Free the weed, dope, cannabis, hooch, Fri 4 Feb, outside Auckland District Courts

[Usarka]

Marijuana also has some neuroprotective qualities.

It's been linked to triggering schizophrenia, memory loss and reduced cognitive function.

I am aware that it can trigger psychosis in younger people, esp males, but it usually requires a genetic predisposition. Not sure what the numbers are, but if it's significant then make it legal when you're 24.........


On a more serious note, this is undoubtedly a good reason to do drugs:

[ducatilover]

Marijuana also has some neuroprotective qualities.



I am aware that it can trigger psychosis in younger people, esp males, but it usually requires a genetic predisposition. Not sure what the numbers are, but if it's significant then make it legal when you're 24.........


On a more serious note, this is undoubtedly a good reason to do drugs

I haven't watched that show in quite some time...like Blackbooks on acid.

Making it legal after 24? I suppose that could work.
Or only available to people with a pot licence? It won't change anything with young people, they'll still smoke it.

[SMOKEU]

I am aware that it can trigger psychosis in younger people, esp males, but it usually requires a genetic predisposition. Not sure what the numbers are, but if it's significant then make it legal when you're 24.........

Then you should also be aware that peanuts, shellfish and honey can kill some people. I say we should ban those products immediately.

[Usarka]

Then you should also be aware that peanuts, shellfish and honey can kill some people. I say we should ban those products immediately.

Oh wait, logic! Good point sir

Ezxcept...... if someone dies from peanuts then they're not a burden on the state. But then refer to motorcyclists being hypocrites section.

[haydes55]

So far in this thread we have learnt that, in some cases marijuana smoked by young people can be harmful causing mental illnesses. The only other harm that is possibly linked with marijuana is if you smoke 5 joints a day for 10 year, you are likely to have minor memory loss equivalent to being knocked out once in your life.

Any other harm?

If it was legal there would be age restrictions and youths would find it harder to get their hands on. Harm 1 near eliminated. Excess of anything is harmful. Having 5 energy drinks a day for 10 year will probably make your heart explode (there have been deaths attributed to people drinking a few energy drinks after a night on the piss and the sudden speed up of a slowed heart causes cardiac arrest in rare situations). Put a "Limit of 2 per day" label on packages of weed same as energy drinks.

Gangs will lose a huge profit.

[mashman]

A question that hasn't been asked, that I remember, but how much do you use per "smoke". A light sprinkle, 99% (snigger) baccy and 1% grass? 75 - 25, 50 - 50, 25 - 50, 100% (includes pipes/bongs/brownies etc...)?

WHEN I have a smoke I'm in the 99% - 1% bracket... or a tinny will do me about 6 - 8 smokes.

[Usarka]

possibly linked with marijuana is if you smoke 5 joints a day for 10 year, you are likely to have minor memory loss equivalent to being knocked out once in your life.

Recent research would suggest marijuana's neuro protective qualities would help if you are knocked out......

http://www.jneurosci.org/content/21/17/6475.abstract

WHEN I have a smoke I'm in the 99% - 1% bracket... or a tinny will do me about 6 - 8 smokes.

Yeah i use a tiny amount, if i start feeling tolerant i lay off for a while. I got an 8th about 3 months ago and still going strong. Helps me sleep good though, better than benzos and other dodgy quack pharmaceuticals, and it makes the mighty boosh, cleveland show etc much more entertaining. Secondary to the medicinal effects obviously.

[haydes55]

Recent research would suggest marijuana's neuro protective qualities would help if you are knocked out......

http://www.jneurosci.org/content/21/17/6475.abstract

So ambulances should have laughing gas for pain and marijuana smoke in another cylinder for head injuries

Bureaucracy slows down health advancements as bad as the church slowed down progress of everything.

[haydes55]

A question that hasn't been asked, that I remember, but how much do you use per "smoke". A light sprinkle, 99% (snigger) baccy and 1% grass? 75 - 25, 50 - 50, 25 - 50, 100% (includes pipes/bongs/brownies etc...)?

WHEN I have a smoke I'm in the 99% - 1% bracket... or a tinny will do me about 6 - 8 smokes.

I'm a bong man, 2 or 3 hits and that's enough for me for the night.

The way you smoke (spliffs) is actually more harmful because of the tobacco haha (although it does burn alot better)

[SMOKEU]

I'm a bong man, 2 or 3 hits and that's enough for me for the night.

Bong hits are teh epic win. Way nicer than spots anyway.

[Usarka]

So ambulances should have laughing gas for pain and marijuana smoke in another cylinder for head injuries

Would be a hoot at least!

Kava kava has also been shown to have similar neuroprotective qualities. The pisser is I literally turned down a hit of kava after i mashed my nogan in the islands. Dumb arse!

[haydes55]

Would be a hoot at least!

Kava kava has also been shown to have similar neuroprotective qualities.

I tried that kava kava and it just tasted yuck and no effect. (had an indian mate make us up a batch so it was done legit)

[SMOKEU]

Would be a hoot at least!

Kava kava has also been shown to have similar neuroprotective qualities. The pisser is I literally turned down a hit of kava after i mashed my nogan in the islands. Dumb arse!

I tried that kava kava and it just tasted yuck and no effect. (had an indian mate make us up a batch so it was done legit)

You can buy it from many convenience stores in NZ and Indian spice shops. Get 1 heaped tablespoon of kava powder, and mix it with around 150-200ml of water. Skull the fucker down, I know it tastes nasty, but just try to drink it as fast as possible.

Drink another glass of it 15 minutes later and you're on your way to a mild, but good buzz.

I suggest taking a big gulp of water straight after ingesting the kava to wash down the taste and the bits of stuff that will end up in your mouth.

[mashman]

The way you smoke (spliffs) is actually more harmful because of the tobacco haha (although it does burn alot better)

heh, I'm a dumb smoker of some quarter of a century now anyway.

[ducatilover]

So far in this thread we have learnt that, in some cases marijuana smoked by young people can be harmful causing mental illnesses. The only other harm that is possibly linked with marijuana is if you smoke 5 joints a day for 10 year, you are likely to have minor memory loss equivalent to being knocked out once in your life.

Mental illness is no small issue mate.
I'd like to see an explanation for drug fucked weed users