Dr. Tommy Wood is a neuroscientist who has coached world class athletes in a dozen sports. He received his undergraduate …
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I smoked weed daily for about 15 years. Quit over 20 years ago. I would also always claim that it did me more good than harm, and that I was fully functional etc. The problem is that after prolonged use, that all changed and I started to feel many negative effects from it but of course would never admit that until long after I quit.
Well the thing is everybody knows the effects these coping mechanisms have on them, but they are unable to sit with their emotions or trauma. For years i used alcohol, coffee, cigarettes, sex ,weed to regulate myself and slow the inner tyrant. I believed i wasnt that bad considering everyone around me died from heroin, fentanyle, suicide, murder, etc. What im saying is forcsome quitting these things is not all good for some it will lead to suicidevor murder.
My son had multiple schizophrenic episodes triggered by pot use. That was the initiation of a condition which– now years later– seems to be under control with a monthly injection. Some of my friends use pot and say it's the only thing that effectively gives them relief from chronic traumatic stress.
This is the worst episode you have done. I have great respect for your work in general and find many of them super interesting and helpful. However, in this one, you are the one making extreme comments and your scientist essentially modified every one of your statements, if not disagreed with you entirely in a polite way. You hear him say 'this isn't my area of expertise', 'the research isn't solid enough on this yet', 'a modified approach is probably the answer', etc etc. Your questions are biased, leading, and from an addict perspective (all due honor and respect for your journey). But you didn't seem to absorb his answers. You kept repeating your extreme comments, and they are essentially click bait. You're better than this!
Excellent discussion! Drugs and alcohol can interfere with the way brain cells function, altering the way they send, receive, and process signals. It can also lead to various conditions involving the central nervous system, including everything from headaches, stroke and seizures. long-term use can cause issues with memory, attention and people can experience cognitive and behavioral issues. Thank you Doug and Dr. Tommy for sharing this super helpful video with us!🙌❤👍
I smoked weed daily for about 15 years. Quit over 20 years ago. I would also always claim that it did me more good than harm, and that I was fully functional etc. The problem is that after prolonged use, that all changed and I started to feel many negative effects from it but of course would never admit that until long after I quit.
Well the thing is everybody knows the effects these coping mechanisms have on them, but they are unable to sit with their emotions or trauma. For years i used alcohol, coffee, cigarettes, sex ,weed to regulate myself and slow the inner tyrant. I believed i wasnt that bad considering everyone around me died from heroin, fentanyle, suicide, murder, etc. What im saying is forcsome quitting these things is not all good for some it will lead to suicidevor murder.
Cheech and Chong snoop dog and Willy Nelson are still going strong and seem to be mentally healthy. After years of heavy use .
Jeremy really turned his life around
My opinion is weed will trigger any predisposition, or make worse anything you are already suffering from. But will not cause it.
If you had not addiction believe me you do not know what you are talking about. V V seriously.
My son had multiple schizophrenic episodes triggered by pot use. That was the initiation of a condition which– now years later– seems to be under control with a monthly injection. Some of my friends use pot and say it's the only thing that effectively gives them relief from chronic traumatic stress.
Weed really hindered my life. Thank you for spreading this information Doug.
Outstanding!!! Thank you Doug and Dr. Wood!
This is the worst episode you have done. I have great respect for your work in general and find many of them super interesting and helpful. However, in this one, you are the one making extreme comments and your scientist essentially modified every one of your statements, if not disagreed with you entirely in a polite way. You hear him say 'this isn't my area of expertise', 'the research isn't solid enough on this yet', 'a modified approach is probably the answer', etc etc.
Your questions are biased, leading, and from an addict perspective (all due honor and respect for your journey). But you didn't seem to absorb his answers. You kept repeating your extreme comments, and they are essentially click bait. You're better than this!
Excellent discussion! Drugs and alcohol can interfere with the way brain cells function, altering the way they send, receive, and process signals. It can also lead to various conditions involving the central nervous system, including everything from headaches, stroke and seizures. long-term use can cause issues with memory, attention and people can experience cognitive and behavioral issues. Thank you Doug and Dr. Tommy for sharing this super helpful video with us!🙌❤👍