NYT: We Were Wrong About Marijuana

[RoshawnMarkwees]

It is not physically addictive, it is psychologically addictive. And as I said you can get the pain killing benefits without the strong high from THC. It got my BIL off of Opioids and he functions very well at 70 with a very bad back.

THC causes mental illness. Fact. Every time anyone uses they are playing Russian roulette.
Any alleged painkilling or medicinal benefits allegedly derived from pot can be had with preexisting FDA approved drugs. The pot/medicine thing is a total ruse. No FDA approval. If there was, they’d have to list the warnings and risk factors. The industry doesn’t want that and their paid politicians are accommodating them.

 

[BrokeLoser]

both.

So heroin, lsd and fentanyl should remain illegal because they are man made?

 

[EMH]

ny alleged painkilling or medicinal benefits allegedly derived from pot can be had with preexisting FDA approved drugs

Marijuana eaten or smoked through a bong is a million times safer than a prescription pill.

 

[BrokeLoser]

Marijuana eaten or smoked through a bong is a million times safer than a prescription pill.

Weird…that’s what all lowlife stoners say…hmmm.

 

[EMH]

Weird…that’s what all lowlife stoners say…hmmm.

We live longer too. Willie Nelson, Mick Jagger...

My father took one prescription pill starting at age 40, and by 49 he was all gray hair, and he has the "3 second prescription pill delay" meaning you would ask him a question

before age 40 he'd answer right away
after taking the pill he'd stall for 3 seconds and then answer


Marijuana is a plant suitable for human consumption.

A pill is full of man made chemicals that deposit toxins all throughout the system



The Pro Israel Christian is the dumbest form of human in part because it goes right to the doc and takes whatever pills it is told to. Pro Israel Christians consume more prescription pills than any other demographic, because they are drones who parrot, never think or ask questions...


I'd guess BrokeLoser is on 10+ different pills and we, the American Taxpayer, are paying for them AT A RETAIL PRICE because W sold out when he socialized them.

 

[BrokeLoser]

We live longer too. Willie Nelson, Mick Jagger...

The people stoners want you to think are stoners:

The REAL stoners:

I'd guess BrokeLoser is on 10+ different pills and we, the American Taxpayer, are paying for them AT A RETAIL PRICE because W sold out when he socialized them.

I run a minimum of 6 miles a day, I weight train 4 days a week and mma train twice a week. I take my great life very seriously.
You’ll never catch me in zombie mode like you potato chip eating slobs.

 

[ding]

No, the finished product of cocaine is not on the leaves. There is a long extensive chemical process that it has to go through. Cocaine alkaloids are NOT cocaine.
Im not repeating myself again, pagan.

Is cocaine alkaloid the same as cocaine?

Yes, cocaine is a type of tropane alkaloid, meaning they are essentially the same substance, with "alkaloid" referring to its chemical classification. Cocaine (the specific compound) is the primary psychoactive alkaloid found in the coca plant, which is then processed into various forms like hydrochloride or freebase.

• Definition: Cocaine is a tropane alkaloid, a naturally occurring organic compound containing nitrogen.
• Source: It is derived from the Erythroxylum coca plant.
• Forms: The term "alkaloid" refers to the molecule itself, while "cocaine" usually refers to the purified white powder (cocaine hydrochloride) or crack cocaine (freebase) consumed, which are different physical forms of the same alkaloid.
  

In summary, cocaine is a specific, purified alkaloid.

 

[ding]

Im not repeating myself again, pagan.

That's good because being wrong six times is bad enough. You wouldn't want to be wrong a 7th time.

 

[initforme]

People are overworked and over productive. Time to slow it down and perhaps less people turn to unhealthy habits. Otherwise its not going to get any better.

 

[SeaMajor7]

 

[MarathonMike]

THC causes mental illness. Fact. Every time anyone uses they are playing Russian roulette.
Any alleged painkilling or medicinal benefits allegedly derived from pot can be had with preexisting FDA approved drugs. The pot/medicine thing is a total ruse. No FDA approval. If there was, they’d have to list the warnings and risk factors. The industry doesn’t want that and their paid politicians are accommodating them.

It would help if you read what I post before you reply. I just stated that people are getting the pain killing benefit of cannabis WITHOUT the THC. I have posted that Pot is way stronger than when I was young and I have seen the dulling affects of daily Pot use. And those pre-existing approved drugs are HIGHLY addictive and have led to overdose deaths. The FDA kept Pot as a schedule 1 drug for decades at the behest of Big Pharma so they could keep over prescribing their Opioid based money makers.

 

[Invisibleflash]

"Opinion
The Editorial Board

It’s Time for America to Admit That It Has a Marijuana Problem

Thirteen years ago, no state allowed marijuana for recreational purposes. Today, most Americans live in a state that allows them to buy and smoke a joint. President Trump continued the trend toward legalization in December by loosening federal restrictions.

This editorial board has long supported marijuana legalization. In 2014, we published a six-part series that compared the federal marijuana ban to alcohol prohibition and argued for repeal. Much of what we wrote then holds up — but not all of it does.

At the time, supporters of legalization predicted that it would bring few downsides. In our editorials, we described marijuana addiction and dependence as “relatively minor problems.” Many advocates went further and claimed that marijuana was a harmless drug that might even bring net health benefits. They also said that legalization might not lead to greater use.

It is now clear that many of these predictions were wrong. Legalization has led to much more use. Surveys suggest that about 18 million people in the United States have used marijuana almost daily (or about five times a week) in recent years. That was up from around six million in 2012 and less than one million in 1992. More Americans now use marijuana daily than alcohol."

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/opinion/regulate-legalized-marijuana.html?unlocked_article_code=1.LlA.iQAs.bC2ztEojJyFW&smid=url-share

This comes as no surprise. Progressive fools are virtually wrong about everything.

It is a drug, bub. The gov likes it bc of the$$ taxes that come in.

 

[BrokeLoser]

It is a drug, bub. The gov likes it bc of the$$ taxes that come in.

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What’s the cost of fighting the cartel crime that comes with it?
What percentage of bottom feeders pay in cash at dispensaries and how much of that cash is being reported as income by the high quality individuals who own weed shops?

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

It would help if you read what I post before you reply. I just stated that people are getting the pain killing benefit of cannabis WITHOUT the THC. I have posted that Pot is way stronger than when I was young and I have seen the dulling affects of daily Pot use. And those pre-existing approved drugs are HIGHLY addictive and have led to overdose deaths. The FDA kept Pot as a schedule 1 drug for decades at the behest of Big Pharma so they could keep over prescribing their Opioid based money makers.

It still has THC. The medical cannabis thing is a ruse. Its only objective is to try to mainstream pot use.
The CBD oil nonsense has been debunked, too.

 

[EMH]

The people stoners want you to think are stoners:

The REAL stoners:

I run a minimum of 6 miles a day, I weight train 4 days a week and mma train twice a week. I take my great life very seriously.
You’ll never catch me in zombie mode like you potato chip eating slobs.

You could show that photo and say

THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DRINK ALCOHOL

Everyone who drinks alcohol is like these people....


There are way more homeless drunks, crackheads, meth-heads, and pill popper addicts than there are people who are homeless because they smoke too much weed.



You cherry pick the worst of the worst and ascribe it to all.

All blacks are like Brandon Johnson.

All Muslims are like Zohran.

The world's greatest swimmer is a pothead. PacMan and LeVeon Bell both played NFL at extremely "high" levels. Sha Carrie Richardson is one of if not our best female sprinter.


Willie Nelson is 92, smoked weed for over 70 years...

 

[GLASNOST]

I couldn't be happier for you to believe that.

Check the OP. The topic is about marijuana. If you don't believe that ......

 

[scruffy]

It still has THC. The medical cannabis thing is a ruse.

So don't use it, if you don't want to use it. Scruffy won't blow smoke in your direction, I promise.

Its only objective is to try to mainstream pot use.

Pot use got mainstreamed 40 years ago. My very first real job (after McDonald's) in 1974 the boss smoked weed and got all the cute secretaries high at lunch. In LA right now, there are ritzy restaurants you can go to, to get a five star pot infused meal.

The CBD oil nonsense has been debunked, too.

CBG is a pretty good anti-inflammatory, but it's not as good as some of the terpenes. That's the problem with vapes, you don't get the terpenes, unless they put em back in.

I know this lady though (from the music biz), she makes caramels. Somehow when you cook the stuff in butter it brings out the medical benefits. She has a loyal stream of customers, she does good business.

 

[TNHarley]

Is cocaine alkaloid the same as cocaine?

Yes, cocaine is a type of tropane alkaloid, meaning they are essentially the same substance, with "alkaloid" referring to its chemical classification. Cocaine (the specific compound) is the primary psychoactive alkaloid found in the coca plant, which is then processed into various forms like hydrochloride or freebase.

• Definition: Cocaine is a tropane alkaloid, a naturally occurring organic compound containing nitrogen.
• Source: It is derived from the Erythroxylum coca plant.
• Forms: The term "alkaloid" refers to the molecule itself, while "cocaine" usually refers to the purified white powder (cocaine hydrochloride) or crack cocaine (freebase) consumed, which are different physical forms of the same alkaloid.

In summary, cocaine is a specific, purified alkaloid.

Goddamnit, you are one stupid, stubborn sumbitch.
COCAINE ALKALOIDS ARE NOT WHAT PEOPLE SNORT UP THEIR NOSE.

 

[initforme]

What’s the cost of fighting the cartel crime that comes with it?
What percentage of bottom feeders pay in cash at dispensaries and how much of that cash is being reported as income by the high quality individuals who own weed shops?

This is capitalism thankfully. If theres a market for pot and states have legalized it then i say good on those businesses.

 

[ding]

Check the OP. The topic is about marijuana. If you don't believe that ......

Don't cry, my dear. Everything is going to be alright.