what are the best (reliable) weed documentaries?
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Mithrandir-Olorin888 — 18 years ago(May 30, 2007 02:21 PM)
Grass was good but it didn't go far enough.
They didn't deal wiht the Other Useses for Weed, and evne it's History Prior to the 20th Centuery.
And they didn't deal wiht Dupont eaither.
I'd like to see one that goes evne deeper, anyone know of any?
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mirello67 — 18 years ago(June 26, 2007 09:56 PM)
I am all for legalizing marijuana. The first time I smoked I was like why is this stuff illegal? I do believe that it is a gateway drug, I would have never done shrooms or opium if I didn't smoke weed first.
However, the gateway drug effect would wear off it was legal and accepted like alcohol. I do like alcohol too. Alcohol is not a gateway drug even though it alters you more than marijuana, because its accepted and legal. Weed would be the same way if it was legalized.
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werob2001 — 18 years ago(July 01, 2007 08:05 PM)
Many people write me to ask why marijuana is illegal when alcohol is not, yet alcohol is also a dangerous substance. There are a number of organizations dedicated to raising awareness of the dangers of underage alcohol use and alcohol abuse. However, when it comes to marijuana, there aren't as many organizations dedicated to raising awareness of the risks and harms of marijuana use. I focuses on marijuana education because there is a need for this kind of specific information. The fact is, marijuana and alcohol are often used in combination (have you heard of the slang term "Herb and Ale"?). In this point-by-point comparison, you'll find the similarities and differences between alcohol and marijuana. Both are considered drugs and both can be dangerous. As for claims that this a biased viewpoint, I personally no longer abide in 'the pot' but almost every one of my friends still do and I use some of their experiences is my research.
Alcohol
Marijuana
Is it legal?
Legal only for people over 21
Illegal, Schedule I drug
What are the health risks?
Liver cirrhosis
Increased stroke risk
Decreased mental performance
Heart disease
Peptic ulcers
Hepatitis
Various forms of cancer
Mouth cancer
Throat cancer
Lung cancer
Increased heart rate
Increased blood pressure
Increased stress
Respiratory problems
Is it addictive?
Physically and Psychologically
Each year in the U.S. 100,000 people die from alcohol addiction and its related causes. According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence more than 13 million Americans abuse alcohol many of them becoming alcoholics.
Psychologically,
possibly physically
As with alcohol and many other drugs, not everyone who uses marijuana becomes addicted, but some users do develop signs of dependence on the drug. They may experience such withdrawal symptoms as loss of appetite, sleep problems, weight loss, and shaky hands. In 1995, 165,000 people entered drug treatment programs to kick their marijuana habit.
How does it affect a person's driving?
Causes speeding and reckless driving.Over the past 20 years, there has been a decline in drinking and driving and in the number of alcohol-related deaths and injuries on the roads. However, drinking and driving remains one of the main causes of death and injury.
Causes abnormally slow driving and proneness to distraction.Because of misconceptions about smoking and driving, many people still do.Driving may be impaired for up to 24 hours. For more information read about marijuana and impaired driving.
What if I mix chemicals?
Mixing alcohol with medications or illicit drugs is extremely dangerous and can lead to accidental death. For example, alcohol-medication interactions may be a factor in at least 25 percent of emergency room admissions.
Always a risk of added chemical substances such as PCP, LSD, speed, formaldehyde, cocaine, etc.Added substances increase risks and can cause increased physical damage.
What's the method of consumption?
Swallowed in liquid form
Smoked or eaten
What are some paraphernalia associated with it?
Flask, bottles, bottle opener
Water bongs, bowls, pipes, screens, roach clips, rolling paper, baggies
What are some immediate signs of use?
Slurred speech, decreased inhibitions, lack of motor coordination
Red eyes, dry mouth, increased appetite, slowed reaction, memory loss
How long do the effects last?
1-2 hours per drink
1-4 hours
Does it affect self-control?
Releases inhibitions
Releases inhibitions
Can a person overdose?
Drinking large amounts of alcohol can lead to coma or even death. Also, in 1998, 35.8 percent of traffic deaths of 15- to 20-year-olds were alcohol-related."Binge" drinking means having five or more drinks on one occasion. About 15 percent of teens are binge drinkers in any given month.
There have been no proven cases of overdosing on marijuana. Usually, when large amounts of marijuana are consumed, the user will pass out.
Does it lead to death?
Drunk and drugged driving is the leading cause of death among 15- to 24-year olds.
Drunk and drugged driving is the leading cause of death among 15- to 24-year olds.
What are some accident statistics?
Every hour in the United States, one teenager is killed or disfigured by a drunk or drugged driver.
Every hour in the United States, one teenager is killed or disfigured by a drunk or drugged driver.
What other names is it known by?
Booze, Sauce, Brew, Brewski, Hooch, Hard Stuff, Juice
Weed, Pot, Grass, Reefer, Ganja, Mary Jane, Blunt, Joint, Roach, Nail
Does it do anything to my brain?
Drinking alcohol leads to a loss of coordination, poor judgment, slowed reflexes, distorted vision, memory lapses, and even blackouts.
THC (the active ingredient in marijuana) damages the nerve cells in the part of the brain where memories are formed, making it hard to remember things.
What kind of dangerous situation can it lead to?
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werob2001 — 18 years ago(July 11, 2007 08:45 PM)
The question was not whether there are other things in the world that are bad for you, it was whether weed 'could be' and the fact is it might be bad for you, no sane person can deny that lighting something (anything) on fire and then breathing in the smoke is a healthy habit. The reason I say 'possibly physical' is because many psychological dependencies become physical ones. No sane person eats Rat Poison, thats why its called RAT poison. The reason it is difficult to link marijuana to cancer is because the majority of weed smokers also smoke cigarettes. Saying that someone does something 'because' its illegal is one of the oldest and lamest cop outs in debate history, and is just as irrelevant in this debate. Most marijuana consumers do not use vaporizers or eat it, eating it is actually more of a concern when out in public because of its full body high. You may not advocate driving while high, but too many of your fellow smokers/eaters/vaporizers, DO advocate it and believe it makes them better drivers, case in point the gentleman who posted just before you. Also, speaking of alcohol, some of you with sane and unbiased minds may notice a distinct similarity with the denial of marijuana users that it has ever caused an issue in their life. If you are trying to compare the nutritional value of a Sprite versus a 20 sack I think you might want to look into that a little more. The claim that the brain already having cannabinoid receptors has NOTHING to do with lack of physical dependence (by the way this is completely false claim, also worth mentioning is that cannabinoid is not even a real word), there are also the completely proven facts that weed causes damage to memory cells, the brain also secretes its own source of dopamine which is found in several narcotics, that have been proven to cause physical dependence, not the mention the fact that I personally have seen what happens to my friends when they are out for a few days, its almost precisely what happens when someone is hasn't had a cigarette in a couple weeks, no person that consumes more than a QP a week (a couple of my buddies) can claim that it is not a commanding part of their daily lives, you could easily compare this to alcoholism or any other more serious drug habit. The entire point of this was that it was asked what kind of health issues 'could' marijuana 'possibly' cause, and I answered honestly with my own research.
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Mithrandir-Olorin888 — 18 years ago(July 12, 2007 01:14 PM)
It does make my rother a Better Drive rin fatc he's the onyl person in this whole City who can Drive.
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DisturbedPixie — 18 years ago(October 22, 2007 03:28 PM)
I have never "felt like not stopping at a light" while stoned. It's a light, it's there for everyone's safety, not wanting to stop isn't the weed, it's you being stupid. If Stop lights aren't for you, don't drive at all.
If one is not dedicated to the drive, and would rather look at the pretty flower on the side of the street, then walking is probably best
The first time My friend smoked and drove, she went 10 mph in a 30 zone, and thought she was going too fast. Once another car joined us on the same street, she paced herself to match his speed. It's not that hard.
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werob2001 — 18 years ago(August 28, 2007 01:23 PM)
Actually where I'm from it's about $225 for a QP and you can get it even cheaper if you buy more, such as a pound for $700, therefore coming closer $8,400 split between 2 people, but I digress. A single individual that smokes from a bong or pipe can easily consume enough pot to go through more than that. Lets say for example, you can reasonably place 2-3 grams of weed into a bong or pipe if you are doing that about a dozen times a day you are consuming 24-36 grams per day, somewhere on average around an ounce PER DAY, I have 2 friends that live together and do this on a regular basis easily going through a QP a piece a week.
Of course marijuana can cause problems. Doing anything in excess will. But just like alcohol, many marijuana smokers are able to control their usage and not let it become a problem. A generalization like this is the same as saying that many rapists are able to not let it become a problem, the issue isnt that its a problem for the one doing it, its a problem for the victims of their stupidity or carelessness, just above a poster mentioned that he sometimes doesnt stop at red lights because either his reaction time is to slow, or he just doesnt feel like it. He himself said as much, and his claim that he drives at night instead (as if it were safer then) is even more ludicrous, too many believe that its a great idea, take the guy at the bottom of this board.
http://www.faqs.org/qa/qa-8999.html
Even if you take his response as satire, you still must admit that this kind of ignorance and stupidity, is somehow the norm among the average marijuana user.
Its just plain ridiculous to believe that there is some kind of giant conspiracy that affects 90% of civilized nations to make marijuana illegal. Its illegal because its side effects are not worth the moderate positives it might provide. Now dont get me wrong I am not saying that many of the prescription drugs that are available to the general public and are legal are better. They are just as bad and should not be legal anymore than marijuana or opium is.
Youre right not a single death has been directly linked to weed, that means no one has overdosed, (though thats a relative term), and no one has died from an allergic reaction. The reason this is a careless wording is because car deaths or work place deaths that are caused by some one who was on pot are not listed as cause of death, car accident or massive head trauma are the reasons listed. Do you really believe that no one, not a single person ever has been high and got into an accident and injured or killed someone? Thats a pretty naive viewpoint.
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Mithrandir-Olorin888 — 18 years ago(October 02, 2007 08:51 PM)
Anyone who thinks a COnspiracy is Ridiculus shouldn study history.
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Mithrandir-Olorin888 — 18 years ago(July 07, 2007 11:26 AM)
I'd like one that realy gets into the Dupont organization which Grass didn't do.
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jakeb4813 — 18 years ago(October 22, 2007 06:24 PM)
Check out "In Pot We Trust", what makes it reliable is the fact that it takes both sides of the issue.
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jakeb4813 — 18 years ago(October 22, 2007 06:44 PM)
Check out "In Pot We Trust", what makes it reliable is the fact that it takes both sides of the issue.
http://www.imdb.com/board/11069233/