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Jake · 11-09-2010, 02:45 PM

My opinions on the initial article:

1) The article claims pot does not cause cancer, but cites a study that was not conclusive. I think that just shows that it doesn't take much convincing to make people believe what they want to believe. The research posts above on testicular cancer shows that the study in the article was not comprehensive.

2) I agree that pot is not addictive, however the article does not offer any evidence to support that. I'm only basing that on personal experience.

3) I believe that pot can act as a gate way drug. I've seen many people start with pot, and continue on from there to more serious drugs, like cocaine, e, and shrooms. It is possible that they would have gone on to harder drugs with or without pot, but there is a clear connection between pot use, and users of harder drugs.

Again, the study cited in the article does not "unequivocally disprove" the gateway theory. The article also uses some strange wording/logic, to turn pot into "the exact opposite of a gateway drug". Another case of believing what you want to believe.

4) The link for the no brain damage claim isn't working anymore. I don't buy this claim at all. I've heard too many heavy users complain of memory loss to be convinced of this without several convincing studies to back it up.

5) I agree it has medical uses.

I think one of the most important reasons not to use it right now is to not support criminals/drug dealers.

I'd also like to see some research on the impact of combined alcohol and pot use, because that really messes up your night.

I think a lot more research should be done before it is legalized. They would also need to make it illegal to operate a vehical under its influence. Right now, in terms of health impacts, it doesn't seem to be any worse than tobacco, but they said that about anabolic steroids at first too.

11-09-2010, 02:45 PM	#99
Jake Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2004 Exp:	My opinions on the initial article: 1) The article claims pot does not cause cancer, but cites a study that was not conclusive. I think that just shows that it doesn't take much convincing to make people believe what they want to believe. The research posts above on testicular cancer shows that the study in the article was not comprehensive. 2) I agree that pot is not addictive, however the article does not offer any evidence to support that. I'm only basing that on personal experience. 3) I believe that pot can act as a gate way drug. I've seen many people start with pot, and continue on from there to more serious drugs, like cocaine, e, and shrooms. It is possible that they would have gone on to harder drugs with or without pot, but there is a clear connection between pot use, and users of harder drugs. Again, the study cited in the article does not "unequivocally disprove" the gateway theory. The article also uses some strange wording/logic, to turn pot into "the exact opposite of a gateway drug". Another case of believing what you want to believe. 4) The link for the no brain damage claim isn't working anymore. I don't buy this claim at all. I've heard too many heavy users complain of memory loss to be convinced of this without several convincing studies to back it up. 5) I agree it has medical uses. I think one of the most important reasons not to use it right now is to not support criminals/drug dealers. I'd also like to see some research on the impact of combined alcohol and pot use, because that really messes up your night. I think a lot more research should be done before it is legalized. They would also need to make it illegal to operate a vehical under its influence. Right now, in terms of health impacts, it doesn't seem to be any worse than tobacco, but they said that about anabolic steroids at first too.