Posted by shar on August 18, 2003, at 23:24:37
In reply to Re: Lou's request for a determination, posted by stjames on August 18, 2003, at 23:04:55
Lou,
People talk about many different meds (including marijuana) on this board, used for their own medicinal purposes (as some can use weed in California), but we have no way of determining whether they are obtaining any of those meds (a) legally, or (b) as an "off topic" use. By off topic I mean prescribed by a dr. but not for the use it's originally intended for (there is a better word than off topic, but I can't remember it).Moreover, when people talk about using some drugs (such as alcohol) we don't know if they are of age. There are some things we can't monitor here because we don't have enough info.
While I don't expect to change your opinion, I do believe MJ helps many people, and is used as a legal drug in some instances, and IMO shouldn't be banished as a topic. Many pdocs, I suspect, know that their clients smoke pot, and it thus becomes a part of treatment (whether or not by prescription), and should be discussed here.
If someone is concerned about teens using pot, there are MANY MANY sites that provide 'just say no' and 'DARE to be drug free' information. There is nothing on this site that is right for all readers. The opennes of discussion is an important part of obtaining information, and what is said here is not a recommendation in any way (as is noted on each page). This is an adult site in essence, even though teens may read it. I imagine they quickly get bored with the "Lexapro vs. Zyprexa" threads, and the "Effexor Withdrawal" threads, plus the ones about fish oil, etc. There are other much more exciting places for teens to go to read about the joys of pot, if that's what they're looking for.
Shar
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