IT'S NOT A DRUG!

[Purple Banana]

Anyone have more info about weed and schizophrenia....

As of yet, scientists claim there is some sort of link between cannabis use and the so-called 'risk' factor of schizophrenia. It's EXTREMELY rare to have schizophrenia with no previous cases in your family, but the scientists claim a person is more likely to develop schizophrenia if they use cannabis and have a family history of schizophrenia.

I think it's truthful to a point, but I don't see how cannabis can so radically alter your brain chemicals and functions if you use it maybe 1-2 times per week. I think because schizophrenia shows its primary symptoms during the late teens and early adult years- the years when cannabis smoking is at its peak- that scientists feel there is some sort of link to schizophrenia.

I have Disorganized Schizophrenia- not the visual hallucinations part, but I somtimes hear noises, like beeps and a cellphone ring. Cannabis hasn't altered or brought my symptoms on- I had them before I began smoking. It doesn't really affect me as much as scientists are pushing. I'm actually more motivated and energized because it helps with my chronic pain and sleep problems- I have a few hits before bed, and I sleep beautifully.

There are so many genetic mutations and forms in humans, that something hereditary is almost BOUND to surface. You can blame it on triggers and substances that may trigger it, but odds are, you're going to have it anyway eventually.

My point? Keep smoking :stoned:

[orangeman]

It is a drug, just not a hard drug. But just because it's labeled a drug doesn't make it any worse than any over the counter pain pill .

A drug is any substance that can be used to modify a chemical process or processes in the body, for example to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, enhance a performance or ability, or to alter states of mind. The word "drug" is etymologically derived from the Dutch/Low German word "droog", which means "dry", since in the past, most drugs were dried plant parts.

The word "drug" doesn't have to be a bad thing. Just most of the time people think it does. Especially people that seem to have a grudge with a substance they have never even tried lol.

[rayhaha]

whatever weed is drug or not, just let it be.. man. do wot u do, dont have to worry lots of thing on the earth. otherwise u will be fucked by yourself.

[Skink]

Maybe our problem is the debate... We constantly develop synthetic compounds instead of looking to nature for a drug...

[EATproteinGetHUGErUS]

So your grandma wouldn't drink alcohol? That's mind altering. That should be used most as a comparison because it gets you drunk and it's even worse for you. Btw, caffeine is a mind altering substance, we just don't take enough at a time.

I also don't know why alcohol isn't called a drug, and why it's called being drunk, not high. whether you smoke weed or smoke crack, you are still high. You can be high on acid, shrooms, extacy, and many other things with a wide range of effects, but it is still called 'high'. What makes the effects of alcohol so much different that it had a different name? It's just the gov. trying to make it seen different from other drugs. I'm sick of hearing the term "drugs and ALCOHOL." WTF makes alcohol not a drug?

When my grandma drinks coffe, the intent is not to get intoxicated. when someone smokes weed or alcohol, many times, the intent is to get intoxicated. Intent seperates "drugs" from other substances

Marijuana is a pscyhoactive substance....clearly different than alcohol.....apples and oranges.....this is why they are different

[UtopianDreamer]

of course its a fucking drug, thc is a psychoactive chemical, just like morphine. so is alcohol ...i cant stand all this bullshit people spout about weed not being a drug !

[crudemood]

PEOPLE ARE MEAN AND FUCKED UP. I HATE WHEN THEY HAVE THIS THOUGHT THEY CANT GET RID OF NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO OR DAY. I AGREE WEED IS NOT A DRUG. I HATE NOT HAVING CONTROL OVER THINGS I'M PASSIONATE ABOUT. IN THIS CASE WEED. CAN'T EVERYONE JUST LEAVE MARY JANE ALONE? GOD!!!

[Skink]

PEOPLE ARE MEAN AND FUCKED UP. I HATE WHEN THEY HAVE THIS THOUGHT THEY CANT GET RID OF NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO OR DAY. I AGREE WEED IS NOT A DRUG. I HATE NOT HAVING CONTROL OVER THINGS I'M PASSIONATE ABOUT. IN THIS CASE WEED. CAN'T EVERYONE JUST LEAVE MARY JANE ALONE? GOD!!!

Whoa...

[UtopianDreamer]

so why isnt marijuana a drug crude mood ? because its a natural plant and all that right ? well opium grows naturally also in poppies, and thats a drug for sure. sure, weed is a safe drug which is pretty harmless in moderation but its still a drug, why cant you accept this ?