Smoking just one cannabis joint raises danger of mental illness by 40%

Daily Mail UK ^ | 7-26-07 | FIONA MACRAE and EMILY ANDREWS

[vietvet67]

“Hello, is this the FBI?” “Yes, what do you want?” “I’m calling to report my neighbor Billy Bob Smith! He is hiding marijuana inside his firewood.” “Thank you very much for the call, sir.” The next day, the FBI agents descend on Billy Bob’s house. They search the shed where the firewood is kept. Using axes, they bust open every piece of wood, but find no marijuana. They swore at Billy Bob and left. The phone rings at Billy Bob’s house. Hey, Billy Bob! Did the FBI come?” “Yeah!” “Did they chop your firewood?” “Yep.” “Happy Birthday, Buddy!”

[Binghamton_native]

It would be interesting to know how the stats would break on this thread between those who have never smoked a joint and those that have, and whether there is a relationship to the opinion that is expressed.

[onedoug]

POLONIUS: And then, sir, does he this--he does--what was I about to say? By the mass, I was about to say something: where did I leave?

REYNALDO: At 'closes in the consequence,' at 'friend or so,' and 'gentleman.'

POLONIUS: At 'closes in the consequence,' ay, marry; He closes thus: 'I know the gentleman....

--Hamlet

[fr_freak]

“A single joint of cannabis raises the risk of schizophrenia by more than 40 per cent...”

Uh-oh, Where does that leave the 2.5 joints user?

Ha - fortunately, smoking a second joint reduces your risk of schizophrenia by the same amount. So always make sure you smoke two at a time. However, that extra half a joint will probably make you insane.

[mysterio]

Absolute BS.

[Dinsdale]

(1.3% * .4) / 100 * 100 million americans that ever smoked pot = about a half million extra nuts.

Where are they? This study is pure BS.

[BenLurkin]

This comes as no surpise.

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

“You can’t be a republican and like pot, beer or be a vegatarian”
You mean I’m a democrat? That’s three strikes against me!

[edzo4]

that explains why hippies are liberal

[org.whodat]

What about us republicans who like to get stoned?

Those are the ones that say they will get back to you next year.

[Jeff Chandler]

You’d have to be crazy to smoke pot.

[Fester Chugabrew]

And remember, the first and foremost sign of mental illness is denial that one is mentally ill.

[shrinkermd]

There can be little question that chronic cannabis use does result in an increased incidence of Schizophrenia; however, remember, while a catastrophic illness, schizophrenia has a lifetime prevalence of about1-2%. This low prevalence is based on adequate assessment and and not just associating bizarre behavior and delusions with the diagnosis.

The way the article is worded unrealistically accentuates the dangers. That said, it is hard to imagine anyone wanting to take on this risk. But, then again, what is sought is a form of pleasure and there seems to be a universal human desire througout all cultures to find something--alcohol, drugs or whatever--to alter consciousness.

[Jeff Chandler]

The anchorwoman reported that a woman was shot in the meatpacking district.

I once kissed a girl on the veranda.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

I’m a libertarian because I enjoy freedom. I don’t use drugs.

[Disambiguator]

What?? You can’t be a republican and like pot, beer or be a vegatarian. Don’t you know that???

You can't like jazz, either, if you believe one of the comments on this video.

[R. Scott]

Yep. Henry Anslinger is alive and well.

[Doe Eyes]

You’d have to be crazy to smoke pot.

Thank the Lord we have the government looking after us. Next stop is cigarettes, then liquor.

Conservative means the government should be lookin after you.

[fr_freak]

You’d have to be crazy to smoke pot.

You're joking, right? Have you ever known anyone who smoked pot?

[Arthur McGowan]

Just like all the “steroids-cause-murder-suicide” stories we’ve been treated to lately.