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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IOWs you have no idea what I posted on that thread and you just made up a lie.
You doped out nitwit, I said “probably”.
You’re like a broken record with the constant lie accusation.
You got like one brain cell left and that is all you can come up with.
You said “probably” because you never saw a post like that. That means you’re a liar.
You didn't say "probably" when you said that. Either prove that or STFU, liar. :-)
Oh goodness you are scary crazy.
You spent the last days arguing for marijuana in threads about Barney Frank’s legislation to legalize marijuana.
That statement is, at best, misleading. In truth, nobody really knows exactly how much alcohol consumption increased or decreased during Prohibition.
Not so. Sociologists studied illegal alcohol use then, just as they study illegal drug use today. Prohibition worked, in the sense less alcohol was consumed.
We know how the number of pre-prohibition taverns and the number of post-prohibition speak-easys. We also know in 1830, the average American consumed an equivalent of 1.7 bottles of hard liquor per week. That's three times more than consumed today. Source: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1989146,00.html
Cheers,
OLA
Clearly you have no idea what I said about that legislation and you're lying. Either post a link to my post that says otherwise or wear your "liar" label proudly.
This is where I leave you because you are a deranged moron.
And then later you will whine to me in another thread that I ran away or ignored you.
IOWs you’re all BS and no substance. I knew you couldn’t back up your lies. Scumball!
Post 60 from this thread:
To: Berlin_Freeper
It’s not my fault your scribblings are incomprehensible. I notice you quit on the other thread when I challenged you to address the actual subject of it. That’s beyond your mental ability.
60 posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011 9:45:20 AM by TigersEye
“That is absurd. As I said; numerous friends of mine have done just fine. “
Then your numerous friends are irresponsible. Children aren’t pets.
I said:
arguing for marijuana in threads about Barney Frank’s legislation to legalize marijuana.
Where is the lie?
You idiot.
The lie is that I never said that on that thread and I specifically condemned the legislation. Apparently you're too obsessed with me to get your lies straight before posting them.
How are they irresponsible? You don't even know them or their children. All three of their children are successful responsible adults who take nothing from anyone else. Is that your idea of failure?
To: Berlin_FreeperIt’s not my fault your scribblings are incomprehensible. I notice you quit on the other thread when I challenged you to address the actual subject of it. That’s beyond your mental ability.
60 posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011 9:45:20 AM by TigersEye
I don't see anything in that post that says I agree with Barney Frank. How does that prove it?
“How are they irresponsible? You don’t even know them or their children. All three of their children are successful responsible adults who take nothing from anyone else. Is that your idea of failure? “
Look at yourself. You are on a conservative forum trying to argue that stoned parents make good parents.
Are you taking yourself seriously?
I can believe that some kids can overcome their parents’ stupid drug habits. That doesn’t mean parenting while high is a responsible or legal thing to do.
Children need sober parents. If you think otherwise, I can not help you.
What thread are you inventing in your sick mind?
You have been posting pro marijuana and insulting those opposed. The legislation did not legalize enough drugs for you or what?
Why don't YOU post a link and freshen my memory then?
No way I am sifting through all your mental diarrhea.
While you are at it tell us how you are against the legalization of marijuana.
IOWs you can’t prove a single accusation that you have made because you are lying.
I am stating a fact that they raised honest, responsible, self-sufficient adults.
“Legalize the stuff and get the pot business out of the hands of criminals.”
We tried that in the Netherlands – it didn’t work. What next… LSD lollipops? I don’t appease druggies.
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