay-qu]

not saying it wasnt just it does a good job at pain relief.

 

Info on this on the net is so confilcting.. some site claim it does nothing negative others so its incredibly dangerous

[y063banana71]

but i'm sure there would be better pain relief drugs that dont hold such a powerful stigma

[Jay-qu]

your sure? Alcohol works great but it has other undesirable side-effects, is there such thing as a marijuana hang over?

[ronthepon]

but i'm sure there would be better pain relief drugs that dont hold such a powerful stigma

So what is the point?

 

Pain relievers are hated because of their damage effects? How is that supposed to be bad?

 

Pain relievers, by their basics are nerve blockers. They can't be less harmful and effective simultaneously.

[y063banana71]

i'm just saying, why choose marijuana over things like morphine?

[C1ay]

but i'm sure there would be better pain relief drugs that dont hold such a powerful stigma

None that stimulate the body's cannabinoid receptors...

[Jay-qu]

maybe morphine is more addictive :) thats where heroin comes from.

[y063banana71]

So the only pro for marijuana is the fact that it stimulates the cannabinoid receptors? I just think its odd that another substance cannot be synthesised. That would get rid of alot of scrutiny in society...

and on that note, this would make marijuana a bad drug... but a dangerous drug?

[Drip Curl Magic]

Marijuana has creative purposes as well.

 

And as for your health. It definately does some damage to your lungs and heart.... but nowhere near as bad as cigarettes. Don't let the media getcha with that whole "marijuana has 4 times as much tar as tobacco" stuff. It's true information... but very misleading. When you smoke a cigarette, tar is the least of your worries.

 

I mean, smoking weed isn't good for your body, which is why it should be used semi-sparingly. But it's good for the mind and soul.

 

Many a revelation I've had while under the influence of THC. =]

[Buffy]

So the only pro for marijuana is the fact that it stimulates the cannabinoid receptors? I just think its odd that another substance cannot be synthesised.

Pot is a zoo of cannabinoid agents, and the current synthesized THC is only one out of hundreds. According to a recent article in The Economist, because of this it doesn't work as well, and the users *complain* that it makes them high! :phones:

It definately does some damage to your lungs and heart....

Eat brownies, man...

 

Is this really the best use of your tax dollars?

 

Big Bambu,

Buffy

[Wondering]

I wouldn't call it a "dangerous" drug. I think it can have its bad health effects on the body and nervous system. I don't think that it is a "gateway drug" (you can't blame drug use on a drug). I think that it is sad, though. I think that some people can throw away their lives by smoking pot. It's not as bad as other drugs, but I just think that people aren't reaching their full potential when they do drugs (I'm not perfect either, but its still sad). But I think that it is the persons right to choose to smoke pot or not. I don't think it's so dangerous that it should be illegal. Alcohol is Dangerous.