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Title: DrugFacts: Marijuana
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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
URL Source: http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana
Published: Apr 25, 2015
Author: NIDA
Post Date: 2015-04-25 08:43:31 by Gatlin
Keywords: None
Views: 31462
Comments: 81
The need for promoting appropriate use of drugs in the health care system is needed….marijuana as a cure all mania is not.
LF's Wacky Weed Kids are again making desperate attempts to promote irrational drug use.
The dynamic duo posted two articles falsely showing the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) position on marijuana.
A Few Good Men (1992):
Colonel Jessep: You want answers?! Lieutenant Kaffee: I want the truth! Colonel Jessep: You can't handle the truth!
You potheads want the NIDA position on marijuana, you can’t handle the NIDA position on marijuana….here it is anyway:
The Science of Drug Abuse and Addiction The mission of the NIDA is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction DrugFacts: Marijuana Revised April 2015
What is marijuana
Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. The plant contains the mind- altering chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other related compounds. Extracts with high amounts of THC can also be made from the cannabis plant (see "Marijuana Extracts").
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States (SAMHSA, 2014). Its use is widespread among young people. According to a yearly survey of middle and high school students, rates of marijuana use have steadied in the past few years after several years of increase. However, the number of young people who believe marijuana use is risky is decreasing (Johnston, 2014).
Legalization of marijuana for medical use or adult recreational use in a growing number of states may affect these views. Read more about marijuana as medicine in DrugFacts: Is Marijuana Medicine? at www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana-medicine.
How do people use marijuana?
People smoke marijuana in hand-rolled cigarettes (joints) or in pipes or water pipes (bongs). They also smoke it in blunts—emptied cigars that have been partly or completely refilled with marijuana. To avoid inhaling smoke, more people are using vaporizers. These devices pull the active ingredients (including THC) from the marijuana and collect their vapor in a storage unit. A person then inhales the vapor, not the smoke.
Users can mix marijuana in food (edibles), such as brownies, cookies, or candy, or brew it as a tea. A newly popular method of use is smoking or eating different forms of THC-rich resins (see "Marijuana Extracts").
Marijuana Extracts
Smoking THC-rich resins extracted from the marijuana plant is on the rise. Users call this practice dabbing. People are using various forms of these extracts, such as:
These extracts can deliver extremely large amounts of THC to users, and their use has sent some people to the emergency room. Another danger is in preparing these extracts, which usually involves butane (lighter fluid). A number of people who have used butane to make extracts at home have caused fires and explosions and have been seriously burned.
How does marijuana affect the brain?
Marijuana has both short- and long-term effects on the brain.
 THC (in magenta) acts on numerous areas in the brain.
Short-term effects
When a person smokes marijuana, THC quickly passes from the lungs into the bloodstream. The blood carries the chemical to the brain and other organs throughout the body. The body absorbs THC more slowly when the person eats or drinks it. In that case, the user generally feels the effects after 30 minutes to 1 hour.
THC acts on specific brain cell receptors that ordinarily react to natural THC-like chemicals in the brain. These natural chemicals play a role in normal brain development and function.
Marijuana overactivates parts of the brain that contain the highest number of these receptors. This causes the "high" that users feel. Other effects include:
Long-term effects
Marijuana also affects brain development. When marijuana users begin using as teenagers, the drug may reduce thinking, memory, and learning functions and affect how the brain builds connections between the areas necessary for these functions.
Marijuana’s effects on these abilities may last a long time or even be permanent.
For example, a study showed that people who started smoking marijuana heavily in their teens and had an ongoing cannabis use disorder lost an average of eight IQ points between ages 13 and 38. The lost mental abilities did not fully return in those who quit marijuana as adults. Those who started smoking marijuana as adults did not show notable IQ declines (Meier, 2012).
A Rise in Marijuana’s THC Levels
The amount of THC in marijuana has been increasing steadily over the past few decades. For a new user, this may mean exposure to higher THC levels with a greater chance of a harmful reaction. Higher THC levels may explain the rise in emergency room visits involving marijuana use.
The popularity of edibles also increases the chance of users having harmful reactions. Edibles take longer to digest and produce a high. Therefore, people may consume more to feel the effects faster, leading to dangerous results.
Dabbing is yet another growing trend. More people are using marijuana extracts that provide stronger doses, and therefore stronger effects, of THC (see "Marijuana Extracts").
Higher THC levels may mean a greater risk for addiction if users are regularly exposing themselves to high doses.
What are the other health effects of marijuana?
Marijuana use may have a wide range of effects, both physical and mental.
Physical effects
Mental effects
Long-term marijuana use has been linked to mental illness in some users, such as:
Marijuana use has also been linked to other mental health problems, such as:
Is marijuana addictive?
Contrary to common belief, marijuana can be addictive. Research suggests that about 1 in 11 users becomes addicted to marijuana (Anthony, 1994; Lopez-Quintero 2011).This number increases among those who start as teens (to about 17 percent, or 1 in 6) and among people who use marijuana daily (to 25-50 percent) (Hall, 2009a; Hall, 2009b).
How Does Marijuana Affect a User’s Life?
Compared to nonusers, heavy marijuana users more often report the following:
Users also report less academic and career success. For example, marijuana use is linked to a higher likelihood of dropping out of school (McCaffrey, 2010). It is also linked to more job absences, accidents, and injuries (Zwerling, 1990).
How can people get treatment for marijuana addiction?
Long-term marijuana users trying to quit report withdrawal symptoms that make quitting difficult. These include:
Behavioral support has been effective in treating marijuana addiction. Examples include therapy and motivational incentives (providing rewards to patients who remain substance free). No medications are currently available to treat marijuana addiction. However, continuing research may lead to new medications that help ease withdrawal symptoms, block the effects of marijuana, and prevent relapse.
Points to Remember
Learn More
For more information on marijuana and marijuana use, visit:
For more information on marijuana as medicine and on state laws related to marijuana, visit:
Monitoring the Future
Learn more about the Monitoring the Future survey, which annually measures drug, alcohol, and tobacco use and related attitudes among teenage students nationwide: http://www.dr ug abuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana.
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Oh and Carl Sagan believed in aliens.
So?
Just sayin'....
"For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139:13)
#42. To: redleghunter (#41)
My personal belief as a Christian is that aliens do exist, however they are not extra-terrestrial beings but fallen angels (demons).
Aliens from outer space or the great deception?
The scriptures tell us that in the last days God will allow a great deception to take place. It will be so great that it would even deceive the elect if this were possible. This deception may be one delivered by beings some people call aliens from outer space. It is no coincidence that there is common pagan theological agreement among those in the occult, those in the new age movement, and those that believe that we are being visited by aliens from outer space.
It is obvious that some form of alien beings are interacting with the human race. The Bible declares that there are beings in space or the atmosphere of the earth that interact with men called angels, and demons.
The core message supposedly said by those posing as alien beings that claim to come from another world or dimenison is always contrary to the teachings of Christianity. The basic message is humans are their offspring and that human beings will evolve into a higher state (like them) and their role is to help us evolve into this advanced state. This supports the theory that these beings are really fallen angels. Their real motive is to deceive mankind. In addition, they may also be trying to genetically alter the human species so Jesus cannot legally come as a son of Adam and be mankind's kinsman redeemer. They apparently did it before the flood.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts#43. To: Deckard (#42)
great deception
The great deception is these are superior beings come to help us.
The Saganites see such as a 'good thing.'
"For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139:13)
#44. To: redleghunter, tpaine, Nolu Chan (#38)
How are the socialists losing? At every turn the emperor and his successor vice regent Hitlery are winning the culture and political wars. A tyrannical SCOTUS as well. Seems they are entrenched.
Yeah, I don't see how the socialist-progs are losing on any front. They've oonly gotten stronger and more entrenched. They control the media, the message, the language, AND culture. And define "normalcy," relevance, and even morality. How else do sodomites get celebrated as "heroic"?
As Red notes, they also control the courts while SCOTUS fronts for socialism and tyranny. The 1st Amendment exists conditionally as does the 2nd. Moreover, as Nolu Chan has pointed out rather articulately and in great detail, the 14th Amendment -- dubiously enacted at best -- has all but contaminated the entire US Constitution.
#45. To: Deckard, redleghunter (#42)
My personal belief as a Christian is that aliens do exist, however they are not extra-terrestrial beings but fallen angels (demons).
Agree there.
It is obvious that some form of alien beings are interacting with the human race.
But not there. I don't believe this claim is obvious or presently (or ever) occurred. Nor an "inter-species" invasion of alien-demons that physically "alter" our DNA into a "hybrid-being."
Will the elect be deceived? We know that it's occurring at this very moment. Through demon possession.
#46. To: redleghunter, y'all (#38)
These threads are good examples of one of the major political problems we have in the USA today..
The fight between the small govt constitutionalists, and the big brother progressive socialists.
The progressives are rapidly losing, and are frantically defending their 100 year old experiment in socialism.
I find the fight amusing to monitor. -- Why don't you?
How are the socialists losing? At every turn the emperor and his successor vice regent Hitlery are winning the culture and political wars. A tyrannical SCOTUS as well. Seems they are entrenched.
They're only winning in the 'cultures' that don't matter. -- We've regained control in congress, and are about to get the presidency; -- and your fears about SCOTUS opinions are baseless. - Who cares if queers call themselves 'married', or if the weirdos smoke pot? We're about to restore constitutional principles in the USA, and some Cassandras are stuck in the weeds crying 'woe is us'.
#47. To: Liberator, redleghunter, nolu chan, y'all (#44) (Edited)
Red --- How are the socialists losing? At every turn the emperor and his successor vice regent Hitlery are winning the culture and political wars. A tyrannical SCOTUS as well. Seems they are entrenched.
They're only winning in the 'cultures' that don't matter. -- We've regained control in congress, and are about to get the presidency; -- and your fears about SCOTUS opinions are baseless. - Who cares if queers call themselves 'married', or if the weirdos smoke pot? We're about to restore constitutional principles in the USA, and some Cassandras are stuck in the weeds crying 'woe is us'.
liberator --- Yeah, I don't see how the socialist-progs are losing on any front. They've oonly gotten stronger and more entrenched. They control the media, the message, the language, AND culture. And define "normalcy," relevance, and even morality. How else do sodomites get celebrated as "heroic"? --- As Red notes, they also control the courts while SCOTUS fronts for socialism and tyranny. The 1st Amendment exists conditionally as does the 2nd. Moreover, as Nolu Chan has pointed out rather articulately and in great detail, the 14th Amendment - - dubiously enacted at best -- has all but contaminated the entire US Constitution.
The 14th is being used to defend the 1st and 2nd. The discussion Chan and I had about the 14th stopped when Chan ran out of 'great detail'.
#48. To: Liberator, Nolu chan (#44)
The 1st Amendment exists conditionally as does the 2nd. Moreover, as Nolu Chan has pointed out rather articulately and in great detail, the 14th Amendment -- dubiously enacted at best -- has all but contaminated the entire US Constitution.
I'll give a follow up comment. Secular Constitutionalists need Conservative Constitutionalist Christians in their 'dugout.' For some reason though for most it is CNNA (Christians Need Not Apply).
"For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139:13)
#49. To: tpaine, redleghunter, nolu chan (#47) (Edited)
We've regained control in congress, and are about to get the presidency;
How did that work out for us back in 2005-2006? NOTHING CHANGED. Oh wait -- it did; MORE Dem/socialist/statist policies were crammed up our wazoos. And what makes you believe a Pubbie WILL win in 2016 with The Fix being in? (I don't consider Bush/Romney a "Pubbie.")
Your fears about SCOTUS opinions are baseless. - Who cares if queers call themselves 'married', or if the weirdos smoke pot?
Yeah. Who cares if conservatives get arrested/fined/harrassed for exercising their own 1A and 14A rights? SCOTUS "baseless" decisions will have spoken. Who cares if SCOTUS rules that little 5 year old Johnny must be taught that he may just be "little Joanna"? Yeah, who cares if the Bible is deemed "Hate Speech" by SCOTUS and God's ministers are cited with fines and possible jail time?
As to Cheech and Chong's America, it's not so much a big deal to me personally. But you can be sure that it WILL create a whole new class of state-supported lazy parasites and teenage boys who will not only be lighting up fat doobies with their allowance, but dressing in drag. Public Schools will be a the great facilitator of the new "enlightened" America.
The 14th is being used to defend the 1st and 2nd. The discussion Chan and I had about the 14th stopped when Chan ran out of 'great detail'.
Frankly, regarding the 14th Amendment, Chan convincingly beat you to a pulp point-by-point until there was no more argument left to make. It was established that the 14A was a Trojan Hose Amendment designed to crater the entire document.
#50. To: redleghunter, nolu chan (#48)
Secular Constitutionalists need Conservative Constitutionalist Christians in their 'dugout.' For some reason though for most it is CNNA (Christians Need Not Apply).
Yeah, I still don't get that animus.
BUT...it just goes to show us that most Secular Humanist "Constitutionalists" are narcissists who fear answering to God and Believers more than to Tyrants and Fascists.
#51. To: tpaine, liberator (#46)
They're only winning in the 'cultures' that don't matter. -- We've regained control in congress, and are about to get the presidency; -- and your fears about SCOTUS opinions are baseless. - Who cares if queers call themselves 'married', or if the weirdos smoke pot? We're about to restore constitutional principles in the USA, and some Cassandras are stuck in the weeds crying 'woe is us'.
I wouldn't count those presidential chickens before they hatch. The GOP has something like 10-14 people announced or to be announced. Latest is Fiorna and today Huckabee.
All that money going in 14 different directions. Big money coming out for Jeb Bush. This looks to be a GOP repeat of 2012.
On pot? I don't want people telling lies that 'pot is good for you.' Just as I don't want to hear the lies that 'alcohol is good for you.' Kids and teens don't need to hear those lies.
I do agree with you that parents are the main force in educating their children and teens on values, drugs, healthy living. To include making themselves examples for their children. However, the bombardment of a society out of control, an immoral nation takes its toll on everyone.
On SCOTUS? What the heck are they doing ruling on legalizing perversions? That alone is an indicator our society has taken the deep dive in the pit of no return.
"For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139:13)
#52. To: tpaine (#46) (Edited)
We're about to restore constitutional principles in the USA, and some Cassandras are stuck in the weeds crying 'woe is us'.
Lol...you can't be serious? Habla Espanol, amigo?
We are about to "restore" zippo. The USCON is a myth. This Republic (100% of the Dems, 50% of the Pubbies that comprise Congress, the Presidency, and SCOTUS are glorified Flamingo Dancers.) They no longer recognize the Constitution as the enforceable "law of the land" other than as a quaint olde roll of Charmin. Worse than that, half the people don't give a crap.
#53. To: Liberator, tpaine, nolu chan (#49)
Frankly, regarding the 14th Amendment, Chan convincingly beat you to a pulp point-by-point until there was no more argument left to make.
That's the way of it from my bleacher seats on the exchange.
"For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139:13)
#54. To: Liberator (#52)
This Republic (100% of the Dems, 50% of the Pubbies that comprise Congress, the Presidency, and SCOTUS are glorified Flamingo Dancers.)
LOL good one.
"For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139:13)
#55. To: redleghunter, tpaine, Deckard (#51)
I wouldn't count those presidential chickens before they hatch. The GOP has something like 10-14 people announced or to be announced. Latest is Fiorna and today Huckabee.All that money going in 14 different directions. Big money coming out for Jeb Bush. This looks to be a GOP repeat of 2012.
I agree. Bush is still the definite front-runner. Follow the BIG money.
And I wouldn't put it past the PTB to create a mythical heroic female Pubbie figure in lesbo-Fiorina (a Dem in RINO clothing.)
On pot? I don't want people telling lies that 'pot is good for you.' Just as I don't want to hear the lies that 'alcohol is good for you.' Kids and teens don't need to hear those lies....the bombardment of a society out of control, an immoral nation takes its toll on everyone.
Excellent and valid points that need to be considered for the coming generations. They don't need that kind of smoke blown up their ying-yang :-) Bad enough they're being indoctrinated with the notion that "sodomy=love" and queer is "just another normal lifestyle."
On SCOTUS? What the heck are they doing ruling on legalizing perversions? That alone is an indicator our society has taken the deep dive in the pit of no return.
Yep. WHAT is so d*mn compelling on queer ANY thing that SCOTUS must rule? Queers already have the "right" to choke themselves blind at bath houses or in the privacy of their feces-scented bedrooms. Oh wait -- 5 black-robed partisan-activist pro-homos are required to order 325 million Americans to accept "gay marriage" as "normal." OR ELSE face jailtime, fines, ruined private business and firings.
Funny how that pesky 14th Amendment selectively DESTROYS the 1st Amendment rights for some as well as enabling some to have rights while selectively denying others.
#56. To: Liberator, nolu chan, y'all (#49)
They're only winning in the 'cultures' that don't matter. -- We've regained control in congress, and are about to get the presidency; -- and your fears about SCOTUS opinions are baseless. - Who cares if queers call themselves 'married', or if the weirdos smoke pot? We're about to restore constitutional principles in the USA, and some Cassandras are stuck in the weeds crying 'woe is us'.
The 14th is being used to defend the 1st and 2nd. The discussion Chan and I had about the 14th stopped when Chan ran out of 'great detail'.
Yeah. Who cares if conservatives get arrested/fined/harrassed for exercising their own 1A and 14A rights? SCOTUS "baseless" decisions will have spoken. Who cares if SCOTUS rules that little 5 year old Johnny must be taught that he may just be "little Joanna"? Yeah, who cares if the Bible is deemed "Hate Speech" by SCOTUS and God's ministers are cited with fines and possible jail time?You're hyping these situations almost as bad as the socialists do. Calm down and face reality, -- we're winning on guns and individual freedom, and the constitution will prevail.
As to Cheech and Chong's America, it's not so much a big deal to me personally. But you can be sure that it WILL create a whole new class of state-supported lazy parasites and teenage boys who will not only be lighting up fat doobies with their allowance, but dressing in drag. Public Schools will be a the great facilitator of the new "enlightened" America. ---- Frankly, regarding the 14th Amendment, Chan convincingly beat you to a pulp point- by-point until there was no more argument left to make. It was established that the 14A was a Trojan Hose Amendment designed to crater the entire document.It'll be interesting to see how Chan reacts to your opinion.
#57. To: Gatlin (#0)
Poor Gatlin. Stuck in 1937.
http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana-medicine
NIDA: How might cannabinoids be useful as medicine?Currently, the two main cannabinoids from the marijuana plant that are of medical interest are THC and CBD.
THC increases appetite and reduces nausea. The FDA-approved THC-based medications are used for these purposes. THC may also decrease pain, inflammation (swelling and redness), and muscle control problems.
CBD is a cannabinoid that does not affect the mind or behavior. It may be useful in reducing pain and inflammation, controlling epileptic seizures, and possibly even treating mental illness and addictions.
NIH-funded and other researchers are continuing to explore the possible uses of THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids for medical treatment.
#58. To: Operation 40 (#57) (Edited)
Poor Gatlin. Stuck in 1937.
That article was posted 11 days ago….your delay in responding is duly noted.
You are obviously as slow a poster as you are also a slow learner….definitely reflecting the true developmental learning delay carried forth from your childhood.
If you had received some early learning development intervention therapy, you would not have been stuck with the mind of a ten year old child and could move a little faster throughout life.
Touché, Operation 40….as I use this old exclamation to acknowledge my clever point being made at your expense.
#59. To: Gatlin (#58)
If you had received some early learning development intervention therapy, you would not have been stuck with the mind of a ten year old child and could move a little faster throughout life.
One of the greatest men that ever lived:
"Herb is not a drug"- The Honourable Robert Nesta Marley, O.M.
There are pictures of Bob in ghettos in South Africa, Buddhist Temples in Tibet and Board Rooms in New York City. People will be talking about Bob for hundreds of years. His was a universal message.
How many pictures of you exist outside of your family? Who will even remember you 20 years from now? What is your message?
#60. To: Operation 40 (#59) (Edited)
How many pictures of you exist outside of your family?And just how many pictures of you exist outside of your family, Fanboy?
Who will even remember you 20 years from now?Marijuana and its primary psychoactive component, THC, have long been known to disrupt cognition in humans. Therefore, you should not have concern for anyone remembering me 20 years from now….you should have the utmost concern about you remembering anything at all 20 years from now, since you will not!!!
What is your message?
Just letting you know there is impaired neural connectivity in specific regions of your brain and it involves a broad range of executive functions like memory. While that is my message, your problem is of no concern to me, dope fiend.
Speaking of 20 years from now….you keep on puffing up like a blowfish until your eyes bulge for their sockets with your entire body shivering and you may end up looking like this in 20 years:
#61. To: Operation 40 (#59)
You say: One of the greatest men that ever lived, Robert Nesta Marley ….
I say: There is no doubt that Jesus Christ is the greatest man who has ever lived in all of history. He changed the world forever. When He was born, He transformed the very way we measure time. He turned aside the river of the ages out of its course and lifted the centuries off their hinges. His birthday, His Incarnation, touched and transformed time. Jesus Christ is the central figure of history. More books have been written about Jesus Christ than any other person in history and he didn’t smoke pot….did he?
#62. To: Operation 40 (#59)
"His was a universal message."
"Don't Do Drugs"
#63. To: misterwhite, Operation 40 (#62) (Edited)
"His was a universal message.""Don't Do Drugs"
Ole Bob was well known for being a bit of a ladies man and throughout his life he had an involvement in many different women’s lives. So much so that several of these women bore him children.
Bob Had one more "universal message"....he had his one main chat-up line: “Yuh wan have ma baby?”
Apparently he used this a little bit too much.
The general estimate puts the number of Marley’s progeny at around twenty.
#64. To: Gatlin (#61) (Edited)
More books have been written about Jesus Christ than any other person in history and he didn’t smoke pot….did he?
I don't think Jesus would have told parents to drug their kids up on Ritalin, Oxycontin or Xanax. And I don't think Jesus would have called Cannabis a "Drug".
The Guardian UK: Jesus 'healed using cannabis'
Jesus was almost certainly a cannabis user and an early proponent of the medicinal properties of the drug, according to a study of scriptural texts published this month. The study suggests that Jesus and his disciples used the drug to carry out miraculous healings.
The anointing oil used by Jesus and his disciples contained an ingredient called kaneh-bosem which has since been identified as cannabis extract, according to an article by Chris Bennett in the drugs magazine, High Times, entitled Was Jesus a Stoner? The incense used by Jesus in ceremonies also contained a cannabis extract, suggests Mr Bennett, who quotes scholars to back his claims.
"There can be little doubt about a role for cannabis in Judaic religion," Carl Ruck, professor of classical mythology at Boston University said.
Referring to the existence of cannabis in anointing oils used in ceremonies, he added: "Obviously the easy availability and long-established tradition of cannabis in early Judaism _ would inevitably have included it in the [Christian] mixtures."
Mr Bennett suggests those anointed with the oils used by Jesus were "literally drenched in this potent mixture _ Although most modern people choose to smoke or eat pot, when its active ingredients are transferred into an oil-based carrier, it can also be absorbed through the skin".
Quoting the New Testament, Mr Bennett argues that Jesus anointed his disciples with the oil and encouraged them to do the same with other followers. This could have been responsible for healing eye and skin diseases referred to in the Gospels.
"If cannabis was one of the main ingredients of the ancient anointing oil _ and receiving this oil is what made Jesus the Christ and his followers Christians, then persecuting those who use cannabis could be considered anti-Christ," Mr Bennett concludes.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/jan/06/science.religion
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BBC: Cannabis linked to Biblical healing
Jesus Christ and his apostles may have used a cannabis-based anointing oil to help cure people with crippling diseases, it has been claimed.
Researchers in the United States say the oil used in the early days of the Christian church contained a cannabis extract called kaneh-bosem.
They suggest the extract, which is absorbed into the body when placed on the skin, could have helped cure people with a variety of physical and mental problems.
The author of the article, published in the US drugs magazine High Times, says his findings are based on a study of scriptural texts.
Wide use
The article does not question the validity of the miracles reported in the Bible but rather examines whether the early Christian Church may have made use of substances with an active medical effect.
It does not rule out the role played by blind faith in Christ.
Chris Bennett said cannabis was widely used at the time to heal the sick.
"The medical use of cannabis during that time is supported by archaeological records."
He said the ancient anointing oil contained high levels of cannabis extract.
"The holy anointing oil, as described in the original Hebrew version of the recipe in Exodus, contained over six pounds of keneh-bosum - a substance identified by respected etymology, linguists anthropologists, botanists and other researchers as cannabis extracted into about six quarts of olive oil along with a variety of other fragrant herbs.
"The ancient annointed ones were literally drenched in this potent mixture."
Miracles
Mr Bennett suggested the drug may have played a role in some healing miracles carried out by Jesus and his disciples...snip
More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/2633187.stm
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CHRISTIANS & POT: A HIGH HOLY HISTORY
In February of 2003, HIGH TIMES published my controversial article, “Was Jesus a Stoner?” Shortly thereafter, the concept broached in the piece—specifically, the biblical references to Christ’s use of cannabis in healing—received international attention.
The article was a follow-up to an earlier piece in HIGH TIMES, “The Burning Bush” (June 2002), on the possible references to cannabis in early Judaism and Old Testament texts. This exploration followed the research of scholars like Sara Benetowa and Immanuel Low regarding the identification of an ancient Hebrew term, keneh bosem, as the etymological ancestor of the modern word cannabis.
As discussed in “The Burning Bush,” the first of these references to keneh bosem is found in Exodus 30:23, in which Moses is instructed by the voice of God—emanating from a burning bush—to make an anointing oil of myrrh, cinnamon and roughly six pounds of cannabis (“250 shekels of keneh bosem”) mixed into about a gallon and a half of olive oil.
While this “holy anointing” was originally restricted for use among the priestly class, centuries later the prophet Samuel anointed Saul, the first king of Israel, thereby extending the use of “holy oil” to monarchs as well. Thus, cannabis-infused oils became part of the coronation rite for Jewish kings.
However, with the prophet Jeremiah’s eventual condemnation of cannabis-infused oils and incense in conjunction with the fall of Israel and the loss of Jewish independence, the anointing rite seemingly disappeared from Judaism until its re-emergence years later at the inception of the early Christian period.
As I discussed in “Was Jesus a Stoner?”, the Greek title Christ is the translation of the Jewish term Messiah, which in English becomes “the anointed one” and makes specific reference to the cannabis-based anointing oil described in Exodus. In fact, there is evidence that many of the so-called miracles performed by Jesus and his followers were accounts of actual medical applications of this topical oil. Embellished over time, these stories became the miraculous healing tales of the New Testament—accounts that were written decades after Jesus’ terrestrial life had come to an end.
Read More: http://www.hightimes.com/read/christians-pot-high-holy-history
#65. To: Operation 40 (#64)
Pot healing was not a universal message from Bob perhaps and there should be no more confusion about whether or not marijuana is effective for cancer patients, at least not in his case. Doctors recommended amputation after they discovered a malignant melanoma in Marley’s toe, he refused on religious grounds. Bob was a devout Rastafarian The cancer then spread and ultimately caused his death. Bob died of cancer (brain, liver, stomach, lungs) on May 11, 1981. He was buried on his home turf in Jamaica along with a soccer ball, his Gibson Les Paul guitar and of course….a bud of marijuana.
#66. To: Operation 40 (#64) (Edited)
I agree that a lot of potheads want to promote Jesus Christ as using cannabis....you just did!
Jesus was almost certainly a cannabis user.
I am not a student of the Bible, so perhaps someone who is can show were the Bible specifically names marijuana. Or, can you? And is there any recorded events that describes a person smoking pot?
#67. To: Operation 40 (#64)
Jesus Christ and his apostles may have used cannabis…
I don’t believe I can go along with you in your belief that recreational use of marijuana would be absolutely appealing to Jesus. When I think about it, being drunk from wine is a sin (I believe that is clearly indicated), and grapes are natural fruits….so then why wouldn’t smoking pot also be a sin since it too alters your state of mind?
#68. To: Operation 40 (#64)
Some will point out that the Bible says God gave us herbs for us to use.
That may be true, but I don’t think they can point to a verse where he said we could smoke them for recreational use….is there? You presented an excessive gross amount of copy and paste….I don’t have time to read it all. Can you therefore please help me by pointing to the actual scripture for smoking pot. Is there one at all? If you show me that, then I will know there is no serious diluting and twisting of scriptures by anyone trying to apply faulty logic
#69. To: Operation 40 (#64)
CHRISTIANS & POT: A HIGH HOLY HISTORY
Doesn’t the Bible say something like whatever we do, we should glorify God? If so, I see God as wanting us to be sober-minded and holy….not having a marijuana high on all day and fighting drug addiction. Of course, I may be wrong….but I hope not.
#70. To: Operation 40 (#65) (Edited)
(Jesus) didn’t smoke pot….did he?I don't think Jesus would have told parents to drug their kids up on Ritalin, Oxycontin or Xanax.
And I don't think Jesus would have called Cannabis a "Drug".
I agree with you on the Ritalin, Oxycontin and Xanax.
But, Jesus never called anything “Cannabis. Therefore, your supposition is faulty logic on the Cannabis.
#71. To: redleghunter (#39)
Straight from the Apple website under employment header:
Drug-Free Workplace
Apple is a drug-free workplace. Employees are prohibited from manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing, using, or being under the influence of illegal drugs, inhalants, or controlled substances in the workplace. Any employee who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
http://www.apple.com/jobs/us/accommodation_drugfree.html
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.â€
#72. To: Gatlin (#65)
there should be no more confusion about whether or not marijuana is effective for cancer patients,
Every claim that Cannabis kills THC is based on eating the herb- after heating and extraction with oil or naptha or similar. No one knew about Hemp Oil and eating cannabinoids then. So the claim above is nonsense.The author doesn't have a clue.
they discovered a malignant melanoma in Marley’s toe
Even you might find it curious that this toe cancer developed a few months after the son of CIA Director William Colby gave Bob a pair of boots. That's right- you read that correctly. The son of CIA Director Colby gave Bob a pair of boots.
...Only a handful of Marley’s most trusted comrades knew of the band’s whereabouts before the festival. Yet a member of the film crew, or so he claimed – reportedly, he didn’t have a camera – managed to talk his way past machete-bearing Rastas to enter the Hope Road encampment: one Carl Colby, son of the late CIA director William Colby.
While the band prepared for the concert, a gift was delivered, according to a witness at the enclave – a pair of boots for Bob Marley. Former Los Angeles cinematographer Lee Lew-Lee [his camera work can be seen in the Oscar-winning documentary The Panama Deception] was close friends with members of the Wailers, and he believes that Marley’s cancer can be traced to the boots: “He put his foot in and said, ‘Ow!’ A friend got in there… he said, ‘let’s [get] in the boot, and he pulled a length of copper wire out – it was embedded in the boot.”...snip
http://www.hightimes.com/read/chanting-down-babylon-cia-death-bob-marley
"Rasta don't work for no CIA" --The Honourable Robert Nesta Marley O.M.
#73. To: Gatlin (#66) (Edited)
were the Bible specifically names marijuana. Or, can you?
Keneh bosem - Exodus 30:23
"The Holy Anointing Oil"
In 1936, a little known Polish Professor, Sara Benetowa (later Sula Benet), did extensive etymological research, showing that both the Aramaic and Hebrew versions of the Old Testament contained references to cannabis as a fiber for rope and cloth, as well as an incense. But most pre-eminently, hemp was the active ingredient in the Holy anointing oil of the ancient Hebrews, a practice likely adopted alongside with their god, from the earlier cult of Dagon/Ea/Enki/Oannes. Referring to the Hebrew word Q'aneh-Bosm (also translated Kaneh-Bosm, and Kineboisin), Benet stated in a later essay;
"The sacred character or Hemp in biblical times is evident from Exodus 30:22- 23, where Moses was instructed by God to anoint the meeting tent and all its furnishings with specially prepared oil, containing hemp. Anointing set sacred things apart from secular. The anointment of sacred objects was an ancient tradition in Israel; holy oil was not to be used for secular purposes... above all, the anointing oil was used for the installation rites of all Hebrew kings and priests." (Benet, 1975)...MORE
http://www.herbmuseum.ca/content/keneh-bosem-exodus-3023
Search Keneh-Bosem
http://www.google.com/search?client=firefox&q=keneh-bosem
#74. To: redleghunter, nolu chan, y'all (#51)
They're only winning in the 'cultures' that don't matter. -- We've regained control in congress, and are about to get the presidency; -- and your fears about SCOTUS opinions are baseless. - Who cares if queers call themselves 'married', or if the weirdos smoke pot? We're about to restore constitutional principles in the USA, and some Cassandras are stuck in the weeds crying 'woe is us'.
I wouldn't count those presidential chickens before they hatch. The GOP has something like 10-14 people announced or to be announced. Latest is Fiorna and today Huckabee. --- All that money going in 14 different directions. Big money coming out for Jeb Bush. This looks to be a GOP repeat of 2012.
All the money in America isn't going to elect Hillary, or any other socialist. People are getting scared of big brother, and will elect a constitutionalist..
On pot? I don't want people telling lies that 'pot is good for you.' Just as I don't want to hear the lies that 'alcohol is good for you.' Kids and teens don't need to hear those lies.
No one is saying booze or drugs are good for you. They're realising that prohibitions are BAD for our liberties.
I do agree with you that parents are the main force in educating their children and teens on values, drugs, healthy living. To include making themselves examples for their children. However, the bombardment of a society out of control, an immoral nation takes its toll on everyone.
That'll end with the coming economic crash. When the lights go out, the uneducated, 'immoral' mobs will die. -- Bet on it.
On SCOTUS? What the heck are they doing ruling on legalizing perversions? That alone is an indicator our society has taken the deep dive in the pit of no return.
The opinions of the SCOTUS about 'perversions' can, and WILL be ignored. Why you people are all worried about what queers call their living arrangements puzzles me.
The 14th is being used to defend the 1st and 2nd. The discussion Chan and I had about the 14th stopped when Chan ran out of 'great detail', -- you seem to think he won some great debate. -- I doubt he does..
#75. To: Gatlin (#68)
I don’t have time to read it all.
Exactly who do you think you're kidding here? You've got all the time in the world. Anyone who lurks here knows that. Jesus. (So to speak)
#76. To: Operation 40 (#72)
Even you might find it curious ...
Ah, the old "Bob Marley was assassinated by the CIA" conspiracy theory.
Wait a minute...
Okay, go ahead...
#77. To: Gatlin (#76)
I know, you've got no time to read it.
ROFL
#78. To: Operation 40 (#73)
Search Keneh-Bosum
This is what I said: ...and he (Jesus) didn’t smoke pot….did he?
Then you went into your duck for cover and spin mode.
I still ask you if Jesus smoked pot?
#79. To: CZ82 (#71)
What hypocrites!
"For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139:13)
#80. To: redleghunter (#79)
What hypocrites!
You don't expect Leftists to grow up do you?
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.â€
#81. To: Operation 40 (#64)
BBC: Cannabis linked to Biblical healing
Do you believe this nonsense jw?
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