weeds not what it used to be anymore...

[MadSativa]

WTF.............WTF,..................HUH......... .............weed does not give you Cancer, eat it if you dont wana smoke it but more improtantly if you dont want it dont do it herb is not for every one.

[EternalOverdose]

To: Demeter[COLOR="Black"]
I read you're post and it made a lot of sense to me. You were right about the high school thing. other ppl have told me as well that my brain is still developing, i just ignored them. it makes me feel like shit now, because i am going into grade 10 this year and i have smoked tons of weed in my time.
I didnt get what you meant by saying that the symptoms i have are not worth quitting for... if im aggressive , nasty and not even having fun doing something, why keep doing it?
Another thing you said gave me an idea...about the treat thing, instead of spending money on weed i could buy myself treats , like a new game or new clothes, or even spend money on activities when im bored like movies/swimming because thats usually when i give in to my addiction is when im bored.
Its gunna be hard for me to quit because my school is know for how much weed we smoke,... every lunch there is a least 5 groups smoking weed. PLUS...i hate most pl at my school because its full of stuck up people, and therefor im not very popular ( or atleast i think) , but yeah, when im at school about 90% of the time im wishing i was somewhere else and weed was just the escapism i craved. Hopefully it was just a phase among
us youngsters.
i thought that was really cool about he poem, i used to write poetry, i should post some of it on cannabis.com, but most of my shit was anger i was letting out (twisted shit). i wasnt really good but its worth a try

[bobhasbitchtits]

Uh, its genes, not jeans. There is scientific research to prove that marijuana is non addictive and does not cause cancer, in fact it is often used in the treatment for cancer patients because the THC may fight cancer cells. I'm not sure why you're freaking out. I don't often see personality changes in my friends when we smoke, either. Oh, and I smoke every day and still get a 3.5.:wtf:

[Rayg Dog]

Well dude different stroke for different fokes i guess. I personally don't know how you are a nervous wreck when your stoned thats like the complete opposite of me but then again everyone reacts different to weed and drugs.

[JaMakin07]

"everyone can see the light, but only a few can keep looking"

[Dalfir]

I'm also going through the stage where smoking is bringing out subtle anxiety and panic about my future. But yeah, like a post above said, don't revolve your life around it. I've taken to smoking once, half an hour before bed now, so I can read a good book, listen to some good music and not give into munchies. At this time, I'll be fast asleep before I start getting any anxious thoughts.

[Demeter]

To: Demeter[COLOR="Black"]
I read you're post and it made a lot of sense to me. You were right about the high school thing. other ppl have told me as well that my brain is still developing, i just ignored them. it makes me feel like shit now, because i am going into grade 10 this year and i have smoked tons of weed in my time.

Don't worry sweetie, your brain can recover, if you let it. It is amazing how our bodies bounce back once we start taking care of ourselves-

I didnt get what you meant by saying that the symptoms i have are not worth quitting for... if im aggressive , nasty and not even having fun doing something, why keep doing it?

I think you misunderstood - I said that all those negative effects are the exact same things that made me quit drinking! Aggression, anger and no fun= time to quit whatever is making you feel those things. Alcohol in the beginning made me feel great, but after many years it started to have the opposite effect, just like your expeience with pot. If something hurts, stop doing, I say:thumbsup:

Another thing you said gave me an idea...about the treat thing, instead of spending money on weed i could buy myself treats , like a new game or new clothes, or even spend money on activities when im bored like movies/swimming because thats usually when i give in to my addiction is when im bored.

That is a great idea! You might want to make a list of all the cool stuff you will buy with the money you save. Everytime you feel the craving to use, just look at your list and imagine the fun you will have!

Its gunna be hard for me to quit because my school is know for how much weed we smoke,... every lunch there is a least 5 groups smoking weed. PLUS...i hate most pl at my school because its full of stuck up people, and therefor im not very popular ( or atleast i think) , but yeah, when im at school about 90% of the time im wishing i was somewhere else and weed was just the escapism i craved. Hopefully it was just a phase among
us youngsters.

The social aspect will be hard at first, but if you provide yourself with another outlet, you will find that soon becomes more engrossing. You might try to join a club- do they have a literary magazine at your school, or something else interesting? Drama club? Martial arts? Track? It is important to find something besides a drug that is fun, and then focus on that. You are too young to narrow your world.
Go for walks at lunch to avoid the smokefests- check out the neighborhood. Explore the library :wtf: yes, books can help you escape boredom as well as any drug! Ask the librarian for a recommendation, I know it sounds geeky, but it really could help. Exercise the mind and the body, and you will be well.

i thought that was really cool about he poem, i used to write poetry, i should post some of it on cannabis.com, but most of my shit was anger i was letting out (twisted shit). i wasnt really good but its worth a try

Writing is great therapy. I think we would all be happier if we wrote down our thoughts, in poetry or songs or even just rants!You should keep a notebook during this time in your life; it will give you a place to vent, and will be really neat to look back on!

Keep trudging friend- you have a great deal of self-awareness for one so young! You just need to look around for something worth spending your time with during the rough high school years- and remember, the kids who were "unpopular" in high school often become the most interesting adults!

[orangeman]

Sometimes I think what are the long term effects of my cannabis smoking too lol. I smoke heavily and I seem to be addicted a bit but I think it's all good. Just cut back. And smoking isn't necessarily healthy in it self. Cannabis has nothing to do with it, it's just the fact that smoke is going in your body. Cannabis does the complete opposite to me that you says it does for you. I dunno what your problem seems to be. Maybe you can take some valiums when you smoke. Maybe that could help even more. And you could always vaporize weed.

[EternalOverdose]

To: bobhasbitchtits
i dont get wat ur trying to say? that weed is healthy?
And im pretty sure u can get lung cancer from weed (like 7 times more tar in it than cigs)
And i know wat it does to the brain. its a drug, ofcourse it kills brain cells:wtf:

[Storm Crow]

Child, I'm sorry for your fears and problems, but you really need some education!

LUNG CANCER
Antineoplastic activity of cannabinoids Antineoplastic activity of cannabinoids

Delta(9)-Tetrahydrocannabinol inhibits epithelial growth factor-induced lung cancer cell migration
Unbound MEDLINE | Delta(9)-Tetrahydrocannabinol inhibits epithelial growth factor-induced lung cancer cell migration in vitro as well as its growth and metastasis in vivo. Journal article

Smoking Cannabis Does Not Cause Cancer Of Lung or Upper Airways
CCRMG

No association between lung cancer and cannabis smoking in large study IACM-Bulletin

Marijuana Smoking Found Non-Carcinogenic Medical News: ATS: Marijuana Smoking Found Non-Carcinogenic - in Hematology/Oncology, Lung Cancer from MedPage Today

CLAIM #4: MARIJUANA CAUSES LUNG DISEASE Erowid Cannabis Vault : Exposing Marijuana Myths

Does it kill brain cells? (Neurons are brain and nerve cells)
Marijuana Promotes Neuron Growth
Study Shows Marijuana Promotes Neuron Growth - MedPot.net/Forums

Marijuana May Spur New Brain Cells
Marijuana May Spur New Brain Cells - TreatingYourself.COM Online Community

Cannabinoids promote embryonic and adult hippocampus neurogenesis
Cannabinoids promote embryonic and adult hippocampus neurogenesis and produce anxiolytic- and antidepressant-like effects -- Jiang et al. 115 (11): 3104 -- Journal of Clinical Investigation
(hippocampus= part of your brain, neurogenesis = new brain cells forming)

Asthma

Bronchial effects of aerosolized delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Bronchodilator effect of delta1-tetrahydrocannabinol administered by aerosol
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Effects of smoked marijuana in experimentally induced asthma.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Marijuana and oral delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol on specific airway conductance
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

New Synthetic Delta-9-THC Inhaler Offers Safe, Rapid Delivery
New Synthetic Delta-9-THC Inhaler Offers Safe, Rapid Delivery, Phase I Study

Smoked marijuana and oral delta-9-THC on specific airway conductance in asthmatic subjects
Acute effects of smoked marijuana and oral delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol on specific airway conductance in asthmatic subjects


Luekemia

Cannabis-induced cytotoxicity in leukemic cell lines Cannabis-induced cytotoxicity in leukemic cell lines: the role of the cannabinoid receptors and the MAPK pathway -- Powles et al. 105 (3): 1214 -- Blood
(Cytotoxicity= cell death

Cannabidiol-Induced Apoptosis in Human Leukemia Cells Cannabidiol-Induced Apoptosis in Human Leukemia Cells: A Novel Role of Cannabidiol in the Regulation of p22phox and Nox4 Expression -- McKallip et al. 70 (3): 897 -- Molecular Pharmacology
(Apoptosis = death)

Marijuana's Active Ingredient Kills Leukemia Cells Marijuana's Active Ingredient Kills Leukemia Cells - TreatingYourself.COM Online Community

Cannabinoids induce incomplete maturation of cultured human leukemia cells (1987!) Energy Citations Database (ECD) - - Document #5164483



Addiction? (Just psychological, NOT PHYSICAL!)
Cannabis Basics
Erowid Cannabis Vault: Basics

10 Things Every Parent, Teenager & Teacher Should Know About Marijuana (4th Q)
Erowid Psychoactive Vaults

Marijuana Myths, Claim No. 9
Erowid Cannabis Vault : Exposing Marijuana Myths



Hon, even with all these studies, if pot makes you feel bad, quit! See if it is the pot, or are you developing problems due to other influences in your life? You need to find out! Hang in there and find someone to talk with that isn't on line!

It really upsets me that the US government has known since 1987, that pot messes up leukemia cell's maturation. If this knowledge had been in doctor's hands then, would your Mom (and my friend's brother) lived? I only listed part of the studies I have- click the link in my sig to continue your education! - Granny:hippy: