More than 20% of people over 21 years old in the country can smoke marijuana legally under state laws. Cristina Alesci explains what you need to know about …
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Cannabis prohibition was based on racial lies by Harry J Anslinger and circulated in William R Hearst’s tabloid newspapers over years until it scared the whole country. Think of all the death and harm this caused to individuals and families. Unforgivable and shameful.
You think that legalization will be a boon to weed?? Guess again, once weed is legalized big brother will start taxing it. Government will crack down on non-tax paying weed. Fines and or imprisonment will occur. Think "Al Capone" my friends. You think uncle sam ain't gonna go after every tax dollar they can get?? Answer this, what happens every-freakin'-time the government gets their hands into something?? Put that in your pipe and smoke it (pun intended).
0 DEATH WELL WELL GOD MADE A PLANT THAT HELPS not HURTS AKA NATURE IT IS BIBLICAL GENESIS CHAPTER 1 Verse 29 SO IT GOOD then WHY not fix broken law the wrong that was done 1937 still sends good people to Prison in TX. FREE THE PLANT for what GOD MADE GOOD Do on two others as you would want done unto you FREE THE PLANT NOT A DRUG BUT A PLANT TRUTH GOD BLESS AMEN THIS LAW IS UNHOLY AND ALL HOW HURT BY IT made bad by a Mussolini A Dictator loving president all have to say to day
POSTED MARCH 07, 2011, 11:03 AM , UPDATED NOVEMBER 30, 2011, 2:28 PM

Ann MacDonald Contributor, Harvard Health
Teenagers and young adults who use marijuana may be messing with their heads in ways they don’t intend. Evidence is mounting that regular marijuana use increases the chance that a teenager will develop psychosis, a pattern of unusual thoughts or perceptions, such as believing the television is transmitting secret messages. It also increases the risk of developing schizophrenia, a disabling brain disorder that not only causes psychosis, but also problems concentrating and loss of emotional expression. In one recent study that followed nearly 2,000 teenagers as they became young adults, young people who smoked marijuana at least five times were twice as likely to have developed psychosis over the next 10 years as those who didn’t smoke pot. Another new paper concluded that early marijuana use could actually hasten the onset of psychosis by three years. Those most at risk are youths who already have a mother, father, or sibling with schizophrenia or some other psychotic disorder. Young people with a parent or sibling affected by psychosis have a roughly one in 10 chance of developing the condition themselves—even if they never smoke pot. Regular marijuana use, however, doubles their risk—to a one in five chance of becoming psychotic. In comparison, youths in families unaffected by psychosis have a 7 in 1,000 chance of developing it. If they smoke pot regularly, the risk doubles, to 14 in 1,000. For years, now, experts have been sounding the alarm about a possible link between marijuana use and psychosis. One of the best-known studies followed nearly 50,000 young Swedish soldiers for 15 years. Those who had smoked marijuana at least once were more than twice as likely to develop schizophrenia as those who had never smoked pot. The heaviest users (who said they used marijuana more than 50 times) were six times as likely to develop schizophrenia as the nonsmokers. So far, this research shows only an association between smoking pot and developing psychosis or schizophrenia later on. That’s not the same thing as saying that marijuana causes psychosis. This is how research works. Years ago, scientists first noted an association between cigarette smoking and lung cancer. Only later were they able to figure out exactly how cigarette smoke damaged the lungs and other parts of the body, causing cancer and other diseases. The research on marijuana and the brain is at a much earlier stage. We do know that THC, one of the active compounds in marijuana, stimulates the brain and triggers other chemical reactions that contribute to the drug’s psychological and physical effects. But it’s not clear how marijuana use might lead to psychosis. One theory is that marijuana may interfere with normal brain development during the teenage years and young adulthood. The teenage brain is still a work in progress. Between the teen years and the mid-20s, areas of the brain responsible for judgment and problem solving are still making connections with the emotional centers of the brain. Smoking marijuana may derail this process and so increase a young person’s vulnerability to psychotic thinking. (You can read more about how the adolescent brain develops in this article from the Harvard Mental Health Letter.) While the research on marijuana and the mind has not yet connected all the dots, these new studies provide one more reason to caution young people against using marijuana—especially if they have a family member affected by schizophrenia or some other psychotic disorder. Although it may be a tough concept to explain to a teenager, the reward of a short-time high isn’t worth the long-term risk of psychosis or a disabling disorder like schizophrenia.
believe at the very least medicalcannabis will be legalized between 2020–2024 when a Democrat wins the 2020 election. Why? 80% the opposite party wins the election so naturally a democrat will probably win. Also, it is the popular opinion of Americans to legalize it in some form. Therefore, it most likely will be a political platform of the democratic nominee.
When Marijuana is legal, cops will arrest people for DUI Marijuana based solely upon their opinion, then convict them by using a test to verify the PRESENCE of Marijuana in their systems with absolutely proof, evidence or even indication of any INEBRIATION.
What I and many other people struggle with is living in a state that allows it legally but still can't partake due to drug tests for work(which is my problem) or people receiving assistance from the state.
This is one of the best articles I've seen on the subject but we must push for total legalization as to where anyone can grow and possess as much as they want, I am not anti business and tax but we want our freedom this is not Rome and we are not plebes
Ban Herb, it’s Terrible But Governments let’s just keep all Churches legally open for Pedophile Preists to continue abusing our children an to fill the world an create war and hate amongst religions. To cause grief heartache and pain for family’s and create psychological problems for the Victims. Let’s Ban Marijuana’ as it is more than likely the cause of all this Suffering in the world..
And people already had underlying issues before having physiological issues after taking Herb. Don’t Abuse it, use it with respect.
US Patent #6630507# owned by DHHS.since 2002. DEA still classifies cannabis as a Schedule 1 Narcotic Even though it has 5,000 years of evidence that it has medicinal properties, impossible to overdose on, not physically addictive, whiskey tango foxtrot?
Cannabis prohibition was based on racial lies by Harry J Anslinger and circulated in William R Hearst’s tabloid newspapers over years until it scared the whole country. Think of all the death and harm this caused to individuals and families. Unforgivable and shameful.
You think that legalization will be a boon to weed?? Guess again, once weed is legalized big brother will start taxing it. Government will crack down on non-tax paying weed. Fines and or imprisonment will occur. Think "Al Capone" my friends. You think uncle sam ain't gonna go after every tax dollar they can get?? Answer this, what happens every-freakin'-time the government gets their hands into something?? Put that in your pipe and smoke it (pun intended).
There is to much money to be made and the only thing more addictive than drugs is money.
Want a republican politician to do something; ANTTHING; let them see the potiential for profit!!!! They'd leagalize heroin if it made them a buck!!!
Yes… It's time. 80 years of lies- doesn't discredit it's ancient history. These are beautiful times. 😊
Yes let’s go finally
0 DEATH WELL WELL GOD MADE A PLANT THAT HELPS not HURTS AKA NATURE IT IS BIBLICAL GENESIS CHAPTER 1 Verse 29 SO IT GOOD then WHY not fix broken law the wrong that was done 1937 still sends good people to Prison in TX. FREE THE PLANT for what GOD MADE GOOD Do on two others as you would want done unto you FREE THE PLANT NOT A DRUG BUT A PLANT TRUTH GOD BLESS AMEN THIS LAW IS UNHOLY AND ALL HOW HURT BY IT made bad by a Mussolini A Dictator loving president all have to say to day
Who thinks bill clinton should have inhaled.
psychosis
POSTED MARCH 07, 2011, 11:03 AM , UPDATED NOVEMBER 30, 2011, 2:28 PM

Ann MacDonald
Contributor, Harvard Health
Teenagers and young adults who use marijuana may be messing with their heads in ways they don’t intend.
Evidence is mounting that regular marijuana use increases the chance that a teenager will develop psychosis, a pattern of unusual thoughts or perceptions, such as believing the television is transmitting secret messages. It also increases the risk of developing schizophrenia, a disabling brain disorder that not only causes psychosis, but also problems concentrating and loss of emotional expression.
In one recent study that followed nearly 2,000 teenagers as they became young adults, young people who smoked marijuana at least five times were twice as likely to have developed psychosis over the next 10 years as those who didn’t smoke pot.
Another new paper concluded that early marijuana use could actually hasten the onset of psychosis by three years. Those most at risk are youths who already have a mother, father, or sibling with schizophrenia or some other psychotic disorder.
Young people with a parent or sibling affected by psychosis have a roughly one in 10 chance of developing the condition themselves—even if they never smoke pot. Regular marijuana use, however, doubles their risk—to a one in five chance of becoming psychotic.
In comparison, youths in families unaffected by psychosis have a 7 in 1,000 chance of developing it. If they smoke pot regularly, the risk doubles, to 14 in 1,000.
For years, now, experts have been sounding the alarm about a possible link between marijuana use and psychosis. One of the best-known studies followed nearly 50,000 young Swedish soldiers for 15 years. Those who had smoked marijuana at least once were more than twice as likely to develop schizophrenia as those who had never smoked pot. The heaviest users (who said they used marijuana more than 50 times) were six times as likely to develop schizophrenia as the nonsmokers.
So far, this research shows only an association between smoking pot and developing psychosis or schizophrenia later on. That’s not the same thing as saying that marijuana causes psychosis.
This is how research works. Years ago, scientists first noted an association between cigarette smoking and lung cancer. Only later were they able to figure out exactly how cigarette smoke damaged the lungs and other parts of the body, causing cancer and other diseases.
The research on marijuana and the brain is at a much earlier stage. We do know that THC, one of the active compounds in marijuana, stimulates the brain and triggers other chemical reactions that contribute to the drug’s psychological and physical effects.
But it’s not clear how marijuana use might lead to psychosis. One theory is that marijuana may interfere with normal brain development during the teenage years and young adulthood.
The teenage brain is still a work in progress. Between the teen years and the mid-20s, areas of the brain responsible for judgment and problem solving are still making connections with the emotional centers of the brain. Smoking marijuana may derail this process and so increase a young person’s vulnerability to psychotic thinking. (You can read more about how the adolescent brain develops in this article from the Harvard Mental Health Letter.)
While the research on marijuana and the mind has not yet connected all the dots, these new studies provide one more reason to caution young people against using marijuana—especially if they have a family member affected by schizophrenia or some other psychotic disorder. Although it may be a tough concept to explain to a teenager, the reward of a short-time high isn’t worth the long-term risk of psychosis or a disabling disorder like schizophrenia.
2019 I'm still waiting i can't wait to smoke a joint
Everybody loves a pothead. I usually give them a dollar.
LEGALIZE IT
Indiana keep voting for holcomb …keep Indiana backwards ..vote out .new Jeff sessions/holcomb vote him out in 2020 –
Dope video.
Once they legalize it they really find out how much that cash crop will bring and on how much money they was missing out on
With over 60 percent of voters saying yes the tail is wagging the dog.
Seems like we're taking 3 steps forward and two steps back,
Maybe
But then…
5 years of discussion
5 years of framework
5 years of approval
5 years to set up licensing
So, yes, but we're still 25 years away. I'll be dead.
Thanks, Obama!
Politicians are the fucking parasites of society.
Duterte should see this…
How about legalizing it recreationally here in Puerto Rico!?
I'm tired of waiting 😣
Legal weed in all states in the USA 2019 bring the new year in Right legal weed everywhere President Trump you are the Man 20/20 20/24
You didn't answer the question.
Legalize that bih
Jeff Sessions is paid by the cartel to keep it illegal,thats why he is apposed to legalize grass!
believe at the very least medicalcannabis will be legalized between 2020–2024 when a Democrat wins the 2020 election. Why? 80% the opposite party wins the election so naturally a democrat will probably win. Also, it is the popular opinion of Americans to legalize it in some form. Therefore, it most likely will be a political platform of the democratic nominee.
It helps my pain and nerves
Alabama will actually take your kids away from you and throw them in a foster home over weed. Dont believe me come see for yourself. I hate my state!
legalize weed, cocaine and 100% alcohol
I want weed I will go against the government and shoot the government men if they dont legalize weed
When Marijuana is legal, cops will arrest people for DUI Marijuana based solely upon their opinion, then convict them by using a test to verify the PRESENCE of Marijuana in their systems with absolutely proof, evidence or even indication of any INEBRIATION.
They going to legalize it in all 50 states any way it doesn't matter what nobody say
What I and many other people struggle with is living in a state that allows it legally but still can't partake due to drug tests for work(which is my problem) or people receiving assistance from the state.
Yes pass it.Now In,,,Tennesssee…What,,,U.big Shots waiting ON…U…cant,,,put down…Ur booze,,,and pills,,,long. Enougth…do do..anything!!!!!!!!!
just make the shit legal for Christ sakes
Year later still waitig for it over here in nj its just medical
I hope so only if the black men in jail for selling weed are released. I support it.
Hi I’m high, hi
Legalize fist fighting, maybe less gun violence
This is one of the best articles I've seen on the subject but we must push for total legalization as to where anyone can grow and possess as much as they want, I am not anti business and tax but we want our freedom this is not Rome and we are not plebes
no
Ban Herb, it’s Terrible
But Governments let’s just keep all Churches legally open for Pedophile Preists to continue abusing our children
an to fill the world an create war and hate amongst religions.
To cause grief heartache and pain for family’s and create psychological problems for the Victims.
Let’s Ban Marijuana’ as it is more than likely the cause of all this Suffering in the world..
And people already had underlying issues before having physiological issues after taking Herb.
Don’t Abuse it, use it with respect.
i clicked the video looking for an estimated answer to the title of the video and got nothing…
US Patent #6630507# owned by DHHS.since 2002.
DEA still classifies cannabis as a Schedule 1 Narcotic
Even though it has 5,000 years of evidence that it has medicinal properties, impossible to overdose on,
not physically addictive,
whiskey tango foxtrot?
Cannabis prohibition, What a HISTORIC mistake!