Quote Originally Posted by Vteckidd View Post
Same can be said for alcohol

What purpose does alcohol serve besides creating a buzz? No medical benefit exists from alcohol yet it's legal to consume.

Pain pills are far more "addictive" than thc. Oxycotin, hydrocodone, vicodon, loratabs etc possess far more addictive qualities than thc yet service the same pain.

I know plenty of people that smoke AND work and function fine.

If a person does 3 shots and goes to work that's bad right? I know someone that could take 3 "hits" and function fine at his job, he does it all the time. He has severe add and it calms him down. He doesn't want to take ridilin because he tried it before and it made him feel disconnected and loopy
I am not arguing against its medical use. I know it can help medically, but the OP is arguing on the side of rec. use. That I believe should not happen. If you have a legitamate medical condition that can be proven to be helped by marijuana and only marijuana then I am all for it. But to say you need it for a broken leg, or screws in your legs/hip is just complete bullshit.

Quote Originally Posted by David88vert View Post
Your friend has ADD, so he takes something that will decrease his focus? The FDA has approved the nonstimulant drug atomoxetine (Strattera) for use in ADHD. Effectiveness appears to be similar to that of stimulants. Strattera is not addicting. Why doesn't he get something like that? There are several different type of legal drugs he can take with a prescription for ADHD.
The ADDA does not suggest marijuana for treatment of ADHD, nor does the AMA.
Agreed. I think peoples views on marijuana are more a mental thing. Some people take it because they think it helps them function. Same goes with alcohol. People drink it excessvly because they think it helps them or makes them feel better. Does nothing more than just numb the pain.