I will reiterate
1) Strains
Strains high in THC are developed/bred primarily because of competition between dealers. Irresponsible or uneducated users routinely use strains that are much much higher in tetrahydrocannabinol than what their grandparents smoked. It is these high THC strains (sativa) that are attributed to mental health issues, recreational use/dependency and don't have any medical benefit.
I smoke for both recreation and medical reasons but had to be honest with myself and stop smoking strains that are fun but don't help me much
Cannabis Indica strains have better therapeutic benefit and actually have ANTI psychotic properties
Unfortunately most people don't know what they are smoking due to a lack of education and regulation
Also cannabis' legal status glamorises it's use amongst young people who generally like to do stupid things in excess anyway. I'm 20 and have always been disgusted in my teenage years tip now by my peers who feel they must smoke until they pass out or drink until they vomit all over themselves and wake up half naked dangling over a stranger's balcony...
2) Purity
It is frightening what dealers will do to make a buck, which is why I trek an hour to the dealer I know I can trust and either grows his own or sources from UK breeders. He knows his stains and knows I do too, so wont mess me around and will even tell me to wait and keep my money until the right strain comes along if he hasn't got what works for me
Unfortunately most people don't have that kind of knowledge and again this is an issue that would be resolved with legalization and regulation
Cutting any drug with dangerous substances (personally I am against other illegal drugs, alcohol and pharmaceutical abuse) is a heinous practise. It's sick, but it happens.
If people were allowed to have their own. 1 or 2 plant back yard grows this would also be less of an issue. If I am not 100%what I am smoking/eating, I won't take it.
3) Responsible use
Over indulgence in anything is bad for you
But honestly, occasional to moderate use of cannabis hasn't a fraction of the health risks attributed to alcohol and pharmaceuticals.
The benefits outweigh the risks to those in the know.
You guys have no idea how dangerous the pills you pop without a second thought are. The last time I was prescribed codeine (endometriosis pain plus a dental abscess, dentist 'forgot' to refer me for root canal...) I had INTERNAL BLEEDING
Since stopping painkillers and sleeping pills I've been able to give up cigarettes, no longer depressed, anorexic and I DON'T hallucinate like I did during my years of depression.
http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view ... eID=000145
Watch this documentary, please.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfxaJQVxSA4&sns=em
This plant may just be a bit of fun for some and it's media image isn't great but there is real hard evidence proving a PLETHORA of medical benefits (not just lain relief that 'justifies' opiate based painkillers, which I do not use) It isn't just about druggies abusing the existing medical marijuana system in the states to get high. I'm not saying there are NO risks associated with its use. Smoking anything isn't great for you (which is why I like to eat it to help me sleep and for pain) But this is a genuine plea to make it an available option for those who are suffering. Honestly, it is more for political and economic reasons that it is still regarded as a dirty, illicit substance.
Come on, even the parts of the plant that are not psychoactive are useful for health and beauty (hemp oil is great for skin/hair etc) and remember this plant use FTP dominate the textile industry until synthetic fibers took over.
I don't know what else to say on this topic
Cannabis itself is NOT bad especially when compared to things the government and culture says are ok
The problem is abuse (of any substance), those with an addictive personality and not being entirely sure what it is they are putting into their bodies. I mean food can clearly be just as much or more of a risk factor (especially for diabetics, don't you think?)
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