Posted by Connor on February 2, 2009, at 16:51:36
In reply to Re: alcohol, posted by sam K on February 2, 2009, at 14:31:42
The alternatives to cannibas are not as effective, they're much more expensive, there are many, many other problems with it as well.
The FDA will not approve marijuana if it cured aids. It's been shown to be effective in treating the symptoms for a myriad of diseases but because of politics it has not been utilized.
You say LSD made your problems worse, I can point to people who say LSD saved them by changing them in a positive way. Furthermore I can point to people say psychiatric treatment made there problems worse. Drugs are drugs, and just because it is given to you a doctor, or because it is legal/illegal does not make a difference in whether or not it's effective or dangerous.
I agree with what you say, ideally you should have to deal with your problems without drugs. But obviously we know, some conditions require outside intervention. If someone smoking a little weed helps make life more manageable, then I see no problem with that. The funny thing about it is that many psychiatrists would condemn this. But, if I went to one and complained about anxiety I would more likely then not walk out with a prescription for an ssri, maybe a benzo - people have been crippled with these drugs much more so then marijuana. If I had used marijuana to combat anxiety issues I would be much better off then using SSRI's to combat my problems.
> can't they get marinol or some synthetic THC stuff? I agree with you. But for some reason self medication to me isnt right. If marijuana cured anger and stuff then they'd probably approve it in the FDA. You seem like a smart person so I won't argue with you.
> The problem is life isnt about getting fuc*ed up all the time. You have to be able to go through pains and realize you can't be perfect. You can't just avoid feelings and run all the time. Hey I escape too, but I don't get fuc*ed up.
> ^my opinion, but hey I might be talking out of my as*. maybe I need to be more compassionate towards people drugs wise.
> I took acid once and I developed major depression, anxiety, my shyness went to a whole different level, I avoided all contact pretty much. and I had some post LSD stuff like seeing things. (which was very distressing, but Im pretty much over it)
> well Ill type more later
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