Posted by laima on July 27, 2006, at 9:36:05
In reply to Re: The MAOI of Cannabinoids, posted by wacky on July 27, 2006, at 8:56:56
Quite some politics around drugs of all kinds, isn't there?
I suspect politics and myths that remain unchallenged due to legal restrictions on research.I've thought about the irony with alcohol being legal, while marijuana isn't, too. Both can certainly be damaging and/or dangerous when used irresponsabley, or be considered "social problems"--but I personally never heard anything about a bunch of stoned people go out on any violent rampages, get into viscious arguments, or anything like that. Usually, the *worst* I ever hear is that they are on the couch watching tv or something :) (Hey, I like tv-in case anyone is wondering what I mean by that.) But, I have heard of very drunk people getting rowdy, argumentative, and disruptive...you know? I live in an area with a number of bars, and late at night, when they close, there is a lot of yelling, fighting, bottle smashing, etc. outside. So I find it all very ironic indeed, and don't understand the logic to the laws either.
>>And truly, it doesn't take much. It's such a shame that the paranoia surrounding it's use precludes more research and open usage. When I contrast it's "horrible" side effects with the withdrawal effects of Effexor, I wonder what they are thinking! I get totally obnoxious when I drink. I get very calm and compliant when I smoke. And if alcohol exacerbates depression - and alchohol is legal - it leads me to the conclusion that those in charge of the "war on drugs" have a very low IQ.
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> I'm thinking about using MJ to quit drinking. I'll take the risk - if I need to grow my own plant - I will. Geez - I'm a fr*gging lawyer - representing public agencies (INCLUDING SEVERAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS) - can you imagine what would happen if I got caught? I'd have to leave my firm. But I don't care - the value outweighs the risk. When I smoke at night, it's done more than Trazadone and Rezorem combined. And it just so happens that when I really sleep at night - I am better at work! Imagine that.
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> Sorry for the long post - I had to vent.
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