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Warpy

(114,616 posts)
7. Looks like more hysterical horseshit from the drug warriors
Wed Jan 8, 2014, 07:22 PM
Jan 2014

There is no physical dependency on pot. Stopping suddenly will only result in the unhappiness one gets when some foodstuff runs out and a trip to the store isn't possible. There are no physical effects from stopping even heavy use suddenly.

People do self medicate with it and it works. Those people will be really unhappy if it is withdrawn and nothing else is prescribed.

However, no tolerance is built up even over a long period. There is no physical withdrawal.

While pot isn't a panacea by any means, more rubbish like this article, which doesn't define its terms at all, should be taken with a pound of salt.

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Is nonsensical, meaningless use of words genetic as well? Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #4
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Looks like more hysterical horseshit from the drug warriors Warpy Jan 2014 #7
the only problem cannabis use I know is when you don't pass the joint NightWatcher Jan 2014 #8
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