First Fatality Since New Law

[Crystal]

You know what killed the brain cells in my FIL? smoking and drinking excessively. He developed COPD and the lack of oxygen in his system damaged his brain. I think the story about the father giving his daughter/son marijuana has to do with legalizing it. Do you mean that the father gave it to him/her for a medical condition?

There are several cases of children being treated with medicinal marijuana because parents did not want them on narcotics. They don't smoke it though. It is turned into a capsule that they swallow.

[dEHmom]

I have nothing against Marijuana, but I agree with almost everyone on here, that I don't agree with driving under the influence of ANYTHING.

I personally believe marijuana only slows your ability to react, which is why people believe it makes them drive better, but that's only because they drive slower.

Also, I don't know if the incident they are talking about in this thread has any info on this, but did that person smoke it immediately before driving? hours before? days before? you can get a test a month after smoking it, and it'll say it's in your system.

Also, with regards to them passing the law making it legal, good for them. The only reason marijuana is illegal is not because of health reasons, or dangers of it, it's because the government couldn't figure out how to make money on it (tax it), and control it. Now they've figured out how, so they are making it legal. The same happened with alcohol. I personally believe alcohol is much more dangerous and damaging to you. And btw, I am not a marijuana user who is standing up for what I believe in. I DON'T use it, but I believe some people are better off using weed than drinking alcohol.

[Country Kids]

You know what killed the brain cells in my FIL? smoking and drinking excessively. He developed COPD and the lack of oxygen in his system damaged his brain. I think the story about the father giving his daughter/son marijuana has to do with legalizing it. Do you mean that the father gave it to him/her for a medical condition?

http://globalgrind.com/news/jason-davis-6-year-old-son-jaden-medicinal-marijuana-details

Above is a link to the story I was able to bring up. I thought the child was 7 but I guess he is 6.

[Crazy In Mo]

Marijuana does not kill brain cells, just a myth...

I have never met a user that didn't come across as having a fried brain!

[Crystal]

http://globalgrind.com/news/jason-da...ijuana-details

Above is a link to the story I was able to bring up. I thought the child was 7 but I guess he is 6.

This form of marijauna does not get the child high, but does indeed relieve his suffering. I see absolutley no problem with it.....better than the mind-altering narcotics that doctors prescribe.

[youretooloud]

I have never met a user that didn't come across as having a fried brain!

I have friends from high school (the early 80s) who still live with their moms. I smoked pot occasionally, but not a regular thing...and it made me not care about anything. I just sat there with a stupid look on my face for three hours. I think overusing it causes the person to become so lazy that it appears they have fried brains.

[Country Kids]

This form of marijauna does not get the child high, but does indeed relieve his suffering. I see absolutley no problem with it.....better than the mind-altering narcotics that doctors prescribe.

So if it doesn't do anything (get the child high) why are the police investigating it? It seems if it was ok to do they wouldn't do an investigation.

[lovemykidstoo]

There are several cases of children being treated with medicinal marijuana because parents did not want them on narcotics. They don't smoke it though. It is turned into a capsule that they swallow.

Oh I know. I was just wondering in what reference she was referring to the kids whether the dad was just giving it to the child or if there was a medical issue.

[lovemykidstoo]

I have friends from high school (the early 80s) who still live with their moms. I smoked pot occasionally, but not a regular thing...and it made me not care about anything. I just sat there with a stupid look on my face for three hours. I think overusing it causes the person to become so lazy that it appears they have fried brains.

Moderation to anything is key. Even with chocolate chip cookies!! LOL. I'm sure there are people that smoke way too much pot and are useless, just like there are people that drink too much and are not productive and people that abuse prescription pills can be useless. I think that people that smoke pot occasionally really get a bad rap. I smoke it maybe and I repeat maybe once a year. I have too many drinks several times a year!!

[lovemykidstoo]

I have nothing against Marijuana, but I agree with almost everyone on here, that I don't agree with driving under the influence of ANYTHING.

I personally believe marijuana only slows your ability to react, which is why people believe it makes them drive better, but that's only because they drive slower.

Also, I don't know if the incident they are talking about in this thread has any info on this, but did that person smoke it immediately before driving? hours before? days before? you can get a test a month after smoking it, and it'll say it's in your system.

Also, with regards to them passing the law making it legal, good for them. The only reason marijuana is illegal is not because of health reasons, or dangers of it, it's because the government couldn't figure out how to make money on it (tax it), and control it. Now they've figured out how, so they are making it legal. The same happened with alcohol. I personally believe alcohol is much more dangerous and damaging to you. And btw, I am not a marijuana user who is standing up for what I believe in. I DON'T use it, but I believe some people are better off using weed than drinking alcohol.

Bingo. I really dont' see the difference between this and alcohol I really don't. As long as people that do either don't do it and drive.

[lovemykidstoo]

So if it doesn't do anything (get the child high) why are the police investigating it? It seems if it was ok to do they wouldn't do an investigation.

Well my guess is since it says that medicinal marijuana is prescribed for adults that maybe they need to make sure it is safe since he's only 6. Kinda like the cold medicines etc for kids under a certain age.

[Crystal]

So if it doesn't do anything (get the child high) why are the police investigating it? It seems if it was ok to do they wouldn't do an investigation.

Because it is questionable with it being a child. Basic procedure, I am sure. I am also certain he will be cleared of any wrong doing, as medicinal marijuana is legal in Ca. and the doctor would have prescribed the marijuana. If it wasn't prescribed, it may be an issue, but without THC in the marijuana as it was broken down to the liquid, then it is tantamount to using any herbal remedy to treat illness.

[NeedaVaca]

I have never met a user that didn't come across as having a fried brain!

I think you would be surprised at how many people you have met that seem to really have it together, professional job, great family, etc and they are users you just don't know it. I wouldn't say never...

[lovemykidstoo]

I think you would be surprised at how many people you have met that seem to really have it together, professional job, great family, etc and they are users you just don't know it. I wouldn't say never...

Ever seen Whoopi Goldberg? She talks all the time on The View and says she's an active user. Paul McCartney ring a bell? I know that it wasn't long ago that I saw that he still smoked. Like I said the term "pot head" is way overused.

[NeedaVaca]

Ever seen Whoopi Goldberg? She talks all the time on The View and says she's an active user. Paul McCartney ring a bell? I know that it wasn't long ago that I saw that he still smoked. Like I said the term "pot head" is way overused.

I completely agree! There are way more people smoking marijuana than most people realize and they are not brain fried...I have young kids and don't even want to think about what's to come when they get older but if I had to choose? honestly I would rather them smoke than drink...alcohol is far worse IMO