spindrift Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Consequences for the legalisation argument If there was to be a connection, causal or otherwise, between cannabis and schizophrenia for example, the evidence seems to show that it occurs very much predominantly in those people who use cannabis very frequently at a very early age. Constant daily use of cannabis in the early teens seems to be a good predictor of increased chances of later mental problems, irrespective of whether one causes the other. Common sense would suggest that it is not a good idea for young people still developing and maturing both physically and mentally to frequently use any drug at this time for a number of reasons. We should seek to minimise this frequent use by children as much as possible in our country's drug policy. The prohibition of cannabis, whether it is in class B or class C, does nothing to address this problem, and indeed exacerbates it. Under prohibition, the widespread use of cannabis is entirely uncontrollable. It is impossible to regulate the massive black market in which the supply of cannabis takes place, often in the hands of organised criminals out to make a profit, whatever the cost. This being the case, a dealer may well sell cannabis to anyone who can pay, irrespective of his or her age. In order to establish the necessary age controls that could prevent young children from using cannabis and putting themselves at risk, similar to those surrounding alcohol and cigarettes, cannabis must be legalised and securely regulated. No matter what one's perspective on psychosis connections is, cannabis use, like almost everything else in the world, not entirely harmless and it is important that we bring it under control - a situation which prohibition entirely prevents. It may seem a big step, but the status-quo undoubtedly adds harm to the use of cannabis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman62 Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Cannabis and mental health Is there a link between cannabis, psychosis and schizophrenia? . ‘Cannabis Raises Psychosis Risk' Cannabis & Psychosis is well established, until now it has been unclear whether Cannabis triggers the disorder. This research strongly suggests that the use of Cannabis comes 1st rather than taking it for the symptoms. Using Cannabis as a teenager or a young adult increases the risk of psychosis, a report suggests. The study is published in the 'British Medical Journal' involving 1900 people over a 10yr period. Although the link between Cannabis & Psychosis is well-established until now it had been unclear whether Cannabis triggers the disorder. This report strongly suggests that Cannabis use comes 1st, rather than people taking it for the symptoms... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman62 Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Consequences for the legalisation argument But this topic is about:- 'Cannabis Raises Psychosis Risk' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFKvsNixon Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Well start a thread about it then this thread is about:- ‘Cannabis Raises Psychosis Risk' So you do not think that the two things are somehow related? One is a drug that is illegal, and you've found research that suggests a slight risk of harm to health. Another is a legal drug, and it can cause numerous serious illnesses. Do you find the comparison interesting in the slightest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman62 Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Countries where it is legal or decriminalised see lower usage rates. If you support the illegallity of cannabis you support more usage! can you pleas stay ontopic whic is:- 'Cannabis Raises Psychosis Risk' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman62 Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 So you do not think that the two things are somehow related? One is a drug that is illegal, and you've found research that suggests a slight risk of harm to health. Another is a legal drug, and it can cause numerous serious illnesses. Do you find the comparison interesting in the slightest? No because I started a topic about the latest finding regarding Cannabis and Psychosis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 can you pleas stay ontopic whic is:- 'Cannabis Raises Psychosis Risk' Do you believe this to be true? If so, can you explain why the rate among the population of psychosis and schizophrenie is unchanged at 2%, despite an explosion in cannabis use? I expect not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaimani Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 can you pleas stay ontopic whic is:- 'Cannabis Raises Psychosis Risk' 'Cannabis Raises Psychosis Risk' yes, yes, it does, B, only to people already at risk of psychosis. just like every other drug, alcohol and many other medications included. oh, and to those who overdo it too. it doesn't cause psychosis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Sleeps Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Full study is here. Does this study prove it is safe to smoke cannabis after the age of 24? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFKvsNixon Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 No because I started a topic about the latest finding regarding Cannabis and Psychosis. So you're more concerned about a substance that may cause a slight increased risk of illness, than you are about a substance that does cause a massive increased risk of illness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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