[KMA]Avenger wrote:
i decided to split this as well lol
there is actual fact, medical and living proof/evidence that weed is a powerful pain killer and very medicinal, so powerfully medicinal in fact that Hemp Oil cures cancer and many other ailments...
so, please explain or provide proof that weed is in fact evil/harmful.
please also bear in mind that tobacco and many prescription drugs are FAAAAAR more damageing to you health than weed, and yet weed is banned...now why is that?
and just for the record, i dont smoke weed and only smoked it 4/5 times in my early 20's.
LOl, Im flattered 
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for this case, I will define 'weed' because you can have so many definitions. Let us define it as Cannabis which is intended for human consumption as a drug.
It has been reported that there is a link butween Marijuana and Mental Health. Studies have shown an association between marijuana use and increased rates of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and schizophrenia.
On another note, research suggest that such an outcome might occur from marijuana’s effects on blood pressure and heart rate (it increases both) and reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of blood.
This not mentioning the hazardous affect to lungs.
It is also noted that weed is a gateway drug.
The statement:
Tobacco and many prescription drugs are far more damaging to ones health than weed.
Maybe true, however, the long term and short term side effects of weed is worse.
Talking about comparisons, alcohol may be see to be 'worse' however, in fact it isn't. If used responsibly alcohol is very beneficial. With smoking, Tobacco or Weed, there is no responsible amount one can handle.
[spoiler]Cannabis/marijuana: what are the effects?
The effects of any drug (including cannabis) vary from person to person. It depends on many factors, including an individual's size, weight and health, how the drug is taken, how much is taken, whether the person is used to taking it, and whether other drugs are taken.
Immediate effects
Small doses of cannabis can have effects that last 2 to 4 hours after smoking. These effects include:
* relaxation and loss of inhibition;
* increased appetite;
* affected perception of colour, sound and other sensations;
* impaired co-ordination; and
* affected thinking and memory.
Other common immediate effects include increased heart rate, low blood pressure and reddened eyes.
In greater quantities
Larger quantities of marijuana make the above effects stronger, and also tend to distort a person's perceptions.
Very large quantities of marijuana can produce:
* confusion;
* restlessness;
* feelings of excitement;
* hallucinations;
* anxiety or panic, or detachment from reality;
* decreased reaction time; and
* paranoia.
Long-term effects
Research shows evidence of some long-term effects in some regular cannabis users.
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Respiratory illness.
Marijuana cigarettes have more tar than tobacco, placing cannabis users at an increased risk of respiratory illness such as lung cancer and chronic bronchitis. Cigarette smokers who also smoke cannabis have an even greater risk of respiratory disease.
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Reduced motivation.
Many regular users have reported that they have less energy and motivation, so that performance at work or school suffers.
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Brain function.
Concentration, memory and the ability to learn can all be reduced by regular cannabis use. These effects can last for several months after ceasing cannabis use.
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Hormones.
Cannabis can affect hormone production. Research shows that some cannabis users have a lower sex drive. Irregular menstrual cycles and lowered sperm counts have also been reported.
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Immune system.
There is some concern that cannabis smoking may impair the functioning of the immune system.
Cannabis and psychosis
It is believed that cannabis use — especially if heavy and regular — may be linked to a condition known as a drug-induced psychosis, or ‘cannabis psychosis’. This can last up to a few days. The episodes are often characterised by hallucinations, delusions, memory loss and confusion.
There is some evidence that regular cannabis use increases the likelihood of psychotic symptoms occurring in an individual who is vulnerable due to a personal or family history of mental illness. Cannabis also appears to make psychotic symptoms worse for those with schizophrenia and lowers the chances of recovery from a psychotic episode.[/spoiler]
