Facts: Cigarettes vs Cannabis vs Alcohol

Effects of Cannabis on the Brain

-When THC enters the bloodstream through the lungs, it heads straight for the brain. There, it is attracted to certain parts of the brain that have cannabinoid receptors. These include Cerebellum, Hippocampus, Cerebral Cortex, and Basal Ganglia.

-When stimulated, cannabinoid receptors will have the brain cells produce something called dopamine.

-Dopamine is associated with the pleasure system of the brain, bringing with it feelings of enjoyment and happiness. Dopamine is also produced naturally by the hypothalamus and the pineal gland.

Cannabis and the Hippocampus

-The Hippocampus is responsible for processing and arranging short term memories before they are to be filed away and stored as long term memories.

-During the time of intoxication (and only in that time) dopamine alters the way the Hippocampus processes information.

-Cannabis doesn't damage the brain at all, it merely alters the production rate of dopamine. Is Cannabis Addictive ?

-According the the DISAS Report done by the united states Department of Human Health and Resources done in June of 2005 there were NO chemicals found in cannabis that are addictive.

-Can one become psychologically addicted to cannabis? Of course! just like video games, cheeseburgers, sex, reading, reading, football. Etc.

-What drugs and known for having chemically addictice properties? Tobacco, alcohol, amphetamines, opiates, and anti-depressants. All of which are conditionally legal and can cause a lethal overdose. Can Cannabis Cause Lethal Overdose?

-"Drugs used in medicine are routinely given what is called an LD-50. The LD-50 rating indicates at what dosage fifty percent of test animals receiving a drug will die as a result of drug induced toxicity. A number of researchers have attempted to determine Cannabis's LD-50 rating in test animals, without success. Simply stated, researchers have been unable to give animals enough cannabis to induce death. At present it is estimated that cannabis LD-50 is around 1:20,000 to 40,000 times as much cannabis as contained in one cannabis cigarette. NIDA-supplied cannabis cigarettes weigh appropriately .9grams. A smoker would theoretically have to consume nearly 1,500 pounds of cannabis within about fifteen minutes to induce a lethal response. in practical terms, cannabis cannot induce a lathal response as a result of drug-related toxicity"

- Answer.......NO!!!!!! Cannabis's Effects on the Lungs

-Yes it's true, when you inhale cannabis smoke you are inhaling carcinogens equally if not more powerful of those in cigarette smoke.

-However, the average cigarette smoker takes 12 to 14 drags off each cigarette, smoking as many as 20 to 30 cigarettes a day.

-The average pot smoker inhales 10 to 12 times a week! Schizophrenia, Amotivational Syndrome?

-Cannabis has been accused of causing people to become lethargic, lazy, unmotivated and even schizophrenic.

-Amotivational Syndrome: Any drug used in excess, to the point of almost permanent intoxication WILL cause you to throw your life away, not just pot.

-As far is Schizophrenia is concerned, these claims are outrageous and not supported by any scientific research or studies. Imprisoned Cannabis Users

Every year, federal and state governments throw an average of 872,720 cannabis users in prison. 89% of these prisoners are non-violent drug offenders, who have no record of crimes against peoples or property. They are forced to live, eat, sleep, bathe, and exercise alongside child molesters, rapist, murders, and thieves.


The prohibition of drugs cost the U.S. tax payers 19 billion dollars yearly.

Pot smoker arrested every 40 seconds in America.

Every second, 600 dollars is spent on the War on Drugs. http://www.drugsense.org/wodclock.htm


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[ChuckTyme]

there might be no deaths, but that doesnt mean you should you it. since when was setting something on fire and breathing it in good for you?

it probably wont directly kill you, but i bet it makes your life just a little shorter

[Scarecrow0089]

@ChuckTyme No one ever said you had to use it. And you are right some damage is done when inhaling smoke but that can all be avoided by using a vaporizer. Look it up, Also check out SENTIENTMIND <--- youtube channel and see his newest video if you have the spare time. =)

[ImSoNotJewish]

15,000 joints in 20 minutes?

I accept your challenge sir.

[Scarecrow0089]

@ImSoNotJewish HAha i got the camera ready. lets do this shit

[LittlestPrick]

@ImSoNotJewish Nigga plz I smoke 15 million joints a minute

[LittlestPrick]

Radioactive cigarettes? Propaganda shitbrains cunt pussy ass shit balls

[5tonyvvvv]

@ImSoNotJewish HAHAH!! Its IMPOSSIBLE! Cannabis is safer than Caffeine!! and it has no permanent tar!

[5tonyvvvv]

@Scarecrow0089 Makes no difference there is no permanent tar in cannabis smoke! Its nothing like the Toxic tobacco leaf!

[PhillyAssassinX]

@ImKoolWithThis I smoked weed for 4years straight and boom quit, cuz I couldnt get any.For tha first month I was like man I wish I had some weed then I just didnt care anymore after. Its not addictive at all in the way they try to make it seem. No body is gonna sell their moms color tv for their next 20bag not givin BJs for dimes u feel me

[PhillyAssassinX]

@ChuckTyme Breathing the polluted air we breathe is making our lives shorter, Everyday we live we are closer to death. If I stabbed myself in the face with a pencil no one would criminalize pencils. They would say wow he's a jackass and keep living their lives. People should do the same if I chose to smoke a blunt.Dont like what I do, dont worry bout what I do, unless its having an impact on your life or safety.

[DJafferiK]

@ChuckTyme Well, you can eat it in cupcakes (cupcakes are delicious ^^). No one said it was super good for your health, but it shouldn't be illegal in so many places.

[twiggcrayon]

1 second too long.

[Rimerdog]

@ChuckTyme Is it how long you live or how quality your life is? I'd rather live 10 year less then average and have a fun life than live to be 100 and be boring.