Is weed really harmful?

[Arkitech]

I've always wondered about that, I've heard so many conflicting thoughts on this. I've never tried myself so I can't really comment on its effects first hand.


I also find it interesting that marijuana has so many nicknames

mary jane
weed
bud
chronic
pot
grass

 

[MikeO]

No, it's not.

But please, there just was a huge debate over this, let's not start another one just yet

Read Erowid's Cannabis FAQ and you'll see...

 

[Arkitech]

hmmm interesting

 

[BigSmooth]

Smoking it is harmful to the lungs. However, the drug itself is nontoxic and has never been proven to have any negative long-term side effects.

 

[Arkitech]

Are there any articles on the web about its effects on the body

 

[glen]

It is not nearly as harmful as the war on drugs which has imprissoned many of our citizens, and diverted resources away from matter of national importants such as counter terrorism.

 

[BigSmooth]

There are tons of articles on the web, here is a federally-commissioned study (the entire study is online).
They even say in the study, though, that the tests they have done to determine physiological effect have "severe limitations" and many of the effects are likely attributable to the smoke factor, it is difficult to say what THC alone would do.

 

[Axman]

Uhhhh, I cant remmember but i Dnot thnik ti hsa ayn baad effects

 

[crabbyapple1]

I find that weed is less harmful than cigs. Well at least when used in conjunction with a water pipe. I used to smoke with just a piep, too harsh, plus it's fun using a bong.

 

[LAUST]

<< Uhhhh, I cant remmember but i Dnot thnik ti hsa ayn baad effects >>


LMAO

 

[hungrypete]

it is harmful, so is oxygen in large doses. Feel free to search past posts, there have been many heated debates. It all boils down to: casual users arent affected much, daily users are highly affected.

 

[RSI]

Bongs... hehehe...

Nah but if you think about it, there's nothing harmful in trying it. You will not get "addicted" from trying weed. I've tried it a few times... whatever. Personally i think getting wasted proves more fun than getting high - but you tend to forget things that happened when you're drunk, whereas you remember when you are high. Another thing, more long term, is that if you smoke weed a lot, you seem to, uhm.. slow down. Not be able to find words, remember things, etc. As long as you use it in moderation, it is no worse than any other mind altering substance which includes all alcoholic beverages and legal drugs. Does it hurt to take Aspirin for a headache now and again? No. Would it be bad to take it every day? Shiet, yes! See where I'm coming from?

YEah... I'll stop babbling now. Later.

-RSI

 

[Arkitech]

<< I find that weed is less harmful than cigs. Well at least when used in conjunction with a water pipe. I used to smoke with just a piep, too harsh, plus it's fun using a bong. >>





How does using a water pipe or bong lessen the harmful effects of smoke? I think I've heard someone mention this before but it was a long time ago.

 

[crabbyapple1]

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<< I find that weed is less harmful than cigs. Well at least when used in conjunction with a water pipe. I used to smoke with just a piep, too harsh, plus it's fun using a bong. >>


How does using a water pipe or bong lessen the harmful effects of smoke? I think I've heard someone mention this before but it was a long time ago. >>


Well first off, the water cools the smoke that goes in. I found that when smoking with a pipe, it sometimes burned a little, too hot. Also the water acts as a filter.

 

[mithrandir2001]

It's not the best thing for you, but it isn't as harmful as the scary propoganda would make you believe it is.

 

[MikeO]

<< Uhhhh, I cant remmember but i Dnot thnik ti hsa ayn baad effects >>








<< How does using a water pipe or bong lessen the harmful effects of smoke? >>



It acts as a filter, it filters out "some" toxic particles (or sumthing ) but only a small portion, that's what I read...

Also, smoked through bong, it doesnt taste as "bad" and is lot cooler - doesnt burn the lungs.

 

[hungrypete]

hehe throw some ice in that bong. Works great, but you can kiss some lung cells goodbye, they will be bursting.

Might steer the topic away from 'how to use MJ' or it's gonna get locked. Keep it focused on the topic.

 

[crabbyapple1]

<< hehe throw some ice in that bong. Works great, but you can kiss some lung cells goodbye, they will be bursting.

Might steer the topic away from 'how to use MJ' or it's gonna get locked. Keep it focused on the topic. >>


done that tooo OMG!!!! hahahahha.... btw: are you hungry for a reason?

 

[SpecialEd]

of course it isn't... thats why all the olympic athletes smoke weed... (saracasm)


chronic is a type of weed... its not used as a general name.

 

[Pyroclazm]

Weed: It depends on the type of weed you smoke. I smoked one hitter of BC also known as British Columbian bud which is white and $45-60 a eighth around here and I was so ripped I was glued to the chair. Cement Legs and all. Schwagg is known as normal pot where you have to smoke more to reach the high of what BC Buds, TY, Flame, KB one hit can reach. The big key is if you wanna try it really isnt that big of a deal, I was involved in it for couple months over summer vacation and it was a everyday thing. Wake up at noon get stoned go to BK and then drive around all day going and smoking more at peoples houses etc. Now its just when someone offers it to me at a party (every couple weeks) Remeber that you usually dont get stoned the first 2 or 3 times, but some will argue...

 

[hoihtah]

gosh... couldn't you have posted something like this at a better time?
man... with all the situations surrounding us... right now.

gosh... i'm usually more patient about stuff like this...

 

[glen]

Folks have to take a break from thinking about the disaster.
I know it can seem disrespectufl, but we need a break from the stress.
Eventually, we will resume normallcy, not out of lack of respect, but as a result of our respect and pride.

 

[mdennison]

You are the sunshine in my life, mary jane, mary jane, you are the sunshine in my life.....

 

[Pyroclazm]

What has happened to the WTC has affected everyones life no question, but if all you talk about is whats going your pretty much full of doubts/opinions/some facts. The best thing to do is follow it, but do not believe it all, make your assumptions and wait for a judgment. I am not going to live in complete fear and of course I am scared, but by not talking about this as much is kind of a good thing. It would only cause me to become more stressed out, if I keep reading everything thats happening, and what might be, or is or just a rumor. I love my country and this is an extremly sad event that took place, and I am sorry for everyone who lost someone, but dwelling on it is not going to help any.

 

[johndoe52]

<< I find that weed is less harmful than cigs. Well at least when used in conjunction with a water pipe. I used to smoke with just a piep, too harsh, plus it's fun using a bong. >>



Weed is actually worse that cigs. The only reason weed isn't as bad is that heavy smokers will go through 2+ packs aday. I don't know about the rest of you but nobody smokes that much weed. About a month ago my friends and I had a good two week stretch every night. But since school started it's back to a weekend thing.