I actually like the language of normativity for this kind of thing...
― Mordy, Tuesday, 3 January 2012 01:41 (twelve years ago) link
http://dailydish.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451c45669e20168e508f74d970c-pi
― Mordy, Sunday, 8 January 2012 00:17 (twelve years ago) link
Source? Just cos I'm a stoner doesn't mean I can't recognise a dishonest diagram when I see one.
― get ready for the banter (NotEnough), Sunday, 8 January 2012 10:09 (twelve years ago) link
read that article in the newsstand edition, people risking federal charges to get weed shipped to them so they can deal enough to pay the mortgage...I absolutely could not stand the heat, that's insane
― unlistenable in philly (underrated aerosmith bootlegs I have owned), Sunday, 8 January 2012 13:01 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.fastcodesign.com/1665502/infographic-of-the-day-america-loves-weed-more-each-year
― max, Sunday, 8 January 2012 13:28 (twelve years ago) link
cheers max
― get ready for the banter (NotEnough), Sunday, 8 January 2012 13:34 (twelve years ago) link
people risking federal charges to get weed shipped to them
cool plan
― buzza, Sunday, 8 January 2012 18:34 (twelve years ago) link
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/11/marijuana-smoking-does-not-harm-lungs-study-finds/
― Mordy, Thursday, 12 January 2012 13:51 (twelve years ago) link
In something of a twist, the researchers found that compared to nonsmokers, marijuana users performed slightly better on the lung function test, though the improvement was minuscule. “Even with this tiny increase in airflow, I have to admit that I really doubt that there’s any real increase in lung health,” said Dr. Stefan Kertesz, an associate professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham school of medicine and an author of the study. The finding may merely reflect marijuana smokers’ years of “training” in taking deep inhalations and holding the smoke, the researchers said.
― Mordy, Thursday, 12 January 2012 13:52 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2012/02/pot_legalization_why_doesn_t_anyone_in_washington_take_marijuana_policy_seriously_.html
― Mordy, Friday, 3 February 2012 01:49 (twelve years ago) link
http://laist.com/2012/01/31/last_medical_marijuana_in_chatsworth_shut_down.php
― puff puff post (uh oh I'm having a fantasy), Friday, 3 February 2012 01:51 (twelve years ago) link
really did not see this kind of shit coming
― your dominican divorce (will), Friday, 3 February 2012 03:26 (twelve years ago) link
the way things were going as of a couple of years ago anyway
― your dominican divorce (will), Friday, 3 February 2012 03:30 (twelve years ago) link
if only smoking marijuana was harmful to your health, then we could buy it at Wawa
― Mordy, Friday, 3 February 2012 03:31 (twelve years ago) link
1) the medical marijuana debate pisses me off to no end. fuck these assholes and their "if you have cancer and are dying it's okay to get high". oh and their "chronic pain? ya seem fine to me!" attitude. yes, it's chronic pain, asshole! you can't see it, that's what makes the diagnosis PAIN and not say TUMOR. also the idea that 20-30 y.o. males must be over represented and that "anxiety" is a fake diagnosis. you assholes! you think men 20-30 have nothing to be anxious about? we don't ever commit suicide or self-medicate w/ the real seriously impairing drugs like valium, klonopin, ambien and alcohol?
2) all my spots are delivery now. they don't even really do the paperwork anymore, they just know my name and face and number and drop by with a backpack. congratulations California, you just created 1000s of drug dealers who need to be arrested because of ... Uh ... You kno, all the bad shit that's happened over the last few years
― the late great, Friday, 3 February 2012 23:51 (twelve years ago) link
3) we have heard the outcry from city councils, sheriffs and police, anti-drug policy wonks, etc. did I miss the outcry from the public health professionals?
― the late great, Friday, 3 February 2012 23:54 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/obamas-war-on-pot-20120216
― Aerosol, Thursday, 16 February 2012 23:59 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.chow.com/food-news/109836/inside-a-marijuana-treats-kitchen/
― Mordy, Thursday, 29 March 2012 00:12 (twelve years ago) link
The smallest rays of light...
http://www.opposingviews.com/i/politics/2012-election/democrats-seek-end-federal-intervention-medical-marijuana
― Mordy, Friday, 11 May 2012 00:18 (eleven years ago) link
weirdly enough i think i saw a reopened dispensary the other day?!?
― the late great, Friday, 11 May 2012 01:11 (eleven years ago) link
http://www.csindy.com/IndyBlog/archives/2012/05/10/first-ad-from-legalize-marijuana-group-debuts
i agree w/ the author of the post. the ad is in the right place but a little bit wtf.
― Mordy, Friday, 11 May 2012 12:30 (eleven years ago) link
the ad's heart is in the...
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/07/05/study-the-gateway-drug-is-alcohol-not-marijuana/
― Mordy, Friday, 6 July 2012 00:07 (eleven years ago) link
http://www.cannabisculture.com/content/2012/07/05/Health-Canada-Drop-Medical-Marijuana-Grow-op-Licenses
health canada says it hasn't inspected any medical growershealth canada says it will move to stop allowing medical users to grow their own:1) safety concerns, 2) organized crime using medical grow licenses as covers for CRIME
― dylannn, Friday, 6 July 2012 07:03 (eleven years ago) link
2 is such bullshit
― the late great, Friday, 6 July 2012 07:08 (eleven years ago) link
right... and the first issue could be helped if health canada did inspections
http://www.cbc.ca/news/yourcommunity/2012/07/should-health-canada-centralize-medical-marijuana-production.html
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq says the program is in need of reform, and that the department is considering a system of mail-order medical pot, to be produced by industrial growers.
"We are moving to eliminate personal grow-ops which will not require inspection," she said. "We are moving forward in looking at medical marijuana in terms of how any other prescription drug is accessed."
― dylannn, Friday, 6 July 2012 07:18 (eleven years ago) link
So anyone into growing their own? The Netherlands demand a weedpass so foreigners can't buy any anymore. :-(((
― Nathalie (stevienixed), Friday, 6 July 2012 07:51 (eleven years ago) link
well it's a lot of work and - perhaps more importantly - it requires a big up-front investment so it's more expensive than a dispensary
supposedly the cooperative model is "you're growing your own by proxy" but it becomes too hard to cross-check where the money goes
― the late great, Friday, 6 July 2012 08:18 (eleven years ago) link
there's some news in chicago on this fronthttp://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/chicago-to-ticket-for-marijuana-possession/Content?oid=6861353
― nicest bitch of poster (La Lechera), Friday, 6 July 2012 13:12 (eleven years ago) link
http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2012/07/11/marijuana_and_weight_loss_the_pot_you_smoke_isn_t_going_to_make_you_skinny.html
Ironically, the chemicals in question calm a major cannabinoid receptor, rather than stimulate it. Marijuana, as you may have heard, tends to increase appetite. Researchers hope that a drug that dampens cannabinoid signaling could have the opposite effect.
As you may have heard.
― Mordy, Wednesday, 11 July 2012 23:51 (eleven years ago) link
haven't read the article so i'm spitballing here but i'd think that a drug that demonstrates, in profile, that marijuana stimulates appetite would tend to serve the ends of ppl that want it legalized for medical reasons
― catbus otm (gbx), Thursday, 12 July 2012 01:51 (eleven years ago) link
Just heard on the news that that in Belgium there seem to be a lot more weed growing due to restriction of weed sale in Netherlands. lol. We're jumping on the bandwagon I guess.
― Nathalie (stevienixed), Thursday, 12 July 2012 11:19 (eleven years ago) link
http://www.slate.com/articles/business/moneybox/2012/07/how_much_would_legal_marijuana_cost_a_new_book_says_it_would_be_nearly_free_.html
― Mordy, Friday, 20 July 2012 00:53 (eleven years ago) link
w00t
― the late great, Friday, 20 July 2012 03:05 (eleven years ago) link
so good article in the times today (good meaning necessary for the conversation i guess) that gets at least one thing right
But authorities rarely seem to address the real issue about marijuana in California: Is it good medicine?
i think we can all agree to be on one side of this issue, yes this is the most important and primary question we're all interested in
the writer goes over the basics of the issue which are all reasonable like 1) being natural isn't a gold star 2) being no worse than other drugs and substances does not mean good (but isn't that how the fda works?) and 3) we all know people are gonna get high but let's focus on the legitimate users
then they throw in a good curveball
But the situation is different with chronic marijuana use.
Marijuana acts on cannabinoid receptors in the brain. These receptors, which are the most prevalent in the nervous system, influence just about every bodily function, including memory, attention, disposition, arousal, motivation, perception, appetite and sleep.
which sounds scary but (really? cannabis smoking receptors are the most prevalent in the nervous system) but really just means hey this is a psychoactive substance like an ssri or l-dopa or thyroid medication or HEY alcohol cigarettes and coffee
yes it has a strong effect on short term memory
but then unfortunately it's kind of a rotation of talking heads. ok, glaucoma foundation. are they the only opthamology institute? do several agree? ok, the v/a dude says it's linked to psychosis. but miami zombie aside, are there statistics? there must be, they have been forthcoming about ptsd statistics.
i believe the v/a has statistics and probably other neutral organizations do too. the pro-cannabis lobby in the comments box doesn't seem interested in statistics and/or can't make better arguments than "the feds don't want you to have it, QED" and "legalize and tax like drunk driving" and "the cigarette, cotton and nylon industry lobby".
Dr. David Sack is a psychiatrist and addiction specialist. He is chief executive of Promises Treatment Centers
anyway this is not a surprise since it seems like we only hear voices (on both sides of the spectrum) from people w/ a political or professional stake in this specific issue rather than an actual professional association of mental and public health practitioners
so ... NIH? APA? the only credible advice i've heard from actual doctors not involved in the industry is along the lines of not more than x amoung, not outside the house, take breaks, not in the morning, etc
can't jerry brown authorize an advisory panel or something?
― the late great, Thursday, 26 July 2012 23:03 (eleven years ago) link
like FFS if you GIVE A SHIT instead of trying to use prohibition scare tactics please describe signs and symptoms of addiction rather than play hide the chicken behind the egg
― the late great, Thursday, 26 July 2012 23:17 (eleven years ago) link
the catch-22 is that research cant be done because its a schedule one substance, deemed harmful, so research would be a violation of ethics. At least that's my impression
― catbus otm (gbx), Friday, 27 July 2012 22:16 (eleven years ago) link
like a "first do no harm" thing?
that would seem to rule out leeches and bee stings
― the late great, Friday, 27 July 2012 22:18 (eleven years ago) link
it IS a real catch-22 huh
― the late great, Friday, 27 July 2012 22:19 (eleven years ago) link
did you read the article gbx i am curious to know what more health workers think
there's also the good outweighs the harm aspect of things (cf chemo), but I think the legality of weed makes things problematic. allowing research to discover (perhaps) that weed has some beneficial effects that outweigh the harm would be egg all over the govts face.
― catbus otm (gbx), Friday, 27 July 2012 22:21 (eleven years ago) link
they're doing lsd and mdma and psilocybin trials according to the nyt
― the late great, Friday, 27 July 2012 22:23 (eleven years ago) link
link?
― catbus otm (gbx), Friday, 27 July 2012 22:27 (eleven years ago) link
unfortunately it's prone to the same "well if you're DYING then okay you can chase the dragon" make-a-wish feelgood definition of "legitimate patients" that plagues the discourse
if only young people at college-age - nothing to be anxious about! prime of life! - could get xanax prescriptions as easily as suburban professionals and soccer moms ...
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/22/magazine/how-psychedelic-drugs-can-help-patients-face-death.html?pagewanted=all
― the late great, Friday, 27 July 2012 22:32 (eleven years ago) link
but yeah it's such a hot-button issue and i doubt there being any forward progress on it until psychiatrists and psychologists can actually deal w/ the issue of medical marijuana on a professional basis w/ health care and gov't agencies w/o fear of reprisal
― the late great, Friday, 27 July 2012 22:34 (eleven years ago) link
only half through it but I'd wager that the end-of-life aspect may have played into how they got approval?
― catbus otm (gbx), Friday, 27 July 2012 22:41 (eleven years ago) link
you talking about cannabis or mdma ;-)
maybe people argue they're about to commit suicide if their hookup doesn't call back
― the late great, Friday, 27 July 2012 22:43 (eleven years ago) link
For me, the benefit-vs.-risks of marijuana (or other illegal drugs) far secondary argument for their legalization compared to the truly catastrophic problems that have arisen due to their criminalization - street gangs, violence, criminal enterprises that have more wealth and power than some national governments, etc.
― Lee626, Friday, 27 July 2012 22:44 (eleven years ago) link
anyway everyone knows drug use (like cigarettes and alcohol) is slow suicide in exchange for short term relief anyway and on a long enough time scale we're all terrminally ill
― the late great, Friday, 27 July 2012 22:44 (eleven years ago) link
lee OTM quality of life