What's so bad about weed?
Hi Jesse :) Several reasons 1.) Watch Alpha Dog--that'll help you understand more how it can affect others 2.) government doesn't get money from the production and benefits of marijuana 3.) i think it kills brain cells 4.) has tar in it 5.) people can go in debt from buying too much and owing money to others 6.) some people feel like they can't live without marijuana 7.) some people do it every day and let it run their lives 8.) might make bad decisions while in a high ("I wonder if i could feel pain...what? I forgot") 9.) makes people hungry...resulting in not as much food in the house 10.) some may see it as a gate-way drug ("this isn't bad...is something else better?" 11.) the herbal scent things are bad to smoke as well. it can speed up people's heart rates i believe, and i think there have been deaths and other health dangers associated with it. i hope this helps :) if you want to talk, please let me know :) i'll pray for you and your back and your journey with God :) God bless!! :D
Whats SO bad about weed?
i have a large amount of experience with drugs, i can say without arrogance. i have grown up around them, taken over a dozen different hallucinogens, stimulants and depressants, and all of my family take them. a few have had problems. (and i'm only 17) weed isn't so bad, as they go, but it's complete bs when people say it isn't addictive. it is very habit forming. it does dull out your emotions and make you think slower. i used to smoke every day from when i was 14-16. but, most damage is very easily recoverable from. it will only kill 8 IQ points over 20 years of heavy (every day) use. it really isn't as bad for you as say alcohol: that sh*t, if used at the same rate, WILL give you brain damage and psychosis. However, i don't really know anyone who's been smoking every day for more than 30 years who hasn't started to form some kind of psychosis themselves: i'm sure there are some out there though. And as i said, alcohol will give you the same problems in less than a decade. a lot of class a drugs are not actually as bad as weed if used moderately. Ecstasy- every 6 to 8 weeks is fine. LSD- twice a year. but it depends on what you're comfortable with. i also make straight A's and A*s in school, but not everyone can take drugs like that. a lot of people who take drugs overlook the fact that they can be more damaging to some than others. be careful, i know i sound like a parent haha but drugs are something you might end up doing for the rest of your life so take it slow :P
What's bad about weed?
Weed isn't actually that addictive.. Many people smoke it without craving it. It not like tobacco where you become addicted very easily. Those who are addicted to it are b/c they do it all the time. I believe to overdose you have to smoke twice your body weight...whether that is true i am not sure, but I do know you have to smoke alot, i mean a lot to overdose. If someone does without alot then that weed was laced with something else...in some cases it can be laced with cocaine. The only proven effects that is bad from weed is that smoke (so the smoke and flames) can cause damage, however if you smoke with a vaporizer that reduces that risk. Pot (weed) has been proven to be very helpful in the recovery of some diseases and it helps to lessen or get rid of pain some people experience in different diseases, like glaucoma. If you are really interested I suggest watching a few things, one is called " super high me" its about a guy who smokes pot for 30 days and stays off it for 30 days and documents it, he sees a doctor during the whole thing. There are also some documentary on its effects for disease that are interesting to watch as well. Why is it illegal? To be honest I am not fully sure. There are a lot of theories on this. There is also a video called reefer madness about pot made in the 1950' or 30's and its abut how bad pot is..all of it is a lie. I watched it and couldn't believe that they showed this to American citizens and convinced them it was true. One was that if you smoke pot you become insane.. . But like i mentioned view some of those video's and do soem research. There will always be stuff to support it and that is against it. Personally based on what i have heard, seen and done i don't beleive it is a bad as ppl believe.
What is bad about smoking weed?
It can really **** you up over time, despite what people say. Smoking weed makes your brain work on a sub-par level for several days to a few weeks after. If you smoke on a daily basis, you're likely never functioning to your full potential. Like any other muscle, your brain can atrophy. I've seen people go from normal - even brilliant, sometimes - to basically a brain-dead null within their high school career. Beyond that, it's known as a gateway drug. 99% of hard drug users started on Mary Jane, and those will REALLY **** you up. I've met a lot of people, some of whom on the streets, who've ended up that way. It's not cute.
How bad is weed really?
It depends how your body reacts to it. I had some friends who smoked weed and it made them totally paranoid and they hated it. Those are the friends who preferred drinking. I had other friends (stoners) who functioned normally while they were high. I used to smoke and it didn't affect me negatively when I was younger, but now it gives me major headaches. There is some weed out there that is really potent and may affect you psychologically by making you paranoid, hallucinate, or just laugh a lot. However, weed has been shown to help people with nausea, eating disorders, or severe pain. It doesn't cure them from these ailments, it just helps them cope. The above the influence campaign seems to promote weed as a gateway drug which I have found to be true. All of my friends who smoked weed went on to try (not become addicted to, but try) other drugs such as acid, ecstasy, and mushrooms.
From memory long time ago... never go from a position of a high dynamic to a low one ie , dont have Redbull or stimulant like alcohol first and then soon after smoke weed to bring you to a down dynamic. This can cause what used to be called a "whitey" or whiteout.. which induces a kind of nausea, nasty stuff. Always start out fairly neutral OR STABLE in your dynamic ( maybe tipsy for a long time or stable alcohol content) and add or mix only stimulants that increase your dynamic. That said theres a cost to smoking weed.. its a bad subtle come-down of irritation and short temper, a bit like being too awake and having too much coffee and a feeling you need more weed to counteract this feeling. Truth is your body through life gives you just the right amount of drugs in any situation and theres no comedown. Kick the habit.If not dont smoke it, vape it.
Why is smoking weed bad?
Anyone who says being drunk and being high are equally bad has obviously never been drunk or high. Drunk and high feel VERY different! Marijuana is not completely harmless, as some stoners may say, but it is definately less harmful than alcohol. The effects of the two drugs are very different. Alcohol is physically addictive, while cannabis is not. Alcohol can cause death by overdose, while cannabis can not. Alcohol produces a higher degree of impairment, so being drunk is "worse" than being high in a sense that your mind and body functioning is thrown off more. Smoking weed is considered "bad" because it can take over people's lives and make them lazy and unmotivated. This is a real risk and weed HAS caused serious damage to people's lives, but the amount of physical and mental harm that it causes is very minimal. It can not kill brain cells and does not cause any permanent effects. Marijuana was made illegal due to racist reasons in order to persecute Mexicans, and in order to help rival industries such as tobacco and cotton. Look up Harry J. Anslinger if you're interested.
Both.Smoking weed is bad for you because of the smoking; the burning produces waste products which you then inhale. The smoke is also hot, which can slightly burn your throat, but this shouldn't be an issue unless you smoke a lot. Keep a water bottle handy.As for the effects of the drug itself, in my opinion it depends on how you deal with it. If you're getting stoned and watching cartoons all day, yes that's bad for you. Your brain is like a muscle, you need to exercise it. If you smoke in moderation and are otherwise a healthy, happy, functional human being, I don't see a problem.Using cannabis often (every day) for a long period of time can lead to substance dependence, or addiction. Personally I have never felt like I "had to" smoke weed, but I've met people who seemed quite desperate. I also think this depends on how responsible you are; if you're getting stoned to forget about your problems you're doing something wrong.Marijuana is correlated with psychosis, and it is thought to trigger psychotic symptoms in people who are already vulnerable. Likewise, it is associated with depression, paranoia, weight gain/loss, but it is not clear whether marijuana use is the cause, brought out an issue already present, or just another symptom.Weed does have some benefits, but I wouldn't believe anyone who tells you it's some miracle drug. It doesn't get rid of my headaches for me, it sometimes causes them. I get sick about as much as anyone else, and although it has been shown to trigger the "self destruct" mechanism in cancer cells, I think this is outweighed by the carcinogens in the smoke.When I am stoned, I am able to see problems in my life from a different angle, often one that is less emotional and more understanding. It calms me down, and makes me feel more comfortable - I am autistic and usually tense without there being any reason for it. I usually worry a lot, when I smoke marijuana I am able to let go of things. I find it easier to concentrate, and personally I don't suffer from forgetfulness much - although most smokers I know do.Besides that, it is also social and fun. Never underestimate the effect of feeling happy on your health.
It depends on how it's been stored. If in a sealed container like jar or sealed baggy it should be fine. Dark cool storage. Sun or heat exposure will affect potency however