7 Scientific Effects of Marijuana That Experts Want to Study

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24. It's been cited on DU a year or two ago.

I don't recall the references because I was laughing too hard. There was even a 'study' that purported to show students did better at tests while under the influence. It's totally self-serving bullshit like this that keeps us at odds.

Of course students did better at tests. They'd probably do better with a strong dose of caffeine or a small dose of brandy or a box of glazed donuts, too. It sure as hell does not mean that marijuana is beneficial because...well, because it's marijuana!

I agree that possession should be decriminalized but I also believe that its use should be strongly discouraged, same as cigarettes, same as anything else that puts someone in an altered state of mind. It's why we have warnings on liquor. It's why we have sky-high taxes on cigarettes.

The vast majority of users would prefer to smoke instead of vaping. That's just reality.

Personally, I value my health too much to 'indulge'. One of my teenaged daughters told me recently that she tried pot at a party and she knows I'm okay with it, that I'll discourage the hell out of it but recognize that she's young enough to want to experiment. No rantings from me!

I just think it's hilarious that those who want to smoke marijuana tell us how natural it is.

First, there is nothing 'natural' about sticking a weed in your mouth and setting it on fire.

Secondly, if you need something external to find inner peace of mind, you're probably not doing it right.

Just my personal opinion, of course.
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