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Old 04-03-2014, 08:18 PM
 
Location: South Bay
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Because eventually, that person will become a burden on society. I would like to see health care laws changed that those who voluntarily screw themselves up pay triple than what those who practice a normal lifestyle pays.
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Seriously, I find just the opposite. Pot alleviates pain in so many cases whereas the doc wants to prescribe oxy and other narcotics which are highly addictive. And it's been proven a fact. Want to wager who is more a burden on society.
Seems like when the majority of posters shred the topic with sensible responses, the ops and their peeps move on, which is probably a good thing.

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Old 04-03-2014, 08:40 PM
 
Location: planet octupulous is nearing earths atmosphere
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Seriously, I find just the opposite. Pot alleviates pain in so many cases whereas the doc wants to prescribe oxy and other narcotics which are highly addictive. And it's been proven a fact. Want to wager who is more a burden on society.

the fort hood killer was all pumped up an high powered big pharma anti depressant drugs..
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Old 04-03-2014, 08:49 PM
 
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the fort hood killer was all pumped up an high powered big pharma anti depressant drugs..


You can't compare narcotic drugs with antidepressants. Antidepressants aren't addictive and they don't make someone kill...nor do narcotics though.
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Old 04-03-2014, 08:57 PM
 
Location: USA
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You can't compare narcotic drugs with antidepressants. Antidepressants aren't addictive and they don't make someone kill...nor do narcotics though.
Antidepressants can cause increased thoughts of suicide. If the man was suicidal it could cause rash thinking.


I honestly think marijuana is a much safer alternative for most people than prescription alternatives. There are specific strains that have effects that boost mood, thought, libido etc.



4/20 is on Easter Sunday this year Love me some Jesus
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Old 04-03-2014, 09:02 PM
 
Location: Michigan
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everything on that list happen to me on booze. that evil booze..
Like I say, I've never gone to bed with an ugly woman, but I sure woke up with a few.
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Old 04-03-2014, 09:02 PM
 
Location: Dallas
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I have found that people will bend over backwards to defend substance abuse if the drug being abused is marijuana. Alcohol, tobacco, 'harder drugs', prescription drugs: There seems to be plenty of social stigma attached to abusing those drugs (particularly in certain contexts, such as drinking and driving, or cigarette smoking indoors). However, the response to heavy weed use often boils down to "well, alcohol is bad", while ignoring the fact that someone is a abusing a drug.
Have others found this to be true?
If so, what do you think the reason(s) for this is/are?
There is only one defense of drug legalization that is needed. Everything else is gibberish; Government should not tell me what I can eat, drink or smoke.
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Old 04-03-2014, 09:05 PM
 
Location: Dallas
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Because eventually, that person will become a burden on society. I would like to see health care laws changed that those who voluntarily screw themselves up pay triple than what those who practice a normal lifestyle pays.
Hmmm.. and let's include runners because they have a lot of knee and ankle injuries, They should pay triple.
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Old 04-03-2014, 09:05 PM
 
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Antidepressants can cause increased thoughts of suicide. If the man was suicidal it could cause rash thinking.


I honestly think marijuana is a much safer alternative for most people than prescription alternatives. There are specific strains that have effects that boost mood, thought, libido etc.



4/20 is on Easter Sunday this year Love me some Jesus
A possibility but very unlikely. Antidepressants don't cause someone to commit suicide unless that was already on their mind. And they don't cause someone to go out and harm others. People need to educated themselves more on antidepressants.
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Old 04-03-2014, 09:10 PM
 
Location: USA
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A possibility but very unlikely. Antidepressants don't cause someone to commit suicide unless that was already on their mind. And they don't cause someone to go out and harm others. People need to educated themselves more on antidepressants.

Many depressed people think about suicide. So it would make since for someone on antidepressants that are causing increased thoughts, to be suicidal.
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Old 04-03-2014, 09:11 PM
 
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Like I say, I've never gone to bed with an ugly woman, but I sure woke up with a few.
I woke up with a few nightmares on booze.. hey it was a loooong time ago.. when one puts on 80 proof goggles anything can look good..
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