Posted on 06/22/2011 11:34:42 PM PDT by AustralianConservative
Government Senator Marc Bean recently called for a debate on the merits of decriminalising drugs in the wake of a report from the Global Commission on Drug Policy. A distinguished panel that wrote the report said the war on drugs had failed and recommended partial legalization as a solution to the blight of the illegal drugs trade on communities around the world.
Not so fast, warn medics.
Side effects of marijuana can include a heightened risk of psychotic illnesses like schizophrenia, depression, damage to memory and judgement and heart problems. Neurologist Dr Keith Chiappa said: “The use of marijuana, especially in younger age groups, should not be encouraged by any legalisation and should continue to be discouraged by specific programmes.”
Consultant psychiatrist Dr Chantelle Simmons said: “Cannabis use has been shown to be associated with difficulties in thought processes in 15-20 year olds.
“When you have a young adult, whose brain is still developing, there is a five times greater risk of schizophrenia.”
“It particularly adversely affects the developing brain and it’s also closely associated with psychosis.”
The Mid Atlantic Wellness Institute doctor added: “As a clinician, I try to focus on medical implications only, but I would have concerns that decriminalization would send a message that it was okay to encourage marijuana use.”
Dr Simmons added that studies had shown that marijuana use caused higher rates of depressive illness in adult women – four times the rate of depression found in non-users.
Teenage marijuana smokers have also been found to be less likely to complete high school and more likely to make poor career and life choices.
Dr Simmons said: “People say ‘it’s only weed, it’s natural’. It is a natural substance, but it can have significant adverse effects. It can not only cause psychosis, but exacerbate existing phychoses.”
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Neah. It would be LSD “Donald Duck” stamps. At least that is what is was when I was trooper in Germany in the 11 ACR. Its kind funny watching a Cav troop trying do PT “under the influence.” Dolts.
But I’m not really sure what difference is between a pothead and a drinker.
“I am stating a fact that they raised honest, responsible, self-sufficient adults. “
I’ll bet they raised drug abusers. But maybe the kids learned something from their parents’ dissipation and avoided it in disgust. I hope so.
You lose the bet. The oldest doesn’t smoke pot or tobacco and doesn’t drink alcohol. He has worked full time since he was 15 (his choice and he finished high school) and got a degree in graphic arts, put his wife through the CO School of Mines and now is an instructor and the director of a music school. The next boy became the most sought after stone mason in the county by the time he was 25 and was married and owned his own home at the same time. And a boat. And a big diesel truck and two ‘68 Camaros. Their daughter is 21 and has worked since she was 18. None of them abuse drugs.
That is in no way true. There is no "dissipation" (whatever that means) in them and their kids love them like no parent-child relationship I've ever seen. Both boys were men in the best sense of the word (honest, trustworthy, responsible and working) by the time they were 16 years old. He raised them the way any Marine would.
“You left out the creepy part of being a drugs pusher on your fellow countrymen children.
Shame on you.”
Yeah...go ahead and just make stuff up...
Strawman parade.
Then in red:
Mat 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Your ignorance can ruin your soul.
Study to show theyself approved.
2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
One difference between a pothead and drinker is life expectancy. But in any case, I never did buy the pretend two wrongs make a right argument. Beer is bad – so I’ll legalize LSD & pot? Not buying it.
My conception of God may well be different then yours.
Therefore I will oppose your attempt to declare your religion “superior” to mine and will fight against any encroachment of any religious group that wishes to gain the civil power of law enforcement...thereby instituting a theoracy in government. Dominism is heresy
Instead of fearing God you fear everything else.
“I guess you and I interpret those verses differently.
My conception of God may well be different then yours.”
2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Christ is the author, the Word of God, through him there is no interpretation.
Without him.....only interpretation.
God is not a concept, he is life, and that more abundantly.
No...you have good genes. ;o)
Thanks for letting me disagree with you. :-)
I have good genes, too.
You’re a good FRiend. You can disagree with me all that you want. ;o)
To your final, and most important point, this is a debate each of the states should have, and not the feds.
My state has medical marijuana laws, and they are abused.
Despite your references to Merck, my daughter is a PharmD who works with the public and not in a pharmacy. Based on her experiences, she disagrees with you.
So, I guess we will have to agree to disagree on this subject.
May that be rare and mild and soon forgotten. :-)
Never!
Or, at least never until tomorrow. ;o)
Umm, not the friendship, the disagreements. (did I take that right?)
Oops! No, I didn’t take that right. You meant ‘friendship.’ Doh! lol
This. ;o)
LOL It must be time to put my typers to bed.
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