Haven’t played it, though probably would Have if aware of it. Was it a war game ? Have to look it up.
Yeah it’s great for sleep 
AI preachers has turned into gaming chat lol sorry @physioLojik I’ll clear off now
In all honesty, weed probably did play a part. There is a small, yet statistically significant link between heavy marijuana use and an increased risk for impaired mental health, psychosis, schizophrenia etc. If weed was harmless I’d be using it more frequently as it tends to crush my anxiety, the stupidity effects it has on me is dose dependent, one or two puffs and I’m just a bit calmer, a few joints and I turn into a massive idiot.
There’s certainly risks to marijuana usage, and many of these risks we may not even be aware of given the lack of research on marijuana. I think, like any substance, responsibility is the key. I can show you a paper in which it shows marijuana causes a dose dependant increase in HR and eventually sinus tachycardia and in some subjects (NOT) prone to any kind of arrhythmia, marijuana can temporarily trigger premature ventricular contractions. While these in themselves aren’t inherently dangerous, for an individual with dilated cardiomyopathy (or hypertrophic/restrictive) this could cause the onset of more lethal arrhythmias, more research is required.
Structural abnormalities in brain matter in subjects who smoke very frequently have been observed (ALTHOUGH structural abnormalities in the brains of heavy AAS users have been found, though these findings have been shown to be independent of cognitive function, mental health status etc)
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not anti weed, on an occasion a joint/edible/bowl/blunt or whatever can be very fun, however when done frequently without a valid reason negative effects will def start to occur in many. It’s like booze (although I’d say booze is far more dangerous), on special occasions, drinking can be fun, however if you binge drink frequently, or even occasionally if you aren’t careful, negative consequences can occur (I say occasionally due to the risk of alcohol poisoning… however to drink so much you need you’re stomach pumped or you’re throwing up you’d have to be an absolute idiot or very niaeve)… Just my opinion though
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You are so right. Rizla says he started at 15! Weed to developing brain is absolutely wrong and harmful. Period.
And still harmful unless needed for medical reasons in adult life.
Wonder how the term “pot head” came about…
And the research will slow down cause local governments want to cash in.
I believe i saw some stats. Forgot what state in the US but since they legalized car accidents and crime up.
If you were already predisposed to these, sure. I don’t believe that weed can “cause” these issues.
You can work around all of the combustion issues. What other health issues are you talking about? Cancer prevention? Alzheimer’s prevention?
Are these supposed “health issues” worth incurring if it means you can live without anxiety?
Choose your battles. Anxiety will put you in an early grave. Has weed legitimately killed anyone? I haven’t seen any evidence.
not sure about crime going up, I’d imagine legalisation would cause the cartels to take a big hit (although cartels typically peddle ditch weed, which is becoming less and less popular) still, anything that causes cartels to take a hit is a okay with me (they’re brutal those cartels)
As to car accidents, there isn’t a reliable way to test if someone is under the influence of THC, thus one can drive while high and get away with it, this will def lead to more car accidents as driving impaired is a terrible idea, however I don’t believe it’s as dangerous as drunk driving. Either way, both are risky
No, because I have other methods of managing my anxiety (mediation, loud, abrasive music, intense exercise etc). If I had NO choice but to resort to benzodiazepines (which my anxiety isn’t NEARLY bad enough to warrant) then I’d consider using marijuana for anxiety.
What I’m worried about with regard to marijuana is the effect it would have on my cognitive function, I need my smarts to get where I need to be and I don’t want to risk diminishing my intellect/ ability to learn.
From. Cannabis (Marijuana) | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Short-Term Effects
When a person smokes marijuana, THC quickly passes from the lungs into the bloodstream. The blood carries the chemical to the brain and other organs throughout the body. The body absorbs THC more slowly when the person eats or drinks it. In that case, they generally feel the effects after 30 minutes to 1 hour.
THC acts on specific brain cell receptors that ordinarily react to natural THC-like chemicals. These natural chemicals play a role in normal brain development and function.
Marijuana overactivates parts of the brain that contain the highest number of these receptors. This causes the “high” that people feel. Other effects include:
- altered senses (for example, seeing brighter colors)
- altered sense of time
- changes in mood
- impaired body movement
- difficulty with thinking and problem-solving
- impaired memory
- hallucinations (when taken in high doses)
- delusions (when taken in high doses)
- psychosis (when taken in high doses)
Long-Term Effects
Marijuana also affects brain development. When people begin using marijuana as teenagers, the drug may impair thinking, memory, and learning functions and affect how the brain builds connections between the areas necessary for these functions. Researchers are still studying how long marijuana’s effects last and whether some changes may be permanent.
For example, a study from New Zealand conducted in part by researchers at Duke University showed that people who started smoking marijuana heavily in their teens and had an ongoing marijuana use disorder lost an average of 8 IQ points between ages 13 and 38. The lost mental abilities didn’t fully return in those who quit marijuana as adults. Those who started smoking marijuana as adults didn’t show notable IQ declines.5
In another recent study on twins, those who used marijuana showed a significant decline in general knowledge and in verbal ability (equivalent to 4 IQ points) between the preteen years and early adulthood, but no predictable difference was found between twins when one used marijuana and the other didn’t. This suggests that the IQ decline in marijuana users may be caused by something other than marijuana, such as shared familial factors (e.g., genetics, family environment).6NIDA’s Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study, a major longitudinal study, is tracking a large sample of young Americans from late childhood to early adulthood to help clarify how and to what extent marijuana and other substances, alone and in combination, affect adolescent brain development. Read more about the ABCD study on our Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD Study) webpage.
A Rise in Marijuana’s THC Levels
The amount of THC in marijuana has been increasing steadily over the past few decades.7 For a person who’s new to marijuana use, this may mean exposure to higher THC levels with a greater chance of a harmful reaction. Higher THC levels may explain the rise in emergency room visits involving marijuana use.
The popularity of edibles also increases the chance of harmful reactions. Edibles take longer to digest and produce a high. Therefore, people may consume more to feel the effects faster, leading to dangerous results.
Higher THC levels may also mean a greater risk for addiction if people are regularly exposing themselves to high doses.
What are the other health effects of marijuana?
Marijuana use may have a wide range of effects, both physical and mental.
Physical Effects
- Breathing problems. Marijuana smoke irritates the lungs, and people who smoke marijuana frequently can have the same breathing problems as those who smoke tobacco. These problems include daily cough and phlegm, more frequent lung illness, and a higher risk of lung infections. Researchers so far haven’t found a higher risk for lung cancer in people who smoke marijuana.8
- Increased heart rate. Marijuana raises heart rate for up to 3 hours after smoking. This effect may increase the chance of heart attack. Older people and those with heart problems may be at higher risk.
- Problems with child development during and after pregnancy. One study found that about 20% of pregnant women 24-years-old and younger screened positive for marijuana. However, this study also found that women were about twice as likely to screen positive for marijuana use via a drug test than they state in self-reported measures.9 This suggests that self-reported rates of marijuana use in pregnant females is not an accurate measure of marijuana use and may be underreporting their use. Additionally, in one study of dispensaries, nonmedical personnel at marijuana dispensaries were recommending marijuana to pregnant women for nausea, but medical experts warn against it. This concerns medical experts because marijuana use during pregnancy is linked to lower birth weight10and increased risk of both brain and behavioral problems in babies. If a pregnant woman uses marijuana, the drug may affect certain developing parts of the fetus’s brain. Children exposed to marijuana in the womb have an increased risk of problems with attention,11 memory, and problem-solving compared to unexposed children.12 Some research also suggests that moderate amounts of THC are excreted into the breast milk of nursing mothers.13 With regular use, THC can reach amounts in breast milk that could affect the baby’s developing brain. More research is needed. Read our Marijuana Research Report for more information about marijuana and pregnancy.
- Intense Nausea and Vomiting. Regular, long-term marijuana use can lead to some people to develop Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome. This causes users to experience regular cycles of severe nausea, vomiting, and dehydration, sometimes requiring emergency medical attention.14
Mental Effects
Long-term marijuana use has been linked to mental illness in some people, such as:
- temporary hallucinations
- temporary paranoia
- worsening symptoms in patients with schizophrenia —a severe mental disorder with symptoms such as hallucinations, paranoia, and disorganized thinking
Marijuana use has also been linked to other mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts among teens. However, study findings have been mixed.
The problem I have with this one is that it’s taken from an anti-drug website, many of these websites have reefer madness type attitudes. I’ve never gotten, nor have I ever known anyone to legitimately hallucinate from marijuana. I’m somewhere in between. I think the occasional marijauana dabble say every couple months/few months or maybe even as frequently as once every few weeks won’t do much harm (granted I’d never use this frequently while I’m still in school). Or for the individual who requires marijuana for medicinal reasons (whatever they are, the medicinal benefits of marijauana aren’t particularly well documented, but say cancer pain/ loss of appetite or something) who uses it is reasonable doses isn’t particularly harmful, however I could be wrong and it’s widely dependent on individual reactions.
This is all assuming one is in a safe environment in which help can be given if something does go wrong and you’re above a certain age (studies show the risk of adversely affecting cognitive function and brain development is dramatically reduced so long as the individual starts using at age 17+)
States that legalized recreational weed see increase in car accidents, studies say - CNN
Are we overlooking the fact that he locked himself away alone for years with computer games and a guitar? If you do that and stay sober you miss out on social development.
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I’m sure it played a part, however you can’t tell me that frequent use of marijauana (with the intent of getting a “high”) is free of adverse effects.
Funny anecdote, I was with a friend and he was baked, so he comes up to me, taps me on the shoulder a few times and says “Unreal, I think I’m in a cartoon”… I say “you’re not in a cartoon, you’re just out of it, go lie down for 30 mins”.
I cannot. Not sure you can say excess use of anything won’t have adverse effects. 
except steroids, they’re COMPLETELY harmless. Just kidding obviously 
" 20-year-old man whose truck hit the bus was under the influence of marijuana and a sedative."
Now thats how the news leads an anti-marijuana story!
The report that they cite was done by and insurance council and is strictly correlative.
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Once after age 21. I personally think it is acceptable to enjoy a joint on occasion. Not talking every few days.
Waiting for it to be legal in ny state.
I tried in college at a frat canoe trip. 2 Puffs and I slept the best I ever did. I was drunk too I think. Lol. I could have easily become a pot head. It was so relaxing.
What can i say…I don’t pass …
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Hmmmmm…
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Hopefully that will all be us when we are 85… That and my testosterone vial next to the hash
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I don’t want to live till 84. I will have been on t for 45 years… don’t know how that’ll be handled by the body… yikes
When it’s legalised it’ll be 18 here. Drinking age is 18 (younger for private property), there used to be a law stating in certain licensed public premises one could drink if they were 16+ with a parent if they were consuming a meal but that law is null as of March 2019. Otherwise on private property (so say parties and such) with parental consent or another adult present without parental consent one cam drink as much as they want so long as they are 16+
Either way I can’t believe this convo is still going on here in this particular thread centred around aromatase inhibitors
Aus probs won’t legalise it for another 20 years or so tho (although it is decriminalized)