Does smoking marijuana causes one to gain or lose weight

Does smoking marijuana causes one to gain or lose weight

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Smoking marijuana causes most to gain weight. THC has increased weight in the elderly suffering from anorexia and weight loss.

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Marijuana vs. Alcohol what’s your opinion?

Q: Here is a question that i am curious to see how many people will give an honest answer. Which do you prefer to be legalized Marijuana or Alcohol? Below are just a few facts about both…. (I did look up the facts that are posted on both marijuana and Alcohol I did not just make up these facts myself) I will try and post 10 facts eachMarijuana: #1 If Pot were legalized the prison industry would be hurt. They would no longer jail Pot smokers. It could free up space for violent criminals. #2 Pot is a sexual stimulant. #3 Pot is 100% natural nothing about it has man made chemicals in it. #4 There has never been a car accident death due to a stoned driver, just some slow drivers and may be some lost drivers . #5 Pot is used for medical use in MANY situations. #6 it is a myth that marijuana is a gate way drug. #7 Pot will cause some short term memory loss. #8 Pot will give you the Munchies, It could cause you to gain weight. #9 Marijuana smokers show dysregulated growth of epithelial cells in their lung tissue, which could lead to cancer; however, a recent case-controlled study found no positive associations between marijuana use and lung, upper respiratory, or upper digestive tract cancers. Thus, the link between marijuana smoking and these cancers remains unsubstantiated at this time, but marijuana smokers have some of the same problems as cigarette smokers coughing, mucus, sore lungs, etc. #10 Marijuana make most people more relaxed. It relieves the clutter and tension after a hard days work or stress. It mellows you out and makes you more relaxed. It heightens the imagination and improves creativity. If you have a problem with anger, Pot is usually a good drug to reduce it, no one has ever died from smoking marijuana.Alcohol: #1 In VERY SMALL amounts, alcohol can help a person feel more relaxed or less anxious. #2 Alcohol actually blocks some of the messages trying to get to the brain. This alters a person’s perceptions, emotions, movement, vision, and hearing. #3 Depending on the person, intoxication can make someone very friendly and talkative or very aggressive and angry. #4 Reaction times are slowed dramatically — which is why people are told not to drink and drive. People who are intoxicated may think they’re moving properly when they’re not. They may act totally out of character. #5 When large amounts of alcohol are consumed in a short period of time, alcohol poisoning can result. Alcohol poisoning is exactly what it sounds like — the body has become poisoned by large amounts of alcohol. Violent vomiting is usually the first symptom of alcohol poisoning. Extreme sleepiness, unconsciousness, difficulty breathing, dangerously low blood sugar, seizures, and even death may result. #6 One half of all drowning deaths among teen guys are related to alcohol use. Use of alcohol greatly increases the chance that a teen will be involved in a car crash, homicide, or suicide. #7 Teen drinkers are more likely to get fat or have health problems, too. One study by the University of Washington found that people who regularly had five or more drinks in a row starting at age 13 were much more likely to be overweight or have high blood pressure by age 24 than their non drinking peers. People who continue drinking heavily well into adulthood risk damaging their organs, such as the liver, heart, and brain. #8 The strongest medical evidence exists for the link between moderate drinking and a reduced risk of heart disease. #9 Alcohol has been linked to liver disease, cancers, heart damage and strokes when consumed in larger amounts, and even small doses can lead to accidents, Each year, approximately 5,000 young people under the age of 21 die as a result of underage drinking; this includes about 1,900 deaths from motor vehicle crashes, 1,600 as a result of homicides, 300 from suicide, as well as hundreds from other injuries such as falls, burns, and drownings. #10 Hangovers are another possible effect after large amounts of alcohol are consumed; a hangover consists of headache, nausea, thirst, dizziness, and fatigue.In my opinion i think it’s safer to smoke a joint than it is to drink a beer, the most dangerous thing about marijuana is getting caught with it. you can google all this info your self before you answer i do not smoke or drink and i do not condone any of the above this is just my opinion on the subject, & I am just curious as to what every ones opinion is on the subject. I am just a homemaker and not any form of government at all or anything like that. Also I looked every were for something good about drinking alcohol and found VERY limited info on it, so please don’t think this info posted is one sided for marijuana being good for you, I just found that using google as info finder it’s easier to find good things about using pot than using beer.

A: TRUTHFULLY I WOULD SMOKE THE “KUSH”…..LOLI KNOW PPL THAT SMOKE THAT SHYTBUT I WOULDN’T FUCK WITH IT.BUT THE WEED SEEMS BETTER!DONT DO DRUGS “KIDDS”

I’ve just turned 14 and i want a baby… what should i do?

Q: i just asked this but im adding more info to get you to understand morewhen i was 12 i lost my virginity to a aggressive and abusive 16 yr old boyfriend(he would force me several times a week) i loved him with all my heart and when i say love i mean LOVE! because i would have done anything for him! after leaving him i was started binge drinking and smoking both marijuana and cigarettes and i became very depressed and suicidal, cutting my self and overdosing several times but after 1 and a half years i have moved on and have given up marijuana and binge drinking. i am still mildly depressed and feel as though i have lived all my teenage years in me. my 18 yr old bofriend is a very sweet guy who would never abandone me or anyone for that matter i’ve knowen him for a while now and i know hes not capable of doing that also i’ve already slept with him several times i dont think it should be illegal, ( but please dont judge me ). my perants have been slit up since i was 5, moms a lezbiane with a partener and dads streight and hasnt met anyone else since the devorce and they also would never abandon me! i want a baby more than anything in the world, just the thought of raising a child makes me want to cry (tears of joy). i know the consciences of having a kid like no more big nights out, no more drinking, no more smoking, i know baby’s can be tough work ive got a baby niece im ok with getting up at all hours of the night to a crying baby, and gaining weight when/if i become pregnant… all that’s fine with me .Just to hold a beautiful baby in my arms, to watch him/her grow up and call me mum is worth it. Nothing can turn me of the thought nothing! but even though i want one i know that no guy i ask is going to willingly get me pregnant so i just don’t know what to do! i’ve got a 18 yr old b/f i’ve had for about 3 weeks and we’re really close but im scared to ask if he would, cause i don’t want to lose him if he gets scared off! what should i do!?

A: I think your a troll!

Marijuana vs. Alcohol what’s your opinion?

Q: Here is a question that i am curious to see how many people will give an honest answer. Which do you prefer to be legalized Marijuana or Alcohol? Below are just a few facts about both…. (I did look up the facts that are posted on both marijuana and Alcohol I did not just make up these facts myself) I will try and post 10 facts eachMarijuana: #1 If Pot were legalized the prison industry would be hurt. They would no longer jail Pot smokers. It could free up space for violent criminals. #2 Pot is a sexual stimulant. #3 Pot is 100% natural nothing about it has man made chemicals in it. #4 There has never been a car accident death due to a stoned driver, just some slow drivers and may be some lost drivers . #5 Pot is used for medical use in MANY situations. #6 it is a myth that marijuana is a gate way drug. #7 Pot will cause some short term memory loss. #8 Pot will give you the Munchies, It could cause you to gain weight. #9 Marijuana smokers show dysregulated growth of epithelial cells in their lung tissue, which could lead to cancer; however, a recent case-controlled study found no positive associations between marijuana use and lung, upper respiratory, or upper digestive tract cancers. Thus, the link between marijuana smoking and these cancers remains unsubstantiated at this time, but marijuana smokers have some of the same problems as cigarette smokers coughing, mucus, sore lungs, etc. #10 Marijuana make most people more relaxed. It relieves the clutter and tension after a hard days work or stress. It mellows you out and makes you more relaxed. It heightens the imagination and improves creativity. If you have a problem with anger, Pot is usually a good drug to reduce it, no one has ever died from smoking marijuana.Alcohol: #1 In VERY SMALL amounts, alcohol can help a person feel more relaxed or less anxious. #2 Alcohol actually blocks some of the messages trying to get to the brain. This alters a person’s perceptions, emotions, movement, vision, and hearing. #3 Depending on the person, intoxication can make someone very friendly and talkative or very aggressive and angry. #4 Reaction times are slowed dramatically — which is why people are told not to drink and drive. People who are intoxicated may think they’re moving properly when they’re not. They may act totally out of character. #5 When large amounts of alcohol are consumed in a short period of time, alcohol poisoning can result. Alcohol poisoning is exactly what it sounds like — the body has become poisoned by large amounts of alcohol. Violent vomiting is usually the first symptom of alcohol poisoning. Extreme sleepiness, unconsciousness, difficulty breathing, dangerously low blood sugar, seizures, and even death may result. #6 One half of all drowning deaths among teen guys are related to alcohol use. Use of alcohol greatly increases the chance that a teen will be involved in a car crash, homicide, or suicide. #7 Teen drinkers are more likely to get fat or have health problems, too. One study by the University of Washington found that people who regularly had five or more drinks in a row starting at age 13 were much more likely to be overweight or have high blood pressure by age 24 than their non drinking peers. People who continue drinking heavily well into adulthood risk damaging their organs, such as the liver, heart, and brain. #8 The strongest medical evidence exists for the link between moderate drinking and a reduced risk of heart disease. #9 Alcohol has been linked to liver disease, cancers, heart damage and strokes when consumed in larger amounts, and even small doses can lead to accidents, Each year, approximately 5,000 young people under the age of 21 die as a result of underage drinking; this includes about 1,900 deaths from motor vehicle crashes, 1,600 as a result of homicides, 300 from suicide, as well

A: I don’t really think that it is a fair comparison. Firstly, at least in North America, marijuana is illegal. As a result there is no regulation of marijuana. You still have to deal with pesticides, etc. and more importantly it is often mixed with other things and is often found to have traces of feces, glass, grass, the list goes on and on. Smoking of course has a number of problems, some of which you have mentioned. That being said you don’t have to smoke marijuana, it can also be ingested. Teens, which many of your facts refer to, shouldn’t be consuming alcohol at all, especially in such high quantities, so those health effects shouldn’t really be considered, as that is irresponsible drinking. There haven’t been as many studies of marijuana, so hard facts are difficult. That being said, many driving experts acknowledge that driving slower than the traffic around you is dangerous, and so driving slower as a result of being high is dangerous. People should no more drive under the influence of marijuana than of alcohol. There are a number of other points to be made for both and of both positive and negative. However in my opinion alcohol is better because it can be legally obtained; as well marijuana is most accessible smoked which is bad and smelly, and may be laced with any number of other things, and growing your own is very illegal. The taxes on alcohol also pay for important things and its procurement is regulated and the health effects well known. I also question where you got your facts, I am sure that there have been accidents where people have been high, and people have died from marijuana, either because they are allergic or most likely because it was laced with something else more dangerous, the statistics for alcohol are more abundant. Alcohol is legalized though, so I would say that marijuana should next be legalized; there is a large trade in it and it would be good for it to be regulated and to generate tax income, and would give law enforcement something else to focus on, which was more important than recreational drug use. As well it would be more acceptable to study it and to provide help, much like AA, for those who are over dependent (and to counteract another fact, I know for a fact that lots of people find themselves anxious and not the least bit relaxed when smoking pot).