Effects of smoking

Hey guys, I was just curious about something. Do you think its a bad thing to smoke when you are going to college? Like for example.. say you are taking hard classes and you enjoy smoking herb when you are relaxing and have all of your work done that you needed to get done. Do you think its ok to enjoy a scrumptious bowl and relax? Or will doing that make you forget (or not help you remember) all of the studying you had done beforehand?

I have a lot of friends who smoked weed all through highschool and they all got A's and B's. I know that it effects people in different ways, but I was just trying to get a general idea of what you guys and gals thought about it.

Thanks for reading and thanks for any responses :thumbsup:

...now I'm gonna go enjoy me some :rastasmoke:

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Originally Posted by YoureThirst

Hey guys, I was just curious about something. Do you think its a bad thing to smoke when you are going to college? Like for example.. say you are taking hard classes and you enjoy smoking herb when you are relaxing and have all of your work done that you needed to get done. Do you think its ok to enjoy a scrumptious bowl and relax? Or will doing that make you forget (or not help you remember) all of the studying you had done beforehand?

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Since the short-term memory loss doesn't last long after a high wears off, getting high hours before class or any time after class and study is done shouldn't be a problem. Smoking right before class is another matter. I quickly learned that if I was going to toke before class, I may as well cut it for all the good it would do me. Some folks say that toking up helps them study. I can say it didn't help me with academics. I'd just space out on something more interesting usually. Now reflecting on what I'd already learned while high produced some insights I may have missed otherwise. I also found it very helpful with my art assignments.

I seemed to be much more proficient at taking tests and studying while stoned...I guess the will to outsmart others while reeking of sweet stinky pot outweighed the negative effects? or there aren't any? who knows, but I smoked every day and did better in school once I started doing it before classes

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Originally Posted by Markass

I seemed to be much more proficient at taking tests and studying while stoned...I guess the will to outsmart others while reeking of sweet stinky pot outweighed the negative effects? or there aren't any? who knows, but I smoked every day and did better in school once I started doing it before classes

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Bro I'm with you. I like to get stoned before every class, and make sure I take notes. I'm taking a few philosophy classes and an english class right now, all great classes to bring a different point of view to. And actually last week in my english class, the dude beside me started talking about weed, and I mentioned I was high. Now we puff down before class. Mary Jane.. :jointsmile:

I'll leave the calculus to the genius kids.

I have an anxiety/panic disorder that becomes overwhelming in a classroom setting, so for me, smoking before class was simply my way to get through it. While completely sober in crowded/cramped social settings, I get irritable, which turns into nervousness, which sprials into a cloud of irrational fear. While stoned I can 'breathe'. The room feels bigger, I don't feel as pressured, and I can pinpoint my focus.

So MJ is sorta my ticket to success in school. But I suppose it all depends on how you react. I'm really excited to get out of this state and get my card...:(

Everyone's personality is different; not only when it comes to smoking weed, but academics, too. Putting the two together can either be wonderful, neutral, or a complete disaster.

I've been smoking for about six years now, and I've only gone to class high a handful of times, normally in biology classes in which I do well, and enjoy. I'm fortunate enough to be one of those who rarely get red eyes, and my personality (a bit eccentric) is generally the same either way. With biological concepts, I can absorb the information the same sober and stoned, but stoned it seems more enjoyable.

Math, however, is not as fortunate. If I am any bit of stoned, I cannot process the numbers at all. I have great difficulty with math to begin with.

With subjects you excel in, if you seem to be doing fine while high, then that's great! But if you have to tackle a difficult concept, instead of getting stoned to make it seem more bearable, stay sober, study/go to class, and then as a reward for your hard work, smoke up afterward!

Best of luck this semester!

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Originally Posted by Purple Banana

Math, however, is not as fortunate. If I am any bit of stoned, I cannot process the numbers at all. I have great difficulty with math to begin with.

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When I'm high, I have a hard time making my mind keep track of numbers too. (if it's really good sticky, I have a hard time making my mind keep track of much of anything, heh) However, Geometry was a blast. It is much easier for me to envision lines, planes, and points in space when high. I really seemed to "get" all the axioms and the whole thing was like a game to me. Ended up with a 99 percent grade for one semester in HS and I don't think I ever studied Geometry while straight. It's kind of amusing to me because my teacher was the definition of straight.

I never had much problem with math and cannabis..actually to be honest I first understood algebra way late, and by a 'tudor' lady the technology center hired that was one of the best math teacher by far I'd ever had...I got stoned, went in there and she had the patience to explain it in a variety of different concepts so that I would eventuallly understand it...

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Originally Posted by Purple Banana

Everyone's personality is different; not only when it comes to smoking weed, but academics, too. Putting the two together can either be wonderful, neutral, or a complete disaster.

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How true! I had classmates that couldn't concentrate at all with the studies when they were high while myself, I did great!! Graduated with a second degree last May with a 4.0 GPA and I was also the only one in my program that passed all phases of the certifications.

One thing though, I DID NOT smoke before school. For me, it just makes it easier dealing with all the straight people and these days, you can't be to safe. All it takes is one inbred redneck to fuck up your academic career.

Have a good one!:thumbsup:

just an update! I got all A's and B's this semester! Physics was one of the classes as well... just thought I would share with you guys the results of this post hahaha.

Congratulations man! :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by YoureThirst

Hey guys, I was just curious about something. Do you think its a bad thing to smoke when you are going to college? Like for example.. say you are taking hard classes and you enjoy smoking herb when you are relaxing and have all of your work done that you needed to get done. Do you think its ok to enjoy a scrumptious bowl and relax? Or will doing that make you forget (or not help you remember) all of the studying you had done beforehand? ...

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yeah, I guess everyone reacts different. For me, I would do just what you are saying, if I actually did get all my work and sh*t done, then I would reward myself with nice j and a walk thru the sculpture garden. :stoned: that worked well for me. I got really baked once during finals week and stayed up all night writing papers, got an A+ on one of them :), "the history of human communication from caveman grunts to digital code." :stoned: She said she had never given an A+ in her entire career but I guess she was blown away. :jointsmile: raised my final grade from and A- to an A. :cool: I could'nt test worth a crap high, tho. my mind wonders too much. :rastasmoke:

Short-Term Effects
The short-term effects of marijuana include:

* Distorted perception (sights, sounds, time, touch)
* Problems with memory and learning
* Loss of coordination
* Trouble with thinking and problem-solving
* Increased heart rate, reduced blood pressure

Sometimes marijuana use can also produce anxiety, fear, distrust, or panic.

Effects on the Brain
The active ingredient in marijuana, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, acts on cannabinoid receptors on nerve cells and influences the activity of those cells. Some brain areas have many cannabinoid receptors, but other areas of the brain have few or none at all. Many cannabinoid receptors are found in the parts of the brain that influence pleasure, memory, thought, concentration, sensory and time perception, and coordinated movement.

When high doses of marijuana are used, usually when eaten in food rather than smoked, users can experience the following symptoms:

* Hallucinations
* Delusions
* Impaired memory
* Disorientation

Effects on the Heart
Within a few minutes after smoking marijuana, the heart begins beating more rapidly and the blood pressure drops. Marijuana can cause the heart beat to increase by 20 to 50 beats per minute, and can increase even more if other drugs are used at the same time.

Because of the lower blood pressure and higher heart rate, researchers found that users' risk for a heart attack is four times higher within the first hour after smoking marijuana.

Effects on the Lungs
Smoking marijuana, even infrequently, can cause burning and stinging of the mouth and throat, and cause heavy coughing. Scientists have found that regular marijuana smokers can experience the same respiratory problems as tobacco smokers do, including:

* Daily cough and phlegm production
* More frequent acute chest illnesses
* Increased risk of lung infections
* Obstructed airways

Most marijuana smokers consume a lot less cannabis than cigarette smokers consume tobacco, however the harmful effects of smoking marijuana should not be ignored. Marijuana contains more carcinogenic hydrocarbons than tobacco smoke and because marijuana smokers typically inhale deeper and hold the smoke in their lungs longer than tobacco smokers, their lungs are exposed to those carcinogenic properties longer, when smoking.

What About Cancer?
Although one study found that marijuana smokers were three times more likely to develop cancer of the head or neck than non-smokers, that study could not be confirmed by further analysis.

Because marijuana smoke contains three times the amount of tar found in tobacco smoke and 50 percent more carcinogens, it would seem logical to deduce that there is an increased risk of lung cancer for marijuana smokers. However, researchers have not been able to definitively prove such a link because their studies have not been able to adjust for tobacco smoking and other factors that might also increase the risk.

Studies linking marijuana smoking to lung cancer have also been limited by selection bias and small sample size. For example, the participants in those studies may have been too young to have developed lung cancer yet. Even though researchers have yet to "prove" a link between smoking pot and lung cancer, regular smokers may want to consider the risk.

Other Health Effects
Research indicates that THC impairs the body's immune system from fighting disease, which can cause a wide variety of health problems. One study found that marijuana actually inhibited the disease-preventing actions of key immune cells. Another study found that THC increased the risk of developing bacterial infections and tumors.

Effects of Exposure During Pregnancy
Several studies have found that children born to mothers who used marijuana during pregnancy exhibit some problems with neurological development. According to those studies, prenatal marijuana exposure can cause:

* Altered responses to visual stimuli
* Increased tremulousness
* Problems with sustained attention and memory
* Poor problem-solving skills


Of course not all of this can be proven, so with that in mind, the benefits outweigh the bad stuff.

Yeah man toke it up,I just finished spring semester about a month ago,still have a 4.0 GPA:thumbsup: I just toke up before I leave the house and then again when I go back to the house :thumbsup::jointsmile:

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Originally Posted by Ub3rB0ng

Yeah man toke it up,I just finished spring semester about a month ago,still have a 4.0 GPA:thumbsup: I just toke up before I leave the house and then again when I go back to the house :thumbsup::jointsmile:

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:D I still do that, and I've been out of college for a long time. :rastasmoke:

Damn dude I'm not going to lie THContent's post kinda freaked me out a little >_>

Do you guys think if you are on medication for arthritis that it would be a terrible idea to smoke? I'm on meds to fight it off etc and I didn't know that smoking bud could possibly mess up that treatment.. thats what I got from that post anyways :[

But yeah, thanks for all the feedback guys!

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Originally Posted by YoureThirst

Damn dude I'm not going to lie THContent's post kinda freaked me out a little >_>

Do you guys think if you are on medication for arthritis that it would be a terrible idea to smoke? I'm on meds to fight it off etc and I didn't know that smoking bud could possibly mess up that treatment.. thats what I got from that post anyways :[

But yeah, thanks for all the feedback guys!

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im on meds for depression,anxiety,and cholesterol,smoked before i was on them,smoke after ive been on them its all good.