"it would be fallacious to conclude that because the chemicals in marijuana have been found to present fewer dangers than some very harmful substances, the medical or recreational use of marijuana is perfectly safe. In a recreational context, marijuana has been shown to affect health, brain function, and memory. And in a medical context, marijuana is like any other powerful prescription drug: it has potentially dangerous side effects, and the decision to use it to treat patients must involve the same balancing test as the one required for chemotherapy or AZT: do the therapeutic effects of the drug outweigh its harmful effects? Though there are many more studies to be done on this issue, current data shows that the answer to this question may not always be "yes."

Regular smoking has been shown to materially affect the overall ability of the smokerā??s body to defend itself against infection by weakening various natural immune mechanisms, including macrophages (a.k.a. "killer cells") and the all-important T-cell

Effects of Marijuana on the Brain. Researchers have found that THC changes the way in which sensory information gets into and is acted on by the hippocampus. This is a component of the brain's limbic system that is crucial for learning, memory, and the integration of sensory experiences with emotions and motivations. Investigations have shown that THC suppresses neurons in the information-processing system of the hippocampus. In addition, researchers have discovered that learned behaviors, which depend on the hippocampus, also deteriorate"


The quotes above are coming from Harvard University. But that is not the point. If you guys think marijuana is harmless you guys are the ignorant ones. Just like any other drug it is harmful. Alcohol is harmful too. And not being able to relieve yourself from the stresses life throws at you is harmful too. So it is a give and take situation. Don't tell me you don't think marijuana decreases your motivation. Everyone experiences that, you get weed, and you forget about trying to perform at your job or trying to get A's in school.

I believe as long as it is moderation smoking mj has way more advantages than not smoking. But moderation is the key word. Smoking even 1 joint every day or every other day is not close to moderation in my book.

You can't graduate successfully from college or outperform in a job that fits your best skills by smoking everyday or even once a week. It just does not happen.You can be average in what you do but you won't stack up well against people who are similar in intelligence and skills as you but don't smoke. They will not have 10% of the fun you have but will perform better. But smoking in moderation on the other hand will freshen you up and clear your mind.

A person can reach their highest potential if they can balance everything extremely well in my opinion.
otsever Reviewed by otsever on . Too many people ignorant about drugs The other day me and these 2 kids were getting a dub and when the dealer comes up to the car. He tells us hes got acid and i ask him how much and shit he was like 15$ per hit so i was like fuck that. The my friend proceed to tell me that acod kills tons of brain cell and drips in to your spinal fluid and stays there. iNow i tell them that is bull shit but htey don't beileve me and one of the kids tells my sister.Today she tells me she found out and says that u can die really easily from it and Rating: 5