mrscheisskopf2 Kentucky
05/08/25 8:32 am
No, I did. I saw your incorrect implication and decided to respond from a cultural perspective because I assumed that’s what you mean. I didn’t think you were dumb enough to literally think that pot shops are advertising that weed is safe and unaddictive. I figured you just meant that in the zeitgeist, people view it as such. Sorry for giving you the benefit of the doubt, from here on I’ll assume you mean the dumbest thing possible whenever you say something
statguy North Central Florida
05/08/25 8:39 am
My colleagues and I wrote about 25 academic papers on the effects of substance abuse on women and their children. We enrolled women in public health clinics. Followed them for 18 years. We were continuously funded by the NIH for twenty years. Five grants of four years each.
The drugs of interest at the time were alcohol, nicotine, cocaine/crack, and marijuana.
chinito Florida
05/12/25 9:24 am
I traveled all over. They drink coffee or caffeinated tea almost everywhere.
But you are deflecting. You were not talking about caffeine, you were talking about coffee.
LibertyWatch000 Ohio
05/08/25 7:10 am
If you are doing something and it’s effectiveness decreases over time it can be an influence for you to try different things. This goes way beyond drugs. It’s human nature. Just because it’s not true in every situation doesn’t mean it’s not true in others.
LibertyWatch000 Ohio
05/08/25 7:14 am
“Initially, when someone smokes pot, the brain experiences a surge in dopamine, and this can make the person feel high or intensely relaxed. The experience might be rewarding enough that they want to repeat it, reinforcing the behavior and creating a cycle where the person uses marijuana more frequently to chase that high.”
wubayla Henderson NV
05/10/25 1:53 am
The idea that marijuana is a "gateway drug," meaning it leads to the use of other, more dangerous substances, is a complex issue with varying perspectives and research findings. While some studies show an association between marijuana use and subsequent use of other drugs, the relationship is not definitively established, and other factors may play a role.
LibertyWatch000 Ohio
05/08/25 7:15 am
“However, the brain's dopamine system is quite adaptive. With regular use of marijuana, the brain begins to compensate for the increased dopamine levels. This process is called neuroadaptation. Over time, the brain may reduce the number of dopamine receptors or lower the production of dopamine in response to the constant stimulation from THC. As a result, the person needs more of the substance to experience the same effects.”
LibertyWatch000 Ohio
05/08/25 7:15 am
“This is commonly referred to as tolerance. So, the more frequently someone uses marijuana, the less "high" they feel with each use, and they may find themselves needing stronger doses to achieve the same pleasurable experience.”
FiveRabbits FourRabbits
05/07/25 7:04 pm
Interesting. I started everything later than most. I didn’t drink until I was in the military, I didn’t try pot until I was over 40. I don’t think I’m typical in any way, which is why I’m curious about how others see it.
mrscheisskopf2 Kentucky
05/10/25 8:55 am
Actually it was 3 comments in and only after you implied that I’m unintelligent and didn’t read what you said. I then explained myself further and gave you attitude BACK. I didn’t start it
mark4
05/08/25 2:47 am
I don’t have extensive knowledge of the topic. What I do have suggests it is for those looking for a radical lifestyle.
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