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Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya?
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Why thanks, UT.  JUST KIDDING...I KID! There is really no contest here: Alcohol: 1)Prolonged, heavy use of alcohol can lead to addiction (alcoholism). 2)Sudden cessation of long term, extensive alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations and convulsions. 3)Long-term effects of consuming large quantities of alcohol, especially when combined with poor nutrition, can lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and liver. 4)In addition, research indicates that children of alcoholic parents are at greater risk than other children of becoming alcoholics. Marijuana: Marijuana smoke contains some of the same cancer-causing compounds as tobacco, sometimes in higher concentrations.Studies show that someone who smokes five joints per week may be taking in as many cancer-causing chemicals as someone who smokes a full pack of cigarettes every day. From here. These are from the long term effects sections from the Partnership for a Drug Free America. Source is National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The alcohol section is excerpted. The marijuana section is not. That's the most they could say. Now, pass the bowl. 
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Then again, a friend of mine has smoked every day for the last 30+ years, and he rarely leaves his house except to go to work.
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Makes some feel uncomfortable
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When Do I Get Virtual Unreality?
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Disclaimer: I've never used the evil weed.
From a medical standpoint, I'm certainly willing to consider the concept that weed might less harmful than more socially acceptable and legal substances like booze and tobacco. But it just seems like inhaling smoke--any smoke--is just plain bad for your lungs. Am I wrong? |
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Pot is better. But try loading your car with it when the cops are around and they kind of pissy about it. Where as, if you load your car up with vodka, they don't even blink.
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My drugs of choice is food (amphetamines and opiates are nice, too). Every bit as dangerous as pot or booze.
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03-16-2007, 10:56 AM
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Compulsive, addictive behavior over any substance is a Bad Thing.
Alcohol can be a very good thing. In moderation, as part of life's passages and enjoyment. Marijuana, when partaken excessively, is surely not good for you. Acid---um, what can I saw about acid? . . . I forget.  That being said--- it's always 4:20 somewhere!
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metaphorically speaking!
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