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Why? Because correlation always implies causation? How do they even know he was stoned at the time of the accident?In the case of the train, the engineer ignored the speed limit and blew through a red light. Would that have happened if he had not been high on pot? We don't know. But it has to be held up as a strong possibility.
What do you do?
How about completing the question, such as;
What do you do for a living?
or
What do you do for fun?
or
What do you do for a Klondike bar?
Just give me something to go on so that I can answer your question.
He might be asking whether you do beer, cigarettes and/or marijuana. WHatever we do, we can't blame THC for diminished capacity.
Beer and cigarettes are readily available at the local convenience store.
Marijuana is not.
A friend of mine died from lung cancer at age 47. He was a heavy pot smoker and didn't smoke tobacco. I've read that marijuana smoke is actually more cancer-causing than tobacco.
Pot Vs. Tobacco
"Medicinal" Marijuana More Toxic Than Cigarettes
It's a little noticed paradox: The push to impose more restrictions on cigarettes while simultaneously liberalizing access to so-called "medical" marijuana. Fortunately, there's broad consensus on the dangers tobacco poses to your heart, lungs, skin, bones, brain and even reproductive health. Yet marijuana smoke is far more carcinogenic and damaging to the lungs. But it's dubbed "medicine," which is supposed to treat, not promote disease. Consider these statistics:
One marijuana joint is as damaging as seven cigarettes, according to one British Lung Foundation study.
Like tobacco, marijuana is genotoxic (e.g., capable of damaging genetic material, thus creating errors in DNA replication that can eventually lead to tumor growth).
The tar (condensable residue in smoke) from marijuana has 50% more carcinogens than tobacco tar.
Regular cannabis smokers can develop lung problems as much as 20 years earlier than their tobacco smoking counterparts, according to a study in the journal Respirology. On average, pot smokers developed lung disease by 41 years of age, vs. 65 years of age for tobacco smokers. . . .
More here:
POT vs. TOBACCO
Get your facts straight and then maybe we can talk. No one died from a marijuana related incident? Really? Link please.
Ok, since you seem to know what the number is, please provide. This is where I got my info: Annual Causes of Death in the United States | Drug War Facts
i knew a dude that was stoned and fell to his death....i am sure weed is harmless....i mean how could a drug harm you....and holding smoke in your lungs...perfectly normal....
First off, it's sponsored by a corporation. I rarely trust what corporations put out.
Second, it states that cannabis is addictive. Harvard Medical, as well as several other REPUTABLE, ACTUAL MEDICAL CENTERS, have stated (after much research) that it is not physically addictive.
I see you're keeping the streak of being wrong going well, Fox Failure.
Long-term effects of marijuana use
Increased risk of cancer
Respiratory problems: coughing and wheezing
Increased risk of heart attack
Weakening of the immune system
Problems with learning, attention, and memory
Emotional and behavioral problems
Addiction in predisposed individuals, more often among teens
Adverse effects on pregnancy
Social problems among teenagers
The use of marijuana among teens is now rapidly escalating in the most industrialized nations. It is well known that there are many adults who enjoy a smoke once or twice a week without any major health consequences. It is the minority of heavy users who have lost control and whose physical and mental health is seriously damaged.
How "minor" is this minority, though?
According to recent statistics of theUS National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), there were an estimated 2.1 million Americans who started using marijuana in 1998; more than 72.0 million Americans (1/3 of the US population) 12 years and older have tried marijuana at least once in their lifetimes and more than 120,000 people undergoing treatment. In 1999, theCenter on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) pointed out that 88,000 teens had been admitted for treatment for marijuana, more than those treated for any other drug or alcohol. In Minneapolis/ St. Paul half of the admitted were under 18. Other scientists believe that there were many more teenage users needing treatment than what was previously thought.
Data provided by the NIDA also showed that between 1991 and 1999 the percentage of 8th- and 10th- graders who have used marijuana had increased twice. The Emergency Department mentions of marijuana use increase in many US states with the highest percent increase among the 12- to 17-year-olds. Juvenile arrests testing positive for marijuana ranged from a low of 40% to 63% in US.
Poisonous Plants: Cannabis (Cannabis sativa)
Combination of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Incentives Enhance Treatment for Marijuana Addiction
For Release April 1, 2006
New research supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health, indicates that people who are trying to end their addiction to marijuana can benefit from a treatment program that combines motivational incentives with cognitive-behavioral therapy. The study is published in the April 2006 issue of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.
"Demand for effective treatments for marijuana addiction increased significantly in the United States during the 1990s," says NIDA Director Dr. Nora D. Volkow. "Marijuana remains one of the most widely used drugs of abuse. Heavy use of the drug impairs a person's ability to form memories, recall events, and shift attention from one thing to another. Someone who smokes marijuana regularly may have many of the same respiratory problems that tobacco smokers do, such as daily cough and phlegm production, more frequent acute chest illnesses, and a heightened risk of lung infections. Thus, treatments to reduce and eliminate marijuana abuse will offer substantial public health benefits." . . . .
NIDA - Newsroom - Combination of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Incentives Enhance Treatment for Marijuana Addiction
First off, it's sponsored by a corporation. I rarely trust what corporations put out.
Second, it states that cannabis is addictive. Harvard Medical, as well as several other REPUTABLE, ACTUAL MEDICAL CENTERS, have stated (after much research) that it is not physically addictive.
I see you're keeping the streak of being wrong going well, Fox Failure.
A corporation with absolutely no dog in the fight and therefore no compelling reason to misstate their position.
At least I cited a link. You didn't.
Here's another rebuttal with a link. You probably won't like the source any better but it does cite specific studies that can be follow up:
Long-term effects of marijuana use
Increased risk of cancer
Respiratory problems: coughing and wheezing
Increased risk of heart attack
Weakening of the immune system
Problems with learning, attention, and memory
Emotional and behavioral problems
Addiction in predisposed individuals, more often among teens
Adverse effects on pregnancy
Social problems among teenagers
The use of marijuana among teens is now rapidly escalating in the most industrialized nations. It is well known that there are many adults who enjoy a smoke once or twice a week without any major health consequences. It is the minority of heavy users who have lost control and whose physical and mental health is seriously damaged.
How "minor" is this minority, though?
According to recent statistics of theUS National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), there were an estimated 2.1 million Americans who started using marijuana in 1998; more than 72.0 million Americans (1/3 of the US population) 12 years and older have tried marijuana at least once in their lifetimes and more than 120,000 people undergoing treatment. In 1999, theCenter on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) pointed out that 88,000 teens had been admitted for treatment for marijuana, more than those treated for any other drug or alcohol. In Minneapolis/ St. Paul half of the admitted were under 18. Other scientists believe that there were many more teenage users needing treatment than what was previously thought.
Data provided by the NIDA also showed that between 1991 and 1999 the percentage of 8th- and 10th- graders who have used marijuana had increased twice. The Emergency Department mentions of marijuana use increase in many US states with the highest percent increase among the 12- to 17-year-olds. Juvenile arrests testing positive for marijuana ranged from a low of 40% to 63% in US.
Poisonous Plants: Cannabis (Cannabis sativa)
A friend of mine died from lung cancer at age 47. He was a heavy pot smoker and didn't smoke tobacco. I've read that marijuana smoke is actually more cancer-causing than tobacco.
Here, I'll even follow up on one of the sources cited for you:
Combination of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Incentives Enhance Treatment for Marijuana Addiction
For Release April 1, 2006
New research supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health, indicates that people who are trying to end their addiction to marijuana can benefit from a treatment program that combines motivational incentives with cognitive-behavioral therapy. The study is published in the April 2006 issue of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.
"Demand for effective treatments for marijuana addiction increased significantly in the United States during the 1990s," says NIDA Director Dr. Nora D. Volkow. "Marijuana remains one of the most widely used drugs of abuse. Heavy use of the drug impairs a person's ability to form memories, recall events, and shift attention from one thing to another. Someone who smokes marijuana regularly may have many of the same respiratory problems that tobacco smokers do, such as daily cough and phlegm production, more frequent acute chest illnesses, and a heightened risk of lung infections. Thus, treatments to reduce and eliminate marijuana abuse will offer substantial public health benefits." . . . .
NIDA - Newsroom - Combination of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Incentives Enhance Treatment for Marijuana Addiction
