Arcata anticipates AG guidelines for medical marijuana

Get real people, more people have died from second hand Marijuana Smoke compared to those who have died from smoking too many cigars.

Yea, more people die from smoking weed compared to going to war.
Pot smoking leads to owning 9 homes, 12 lifted trucks, boats,$3000 a month power bills, and vacations in warm places while the homeless sleep in the rain because there is no room for them in any of your 9 houses. All while collecting welfare and food stamps...

That is what I've learned in the TS- how quaint!

'Are you stoned' I think you must be smoking meth or something along those lines. Dont make up shit. You have no idea what your talking about, and you speak LIES! Died from second hand Marijuana smoke? Get real. You are an IDIOT!

Yes. The disinformation is thick here. The only significant harm from marijuana is minor lung irritation when it is smoked. Very minor. People who walk in city traffic inhale much more noxious stuff than a guy smoking pot. Even this minor harm disappears if you consume it in other ways. In food, or drink, or best of all, in vaporizers.

The fact no one has EVER died from marijuana's effects - compared to the thousands who have died from aspirin and peanuts - speaks volumes.

As the DEA's own administrative law judge, Francis Young, concluded after an exhaustive review of the evidence, "Marijuana is the safest therapeutically active substance known to man."

Give it up, bigots. Just say you hate marijuana consumers because you think they are evil sinners. It would still be absurd, but at least you would approach honesty.

Spread disinfo that weed smoking will turn you into a neo-con. Sig Heil for Obama and Weed! Raise your right hand for gun control and weed!

Weed, the plant that kills the planet...

Weed, the plant that ruined Christmas...

Weed, the plant that crapped in the tub...

yea- those sound better compared to eggs and frying pans. Just put up pictures of neo-hippies with the caption, " Weed Smoking Makes You Silly".

If the DEA was SMART- they would seed HEMP all over the hills using aircraft. The pollen would shut down all the scenes for miles around, bringing much economic hardship and pain.

FROM RUTGERS UNIVERSITY WEBSITE
What are the long-term effects of using marijuana?

impairments in learning, memory, perception, and judgment
some people experience paranoia, hallucinations, intense anxiety, panic attacks- psychological dependence requiring more of the drug to get the same effect
paranoia
increased risk of chronic pulmonary disorders, including cancer (lung/mouth), emphysema, increase in testosterone levels for women
decrease in testosterone levels for men
lower sperm levels in men
increased risk of infertility in both men and women
diminishing or extinguished sexual pleasure
decreased social inhibitions and exposure to risky situations

How does marijuana affect driving?
Marijuana decreases attention and concentration (which is one reason why people use it). One study showed that young people who reported driving frequently while on marijuana were twice as likely to be involved in accidents. It seems that the marijuana-induced changes in perception and sense of time may be entertaining in the living room but can be deadly on the highway. Best bet: if you are using a psychoactive drug, do not drive or get into a car with someone who is. Marijuana affects all of the skills that are necessary to drive safely. The effects include diminished capacity to accurately judge distances, slower reflexes, and distorted perceptions of how fast you are going. Combined with alcohol, the hazards of driving under the influence of marijuana are far more extreme than with either drug alone.

Can a person become addicted to marijuana?
Addiction is a complicated process that is described by tolerance, dependence and withdrawal. Users can develop a tolerance over time. People who smoke marijuana or who have a genetic predisposition might develop a tolerance and would need more of the drug. Withdrawal can occur after chronic use and may be mild due to the THC lasting longer in the body because it is fat-soluble. Some people report irritability and restlessness and some have insomnia and nausea. People who use marijuana can become dependent when:
There is a constant desire for the high, or unsuccessful attempts are made to cut down or control use,
Too much time is spent getting high, taking away from other life activities,
Use is continued despite consequences like conflicts with, or loss of friends, family, or relationships; diminished academic motivation or performance; or negative effects on employment situation.
Heavy users however, can begin to show signs of dependence when they experience withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms include loss of appetite, problems sleeping, weight loss, and restlessness.

Can marijuana be used for medicinal purposes?
This is highly controversial. It does appear that there are some valid medicinal uses for marijuana.

The "Rutgers" story is suspect. No research was sited for any of the outrageous claims. Neither was any link offered to this supposed site.

Here are some links to what folks at Rutgers know:

http://media.www.dailytargum.com/media/storag...

***"As other nations, states and municipalities have begun to decriminalize or legalize the substance, New Jersey leaves its own residents and visitors to shoulder a far more significant burden should they be caught with weed. As a result, New Jerseyans are left with fewer options and greater problems for using a drug many consider to be far less harmful than alcohol, according to progress.org .

***Recently, Denver, Colorado became the first major city in the United States to decriminalize possession of the drug, thanks to the efforts of a group that helped get a citywide ballot question secured. The group, Safer Alternative for Enjoyable Recreation, also purchased advertising promoting the argument that pot is a safer alternative to alcohol use and abuse. The group itself was, in fact, started in response to the alcohol overdose deaths of a Colorado State University sophomore and a University of Colorado freshman.

***Great controversy erupted over the ballot question, but the voters approved by a 54-46 margin the decriminalization ordinance, which permitted up to one ounce of marijuana possession for adults over 21."

http://media.www.dailytargum.com/media/storag...

***"The average marijuana smokers, far from being the brain-dead loafers perpetrated by anti-pot propaganda, are increasingly capable of mixing business with pleasure, getting their smoke on while still managing to lead a productive life. Not only are young people able to get away with toking the occasional joint without it negatively impacting their class work, but there is an ever-increasing number of 30 through 40-year-olds who proudly light up a pipe after work or on the weekends. In fact, the briefcase and the bong are no longer mutually exclusive symbols. Welcome to the age of liberation."

Anonymous wrote:

FROM RUTGERS UNIVERSITY WEBSITE
What are the long-term effects of using marijuana?
impairments in learning, memory, perception, and judgment
some people experience paranoia, hallucinations, intense anxiety, panic attacks- psychological dependence requiring more of the drug to get the same effect
paranoia
increased risk of chronic pulmonary disorders, including cancer (lung/mouth), emphysema, increase in testosterone levels for women
decrease in testosterone levels for men
lower sperm levels in men
increased risk of infertility in both men and women
diminishing or extinguished sexual pleasure
decreased social inhibitions and exposure to risky situations

Wait a minute. You're pulling our leg. Those are the effects of aging.