Schizophrenia

[Crispyfried]

There's a new scientific paper out on Pubmed (look up cannabis or bhang) that says that one of the cannabinoids in marijuana (not THC) is actually antipsychotic.

[thebaron]

Hey! I have been smoking it for years and I am not a SKITZ!

[KHAN]

yeah, right

[beachguy in thongs]

"Overall people were 4.5 times more likely to be schizophrenic at 26 if they were regular cannabis smokers at 15, compared to 1.65 times for those who did not report regular use until age 18."

This has been proven through various means. The only way that you're gonna obtain negative effects is if you abuse you it when you're young.

A study did show, HOWEVER, that 17-20 year old light and former users had a higher increase in IQ points than non-users. But, a drop in IQ with heavy users.

[Stoner Shadow Wolf]

about schizophrenia, i do not understand how it is considered a mental illness.

it is a DISORDER, ONLY because it does not comply with the SO CALLED orderly society.

if everyone were schizo, NOT being schizo would be the disorder.

people can function perfectly fine with shizophrenia, and unfortunately, are likely led to believe they cannot. even so little as taking medication can be an indication to an individual that they do not function "properly". the whole of society is BENT on judging others, so that no one can just be themselves in peace.

[chloe]

You're absolutely right "Stoner Shadow Wolf"... The whole point of smoking weed is to alter the chemical composition of the brain. When you alter this composition your perception of reality changes (so ultimately the point of smoking weed is to induce what some may refer to as a "psychotic episode" or as I refer to it as a simple change in perception). Schizophrenia is so negatively viewed by todayâ??s society that many schizophrenics view it in a negative light as well, which in turn will make the "disorder" affect them negatively, then start the medications, the fears etc... In civilizations all throughout history the "schizophrenics" were revered as the 'see-ers' the shaman and holy men, the people who were blessed with a knowledge that many people could not attain. This is because schizophrenics see and/or hear things that aren't there. That is where the confusion lies. Just because one person does not have the same experience does not mean that the experience isn't there to be observed in the first place. Most peoples' brains just don't operate on a level where perception is open enough to experience things that the rest of the world doesn't experience... so since people don't understand and aren't capable of seeing/hearing these things it's automatically assumed that the experiences had by the schizophrenic are false and that these things donâ??t actually exist. Ultimately the brain is an effective mechanism to show our egos what we want to see and simplify the universe into a handy little reality where everything is concrete and orderly. In actuality "reality" is much more complex then our simple minds can interpret so our brains fashion a handy little place for us to exist where everything has itâ??s place including the self even when simple physics tells us that matter is constantly moving in and out of existence at the speed of lightâ?¦ Okâ?¦ now Iâ??m going to stop myself partway through this metaphysical tangent for fear that if I continue you will all be subjected to an unnecessary amount quantum-physics soâ?¦ if this has interested you at all I would suggest further readings: The Elegant Universe by Brian Green and The Book Of Secrets by Deepak Chopra are both great places to start. Happy toking!

[willystylle]

interesting article but imo b.s. really.

marijuana does not increase the chances of anything except getting high

[missyleah]

marijuana does not increase the chances of anything except getting high

:thumbsup:

[letsdoit]

for a while i thought i was schizo but then i realised i was had just taken 3 hits of acid and i was fine.

fuckin halarious

[letsdoit]

marijuana does not increase the chances of anything except getting high

Your on a roll..! exactly, and who couldnt benifit from that every now and then.