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Baby boomers fuel jump in pot use
Salt Lake Tribune ^
| 5/5/04
| Lindsey Tanner
Posted on 05/05/2004 2:30:07 PM PDT by qam1
CHICAGO -- Habitual marijuana use increased among U.S. adults over the past decade, particularly among young minorities and baby boomers, government figures show.
The prevalence of marijuana abuse or dependence climbed from 1.2 percent of adults in 1991-92 to 1.5 percent in 2001-02, or an estimated 3 million adults 18 and over.
That represents an increase of 800,000 people, according to data from two nationally representative surveys that each queried more than 40,000 adults.
Among 18- to 29-year-olds, the rate of abuse or dependence remained stable among whites but surged by about 220 percent among black men and women, to 4.5 percent of that population, and by almost 150 percent among Latino men, to 4.7 percent.
Among all adults ages 45 to 64, the rate increased by 355 percent, to about 0.4 percent of that population. The report, published in today's Journal of the American Medical Association, was led by Wilson Compton of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, who said the rise in dependence was probably due at least partly to increases in the potency of pot over the past decade.
Also, the figures may indicate that baby boomers "bring their bad habits with them into old age," he said. The researchers said adults were considered marijuana abusers if repeated use of the drug hurt their ability to function at work, in school or in social situations, or created drug-related legal problems.
Drug users were considered dependent if they experienced increased tolerance of marijuana, used it compulsively and continued using it despite drug-related physical or psychological problems.
Overall use of the drug -- that is, casual use and habitual use -- remained stable at around 4 percent of adults.
"This study suggests that we need to develop ways to monitor the continued rise in marijuana abuse and dependence and strengthen existing prevention and intervention efforts," said Nora Volkow, the institute's director. Programs that target young black and Latino adults are particularly needed, she said.
Increases in dependence among young minorities may reflect their growing assimilation into sectors of white society where marijuana use is more accepted, Compton said.
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism contributed to the report.
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News
KEYWORDS: babyboomers; genxpunks; growupalready; junkies; libertarians; likewowman; losertarians; ondcpagentpaulsen; pot; potheads; tattooedlosers; tertiarydoesmeth; wod; wodlist
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To: Hillary's Lovely Legs
Well actually the Baby Boomers are split. But it is half of the Boomers have been the driving force being the most destructive elements of society. The spoiled shouting selfish undisciplined irresponsible segment of the boomers started dividing us in the 60's and now seek to finish the job, no matter the cost, no matter what they destroy, no matter the morals or laws or injustice, it is all about immediate satisfaction of their individual wants, feelings, and quest for power. They pushed for destruction of rational laws/standards, they have nearly succeeded it wiping out the moral standards that previously guided society, and now we have kids in Iraq, berift of a moral compass, torturing and guiltlessly wallowing in degredation of others(after all, who are we to judge?) Yes, I do lay a large part of the blame on the Howard Sterns and the shock culture that segment of Boomers pushed on us, despite their denials desensitization does take place. "Its just about sex", "Don't judge me, morality doesn't matter as long as I perform my job", and "There's nothing wrong with porn, excessive movie/TV/video game violence, vulgarity, and pushing of the limits of decency, it doesn't harm society." Moral relativism was championed by 60's Boomers, as was defiance and rejection of standards as a default, and now it bears its fruits.
Thank goodness the other side of the boomers reject this, and fight hard against the relativists. But if the other side wins, the Baby Boomers will certainly earn the title of worst generation ever.
To: Hillary's Lovely Legs; boxsmith13
boxsmith13 said: "Baby Boomers are the worst generation ever"
Hillary's Lovely Legs said: "shut up, punk"
Abraham Lincoln said: "If you chuck a rock into a pack of hounds, the one who yelps, is the one you hit"
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posted on
05/06/2004 9:48:49 AM PDT
by
bc2
("Stay well - Stay safe - Stay armed - Yorktown" - harpseal)
To: Vision
Chronic pot use can be more deadly than cigarettes. Perversely, this could potentially solve the Baby Boomer SS problem.
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posted on
05/06/2004 9:49:14 AM PDT
by
D Rider
To: tertiary01
"I DON'T ARGUE WITH METH USERS". I'm not a meth user.
If the shoe doesn't fit why do you respond?
To establish that you're the kind of slimy piece of sh*t that baselessly accuses others of meth use.
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posted on
05/06/2004 9:53:58 AM PDT
by
The kings dead
(O.C.-Old Cracker:"It's time for some of our freedoms to get curtailed for the sake of the Republic.")
To: D Rider
Chronic pot use can be more deadly than cigarettes.What is your proof for this claim?
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posted on
05/06/2004 9:56:07 AM PDT
by
The kings dead
(O.C.-Old Cracker:"It's time for some of our freedoms to get curtailed for the sake of the Republic.")
To: The kings dead
Mr Kings dead person. Maybe you would like to expound on your childhood? Have at it. It will make you FEEL BETTER!!!
To: robertpaulsen
You're using an illegal drug to get high? You're abusing it.This source disagrees:
"when regular use of these substances begins to interfere with normal functioning, creating behavioral changes that would be undesirable to people from any cultural background, substance use has turned to substance abuse. As psychiatrists define it, a person has a substance abuse problem when they continue to use a substance--some form of drug, medication or alcohol -- despite the recurring social, occupational, psychological or physical problems such use causes." - http://www.healthyplace.com/communities/addictions/site/substance_abuse_overview.htm
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posted on
05/06/2004 9:57:33 AM PDT
by
The kings dead
(O.C.-Old Cracker:"It's time for some of our freedoms to get curtailed for the sake of the Republic.")
To: D Rider
Chronic pot use can be more deadly than cigarettes.
And sometimes, crossing the street can be more deadly than mountain climbing.
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posted on
05/06/2004 9:57:43 AM PDT
by
augggh
(Music is the Best....thanks Frank!)
To: tertiary01
Maybe you would like to expound on your childhood?I'd rather hear what childhood trauma of yours leads you to baselessly accuse others of meth use.
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posted on
05/06/2004 9:58:53 AM PDT
by
The kings dead
(O.C.-Old Cracker:"It's time for some of our freedoms to get curtailed for the sake of the Republic.")
To: tertiary01
I don't know what you are talking about. My point, which I made previously, was that robertpaulsen is all over these threads. I doubt he is on any other types to any important degree.
He is a one trick pony.
You might be on meth for all I know. Most of the drug warriors I have asked here are current or past users. They are criminals.
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posted on
05/06/2004 10:01:25 AM PDT
by
Protagoras
(When they asked me what I thought of freedom in America,,, I said I thought it would be a good idea.)
To: Protagoras
You can make that point using your own statements, leave mine alone, please!!.
To: augggh
And sometimes, crossing the street can be more deadly than mountain climbing.Hey, don't take it personally. Social Security is about playing the percentages.
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posted on
05/06/2004 10:14:47 AM PDT
by
D Rider
To: The kings dead
"As psychiatrists define it, a person has a substance abuse problem ..."I wonder. Are these the same psychiatrists who in 1973, not based on any new scientific evidence, removed homosexuality from its list of "mental disorders" and who now say that homosexuality is a "normal human sexual response."
Aren't they the ones who are prescribing all this Ritalin for ADD and ADHD?
Those people? I think I'll pass on their definition.
To: tertiary01
It's an open forum. Hero worship if you choose, I will continue to comment as I see fit.
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posted on
05/06/2004 10:58:37 AM PDT
by
Protagoras
(When they asked me what I thought of freedom in America,,, I said I thought it would be a good idea.)
To: Protagoras
It might be an open forum, but stealing lines and using them against someone who was not originally intended is STILL manipulative and unethical.
To: tertiary01
I didn't steal a thing. I quoted you, I put it in italics. That's what we do here at FR. Saying otherwise is disingenuous at best, lying at worst.
I attributed your post to you, I'm sorry if you don't understand how things work. Maybe you need a little grow up medicine.
You have now called me a thief, manipulative and immoral. Name calling seems to be the part of FR you have latched onto.
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posted on
05/06/2004 11:33:05 AM PDT
by
Protagoras
(When they asked me what I thought of freedom in America,,, I said I thought it would be a good idea.)
To: Protagoras
I called you no names. I commented on YOUR behavior. Italics or not, you used my words out of context against another. That is called manipulation of my intent. Persons I know that are ethical do not do that!!!
To: tertiary01
Nonsense, when you say someone stole, you are calling them a thief, when you say they they do unethical things you are saying they are unethical (immoral)
I didn't use your words out of context. It was obvious to anyone that your comment was a slur against someone else. I turned it around to show you the irony of what you said.
You need to grow up. Maybe you could spend a little more time in an AOL chatrooms before you graduate to the big leagues. See ya kid.
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posted on
05/06/2004 12:09:58 PM PDT
by
Protagoras
(When they asked me what I thought of freedom in America,,, I said I thought it would be a good idea.)
To: Protagoras
Another typical behavior. Throwing out taunts. Your behavior is real sorry. You used my words out of context and this could be proven in any court. Sorry, you lose.
To: robertpaulsen; The kings dead
No, I am MrLeroy today. Geez, we really have to get the schedule over to you. Besides, I thought JR had already confirmed that King is not MrLeroy.
Making unprovable claims and calling people names doesn't become you, Robert.
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posted on
05/06/2004 2:06:03 PM PDT
by
CSM
(Vote Kerry! Boil the Frog! Speed up the 2nd Revolution! (Be like Spain! At least they're honest))
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