Ganja=Healing of the Nation or Illegal Drug That Leads to Psychosis?
Question by Smokebud: ganja=healing of the nation or illegal drug that leads to psychosis?
western culture=
Brain Changes
THC, the main active ingredient in marijuana, is carried from the bloodstream to the brain and other organs of the body, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). It causes chemicals in the brain to bring about the pleasurable effects of marijuana. But areas of the brain that control thoughts, concentration, sensory perception and coordination are also affected. When these areas are disturbed it can impair coordination and mental abilities. The problems can continue for days or weeks after the drug effects wear off, the NIDA says. Long-term use of marijuana may have the same effect on the brain as other drugs, causing a loss of motivation and behavioral problems.
Addictive Capability
Long-term marijuana users may develop a dependency on the drug that interferes with family life, career, school and social functioning, the NIDA says. The addiction to marijuana is evident from the withdrawal symptoms a marijuana user experiences when quitting. Symptoms include irritability, anxiety, insomnia and craving for the drug. The symptoms can continue for days, but subside in one or two weeks following cessation from marijuana.
Mental Health
Anxiety, panic attacks and paranoia can result from short-term marijuana use, according to the NIDA. Chronic marijuana use may increase risks for mental illness. Long-term use may lead to anxiety disorder, depression and schizophrenia, the NIDA says. It is not entirely clear if marijuana causes these disorders, exacerbates them or is used to self-medicate existing problems in different cases.
rastafari=
For Rastas, smoking cannabis, usually known as herb, weed, sinsemilla (Spanish for without seeds), or ganja (from the Sanskrit word Ganjika, used in ancient India), is a spiritual act, often accompanied by Bible study; they consider it a sacrament that cleans the body and mind, heals the soul, exalts the consciousness, facilitates peacefulness, brings pleasure, and brings them closer to Jah. They often burn the herb when in need of insight from Jah. Cannabis remains illegal in Jamaica and most of the world and this has caused friction between Rastas and modern societies.[25] The burning of the herb is often said to be essential, “For it will sting in the hearts of those that promote and perform evil and wrongs.” By the 8th century, cannabis had been introduced by Arab traders to Central and Southern Africa, where it is known as “dagga”[26] and many Rastas say it is a part of their African culture that they are reclaiming.[27] It is sometimes also referred to as “the healing of the nation”, a phrase adapted from Revelation 22:2.[28]
i personally believe in the rasta version of living.
look what the western culture brought us….
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Answer by alejandra
Weed should be legal. Period.
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NIDA Director Nora D. Volkow, MD on 2011 Monitoring the Future Results – Since 1975 the MTF survey has measured drug, alcohol, and cigarette use and related attitudes among adolescent students nationwide. Survey participants report their drug use behaviors across three time periods: lifetime, past year, and past month. Overall, 46733 students from 400 public and private schools in the 8th, 10th, and 12th grades participated in this year’s survey. The survey is funded by the NIDA, a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and conducted by the University of Michigan. This video can also be viewed at: www.drugabuse.gov Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: newmedia.hhs.gov
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