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Replies: 26Last Post Aug. 19, 2008 11:32pm by Count Suckula
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smoking weed?? i am thinking of trying it advice plz

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Wakeupcall


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Don't try it. It's expensive, unnecessary and irritating.

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pros- not sure other then "it makes you feel good" or "its fun"

cons- you can make yourself crave it [aka your bodys not addicted you mind is ]

illegal


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Hmm. Pros- You can act like an idiot and say it was all just the weed, man.

Cons- Everything.

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Some Pro's:

   * Some people may feel chilled out, relaxed and happy, while others have one puff and feel sick.
   * Others get the giggles and may become talkative.
   * Hunger pangs are common and are known as 'getting the munchies'.
   * Users may become more aware of their senses or get a feeling of slowing of time, which are due to its hallucinogenic effects.


Some con's:

   * Even hardcore smokers can become anxious, panicky and suspicious.
   * It affects your coordination, which is one of the reasons why drug driving is just as illegal as drink driving.
   * Some people think cannabis is harmless just because it's a plant - but it isn't harmless. Cannabis, like tobacco, has lots of chemical 'nasties', which can cause lung disease and cancer with long-term or heavy use, especially as it is often mixed with tobacco. It can also make asthma worse.
   * Cannabis is risky for anyone with a heart problem as it increases the heart rate and can affect blood pressure.
   * There's also increasing evidence of a link between cannabis and mental health problems such as schizophrenia. If you've a history of mental health problems, depression or are experiencing paranoia, then taking this drug is not a good idea.
   * Frequent use of cannabis can cut a man's sperm count and suppress ovulation in women. If you're pregnant, smoking cannabis may harm the baby.
   * Regular, heavy use makes it difficult to learn and concentrate.  Some people begin to feel tired all the time and can't seem to get motivated.
   * Some users may want to buy stronger herbal cannabis to get 'a bigger high' but unpleasant reactions can be more powerful when you use stronger strains, and stronger varieties may lead in time to more severe dependence or more severe mental health effects.


(SOURCE: TALKTOFRANK.COM)


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justbadnews


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daily smoking will affect your lungs. not as much as cigarettes, but you'll notice they don't work quite as well. it costs money.

personally though i smoke everyday. it keeps me chill and i don't know, i like it. maryjane has always been good to me.

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Jackiev224


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its good good good
belive me
but well u end up kinda money short afta a while


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ezacxveronica22


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go for it you only live once but dont spend all ya money on it cos it aint that good lol but i like it but i have a friend hwho deals soo i get it for free soo i dont got to worry about the money half but as for the weed its good itr relaxing :)

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hopeguz3


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It can get u later so dont do it

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acalypha


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i wouldn't advise you to try it because it costs loads and messes with your head. next thing you know your one of them hobo's on the streets

Post edited at 6:23 am on Aug. 19, 2008 by acalypha

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just don't do it 8-)

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Jackiev224


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Quote: from acalypha at 6:22 am on Aug. 19, 2008

i wouldn't advise you to try it because it costs loads and messes with your head. next thing you know your one of them hobo's on the streets

its not crack dummy !!

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Quote: from Marc15uk at 9:00 am on Aug. 19, 2008

Some Pro's:

  * Some people may feel chilled out, relaxed and happy, while others have one puff and feel sick.
  * Others get the giggles and may become talkative.  
  * Hunger pangs are common and are known as 'getting the munchies'.
  * Users may become more aware of their senses or get a feeling of slowing of time, which are due to its hallucinogenic effects.

 
Some con's:

  * Even hardcore smokers can become anxious, panicky and suspicious.
  * It affects your coordination, which is one of the reasons why drug driving is just as illegal as drink driving.
  * Some people think cannabis is harmless just because it's a plant - but it isn't harmless. Cannabis, like tobacco, has lots of chemical 'nasties', which can cause lung disease and cancer with long-term or heavy use, especially as it is often mixed with tobacco. It can also make asthma worse.
  * Cannabis is risky for anyone with a heart problem as it increases the heart rate and can affect blood pressure.
  * There's also increasing evidence of a link between cannabis and mental health problems such as schizophrenia. If you've a history of mental health problems, depression or are experiencing paranoia, then taking this drug is not a good idea.
  * Frequent use of cannabis can cut a man's sperm count and suppress ovulation in women. If you're pregnant, smoking cannabis may harm the baby.
  * Regular, heavy use makes it difficult to learn and concentrate. Some people begin to feel tired all the time and can't seem to get motivated.
  * Some users may want to buy stronger herbal cannabis to get 'a bigger high' but unpleasant reactions can be more powerful when you use stronger strains, and stronger varieties may lead in time to more severe dependence or more severe mental health effects.

 
(SOURCE: TALKTOFRANK.COM)


Please refrain from posting Talk To Frank information.  Sorry but most of it is bullshit propaganda in a nice friendly package.


POSITIVE

   * mood lift, euphoria
   * laughter
   * relaxation, stress reduction
   * creative, philosophical or deep thinking : ideas flow more easily
   * increased appreciation of music. More aware of, deeper connection to music.
   * increased awareness of senses. (eating, drinking, smell)
   * change in experience of muscle fatigue. Pleasant body feel. Increase in body/mind connection.
   * pain relief (headaches, cramps)
   * reduced nausea, increased appetite (used medically for this)
   * boring tasks or entertainment can become more interesting or funny

NEUTRAL

   * general change in consciousness (as with many psychoactives)
   * increased appetite, snacky-ness
   * slowness (slow driving, talking)
   * change in vision such as sharpened colors or lights
   * closed-eye visuals (somewhat uncommon)
   * tiredness, sleepiness, lethargy
   * stimulation, inability to sleep (less common)
   * blood shot eyes (more common with certain varieties of cannabis and inexperienced users)
   * mouth dryness, sticky-mouth (varies with strain)
   * interrupts linear memory. Difficulty following a train of thought.
   * cheek, jaw, facial tension / numbness (less commonly reported)
   * racing thoughts (especially at high doses)
   * increased emotional impact of music
   * Time sense altered: cars seem like they are moving too fast, time dilation and compression are common at higher doses

NEGATIVE

   * nausea, especially in combination with alcohol, some pharmaceuticals, or other psychoactives
   * coughing, asthma, upper respiratory problems
   * difficulty with short term memory during effects and during periods of frequent use (Ranganathan M, D'Souza DC, Psychopharmacology, 2006)
   * racing heart, agitation, feeling tense
   * mild to severe anxiety
   * panic attacks in sensitive users or with very high doses (oral use increases risk of getting too much)
   * headaches
   * dizziness, confusion
   * lightheadedness or fainting (in cases of lowered blood pressure)
   * paranoid & anxious thoughts more frequent
   * possible psychological dependence on cannabis
   * clumsiness, loss of coordination at high doses
   * can precipitate or exacerbate latent or existing mental disorders


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it costs too much...buy clothes or video games with ur money

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SteveIgnorant

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PROS:
-Fun
-Social

CONS:
-IT IS A GATEWAY DRUG
-Waste of time
-Waste of money


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