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Original post by RZZR
So many people I know smoke weed but why do they actually do it? Surely if its illegal then its bad for your health, therefore why do people do it?
Look up why weed was made illegal.
It's assumed that weed is bad for you because it is a drug and it's illegal, but actually alcohol is arguably far worse for you (and others). Pretty much the worst effect of weed is feeling anxious or unwell. In fact, as far as I am aware there have been a grand total of zero deaths from taking weed.
It is assumed that drugs serve as a gateway to other drugs. I don't know if that is the case weed, but if it were it would mean that allowing it leads to more chance of people turning to stronger drugs. That would be the only reasonable argument I can see against the legalisation of weed.
If anything though, I would think that legalising weed would reduce any lead on to other drugs. Legalising it means it can be bought from credible sources and isn't grouped into the same category of other drugs. People who take legal weed won't be exposed to dealers or the idea that they are a druggy. It will essentially be the same as paracetamol.
Legalising it would also mean that police resources aren't wasted on some super chilled out teens when there are far more important things to be spending time and money on. Personal consumption is already ignored legally so essentially the only enforced thing at them moment is making money off weed. If you bring in reputable sellers then people won't turn to the dealers any more and that won't be something that needs enforcing.
Car accidents are another potential risk of weed, but that doesn't stop alcohol being legal. Although weed can impare your driving ability it's something that is easily managed by just not driving. And studies in American states that have legalised weed seem to indicate that it does not significantly increase car related fatalities.
So, not only is weed almost completely safe*, but it has some great potential benefits like helping to manage various medical conditions. That's why so many people are pushing for the legalisation of weed. I don't know why it was originally made illegal, but the reason it is still illegal is basically down to misconceptions surrounding it and people not liking change.
* as with most things there are some times when there will be added risks (childhood, pregnancy etc), but in itself, for an average person it has very limited risks
It is assumed that drugs serve as a gateway to other drugs. I don't know if that is the case weed, but if it were it would mean that allowing it leads to more chance of people turning to stronger drugs. That would be the only reasonable argument I can see against the legalisation of weed.
If anything though, I would think that legalising weed would reduce any lead on to other drugs. Legalising it means it can be bought from credible sources and isn't grouped into the same category of other drugs. People who take legal weed won't be exposed to dealers or the idea that they are a druggy. It will essentially be the same as paracetamol.
Legalising it would also mean that police resources aren't wasted on some super chilled out teens when there are far more important things to be spending time and money on. Personal consumption is already ignored legally so essentially the only enforced thing at them moment is making money off weed. If you bring in reputable sellers then people won't turn to the dealers any more and that won't be something that needs enforcing.
Car accidents are another potential risk of weed, but that doesn't stop alcohol being legal. Although weed can impare your driving ability it's something that is easily managed by just not driving. And studies in American states that have legalised weed seem to indicate that it does not significantly increase car related fatalities.
So, not only is weed almost completely safe*, but it has some great potential benefits like helping to manage various medical conditions. That's why so many people are pushing for the legalisation of weed. I don't know why it was originally made illegal, but the reason it is still illegal is basically down to misconceptions surrounding it and people not liking change.
* as with most things there are some times when there will be added risks (childhood, pregnancy etc), but in itself, for an average person it has very limited risks
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The thing with alcohol is that it's been here for ages. Think about it - if something like alcohol were invented today it would be banned immediately.
Btw weed's not bad for you at all✌️🇳🇱
Btw weed's not bad for you at all✌️🇳🇱
Weed can be bad for you. I have had personal experience with one of my friends being addicted to weed, which lead him to have extreme paranoia and suicidal tendencies. Trust me, staying up until 3AM convincing your friend not to kill himself is ****ing horrible which is why it really pisses me off when people say that weed is harmless. However, I think it can be useful for medicinal purposes and medicinal purposes only.
Original post by AlfieJay353
Weed can be bad for you. I have had personal experience with one of my friends being addicted to weed, which lead him to have extreme paranoia and suicidal tendencies. Trust me, staying up until 3AM convincing your friend not to kill himself is ****ing horrible which is why it really pisses me off when people say that weed is harmless. However, I think it can be useful for medicinal purposes and medicinal purposes only.
I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Weed is addictive, as a softdrug, but it isn't harmful. You can't overdose from it or anything of the like. Alcohol is more harmful, actually even sugar is.
The ONLY bad thing about weed is that you can get addicted to it if you take it really really far. This can be prevented by legalizing it. It might sound strange, but whereas dealers right now don't give a damn about addicts like your friend a credible seller would, even if it's only because he could lose his license.
Just like how stores selling alcohol could lose their license if they sell to underaged/drunk ppl
Original post by dutchstudent123
The thing with alcohol is that it's been here for ages. Think about it - if something like alcohol were invented today it would be banned immediately.
Btw weed's not bad for you at all✌️🇳🇱
Btw weed's not bad for you at all✌️🇳🇱
It is bad for some people.....
It's damaging to people below the age of 21. Because the brain doesn't stop growing until your early 20s and weed inhibits growth and decreases white matter of the brain. People who smoke when they're a teenager end up with bad memory and lower IQ when they're older. (worse than they would have had if they hadn't smoked).
After you're a fully grown adult the damage is pretty minimal. less damaging than alcohol. If you're smoking it and not vaping it then you'll still get all the health problems associated with smoking though.
Don't believe the people saying 'weed isn't harmful. Weed isn't addictive' blah blah. They probably haven't done any research of it or smoked a lot of it themselves lol. Especially if you smoke weed in UK because it's bad quality here (since it's illegal). It would be less harmful if you smoked it in USA or Amsterdam because it can be grown legally there.
Don't smoke weed from London. Thats the worst area of the country to buy drugs from lol. It's always 1% the drug you want and 99% random **** that can kill you. Weed from London is sprayed with all types of nasty **** and ****s you up.
After you're a fully grown adult the damage is pretty minimal. less damaging than alcohol. If you're smoking it and not vaping it then you'll still get all the health problems associated with smoking though.
Don't believe the people saying 'weed isn't harmful. Weed isn't addictive' blah blah. They probably haven't done any research of it or smoked a lot of it themselves lol. Especially if you smoke weed in UK because it's bad quality here (since it's illegal). It would be less harmful if you smoked it in USA or Amsterdam because it can be grown legally there.
Don't smoke weed from London. Thats the worst area of the country to buy drugs from lol. It's always 1% the drug you want and 99% random **** that can kill you. Weed from London is sprayed with all types of nasty **** and ****s you up.
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Some good points from people here about the less direct or age related dangers of weed. This is actually one good reason for legalising it though. If it is legalised then it can be controlled a lot better.
It can have warnings and laws relating to driving and over-use. There can be a control on how much you are allowed to buy at once (as with things like paracetamol). It can be age restricted and young people will be less likely to take it because they know they can just wait.
There are some dangers to almost anything, but the dangers of weed are reasonably manageable and more so if legalised. If nothing else it could be a safer alternative to alcohol.
I feel I should point out around here that I don't actually like the idea of taking weed in most cases, just as I don't like the idea of alcohol. Although in itself it is not dangerous it affects how you think and frankly just stinks. I can also lead to issues with reliance and addiction.
A lot of the positives from weed can be achieved with non psychoactive components of it, like CBD oil, or altered versions which are designed to have more focus on the positive aspects.
That said, I don't think it's something that should be illegal and can see far more benefit it it being legal. I'm not some pot head who's trying to justify my habit- I am somebody who used to be blindly against weed because it's illegal, but grew to see the positives of it and the negatives of it being illegal.
It can have warnings and laws relating to driving and over-use. There can be a control on how much you are allowed to buy at once (as with things like paracetamol). It can be age restricted and young people will be less likely to take it because they know they can just wait.
There are some dangers to almost anything, but the dangers of weed are reasonably manageable and more so if legalised. If nothing else it could be a safer alternative to alcohol.
I feel I should point out around here that I don't actually like the idea of taking weed in most cases, just as I don't like the idea of alcohol. Although in itself it is not dangerous it affects how you think and frankly just stinks. I can also lead to issues with reliance and addiction.
A lot of the positives from weed can be achieved with non psychoactive components of it, like CBD oil, or altered versions which are designed to have more focus on the positive aspects.
That said, I don't think it's something that should be illegal and can see far more benefit it it being legal. I'm not some pot head who's trying to justify my habit- I am somebody who used to be blindly against weed because it's illegal, but grew to see the positives of it and the negatives of it being illegal.
Just because the law says it isn't right doesn't make it morally incorrect.
Original post by AlfieJay353
Weed can be bad for you. I have had personal experience with one of my friends being addicted to weed, which lead him to have extreme paranoia and suicidal tendencies. Trust me, staying up until 3AM convincing your friend not to kill himself is ****ing horrible which is why it really pisses me off when people say that weed is harmless. However, I think it can be useful for medicinal purposes and medicinal purposes only.
It sucks to hear you and your friend had/ are having such a bad experience and I am sorry for anything I may have said that could trivialise that pain.
I obviously don't know the situation you are talking about, but I think a lot of people who become addicted to things have some issues to begin with. The substance they turn to is not blameless in the situation, but I think it's often more of a tool than a cause. It feeds another issue (depression, anxiety, addiction etc) when it's used in the wrong way and unfortunately people with some issues are susceptible to comforts over fixes because it's just such a mess to be going through.
I can't know if that is the case for your friend, but that's why I don't see weed as a big issue. I think it only becomes an issue in certain circumstances and I think that in those circumstances it would actually be better if weed were legal because the people providing it will not be trying to feed a habit to get money out of the person and there can be measure in place that make it harder to abuse or overuse.
It also means that more effort can be put into developing less addictive and psychoactive strains of it (something which is not in the interest of illegal providers) which would hopefully reduce the number of cases like this.
I hope your friend has managed to take some more control and is on the path to feeling better. It must be very difficult for you and your friend being in that sort of situation and is not something I would wish on anybody.
Original post by RZZR
So many people I know smoke weed but why do they actually do it? Surely if its illegal then its bad for your health, therefore why do people do it?
in some beauty treatments they use CBD oil which is extracted from weed and is very good for the skin
i feel the main reason for weed being illegal in most countries is because of its medical benefits they make it illegal because if it was legal most pharmaceutical companies would lose allot of money because they cant patent marijuana (the reason why they cant is because weed or marijuana is a naturally occurring herb and is not invented by a company or lab)
(edited 6 years ago)
Original post by tribute01
no weed on its own is not detrimental to your health in fact weed is very beneficial to your skin and it is a very effective pain killer why do you think they prescribe weed to people that are going through cancer treatment.
in some beauty treatments they use CBD oil which is extracted from weed and is very good for the skin
i feel the main reason for weed being illegal in most countries is because of its medical benefits they make it illegal because if it was legal most pharmaceutical companies would lose allot of money because they cant patent marijuana (the reason why they cant is because weed or marijuana is a naturally occurring herb and is not invented by a company or lab)
in some beauty treatments they use CBD oil which is extracted from weed and is very good for the skin
i feel the main reason for weed being illegal in most countries is because of its medical benefits they make it illegal because if it was legal most pharmaceutical companies would lose allot of money because they cant patent marijuana (the reason why they cant is because weed or marijuana is a naturally occurring herb and is not invented by a company or lab)
You cant just make that generalisation, for some people it damages their mental health, makes some people very lazy etc (note I say some not all or most) and for some people it is a very addictive substance
I do think that it should be legal (along with a good amount of other illegal substances) but it is naive to make a generalisation that it isnt detrimental to a persons health when in some cases it is
(edited 6 years ago)
Original post by madmadmax321
You cant just make that generalisation, for some people it damages their mental health, makes some people very lazy etc (note I say some not all or most) and for some people it is a very addictive substance
I do think that it should be legal (along with a good amount of other illegal substances) but it is naive to make a generalisation that it isnt detrimental to a persons health when in some cases it is
I do think that it should be legal (along with a good amount of other illegal substances) but it is naive to make a generalisation that it isnt detrimental to a persons health when in some cases it is
(edited 6 years ago)
Original post by Kindred
It's assumed that weed is bad for you because it is a drug and it's illegal, but actually alcohol is arguably far worse for you (and others). Pretty much the worst effect of weed is feeling anxious or unwell. In fact, as far as I am aware there have been a grand total of zero deaths from taking weed.
It is assumed that drugs serve as a gateway to other drugs. I don't know if that is the case weed, but if it were it would mean that allowing it leads to more chance of people turning to stronger drugs. That would be the only reasonable argument I can see against the legalisation of weed.
If anything though, I would think that legalising weed would reduce any lead on to other drugs. Legalising it means it can be bought from credible sources and isn't grouped into the same category of other drugs. People who take legal weed won't be exposed to dealers or the idea that they are a druggy. It will essentially be the same as paracetamol.
Legalising it would also mean that police resources aren't wasted on some super chilled out teens when there are far more important things to be spending time and money on. Personal consumption is already ignored legally so essentially the only enforced thing at them moment is making money off weed. If you bring in reputable sellers then people won't turn to the dealers any more and that won't be something that needs enforcing.
Car accidents are another potential risk of weed, but that doesn't stop alcohol being legal. Although weed can impare your driving ability it's something that is easily managed by just not driving. And studies in American states that have legalised weed seem to indicate that it does not significantly increase car related fatalities.
So, not only is weed almost completely safe, but it has some great potential benefits like helping to manage various medical conditions. That's why so many people are pushing for the legalisation of weed. I don't know why it was originally made illegal, but the reason it is still illegal is basically down to misconceptions surrounding it and people not liking change.
It is assumed that drugs serve as a gateway to other drugs. I don't know if that is the case weed, but if it were it would mean that allowing it leads to more chance of people turning to stronger drugs. That would be the only reasonable argument I can see against the legalisation of weed.
If anything though, I would think that legalising weed would reduce any lead on to other drugs. Legalising it means it can be bought from credible sources and isn't grouped into the same category of other drugs. People who take legal weed won't be exposed to dealers or the idea that they are a druggy. It will essentially be the same as paracetamol.
Legalising it would also mean that police resources aren't wasted on some super chilled out teens when there are far more important things to be spending time and money on. Personal consumption is already ignored legally so essentially the only enforced thing at them moment is making money off weed. If you bring in reputable sellers then people won't turn to the dealers any more and that won't be something that needs enforcing.
Car accidents are another potential risk of weed, but that doesn't stop alcohol being legal. Although weed can impare your driving ability it's something that is easily managed by just not driving. And studies in American states that have legalised weed seem to indicate that it does not significantly increase car related fatalities.
So, not only is weed almost completely safe, but it has some great potential benefits like helping to manage various medical conditions. That's why so many people are pushing for the legalisation of weed. I don't know why it was originally made illegal, but the reason it is still illegal is basically down to misconceptions surrounding it and people not liking change.
Correction: there has been one case where someone has died as a result of smoking cannabis
That depends on why you are taking weed. Smoking is the most effective method for getting high/ stoned, but you can also take it other ways like eating it (ever heard of pot brownies?) or putting liquidised drops in your mouth.
Also, as far as I can tell the risks of smoking it really aren't that bad. Yes there are risks, but the NHS website only lists an increased risk of bronchitis and that is may or may not be linked to cancer.
Most of the risks of conventional smoking come from the substance that is being smoked. Inhaling something isn't inherently unhealthy (it's what we do with oxygen, perfumes etc).
There are also different strains of marijuana which have different effects and risks. Charlotte's web for instance is a strain designed for medical use with far less psychoactive effect than recreational types. It is available as an oil so people can receive the medical benefits without smoking it.
Weed as it is now is not great, but that does not mean it couldn't be good in the right setting. It has a lot of medical potential and legalising it to at least some extent could lead to some amazing benefits.
Also, as far as I can tell the risks of smoking it really aren't that bad. Yes there are risks, but the NHS website only lists an increased risk of bronchitis and that is may or may not be linked to cancer.
Most of the risks of conventional smoking come from the substance that is being smoked. Inhaling something isn't inherently unhealthy (it's what we do with oxygen, perfumes etc).
There are also different strains of marijuana which have different effects and risks. Charlotte's web for instance is a strain designed for medical use with far less psychoactive effect than recreational types. It is available as an oil so people can receive the medical benefits without smoking it.
Weed as it is now is not great, but that does not mean it couldn't be good in the right setting. It has a lot of medical potential and legalising it to at least some extent could lead to some amazing benefits.
I wasn't sure. But even then it can be taken other ways and the risks of smoking it aren't all that bad.
I don't really like the idea of using it recreationally, but I don't believe it's harmful enough to justify it being illegal and if anything I think legalising it could reduce risks because it can be regulated.
I don't really like the idea of using it recreationally, but I don't believe it's harmful enough to justify it being illegal and if anything I think legalising it could reduce risks because it can be regulated.
Original post by Anonymous
Correction: there has been one case where someone has died as a result of smoking cannabis
Which when compare to the number of deaths from everyday things like painkillers or cleaning fluids really isn't that significant.
But thanks for the update.
Original post by Anonymous
I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Weed is addictive, as a softdrug, but it isn't harmful. You can't overdose from it or anything of the like. Alcohol is more harmful, actually even sugar is.
The ONLY bad thing about weed is that you can get addicted to it if you take it really really far. This can be prevented by legalizing it. It might sound strange, but whereas dealers right now don't give a damn about addicts like your friend a credible seller would, even if it's only because he could lose his license.
Just like how stores selling alcohol could lose their license if they sell to underaged/drunk ppl
The ONLY bad thing about weed is that you can get addicted to it if you take it really really far. This can be prevented by legalizing it. It might sound strange, but whereas dealers right now don't give a damn about addicts like your friend a credible seller would, even if it's only because he could lose his license.
Just like how stores selling alcohol could lose their license if they sell to underaged/drunk ppl
There's evidence of a link between schizophrenia and consuming weed. It can also worsen depressive tendencies and is addictive. Weed is also smoked, and therefore it produces harmful substances that are drawn into the lungs. It'd be OK to say weed is harmless if that were true.
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