Drug Addicts try to legalize POT, and make you pay for it

Research also shows more anger and more regressive behavior (thumb
sucking,
temper tantrums) in toddlers whose parents use marijuana than among the
toddlers of non-using parents.


Q.) What are the signs that individual using marijuana?
A.) The sings that an individual is using marijuana includes but is not
limited to:
seem dizzy and have trouble walking
seem silly and giggly for no reason
have very red, bloodshot eyes
have a hard time remembering things that just happened
signs of drugs and drug paraphernalia, including pipes and rolling papers
odor on clothes and in the bedroom
use of incense and other deodorizers
use of eye drops
clothing, posters, jewelry, etc., promoting drug use

Q.) Do Marijuana users loose their motivation?
A.) Some frequent, long-term marijuana users show a lack of motivation
(amotivational syndrome). Their problems include not caring about what
happens in their lives, no desire to work regularly, fatigue, and a lack
of
concern about how they look. As a result of these symptoms, some users
tend
to perform poorly in school or at work. Scientists are still studying
these
problems.

Q.) Does using Marijuana lead to other drugs?
A.) Long-term studies of high school students and their patterns of drug
use
show that very few young people use other drugs without first trying
marijuana. The risk of using cocaine has been estimated to be more than
104
times greater for those who have tried marijuana than for those who have
never tried it. Although there are no definitive studies on the factors
associated with the movement from marijuana use to use of other drugs,
growing evidence shows that a combination of biological, social, and
psychological factors are involved.
Marijuana affects the brain in some of the same ways that other drugs do.
Researchers are examining the possibility that long-term marijuana use may
create changes in the brain that make a person more at risk of becoming
addicted to other drugs, such as alcohol or cocaine. While not all young
people who use marijuana go on to use other drugs, further research is
needed to determine who will be at greatest risk.



Q.) What does it mean to build a tolerance to marijuana?
A.) "Tolerance" means that the user needs increasingly larger doses of
marijuana to get the same desired results that he or she previously got
from
smaller amounts. Some frequent, heavy users of marijuana may develop
tolerance for it.



Q.) What is marijuana addiction?
A.) Marijuana addiction is a phenomenon experienced by more than 150,000
individuals each year who enter treatment for their proclaimed addiction
to
marijuana. Marijuana addiction is characterized as compulsive, often
uncontrollable marijuana craving, seeking, and use, even when the
individual
knows that marijuana use is not in his best interest. Marijuana addiction
could be defined as chronically making the firm decision not to use
marijuana followed shortly by a relapse due to experiencing overwhelming
compulsive urges to use marijuana despite the firm decision not to. This
contradiction is characteristic of an addiction problem.
Symptoms of Marijuana Addiction:
Marijuana tolerance: Either need for markedly increased amounts of
marijuana
to achieve intoxication, or markedly diminished effect with continued use
of
the same amount of marijuana.
Greater use of marijuana than intended: Marijuana taken in larger amounts
or
over a longer period than was intended
Unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control marijuana use
A great deal of time spent in using marijuana
Marijuana use causing a reduction in social, occupational or recreational
activities.
Continued marijuana use despite knowing it will cause significant
problems.
Marijuana is both emotionally and mentally addictive. Once an individual
becomes addicted to marijuana it develops into part of who they believe
themselves to be. Avoiding their friends who do not use, the addict will
gravitate to others that do. Marijuana is a topic that is always on their
mind, whether it be thinking about the next time they will be able to get
high or where their going to get their next sack. When someone is addicted
to marijuana, eventually their friends and the people close to them only
know how they act when their stoned because they no longer do anything
without smoking first. Their constant abuse is due to the misconception
that
marijuana is what they need to solve their problems. Sometimes addicts
will
take their stash with them wherever they go, just in case an opportunity
arises and they are able to take a couple hits. They may even go through
several dealers in order to make sure they always have a constant supply
of
marijuana.
If you feel that your marijuana use is out of your control and interfering
with your personal goals and happiness and you would like to stop but
can't,
seek help from a addiction treatment professional.



Q.) What are the symptoms of marijuana withdrawal?
A.) Symptoms of marijuana withdrawal first appear in chronic users within
24
hours. They are most pronounced for the first 10 days and can last up to
28
days. Marijuana addiction withdrawal symptoms include but are not limited
to:
irritability
anxiety
physical tension
decreases in appetite and mood



Q.) What are the dangers of using marijuana?
A.) Marijuana affects many skills required for safe driving: alertness,
the
ability to concentrate, coordination, and reaction time. These effects can
last up to 24 hours after smoking marijuana. Marijuana use can make it
difficult to judge distances and react to signals and sounds on the road.
There is data showing that marijuana can play a role in crashes. When
users
combine marijuana with alcohol, as they often do, the hazards of driving
can
be more severe than with either drug alone.
A study of patients in a shock-trauma unit who had been in traffic
accidents
revealed that 15 percent of those who had been driving a car or motorcycle
had been smoking marijuana, and another 17 percent had both THC and
alcohol
in their blood.
In one study conducted in Memphis, TN, researchers found that, of 150
reckless drivers who were tested for drugs at the arrest scene, 33 percent
tested positive for marijuana, and 12 percent tested positive for both
marijuana and cocaine. Data also show that while smoking marijuana, people
show the same lack of coordination on standard "drunk driver" tests as do
people who have had too much to drink.



Q.) What are the short-term effects of marijuana?
A.)
Sleepiness

Difficulty keeping track of time, impaired or reduced short-term memory

Reduced ability to perform tasks requiring concentration and coordination,
such as driving a car

Increased heart rate

Potential cardiac dangers for those with pre-existing heart disease

Bloodshot eyes

Dry mouth and throat

Decreased social inhibitions

Paranoia, hallucinations

Impaired or reduced short-term memory

Impaired or reduced comprehension

Altered motivation and cognition, making the acquisition of new
information
difficult

Psychological dependence

Impairments in learning and memory, perception, and judgment
difficulty speaking, listening effectively, thinking, retaining knowledge,
problem solving, and forming concepts

Intense anxiety or panic attacks





Q.) What are the long-term effects of marijuana?
A.)
Enhanced cancer risk

Decrease in testosterone levels and lower sperm counts for men

Increase in testosterone levels for women and increased risk of
infertility

Diminished or extinguished sexual pleasure

Psychological dependence requiring more of the drug to get the same effect





Q.) What are the effects of marijuana on men?
A.) Marijuana is the most common drug used by adolescents in America
today.
Marijuana affect the parts of the brain which controls the sex and growth
hormones. In males, marijuana can decrease the testosterone level.
Occasional cases of enlarged breasts in male marijuana users are triggered
by the chemical impact on the hormone system. Regular marijuana use can
also
lead to a decrease in sperm count, as well as increases in abnormal and
immature sperm. Marijuana is a contributing factor in the rising problem
of
infertility in males. Young males should know the effects and potential
effects of marijuana use on sex and growing process before they decide to
smoke marijuana.



Q.) What are the effects of marijuana on women?
A.) Just as in Males, marijuana effects the female in the part of the
brain
that controls the hormones, which determines the sequence in the menstrual
cycle. Its been said that females who smoked or used marijuana on a
regular
basis had irregular menstrual cycles Also, he female hormones were
depressed, and the testosterone level was raised. Even though this effect
may be reversible, it may take several months of no marijuana use before
the
menstrual cycles become normal again.
Mothers who smoke marijuana on a regular basis have been reported of
having
babies with a weak central nervous system. These babies show abnormal
reactions to light and sound, exhibit tremors and startles, and have the
high-pitched cry associated with drug withdrawal. Occurring at five times
the rate of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Fetal Marijuana Syndrome is a growing
concern of many doctors. Furthermore, doctors worry that children born to
"pot-head" mothers will have learning disabilities, attention deficits,
and
hormonal irregularities as they grow older, even if there are no apparent
signs of damage at birth. Pregnant or nursing mothers who smoke marijuana
should talk to their doctors immediately.



Q.) What are the effects of marijuana on the brain?
A.) Researchers have found that THC changes the way in which sensory
information gets into and is acted on by the hippocampus. This is a
component of the brain's limbic system that is crucial for learning,
memory,
and the integration of sensory experiences with emotions and motivations.
Investigations have shown that neurons in the information processing
system
of the hippocampus and the activity of the nerve fibers are suppressed by
THC. In addition, researchers have discovered that learned behaviors,
which
depend on the hippocampus, also deteriorate. Recent research findings also
indicate that long-term use of marijuana produces changes in the brain
similar to those seen after long-term use of other major drugs of abuse.



Q.) What are the effects of marijuana on the lungs?
A.) Someone who smokes marijuana regularly may have many of the same
respiratory problems that tobacco smokers have. These individuals may have
daily cough and phlegm, symptoms of chronic bronchitis, and more frequent
chest colds. Continuing to smoke marijuana can lead to abnormal
functioning
of lung tissue injured or destroyed by marijuana smoke.
Regardless of the THC content, the amount of tar inhaled by marijuana
smokers and the level of carbon monoxide absorbed are three to five times
greater than among tobacco smokers. This may be due to the marijuana users
inhaling more deeply and holding the smoke in the lungs.



Q.) What are the effects of marijuana on heart rate and blood pressure?
A.) Recent findings indicate that smoking marijuana while shooting up
cocaine has the potential to cause severe increases in heart rate and
blood
pressure. In one study, experienced marijuana and cocaine users were given
marijuana alone, cocaine alone, and then a combination of both. Each drug
alone produced cardiovascular effects. When they were combined, the
effects
were greater and lasted longer. The heart rate of the subjects in the
study
increased 29 beats per minute with marijuana alone and 32 beats per minute
with cocaine alone. When the drugs were given together, the heart rate
increased by 49 beats per minute, and the increased rate persisted for a
longer time. The drugs were given with the subjects sitting quietly. In
normal circumstances, an individual may smoke marijuana and inject cocaine
and then do something physically stressful that may significantly increase
risks of overload on the cardiovascular system.



Q.) What are the effects of heavy marijuana use on learning and social
behavior?
A.) A study of college students has shown that critical skills related to
attention, memory, and learning are impaired among people who use
marijuana
heavily, even after discontinuing its use for at least 24 hours.
Researchers
compared 65 "heavy users," who had smoked marijuana a median of 29 of the
past 30 days, and 64 "light users," who had smoked a median of 1 of the
past
30 days. After a closely monitored 19- to 24-hour period of abstinence
from
marijuana and other illicit drugs and alcohol, the undergraduates were
given
several standard tests measuring aspects of attention, memory, and
learning.
Compared to the light users, heavy marijuana users made more errors and
had
more difficulty sustaining attention, shifting attention to meet the
demands
of changes in the environment, and in registering, processing, and using
information. The findings suggest that the greater impairment among heavy
users is likely due to an alteration of brain activity produced by
marijuana.
Longitudinal research on marijuana use among young people below college
age
indicates those who used have lower achievement than the non-users, more
acceptance of deviant behavior, more delinquent behavior and aggression,
greater rebelliousness, poorer relationships with parents, and more
associations with delinquent and drug-using friends.



Q.) What are the effects of marijuana on pregnant women?
A.) Any drug of abuse can affect a mother's health during pregnancy, and
this is a time when she should take special care of herself. Drugs of
abuse
may interfere with proper nutrition and rest, which can affect good
functioning of the immune system. Some studies have found that babies born
to mothers who used marijuana during pregnancy were smaller than those
born
to mothers who did not use the drug. In general, smaller babies are more
likely to develop health problems.
A nursing mother who uses marijuana passes some of the THC to the baby in
her breast milk. Research indicates that the use of marijuana by a mother
during the first month of breast-feeding can impair the infant's motor
development (control of muscle movement). Research also shows more anger
and
more regressive behavior (thumb sucking, temper tantrums) in toddlers
whose
parents use marijuana than among the toddlers of non-using parents.

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On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 22:36:40 -0600, "Maintens, RN"
wrote:

Avoiding their friends who do not use, the addict will
gravitate to others that do. Marijuana is a topic that is always on their
mind, whether it be thinking about the next time they will be able to get
high or where their going to get their next sack.

Some people are addicted to bull****, and they spend a lot of time
thinking about marijuana too.

Charlie

Charlie Wilkes wrote:

On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 22:36:40 -0600, "Maintens, RN"
wrote:


Avoiding their friends who do not use, the addict will
gravitate to others that do. Marijuana is a topic that is always on their
mind, whether it be thinking about the next time they will be able to get
high or where their going to get their next sack.


Some people are addicted to bull****, and they spend a lot of time
thinking about marijuana too.

Charlie
xxxx
Now THAT was a good post!!
The Crawly comes to mind.

29:-)

Maintens, RN wrote:
Research also shows more anger and more regressive behavior (thumb

sucking,

temper tantrums) in toddlers whose parents use marijuana than among
the toddlers of non-using parents.


Q.) What are the signs that individual using marijuana? A.) The
sings that an individual is using marijuana includes but is not
limited to: seem dizzy and have trouble walking seem silly and
giggly for no reason have very red, bloodshot eyes have a hard time
remembering things that just happened signs of drugs and drug
paraphernalia, including pipes and rolling papers odor on clothes
and in the bedroom use of incense and other deodorizers use of eye
drops clothing, posters, jewelry, etc., promoting drug use

Q.) Do Marijuana users loose their motivation? A.) Some frequent,
long-term marijuana users show a lack of motivation (amotivational
syndrome). Their problems include not caring about what happens in
their lives, no desire to work regularly, fatigue, and a lack of
concern about how they look. As a result of these symptoms, some
users tend to perform poorly in school or at work. Scientists are
still studying these problems.

Q.) Does using Marijuana lead to other drugs? A.) Long-term studies
of high school students and their patterns of drug

use

show that very few young people use other drugs without first
trying marijuana. The risk of using cocaine has been estimated to
be more than

104

times greater for those who have tried marijuana than for those who
have never tried it.

Total, flat out bull****. At this point I know the OP is a moron.

Although there are no definitive studies on
the factors associated with the movement from marijuana use to use
of other drugs, growing evidence shows that a combination of
biological, social, and psychological factors are involved.

Yeah, like kids can't get 0.5% beer that tastes like the real deal but
not possibly get you drunk, but just ****ing a lot. I am way past legal
age and would damn near kill for an ounce of good hash, or just a bottle
of good THC oil. Forget the other junk, it is not even natural.

Marijuana affects the brain in some of the same ways that other
drugs do. Researchers are examining the possibility that long-term
marijuana use may create changes in the brain that make a person
more at risk of becoming addicted to other drugs, such as alcohol
or cocaine.
More BULL****.
While not all young people who use marijuana go on to
use other drugs, further research is needed to determine who will
be at greatest risk.

Many kids will do anything to get high, even with the known mortality
rate to brain cells. I knew a guy who would shoot up Ever clear 190 proof
just for the rush and that could have been fatal if all the Alcohol hit
his brain motor functions at the same time. Remember Alcohol is a
disinfectant?


Q.) What does it mean to build a tolerance to marijuana? A.)
"Tolerance" means that the user needs increasingly larger doses of
marijuana to get the same desired results that he or she
previously got from smaller amounts. Some frequent, heavy users of
marijuana may develop tolerance for it.

I never did, and just got up the next day to go to my Electronics
engineering job, no hangover, no problem, just needed a few cups of coffee.


Q.) What is marijuana addiction? A.) Marijuana addiction is a
phenomenon experienced by more than 150,000 individuals each year
who enter treatment for their proclaimed addiction to marijuana.

They are probably smoking very addicting but legal cigarettes while
being treated for a condition that really doesn't exist as bad as
Alcohol addiction, tobacco, and more.

Marijuana addiction is characterized as compulsive, often
uncontrollable marijuana craving, seeking, and use, even when the
individual knows that marijuana use is not in his best interest.

The only bad thing about marijuana is the government wanting to throw you
in jail for a long time and brand you a (drug addict). This serves their
purpose and keeps them employed.

Marijuana addiction could be defined as chronically making the firm
decision not to use marijuana followed shortly by a relapse due to
experiencing overwhelming compulsive urges to use marijuana
despite the firm decision not to. This contradiction is
characteristic of an addiction problem. Symptoms of Marijuana
Addiction: Marijuana tolerance: Either need for markedly increased
amounts of marijuana to achieve intoxication, or markedly
diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of
marijuana. Greater use of marijuana than intended: Marijuana taken
in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended
Unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control marijuana use A great
deal of time spent in using marijuana Marijuana use causing a
reduction in social, occupational or recreational activities.
Continued marijuana use despite knowing it will cause significant

problems.

Marijuana is both emotionally and mentally addictive. Once an
individual becomes addicted to marijuana it develops into part of
who they believe themselves to be. Avoiding their friends who do
not use, the addict will gravitate to others that do. Marijuana is
a topic that is always on their mind, whether it be thinking about
the next time they will be able to get high or where their going to
get their next sack.

Another statement pulled out of your ass. I got blasted the night before
and went to work as an engineer and was the top engineer in the company.
I never thought about getting off work just to go get high.

When someone is addicted to marijuana,
eventually their friends and the people close to them only know how
they act when their stoned because they no longer do anything
without smoking first. Their constant abuse is due to the
misconception that marijuana is what they need to solve their
problems. Sometimes addicts will take their stash with them
wherever they go, just in case an opportunity arises and they are
able to take a couple hits. They may even go through several
dealers in order to make sure they always have a constant supply of
marijuana. If you feel that your marijuana use is out of your
control and interfering with your personal goals and happiness and
you would like to stop but can't, seek help from a addiction
treatment professional. Q.) What are the symptoms of marijuana
withdrawal? A.) Symptoms of marijuana withdrawal first appear in
chronic users within 24 hours. They are most pronounced for the
first 10 days and can last up to 28 days. Marijuana addiction
withdrawal symptoms include but are not limited to: irritability
anxiety physical tension decreases in appetite and mood

You are so far off base I don't know why I try. A group of engineers I
worked with used to go out and drive someone's car to the lunch stop we
were headed to. We just got hungrier faster and usually overate. After
work some of us would go out into the companies parking lot and pass one
around.


Q.) What are the dangers of using marijuana? A.) Marijuana affects
many skills required for safe driving: alertness, the ability to
concentrate, coordination, and reaction time. These effects can
last up to 24 hours after smoking marijuana.

Bull**** again. After a good nights sleep it is worn of and barely
noticeable. 2 cups of coffee wakes you up, as long as you didn't party
all night long and get 1 hour of sleep,

Marijuana use can make
it difficult to judge distances and react to signals and sounds on
the road. There is data showing that marijuana can play a role in
crashes.

I tended o drive slower due to the paranoia factor.

When users combine marijuana with alcohol, as they often
do, the hazards of driving can be more severe than with either drug
alone.

Those are the idiot divers that need to be single out.

A study of patients in a shock-trauma unit who had been in
traffic accidents revealed that 15 percent of those who had been
driving a car or motorcycle had been smoking marijuana, and another
17 percent had both THC and alcohol in their blood. In one study
conducted in Memphis, TN, researchers found that, of 150 reckless
drivers who were tested for drugs at the arrest scene, 33 percent
tested positive for marijuana, and 12 percent tested positive for
both marijuana and cocaine. Data also show that while smoking
marijuana, people show the same lack of coordination on standard
"drunk driver" tests as do people who have had too much to drink.



Q.) What are the short-term effects of marijuana? A.) Sleepiness

Gives me a damn good night's sleep since I don't use it in the day.

Difficulty keeping track of time, impaired or reduced short-term
memory

Duh, I forgot what blockbuster came out of Homer Simpsons mouth?

Reduced ability to perform tasks requiring concentration and
coordination, such as driving a car

Why I avoid driving and smoking.

Increased heart rate

From what? Being stoned is no a Cardio exercise.

Potential cardiac dangers for those with pre-existing heart disease

Bloodshot eyes

I never looked at myself to notice that.

Dry mouth and throat

Have beer, that's legal. In fact drink a 6 pack and tell me how holy you
are by not smoking pot.

Decreased social inhibitions

Increased a lot due to the paranoia.

Paranoia, hallucinations

hallucinations, really? I must not have ever been stoned enough and if I
tried to smoke ore I would just fall asleep. You must mean combined with
LSD.

Impaired or reduced short-term memory

Not here. Alcohol, on the other hand does cause that which is why I
quit, along with the desire to get back my 30 year old body (I'm 56).

Impaired or reduced comprehension

Wrong again. Hung uppedness is the problem, too much time spent on detail.

Altered motivation and cognition, making the acquisition of new information difficult

In a minor way I will give you this one, but it was never a poblem for
me to smoke and watch television then go to sleep.

Psychological dependence

Wrong.

Impairments in learning and memory, perception, and judgment
difficulty speaking, listening effectively, thinking, retaining
knowledge, problem solving, and forming concepts

What planet did you get all this fom?

Intense anxiety or panic attacks

The paranoia efect.





Q.) What are the long-term effects of marijuana? A.) Enhanced
cancer risk

Decrease in testosterone levels and lower sperm counts for men

Increase in testosterone levels for women and increased risk of

infertility

Diminished or extinguished sexual pleasure

Psychological dependence requiring more of the drug to get the same
effect





Q.) What are the effects of marijuana on men? A.) Marijuana is the
most common drug used by adolescents in America

today.

Marijuana affect the parts of the brain which controls the sex and
growth hormones. In males, marijuana can decrease the testosterone
level. Occasional cases of enlarged breasts in male marijuana users
are triggered by the chemical impact on the hormone system. Regular
marijuana use can

also

lead to a decrease in sperm count, as well as increases in abnormal
and immature sperm. Marijuana is a contributing factor in the
rising problem

of

infertility in males. Young males should know the effects and
potential effects of marijuana use on sex and growing process
before they decide to smoke marijuana.



Q.) What are the effects of marijuana on women? A.) Just as in
Males, marijuana effects the female in the part of the

brain

that controls the hormones, which determines the sequence in the
menstrual cycle. Its been said that females who smoked or used
marijuana on a

regular

basis had irregular menstrual cycles Also, he female hormones were
depressed, and the testosterone level was raised. Even though this
effect may be reversible, it may take several months of no
marijuana use before

the

menstrual cycles become normal again. Mothers who smoke marijuana
on a regular basis have been reported of

having

babies with a weak central nervous system. These babies show
abnormal reactions to light and sound, exhibit tremors and
startles, and have the high-pitched cry associated with drug
withdrawal. Occurring at five times the rate of Fetal Alcohol
Syndrome, Fetal Marijuana Syndrome is a growing concern of many
doctors. Furthermore, doctors worry that children born to
"pot-head" mothers will have learning disabilities, attention
deficits,

and

hormonal irregularities as they grow older, even if there are no
apparent signs of damage at birth. Pregnant or nursing mothers who
smoke marijuana should talk to their doctors immediately.



Q.) What are the effects of marijuana on the brain? A.) Researchers
have found that THC changes the way in which sensory information
gets into and is acted on by the hippocampus. This is a component
of the brain's limbic system that is crucial for learning,

memory,

and the integration of sensory experiences with emotions and
motivations. Investigations have shown that neurons in the
information processing

system

of the hippocampus and the activity of the nerve fibers are
suppressed by THC. In addition, researchers have discovered that
learned behaviors,

which

depend on the hippocampus, also deteriorate. Recent research
findings also indicate that long-term use of marijuana produces
changes in the brain similar to those seen after long-term use of
other major drugs of abuse.



Q.) What are the effects of marijuana on the lungs? A.) Someone who
smokes marijuana regularly may have many of the same respiratory
problems that tobacco smokers have. These individuals may have
daily cough and phlegm, symptoms of chronic bronchitis, and more
frequent chest colds. Continuing to smoke marijuana can lead to
abnormal

functioning

of lung tissue injured or destroyed by marijuana smoke. Regardless
of the THC content, the amount of tar inhaled by marijuana smokers
and the level of carbon monoxide absorbed are three to five times
greater than among tobacco smokers. This may be due to the
marijuana users inhaling more deeply and holding the smoke in the
lungs.



Q.) What are the effects of marijuana on heart rate and blood
pressure? A.) Recent findings indicate that smoking marijuana while
shooting up cocaine has the potential to cause severe increases in
heart rate and

blood

pressure. In one study, experienced marijuana and cocaine users
were given marijuana alone, cocaine alone, and then a combination
of both. Each drug alone produced cardiovascular effects. When they
were combined, the

effects

were greater and lasted longer. The heart rate of the subjects in
the

study

increased 29 beats per minute with marijuana alone and 32 beats per
minute with cocaine alone. When the drugs were given together, the
heart rate increased by 49 beats per minute, and the increased
rate persisted for a longer time. The drugs were given with the
subjects sitting quietly. In normal circumstances, an individual
may smoke marijuana and inject cocaine and then do something
physically stressful that may significantly increase risks of
overload on the cardiovascular system.



Q.) What are the effects of heavy marijuana use on learning and
social behavior? A.) A study of college students has shown that
critical skills related to attention, memory, and learning are
impaired among people who use

marijuana

heavily, even after discontinuing its use for at least 24 hours.

Researchers

compared 65 "heavy users," who had smoked marijuana a median of 29
of the past 30 days, and 64 "light users," who had smoked a median
of 1 of the

past

30 days. After a closely monitored 19- to 24-hour period of
abstinence

from

marijuana and other illicit drugs and alcohol, the undergraduates
were

given

several standard tests measuring aspects of attention, memory, and

learning.

Compared to the light users, heavy marijuana users made more errors
and

had

more difficulty sustaining attention, shifting attention to meet
the

demands

of changes in the environment, and in registering, processing, and
using information. The findings suggest that the greater impairment
among heavy users is likely due to an alteration of brain activity
produced by marijuana. Longitudinal research on marijuana use among
young people below college

age

indicates those who used have lower achievement than the non-users,
more acceptance of deviant behavior, more delinquent behavior and
aggression, greater rebelliousness, poorer relationships with
parents, and more associations with delinquent and drug-using
friends.



Q.) What are the effects of marijuana on pregnant women? A.) Any
drug of abuse can affect a mother's health during pregnancy, and
this is a time when she should take special care of herself. Drugs
of

abuse

may interfere with proper nutrition and rest, which can affect good
functioning of the immune system. Some studies have found that
babies born to mothers who used marijuana during pregnancy were
smaller than those

born

to mothers who did not use the drug. In general, smaller babies are
more likely to develop health problems. A nursing mother who uses
marijuana passes some of the THC to the baby in her breast milk.
Research indicates that the use of marijuana by a mother during the
first month of breast-feeding can impair the infant's motor
development (control of muscle movement). Research also shows more
anger

and

more regressive behavior (thumb sucking, temper tantrums) in
toddlers

whose

parents use marijuana than among the toddlers of non-using parents.














I quit this insane discussion, too long.
Bill Baka

Maintens, RN wrote:
Research also shows more anger and more regressive behavior (thumb

sucking,

temper tantrums) in toddlers whose parents use marijuana than among
the toddlers of non-using parents.


Q.) What are the signs that individual using marijuana? A.) The
sings that an individual is using marijuana includes but is not
limited to: seem dizzy and have trouble walking seem silly and
giggly for no reason have very red, bloodshot eyes have a hard time
remembering things that just happened signs of drugs and drug
paraphernalia, including pipes and rolling papers odor on clothes
and in the bedroom use of incense and other deodorizers use of eye
drops clothing, posters, jewelry, etc., promoting drug use

Q.) Do Marijuana users loose their motivation? A.) Some frequent,
long-term marijuana users show a lack of motivation (amotivational
syndrome). Their problems include not caring about what happens in
their lives, no desire to work regularly, fatigue, and a lack of
concern about how they look. As a result of these symptoms, some
users tend to perform poorly in school or at work. Scientists are
still studying these problems.

Q.) Does using Marijuana lead to other drugs? A.) Long-term studies
of high school students and their patterns of drug

use

show that very few young people use other drugs without first
trying marijuana. The risk of using cocaine has been estimated to
be more than

104

times greater for those who have tried marijuana than for those who
have never tried it.

Total, flat out bull****. At this point I know the OP is a moron.

Although there are no definitive studies on
the factors associated with the movement from marijuana use to use
of other drugs, growing evidence shows that a combination of
biological, social, and psychological factors are involved.

Yeah, like kids can't get 0.5% beer that tastes like the real deal but
not possibly get you drunk, but just ****ing a lot. I am way past legal
age and would damn near kill for an ounce of good hash, or just a bottle
of good THC oil. Forget the other junk, it is not even natural.

Marijuana affects the brain in some of the same ways that other
drugs do. Researchers are examining the possibility that long-term
marijuana use may create changes in the brain that make a person
more at risk of becoming addicted to other drugs, such as alcohol
or cocaine.
More BULL****.
While not all young people who use marijuana go on to
use other drugs, further research is needed to determine who will
be at greatest risk.

Many kids will do anything to get high, even with the known mortality
rate to brain cells. I knew a guy who would shoot up Ever clear 190 proof
just for the rush and that could have been fatal if all the Alcohol hit
his brain motor functions at the same time. Remember Alcohol is a
disinfectant?


Q.) What does it mean to build a tolerance to marijuana? A.)
"Tolerance" means that the user needs increasingly larger doses of
marijuana to get the same desired results that he or she
previously got from smaller amounts. Some frequent, heavy users of
marijuana may develop tolerance for it.

I never did, and just got up the next day to go to my Electronics
engineering job, no hangover, no problem, just needed a few cups of coffee.


Q.) What is marijuana addiction? A.) Marijuana addiction is a
phenomenon experienced by more than 150,000 individuals each year
who enter treatment for their proclaimed addiction to marijuana.

They are probably smoking very addicting but legal cigarettes while
being treated for a condition that really doesn't exist as bad as
Alcohol addiction, tobacco, and more.

Marijuana addiction is characterized as compulsive, often
uncontrollable marijuana craving, seeking, and use, even when the
individual knows that marijuana use is not in his best interest.

The only bad thing about marijuana is the government wanting to throw you
in jail for a long time and brand you a (drug addict). This serves their
purpose and keeps them employed.

Marijuana addiction could be defined as chronically making the firm
decision not to use marijuana followed shortly by a relapse due to
experiencing overwhelming compulsive urges to use marijuana
despite the firm decision not to. This contradiction is
characteristic of an addiction problem. Symptoms of Marijuana
Addiction: Marijuana tolerance: Either need for markedly increased
amounts of marijuana to achieve intoxication, or markedly
diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of
marijuana. Greater use of marijuana than intended: Marijuana taken
in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended
Unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control marijuana use A great
deal of time spent in using marijuana Marijuana use causing a
reduction in social, occupational or recreational activities.
Continued marijuana use despite knowing it will cause significant

problems.

Marijuana is both emotionally and mentally addictive. Once an
individual becomes addicted to marijuana it develops into part of
who they believe themselves to be. Avoiding their friends who do
not use, the addict will gravitate to others that do. Marijuana is
a topic that is always on their mind, whether it be thinking about
the next time they will be able to get high or where their going to
get their next sack.

Another statement pulled out of your ass. I got blasted the night before
and went to work as an engineer and was the top engineer in the company.
I never thought about getting off work just to go get high.

When someone is addicted to marijuana,
eventually their friends and the people close to them only know how
they act when their stoned because they no longer do anything
without smoking first. Their constant abuse is due to the
misconception that marijuana is what they need to solve their
problems. Sometimes addicts will take their stash with them
wherever they go, just in case an opportunity arises and they are
able to take a couple hits. They may even go through several
dealers in order to make sure they always have a constant supply of
marijuana. If you feel that your marijuana use is out of your
control and interfering with your personal goals and happiness and
you would like to stop but can't, seek help from a addiction
treatment professional. Q.) What are the symptoms of marijuana
withdrawal? A.) Symptoms of marijuana withdrawal first appear in
chronic users within 24 hours. They are most pronounced for the
first 10 days and can last up to 28 days. Marijuana addiction
withdrawal symptoms include but are not limited to: irritability
anxiety physical tension decreases in appetite and mood

You are so far off base I don't know why I try. A group of engineers I
worked with used to go out and drive someone's car to the lunch stop we
were headed to. We just got hungrier faster and usually overate. After
work some of us would go out into the companies parking lot and pass one
around.


Q.) What are the dangers of using marijuana? A.) Marijuana affects
many skills required for safe driving: alertness, the ability to
concentrate, coordination, and reaction time. These effects can
last up to 24 hours after smoking marijuana.

Bull**** again. After a good nights sleep it is worn of and barely
noticeable. 2 cups of coffee wakes you up, as long as you didn't party
all night long and get 1 hour of sleep,

Marijuana use can make
it difficult to judge distances and react to signals and sounds on
the road. There is data showing that marijuana can play a role in
crashes.

I tended o drive slower due to the paranoia factor.

When users combine marijuana with alcohol, as they often
do, the hazards of driving can be more severe than with either drug
alone.

Those are the idiot divers that need to be single out.

A study of patients in a shock-trauma unit who had been in
traffic accidents revealed that 15 percent of those who had been
driving a car or motorcycle had been smoking marijuana, and another
17 percent had both THC and alcohol in their blood. In one study
conducted in Memphis, TN, researchers found that, of 150 reckless
drivers who were tested for drugs at the arrest scene, 33 percent
tested positive for marijuana, and 12 percent tested positive for
both marijuana and cocaine. Data also show that while smoking
marijuana, people show the same lack of coordination on standard
"drunk driver" tests as do people who have had too much to drink.



Q.) What are the short-term effects of marijuana? A.) Sleepiness

Gives me a damn good night's sleep since I don't use it in the day.

Difficulty keeping track of time, impaired or reduced short-term
memory

Duh, I forgot what blockbuster came out of Homer Simpsons mouth?

Reduced ability to perform tasks requiring concentration and
coordination, such as driving a car

Why I avoid driving and smoking.

Increased heart rate

From what? Being stoned is no a Cardio exercise.

Potential cardiac dangers for those with pre-existing heart disease

Bloodshot eyes

I never looked at myself to notice that.

Dry mouth and throat

Have beer, that's legal. In fact drink a 6 pack and tell me how holy you
are by not smoking pot.

Decreased social inhibitions

Increased a lot due to the paranoia.

Paranoia, hallucinations

hallucinations, really? I must not have ever been stoned enough and if I
tried to smoke ore I would just fall asleep. You must mean combined with
LSD.

Impaired or reduced short-term memory

Not here. Alcohol, on the other hand does cause that which is why I
quit, along with the desire to get back my 30 year old body (I'm 56).

Impaired or reduced comprehension

Wrong again. Hung uppedness is the problem, too much time spent on detail.

Altered motivation and cognition, making the acquisition of new information difficult

In a minor way I will give you this one, but it was never a poblem for
me to smoke and watch television then go to sleep.

Psychological dependence

Wrong.

Impairments in learning and memory, perception, and judgment
difficulty speaking, listening effectively, thinking, retaining
knowledge, problem solving, and forming concepts

What planet did you get all this fom?

Intense anxiety or panic attacks

The paranoia efect.





Q.) What are the long-term effects of marijuana? A.) Enhanced
cancer risk

Decrease in testosterone levels and lower sperm counts for men

Increase in testosterone levels for women and increased risk of

infertility

Diminished or extinguished sexual pleasure

Psychological dependence requiring more of the drug to get the same
effect





Q.) What are the effects of marijuana on men? A.) Marijuana is the
most common drug used by adolescents in America

today.

Marijuana affect the parts of the brain which controls the sex and
growth hormones. In males, marijuana can decrease the testosterone
level. Occasional cases of enlarged breasts in male marijuana users
are triggered by the chemical impact on the hormone system. Regular
marijuana use can

also

lead to a decrease in sperm count, as well as increases in abnormal
and immature sperm. Marijuana is a contributing factor in the
rising problem

of

infertility in males. Young males should know the effects and
potential effects of marijuana use on sex and growing process
before they decide to smoke marijuana.



Q.) What are the effects of marijuana on women? A.) Just as in
Males, marijuana effects the female in the part of the

brain

that controls the hormones, which determines the sequence in the
menstrual cycle. Its been said that females who smoked or used
marijuana on a

regular

basis had irregular menstrual cycles Also, he female hormones were
depressed, and the testosterone level was raised. Even though this
effect may be reversible, it may take several months of no
marijuana use before

the

menstrual cycles become normal again. Mothers who smoke marijuana
on a regular basis have been reported of

having

babies with a weak central nervous system. These babies show
abnormal reactions to light and sound, exhibit tremors and
startles, and have the high-pitched cry associated with drug
withdrawal. Occurring at five times the rate of Fetal Alcohol
Syndrome, Fetal Marijuana Syndrome is a growing concern of many
doctors. Furthermore, doctors worry that children born to
"pot-head" mothers will have learning disabilities, attention
deficits,

and

hormonal irregularities as they grow older, even if there are no
apparent signs of damage at birth. Pregnant or nursing mothers who
smoke marijuana should talk to their doctors immediately.



Q.) What are the effects of marijuana on the brain? A.) Researchers
have found that THC changes the way in which sensory information
gets into and is acted on by the hippocampus. This is a component
of the brain's limbic system that is crucial for learning,

memory,

and the integration of sensory experiences with emotions and
motivations. Investigations have shown that neurons in the
information processing

system

of the hippocampus and the activity of the nerve fibers are
suppressed by THC. In addition, researchers have discovered that
learned behaviors,

which

depend on the hippocampus, also deteriorate. Recent research
findings also indicate that long-term use of marijuana produces
changes in the brain similar to those seen after long-term use of
other major drugs of abuse.



Q.) What are the effects of marijuana on the lungs? A.) Someone who
smokes marijuana regularly may have many of the same respiratory
problems that tobacco smokers have. These individuals may have
daily cough and phlegm, symptoms of chronic bronchitis, and more
frequent chest colds. Continuing to smoke marijuana can lead to
abnormal

functioning

of lung tissue injured or destroyed by marijuana smoke. Regardless
of the THC content, the amount of tar inhaled by marijuana smokers
and the level of carbon monoxide absorbed are three to five times
greater than among tobacco smokers. This may be due to the
marijuana users inhaling more deeply and holding the smoke in the
lungs.



Q.) What are the effects of marijuana on heart rate and blood
pressure? A.) Recent findings indicate that smoking marijuana while
shooting up cocaine has the potential to cause severe increases in
heart rate and

blood

pressure. In one study, experienced marijuana and cocaine users
were given marijuana alone, cocaine alone, and then a combination
of both. Each drug alone produced cardiovascular effects. When they
were combined, the

effects

were greater and lasted longer. The heart rate of the subjects in
the

study

increased 29 beats per minute with marijuana alone and 32 beats per
minute with cocaine alone. When the drugs were given together, the
heart rate increased by 49 beats per minute, and the increased
rate persisted for a longer time. The drugs were given with the
subjects sitting quietly. In normal circumstances, an individual
may smoke marijuana and inject cocaine and then do something
physically stressful that may significantly increase risks of
overload on the cardiovascular system.



Q.) What are the effects of heavy marijuana use on learning and
social behavior? A.) A study of college students has shown that
critical skills related to attention, memory, and learning are
impaired among people who use

marijuana

heavily, even after discontinuing its use for at least 24 hours.

Researchers

compared 65 "heavy users," who had smoked marijuana a median of 29
of the past 30 days, and 64 "light users," who had smoked a median
of 1 of the

past

30 days. After a closely monitored 19- to 24-hour period of
abstinence

from

marijuana and other illicit drugs and alcohol, the undergraduates
were

given

several standard tests measuring aspects of attention, memory, and

learning.

Compared to the light users, heavy marijuana users made more errors
and

had

more difficulty sustaining attention, shifting attention to meet
the

demands

of changes in the environment, and in registering, processing, and
using information. The findings suggest that the greater impairment
among heavy users is likely due to an alteration of brain activity
produced by marijuana. Longitudinal research on marijuana use among
young people below college

age

indicates those who used have lower achievement than the non-users,
more acceptance of deviant behavior, more delinquent behavior and
aggression, greater rebelliousness, poorer relationships with
parents, and more associations with delinquent and drug-using
friends.



Q.) What are the effects of marijuana on pregnant women? A.) Any
drug of abuse can affect a mother's health during pregnancy, and
this is a time when she should take special care of herself. Drugs
of

abuse

may interfere with proper nutrition and rest, which can affect good
functioning of the immune system. Some studies have found that
babies born to mothers who used marijuana during pregnancy were
smaller than those

born

to mothers who did not use the drug. In general, smaller babies are
more likely to develop health problems. A nursing mother who uses
marijuana passes some of the THC to the baby in her breast milk.
Research indicates that the use of marijuana by a mother during the
first month of breast-feeding can impair the infant's motor
development (control of muscle movement). Research also shows more
anger

and

more regressive behavior (thumb sucking, temper tantrums) in
toddlers

whose

parents use marijuana than among the toddlers of non-using parents.














I quit this insane discussion, too long.
Bill Baka