Medical Marijuana

[Tom_Baum]

If marijuana does help people with various medical issues, I sympathize, however, the problem of recreational use is still a problem. Pope Francis has spoken out against drug legalization.

catholic.org/news/hf/faith/story.php?id=55886

I am on medications that have a long list of side effects, including death. I’ve read those lengthy package inserts that clearly describe all the bad things that might happen to me. My point is: these drugs have been approved by the FDA after going through a stringent approval process. So, I am concerned about people who use marijuana as a recreational drug. It has negative health effects.

drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana

Peace,
Ed

Do you have any idea how many things could be and are classified as “drugs”?

Do you think that people should have to have a “prescription” to buy a turkey?

I may be wrong but the “sedative” associated with turkeys is probably classified as a drug somewhere.

Sad to say but we, some not all, sure do seem to be terrified of the word “drug”.

As far as “I am concerned about people who use marijuana as a recreational drug”, are you so concerned as to have them thrown into jail and their whole life ruined for making a decision that should be theirs to make as opposed to others forcing their will on them?

My opinion:

“Recreational use” should be up to the person not other people’s opinion, if one doesn’t want to use it, then don’t use it but let others make their own decision using the God-given free will that God gave to us.

“Medicinal use”, I think that it is absolutely and utterly disgraceful that some deny others the medical use of marijuana, especially when it is quite obvious that it has been very helpful for some and in some cases, it seems that it has been the “most” helpful.

 

[Tom_Baum]

Hello Katholish.

Cute name BTW. Yes, pot and beer are two different substances with two different effects. Think of it this way: both have been around forever but both haven’t always been used by persons. Beer yes, supposedly invented in Egypt thousands of years ago and very used and useful in many different civilizations. Pot, not so popular. Why is this? Because folks through the millennia know something you seem to not get: it is much more harmful than the “good” it can do to offset the harms it does produce.

How about this: you go to your neighbor’s house for a barbecue, but instead of the nice cool Bud you hope he hands you, he staggers over to you offering a joint? Want a little reefer with your burger or a beer? I’m betting you get a call on your cell phone that takes you away suddenly from your neighbor’s backyard.

Why do you think they call it dope?

Glenda

Chances are if he “staggers over” to you and the staggering is from one or the other, it will be from the beer and not from the pot.

As far as “Why do you think they call it dope?”, I don’t know, it could be from some of the propaganda that the government has put out over the years or it could be from the word “dopamine” or it could be from something else, do you know how this seemingly “meaningless slogan” came about?

 

[edwest2]

Do you have any idea how many things could be and are classified as “drugs”?

Do you think that people should have to have a “prescription” to buy a turkey?

I may be wrong but the “sedative” associated with turkeys is probably classified as a drug somewhere.

Sad to say but we, some not all, sure do seem to be terrified of the word “drug”.

As far as “I am concerned about people who use marijuana as a recreational drug”, are you so concerned as to have them thrown into jail and their whole life ruined for making a decision that should be theirs to make as opposed to others forcing their will on them?

My opinion:

“Recreational use” should be up to the person not other people’s opinion, if one doesn’t want to use it, then don’t use it but let others make their own decision using the God-given free will that God gave to us.

“Medicinal use”, I think that it is absolutely and utterly disgraceful that some deny others the medical use of marijuana, especially when it is quite obvious that it has been very helpful for some and in some cases, it seems that it has been the “most” helpful.

Why complain to me? Call the FDA or the DEA. Or the National Institutes of Health. Or whoever you think is the “some [who] deny.” I don’t have the ability to change what the rules/laws are. Or contact a marijuana rehab center. Or contact an employer who requires mandatory drug testing.

Bottom line: When scientists and researchers are convinced then that will be a good thing. I have never been asked by anyone if they should use certain plants/drugs. They don’t care what I think. Right now, people around the world are doing whatever they want and they don’t need to get my permission.

Peace,
Ed