Posted on 10/14/2013 10:13:15 AM PDT by Olog-hai
A cure for marijuana abuse could be on the horizon thanks to a new finding.
Researchers found that increasing the levels of a naturally-occurring acid in the brain could stop addicts who are trying to give up from relapsing.
The scientists discovered that kynurenic acid reduces the kick monkeys and rats get from THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. …
Kynurenic acid, which can be produced from bananas and turkey, is thought to cause fewer side effects than other treatments that have been considered because it occurs naturally in the brain. …
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
Calling cannabis users “addicts” is sure to anger a few people.Have scientists found a ‘cure’ for marijuana addiction? New treatment blocks the kick that users get from the drug
Kick from pot?
LOL
I do see addiction to it but not from all users. Probably the easiest thing for me to walk away from between tobacco, alcohol, and pot.
So the weed won’t do it for them anymore.
They move up to something far worse. Brilliant.
5.56mm
Since pot use leads to bi-polar disease, how can you tell if they are more angry than normal?
And they worked so hard on this project that they FORGOT to do research on cancer, MS, ALS, Autism, Schizophrenia, TB, Spinal Bifida, Downs Syndrome, Leprosy, and other things that aren’t NEARLY as Hugh and Series as Marijuana Addiction./s
What a bunch of crap! I’ve smoked weed everyday for 40 years and I ain’t hooked!
Yep, reminds me of the studies done by Dr. Nehaus (sp) in the 90's.
5.56mm
“Since pot use leads to bi-polar disease, how can you tell if they are more angry than normal? “
Where did you find the research on that?
“Since pot use leads to bi-polar disease, how can you tell if they are more angry than normal? “
Where did you find the research on that?
Marijuana is no more addictive than coffee. Nobody goes through detox withdrawals when they quit.
used MJ a couple dozen times or so circa 1976-78. Walked away after asking myself, what’s the big deal?
Maybe I didn’t use enough to be addicted. If I get stomach cancer may give it another try
No problem quitting and never new any “addicts.”
Worked in corrections 28 years, never met a MJ addict.
Correct. Marijuana does not have the physiological markers for addiction that nicotine and alcohol do, for instance.
There are STRONG indications of psychological addictions to marijuana, but those are not going to lead to withdrawal.
When you see the risks to careers and reputations and jail that people take during their entire lives to use it, then it does seem more than just a preference.
When you see a normally straight person with life goals, risk it all for decade after decade, after decade, to smoke pot, then it seems less convincing that they can take it or leave it.
one sure sign of addiction dropping the k off the beginning of words.
Uh, while pot certainly does have some detrimental effects, it’s not addictive.
Now, meth, crack, and heroin, THOSE are addictive!
There is evidence that marijuana use and psychiatric disorders are correlated:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130402124817.htm.
While this research does not distinguish whether people use pot because of the mental illness, or if the pot causes the mental illness, there are other studies that suggest that pot does cause psychotic disorder, especially when used by adolescents.
After enjoying a spliff I naturally gravitate to turkey and bananas.
You could say the same about carbs and chocolate, if they were banned. Or sex, and affairs.
5.56mm
It is Bipolar DISORDER,not disease.
Okay, calm down, it'll be better in about 20 minutes.
They are not the same.
Be quiet. Clearly you know nothing about this disorder.
That was silly.
I said there was an ongoing debate....
I said there was an ongoing debate....
Oh, I see now. They’re in the process of inventing another psychiatric disorder.
No. Ban chocolate, have huge penalties for its consumption, and you’ll still have people risking everything to consume it.
People risked more for alcohol during Prohibition.
Thanks for your brilliant input.
I wonder how much money it would cost in various research grants to figure out that whatever people want to do to themselves, they will do to themselves?
It’s almost like we are ENTITLED to control our own lives without the government telling us what we can and can’t do.
If they were to legalize heroin, how many of us would suddenly run to the local mall and start shooting up? Common sense is what keeps us from doing stuff like that, not legality.
Cannabis is the least harmful thing of cannabis, cigarettes, or booze.
Some people enjoy flouting an unjust law because their soul hasn’t been bought and paid for yet. The Van Gogh sunsets are a bonus.
You are correct. I have not been able to shake the coffee. I up to two pots a day.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.