How dangerous is weed really?

[QUOTE="KHAndAnime"][QUOTE="Spitfirer"] Where did you read this good sir?Spitfirer

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/2419713.stm

In addition:

The average heart rate increases from 20 - 100% for three hours after use, inceasing risk of a heart attack dramatically. (http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/infofacts/marijuana)

Then there's anxiety, paranioa and schitzophrenia. It is known to cause panic attacks and induce the latter. There are many nonpro-marijuana sites that can confirm this.

And those who claim it's not addictive are godawfully mindnumbingly stupid.

"Mittleman noted that, as an immediate trigger for heart attack, pot smoking is nearly twice as dangerous as sex for a sedentary person, exercise for a fit male or female, a tantrum of rage, or a bout of anxiety. But it's less risky than a spurt of exercise for a couch potato or a snort of cocaine."

Source

You mean a government site condemns the use of an illegal drug? What a shock...

ah, well most of the people i know that smoke weed don't worry about the health effects :P just like to get high. but who could blame them? not me

needled24-7

[QUOTE="BranKetra"]Never had one. I heard they can be expensive.foxhound_fox

[QUOTE="poptart"]Well......... y'know - the 'wonder drug' reference to start with and little objective critique regarding recreational use. Don't get me wrong it's medicinal qualities I'm sure are well documented as per your post. It just reminded me of the HWA (hippies with attitude) kind of view that was oh-so-90s.foxhound_fox

It's probably not as dangerous as alcohol when you're high compared to drunk. But it can still be bad.

It's still a DUI if you get pulled over while high. I've heard of some accidents/crashes with high people.

It also causes memory loss, or short term memory or something. My friend who's been doing it a lot for a couple years now is already showing affects of forgetfulness.

I've heard of some accidents/crashes with high people.gotdangit

[QUOTE="gotdangit"]I've heard of some accidents/crashes with high people.cheese_game619

[QUOTE="cheese_game619"][QUOTE="gotdangit"]I've heard of some accidents/crashes with high people.gotdangit

[QUOTE="gotdangit"]

[QUOTE="cheese_game619"] You drive slow as f*** when you're stoned.cheese_game619

People react differently so, you can't really speak for everyone. And even if you drive slowly, doesn't mean you're not reckless.

Yea, but some people are different when they smoke weed. Some get really hungry, some laugh a lot, some feel really tired and unmotivated. Not always all at the same time. People react differently so, you can't really speak for everyone. And even if you drive slowly, doesn't mean you're not reckless.gotdangit

[QUOTE="ColdExistence"]

It causes cancer? What!?

Necrifer

Smoking it over a long period of time can cause cancer, yes.