Medical marijuana and gun/ammo purchases

[Dinsdale]

If you are... addicted to pot

This covers exactly... zero people on earth.

But it's shocking to see the fed in a power-grab in its disdain for the Tenth Amendment.

[Go Coogs']

I understand there isn't a chemical addiction to pot, but what do you say about people smoking a bowl every day? Losers?

[jiminphilly]

I understand there isn't a chemical addiction to pot, but what do you say about people smoking a bowl every day? Losers?

They probably smell pretty awful. If you can get past the putrid smell of that crap, smoke away.

[Goober McTuber]

I understand there isn't a chemical addiction to pot, but what do you say about people smoking a bowl every day? Losers?

Dinsdale?

[mvscal]

Just tell them that you're an alcoholic or are purchasing the weapon on behalf of a Mexican drug cartel and you should have no trouble at all with your purchase.

[Bizzarofelice]

[Diego in Seattle]

I couldn't see someone who smokes a bowl or two a day becoming violent...unless someone tries to take their family-size bag of Cheetos.

[Mikey]

I understand there isn't a chemical addiction to pot, but what do you say about people smoking a bowl every day? Losers?

Is having a bowl of something every day an indication of addiction?

If so I have a serious problem with Cheerios.

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

I understand there isn't a chemical addiction to pot, but what do you say about people smoking a bowl every day? Losers?

Is having a bowl of something every day an indication of addiction?

If so I have a serious problem with Cheerios.

Why don't you have a bowl of ground glass with some low-fat, skimmed battery acid.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

[trev]

If you are... addicted to pot

This covers exactly... zero people on earth.

A lot of things are addictive, dolt. Including drugs.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/all ... our-heroin

Some basic points about marijuana
The active ingredient in marijuana, THC, binds to cannabinoid receptors in the brain (CB1 and CB2). Since it is a partial agonist, it activates these receptors, though not to their full capacity. The fact that cannabinoid receptors modulate mood, sleep, and appetite to some extent is the reason behind many of marijuana's effects.

But how is marijuana addictive? What's the link to heroin?
What most people don't know is that there is quite a bit of interaction between the cannabinoid receptor system (especially CB1 receptors) and the opioid receptor system in the brain. In fact, research has shown that without the activation of the µ opioid receptor, THC is no longer rewarding. If the fact that marijuana activates the same receptor system as opiates (like heroin, morphine, oxycontin, etc.) surprises you, you should read on. The opioid system in turn activates the dopamine reward pathway I've discussed in numerous other posts (look here for a start). This is the mechanisms that is assumed to underlie the rewarding, and many of the addictive, properties of essentially all drugs of abuse.

But we're not done!
Without the activation of the CB1 receptors, it seems that opiates, alcohol, nicotine, and perhaps stimulants (like methamphetamine) lose some of their rewarding properties. This would mean that drug reward depends much more heavily on the cannabinoid receptor system than had been previously thought. Since this is the main target for THC, it stands to reason that the same would go for marijuana.

So what?! Why is marijuana addictive?
Since there's a close connection between the targets of THC and the addictive properties of many other drugs, it seems to me that arguing against an addictive potential for marijuana is silly. Of course, some will read this as my saying that marijuana is always addictive and very dangerous. They would be wrong. My point is that marijuana can not be considered as having no potential for addiction. As I've pointed out many times before, the proportion of drug users that become addicted, or dependent, on drugs is relatively small (10%-15%). This is true for almost all drugs. All I'm saying is that it is probably also true for marijuana.

[Atomic Punk]

Ahhhh, trev42 using italics. Good move! We still on for next week?

[Bizzarofelice]

If you are... addicted to pot

This covers exactly... zero people on earth.

A lot of things are addictive, dolt. Including drugs.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/all ... our-heroin

Some basic points about marijuana
The active ingredient in marijuana, THC, binds to cannabinoid receptors in the brain (CB1 and CB2). Since it is a partial agonist, it activates these receptors, though not to their full capacity. The fact that cannabinoid receptors modulate mood, sleep, and appetite to some extent is the reason behind many of marijuana's effects.

But how is marijuana addictive? What's the link to heroin?
What most people don't know is that there is quite a bit of interaction between the cannabinoid receptor system (especially CB1 receptors) and the opioid receptor system in the brain. In fact, research has shown that without the activation of the µ opioid receptor, THC is no longer rewarding. If the fact that marijuana activates the same receptor system as opiates (like heroin, morphine, oxycontin, etc.) surprises you, you should read on. The opioid system in turn activates the dopamine reward pathway I've discussed in numerous other posts (look here for a start). This is the mechanisms that is assumed to underlie the rewarding, and many of the addictive, properties of essentially all drugs of abuse.

But we're not done!
Without the activation of the CB1 receptors, it seems that opiates, alcohol, nicotine, and perhaps stimulants (like methamphetamine) lose some of their rewarding properties. This would mean that drug reward depends much more heavily on the cannabinoid receptor system than had been previously thought. Since this is the main target for THC, it stands to reason that the same would go for marijuana.

So what?! Why is marijuana addictive?
Since there's a close connection between the targets of THC and the addictive properties of many other drugs, it seems to me that arguing against an addictive potential for marijuana is silly. Of course, some will read this as my saying that marijuana is always addictive and very dangerous. They would be wrong. My point is that marijuana can not be considered as having no potential for addiction. As I've pointed out many times before, the proportion of drug users that become addicted, or dependent, on drugs is relatively small (10%-15%). This is true for almost all drugs. All I'm saying is that it is probably also true for marijuana.

HA! TREV'S SON HAS HAD TO SEEK HELP FOR A POT ADDICTION!!!

[War Wagon]

My point is that marijuana can not be considered as having no potential for addiction.

Brilliant!

Forgive the student loans, this guy (or gal) is aces.

[Diego in Seattle]

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Especially for married guys....if they're not home in time for it they're in trouble.

[War Wagon]

HA! TREV'S SON HAS HAD TO SEEK HELP FOR A POT ADDICTION!!!

Ha! You're a stoned loser who quotes entire posts and types in all caps, both for no apparent reason.

I really hate it when lazy dumbfucks quote entire posts for no apparent reason.

[trev]

Ha! My son is already more successful than bacefeloser is.

[Bizzarofelice]

Ha! My son is already more successful than bacefeloser is.

answer the question, claire. how come you're suddenly well versed in pot theory?

[trev]

I googled it, Nancy.

[Bizzarofelice]

so you were at home not posting and only decided to start posting after googling the answer to a question you have no familiarity with?


for some reason, I don't buy it, hausfrau.

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

I googled it, Nancy.

I Googled "walking barefoot on the beach with a bottle of wine, holding hands with your sweetheart" and it found you, trev.

Crazy old world, isn't it?

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

It found you.

[War Wagon]

bitchfight, my money is on trev. She has more staying power.

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

She has more staying power.

:o

[trev]

Common sense tells me pot is addictive in some people. I googled an article for dins because he's an idiot.

[Bizzarofelice]

Common sense tells me pot is addictive in some people. I googled an article for dins because he's an idiot.

let dins fight his own fights. I'd rather read his 1000 word diatribes that eventually degrade into talking about hairy chicks he's eaten out.

[War Wagon]

Common sense tells me...

That's why we love you.

I, for one, would miss your common sense if you weren't here.

Keep telling us how it is. :smooches:

[War Wagon]

I'd rather...

The premise being that anyone gives a fuck what you'd rather. Most likely, probably not.

Sorry to disillusion.

[Bizzarofelice]

I'd rather...

The premise being that anyone gives a fuck what you'd rather. Most likely, probably not.

Sorry to disillusion.

getting a little uppity, son

[Mikey]

I understand there isn't a chemical addiction to pot, but what do you say about people smoking a bowl every day? Losers?

Is having a bowl of something every day an indication of addiction?

If so I have a serious problem with Cheerios.

Why don't you have a bowl of ground glass with some low-fat, skimmed battery acid.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

You really aren't a very nice person.

Here I am trying to help people by promoting a heart healthy breakfast, and all you can do is wish me ill.