Cannabis (marijuana)

My bf smokes it and has b4 I met him I'm just ova it coz wen he had none he takes his shit out on me and our 2 kids and we have one on the way I think it's a waste of money and tell him wen we don't have the money he can't have it but he always ticks up and that pisses me off he can't even talk to us in the morning unless he has a cone 1st

To Matt Law Reform, I am very interested where you got that statistic stating cannabis kills 0 people. Whilst it may not be the most dangerous of drugs, the situations in which cannabis is taken can most certainly cause a person to die. Whether or not that is caused by the drug itself or a person stepping out onto the road and getting hit by a car through lack of coordination, cannabis still causes numerous health risks, and subsequent deaths.  I guess the argument is that if they stepped onto the road they died from a car accident, but if it wasn't for cannabis would that person be dead? Unlikely, but I'm no fortune teller.

I guess what I want to say is that whilst you have a valid point about laws not necessarily being in place for community benefits, I do believe there is still a place for the regulation of drugs, if not for the specific medical benefits, but the situations in which individuals find themselves whilst taking them.

thanks for sharing infomation about marijuana.

 

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Yeah Matt is right, cannabis law is ridiculous when compared to other legal drugs, including prescription drugs for that matter which kill over 30,000 in the US a year.

Hi there Matt Law Reform.

A very good question Purple_Flamingo. People start taking drugs for many reasons and in many cases they are good and valid reasons. Cannabis is a medicine. It has been used to treat a vast array of medical conditions. (Mod edit - Please see guidelines re: medical advise)

A common misconception is that the drug laws are designed to protect the community. The truth is that the government doesn't care about our health, this is merely used as an excuse for the law. Tobacco kills 20,000 per year, alcohol kills 3,000 and cannabis kills 0. There is no recorded death from cannabis anywhere in the world ever. Health risks simply are not the reason cannabis is illegal. The law is in place for complex corporate and political reasons which I won't go into.

The point I want to make is that cannabis is a medicine. It can be extremely useful medically and medicinal use is legal in several countries and currently 15 states in America. As a medicine, like all medicines it needs to be treated with respect and can be abused. Cannabis abuse can definitely be bad for you but the vast majority of users don't abuse it.

Thanks for the advice. I have decided i will do it in the next few weeks, so i will keep you updated.

Hey Faceless,

It's important to strongly consider your professionals advice. They can help you with you concerns of your mental and physical withdrawal.
I think it's really strong of you to want to take your health seriously and look after yourself. While cannabis may have helped you with symptoms, the underlying condition won't go away.
Maybe calling the cannabis quit line will give you an insight into what the process and the experience of what happens. They provide free professional counselling, advice, tips and support to help people who wish to quit cannabis  The number is 180030 40 50 and they are available 11.00 am - 8.00pm Monday to Friday. Here is a link to more info about them: http://ncpic.org.au/ncpic/helpline/

Quitting anything can be really tough at first - but it will send you on your way to dealing with your bipolar and controlling your depression and anxiety.
Best of luck with everything,

I am a 24 year old male, diagnosed only this week with bipolar 2.(After 4 years of thinking i had depression and anxiety)
 I have smoked cannabis in small amounts and only occasionally since my teens.
 However in the last 6 months or so i have smoked every single day. I initially turned to using it heavily after i noticed that it help with my low moods giving me motivation, and it helped with anxiety. I also had the benifit of it helping with nausea, which is a common side effect with starting new anti depressants. In this time however i have become a much heavier user, smoking all day and i think the good effects are starting to wear off me. My doctor and psycholgist both understand that it has helped me through difficult times, but are concerned about long term damage and the fact my new medication might not stabalize. Im seriously considering giving up all together, but i am scared of being all alone with this illness, and im worried about withdrawal and how long it may last. Any advice appreciated.

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Hi missjak,

If smoking cannabis is effecting your normal everyday life then you do need to do something about it.  You have shown yourself to be amazingly strong and brave by posting on here asking for advice and have already taken a massive step, so well done you :)

I suggest that you call the cannabis quit line, it provides free professional counselling, advice, tips and support to help people who wish to quit cannabis.  The number is 180030 40 50 and they are available 11.00 am - 8.00pm Monday to Friday.  Here is a link to more info about them: http://ncpic.org.au/ncpic/helpline/

I also suggest that you take a look at this pdf booklet written by the national cannabis prevention and information centre.  The booklet talks you through quitting and has loads of helpful info:http://ncpic.org.au/static/downloads/workforce/cannabisinfo/resources/whats-the-deal-on-quitting-a-do-it-yourself-guide-to-quitting-cannabis.pdf

I hope you find this info helpful

Take care
Roisin - RO Crew

I am a 23yr old female & I have been an everyday marijuana smoker for the past 4 years & although I DON'T let it interfere with my work life & social life I do acknowledge that I do have a problem but as it is so readily available to me I can't even imagine giving up. Even though I would like to.
When I get home from work the first thing I do is smoke to feel relaxed each day.
I wish I didnt have a dependancy on it, or that I turned my recreational fun into an everyday habit, but I dont think I have the will power on my own when I live with another daily smoker. (Moving is not an option).
I see a drug rehabillitation facility as my only option for giving up the habit though I am not prepared to board with heroin addicts, ice addicts, etc.
Also if I gave up, I would have trouble sleeping as I did before I started smoking (pot) and really not keen on taking medication & possibly become addicted to this as a result.
So I feel at a loss and would like any ideas or questions or opinions. Feel free, because as much as I enjoy it, I know I have a problem & maybe its time I considered giving up but I just dont know where to start! (or how im going to sleep).

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Why do some people start smoking or taking drugs when they know that its bad for them? 
Just a question....

Yep! I was a dope smoker in fact it nearly consumed my life.The first smoke I had lead me to have more.Not proud of this but now it`s just occasionaly

its pretty much moderation but you always want to feel that high so it turns into every day use, it also depends what kind of head space your in. its ok if you smoke joints but its when you start smoking bongs you see a real change.

 Just don't let it get it get in the way of life, it can be abused like alcohol, ect.

This information was soo usful I hope it can help you because is sure helped me alot!