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<p>Sambiam: /* Interesting Facts */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Marijuana.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Indoor Marijuana Grow (DEA photo)]]<br /> '''Marijuana''' (colloquially known as '''&quot;weed&quot;''' or '''&quot;pot&quot;''') is the name given to the flowering buds of the cannabis sativa plant prepared for human consumption. The main active ingredient in marijuana is [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, an [[organic chemistry|organic chemical]] compound. Marijuana is generally illegal to possess, cultivate and sell in most countries, although it is legal in some jurisdictions as a medical treatment. However, there is a significant minority of countries and provinces in which possession (usually of a small amount for personal use) is decriminalized; for instance Portugal, Argentina, California and South Australia. There are also countries, most famously the Netherlands, in which the sale of marijuana in small quantities is tolerated by law enforcement.<br /> <br /> The effects of marijuana can include short-term memory loss, malaise, psychosis in predisposed individuals as well as impairment of physical and mental functioning. Some research has found that cannabis has medicinal benefits (see [[Medical marijuana]]); however many contest this, and state that there are numerous federally approved medicines for the diseases that medicinal marijuana can be used to treat.<br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Harms==<br /> Marijuana contains many of the same carcinogens as tobacco, thus when smoked it has the same harmful effects including: potential damage to DNA, cancer, respiratory diseases associated with smoke inhilation, and impaired immune system.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090615095940.htm Science Daily 6/9/2009]&lt;/ref&gt;. However, these effects have not been linked directly to alternate methods of marijuana use. Marijuana use can impair short term memory while intoxicated. THC has slight negative affects on long term memory and thus, in chronic users (approximately 1g/24Hrs)&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, complications with long term memory are a risk. If smoked, marijuana leads to a temporary increase in heart rate and blood pressure while intoxicated. For this reason, there is a slight increase in the risk for heart related problems including heart attack during the time of intoxication&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;. Chronic smokers often suffer from mild withdrawal symptoms, however marijuana is not physically addictive.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-teenage-mind/201012/is-marijuana-addictive Psychology Today: Is Marijuana Addictive?]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana can impair judgment, motor skills, and balance &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.acde.org/common/Marijana.htm]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana has also been linked to impaired learning and developmental diability in unborn children &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nature.com/npp/journal/v31/n10/full/1301068a.html Neuropsycopharmacology: High-Potency Marijuana Impairs Executive Function and Inhibitory Motor Control]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Benefits==<br /> The active ingredient in marijuana, [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], has been shown (in studies) to produce certain psychological and medicinal benefits. Marijuana has been used to treat anorexia and has been used as an antiemetic.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Support/marijuana National Cancer Institute]&lt;/ref&gt; Harvard University conducted a study on the effect of Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on certain lung cancers. The result of the test was that THC can reduce tumor size by as much as half.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/7/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; In addition to a significant reduction in tumor size, there was a reduction in lesions on the lungs by 60%, and a reduction in protein markers associated with the progression of cancer.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/17/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; This study shows that not only can THC treat the side effects of cancer treatment, but can stop the spread of cancer, repair damage caused by tumors, and even reduce the size of tumors.<br /> <br /> In addition to the positive effect on cancer treatment symptoms and cancer itself, marijuana is used to help patients afflicted with [[amyotrophic lateral sclerosis|ALS]]&lt;ref&gt;[http://ajh.sagepub.com/content/18/4/264.short American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> Marijuana is an [[antispasmodic]] and is used in the treatment of seizures &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9586&amp;page=106 National Academies Press: Marijuana and muscle spasticity]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana is also used in the treatment of migraines, arthritis&lt;ref&gt;[http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/art.1780090304/abstract Online Library: Treatment of adjuvant arthritis in rats with anti-inflammatory drugs]&lt;/ref&gt;, depression&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, and glaucoma. However the effect of marijuana on intraocular pressure (IOC) is not as effective as those offered by other drugs on the market &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/statements/marij.asp National Eye Institue: Glaucoma and Marijuana use]&lt;/ref&gt;. <br /> <br /> There have not been many in-depth and widely distributed studies into the possible medicinal effects of marijuana. However, with pressure from liberal advocates of marijuana, more otherwise accredited institutions are conducting research on the drug.<br /> <br /> ==Interesting Facts==<br /> *Carl Sagan used recreational marijuana to help &quot;open his mind&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[http://boingboing.net/2009/10/07/carl-sagan-spaced-ou.html Boing Boing: Carl Sagan Spaced Out]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *Cannabis was first cultivated in China around 4000 B.C.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *U.S. Declaration of Independence was not written on hemp paper, despite popular belief.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.usconstitution.net/constfaq_q145.html Constitutional FAQ Answer #145 - U.S. Constitution Online]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *George Washington grew marijuana. &lt;ref&gt;[http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/thepresidentandcabinet/a/gwtheman.htm The President and the Cabinet: George Washington the Man]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *Alcohol is over 100 times more lethal than marijuana (ratio of lethal dose to effective dose)&lt;ref&gt;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabinol Wikipedia: Tetrahydrocannabinol]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> *President Obama has admitted to use of marijuana. Former President Clinton has also admitted to smoking marijuana, but claims that he 'did not inhale'.<br /> <br /> ==Legal Status==<br /> Marijuana is a [[Schedule I]] [[Controlled Substance]] in the United States of America, meaning that it is illegal under federal law of the United States, and considered to have no redeemable medical value. In several countries, particularly in [[Western Europe]], it is has been decriminalised. However, in many other countries, particularly those in the Middle East and Asia, possession of even small amounts of cannabis can be punishable by death. In 2012, the states of [[Washington]] and [[Colorado]] adopted voter referenda to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. At the same time, [[Oregon]] voters rejected a similar proposition. Federal officials said that they would contest state laws that would legalize marijuana.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/08/us-usa-marijuana-votes-idUSBRE8A705E20121108|title=Marijuana legalization victories could be short-lived|first=Alex|last=Dobuzinskis|date=Nov 7, 2012|accessdate=November 8, 2012}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> The [[Netherlands]] decriminalized the use of marijuana in 1976. As a result, marijuana use among the 18-25 age group doubled, however, despite its availability, marijuana use in the Netherlands is lower than the European average. The Netherlands also saw an influx of &quot;drug tourists&quot; and other undesirables, as well as an increase in crime. This has since levelled out, leaving the Netherlands with one of the lowest crime rates in Europe.<br /> <br /> Many liberals have advocated for decriminalization.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.leap.cc Law Enforcement Against Prohibition]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;http://www.lp.org/issues/lp-oss.shtml&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Many [[American]] [[conservative]]s, especially social conservatives, oppose legalization of marijuana in any form due to its perceived harmful medical and psychological effects and its likelihood of harm to third parties due to drug-related crime and reckless driving. A few libertarian-leaning conservatives, most notably [[Ron Paul]], [[William F. Buckley]], and [[Larry Elder]], have advocated the decriminalization of this drug. Some [[liberal]]s support legalization, but most instead advocate for drug treatment and rehabilitation. [[Libertarian]]s are usually the biggest supporters of marijuana legalization. [[Gary Johnson]], a former Republican and 2012 Libertarian Party Presidential candidate for President, is the highest ranking US politician to advocate for marijuana legalization. He was a two-term Governor of [[New Mexico]].<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Illegal substances]]<br /> [[Category:Illegal Drugs]]</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Marijuana&diff=1000681 2012-08-16T19:49:30Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Marijuana.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Indoor Marijuana Grow (DEA photo)]]<br /> '''Marijuana''' (colloquially known as '''&quot;weed&quot;''' or '''&quot;pot&quot;''') is the name given to the flowering buds of the cannabis sativa plant prepared for human consumption. The main active ingredient in marijuana is [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, an [[organic chemistry|organic chemical]] compound. Marijuana is generally illegal to possess, cultivate and sell in most countries, although it is legal in some jurisdictions as a medical treatment. However, there is a significant minority of countries and provinces in which possession (usually of a small amount for personal use) is decriminalized; for instance Portugal, Argentina, California and South Australia. There are also countries, most famously the Netherlands, in which the sale of marijuana in small quantities is tolerated by law enforcement.<br /> <br /> The effects of marijuana can include short-term memory loss, malaise, psychosis in predisposed individuals as well as impairment of physical and mental functioning. Some research has found that cannabis has medicinal benefits (see [[Medical marijuana]]); however many contest this, and state that there are numerous federally approved medicines for the diseases that medicinal marijuana can be used to treat.<br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Harms==<br /> Marijuana contains many of the same carcinogens as tobacco, thus when smoked it has the same harmful effects including: potential damage to DNA, cancer, respiratory diseases associated with smoke inhilation, and impaired immune system.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090615095940.htm Science Daily 6/9/2009]&lt;/ref&gt;. However, these effects have not been linked directly to alternate methods of marijuana use. Marijuana use can impair short term memory while intoxicated. THC has slight negative affects on long term memory and thus, in chronic users (approximately 1g/24Hrs)&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, complications with long term memory are a risk. If smoked, marijuana leads to a temporary increase in heart rate and blood pressure while intoxicated. For this reason, there is a slight increase in the risk for heart related problems including heart attack during the time of intoxication&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;. Chronic smokers often suffer from mild withdrawal symptoms, however marijuana is not physically addictive.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-teenage-mind/201012/is-marijuana-addictive Psychology Today: Is Marijuana Addictive?]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana can impair judgment, motor skills, and balance &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.acde.org/common/Marijana.htm]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana has also been linked to impaired learning and developmental diability in unborn children &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nature.com/npp/journal/v31/n10/full/1301068a.html Neuropsycopharmacology: High-Potency Marijuana Impairs Executive Function and Inhibitory Motor Control]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Benefits==<br /> The active ingredient in marijuana, [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], has been shown (in studies) to produce certain psychological and medicinal benefits. Marijuana has been used to treat anorexia and has been used as an antiemetic.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Support/marijuana National Cancer Institute]&lt;/ref&gt; Harvard University conducted a study on the effect of Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on certain lung cancers. The result of the test was that THC can reduce tumor size by as much as half.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/7/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; In addition to a significant reduction in tumor size, there was a reduction in lesions on the lungs by 60%, and a reduction in protein markers associated with the progression of cancer.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/17/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; This study shows that not only can THC treat the side effects of cancer treatment, but can stop the spread of cancer, repair damage caused by tumors, and even reduce the size of tumors.<br /> <br /> In addition to the positive effect on cancer treatment symptoms and cancer itself, marijuana is used to help patients afflicted with [[amyotrophic lateral sclerosis|ALS]]&lt;ref&gt;[http://ajh.sagepub.com/content/18/4/264.short American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> Marijuana is an [[antispasmodic]] and is used in the treatment of seizures &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9586&amp;page=106 National Academies Press: Marijuana and muscle spasticity]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana is also used in the treatment of migraines, arthritis&lt;ref&gt;[http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/art.1780090304/abstract Online Library: Treatment of adjuvant arthritis in rats with anti-inflammatory drugs]&lt;/ref&gt;, depression&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, and glaucoma. However the effect of marijuana on intraocular pressure (IOC) is not as effective as those offered by other drugs on the market &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/statements/marij.asp National Eye Institue: Glaucoma and Marijuana use]&lt;/ref&gt;. <br /> <br /> There have not been many in-depth and widely distributed studies into the possible medicinal effects of marijuana. However, with pressure from liberal advocates of marijuana, more otherwise accredited institutions are conducting research on the drug.<br /> <br /> ==Interesting Facts==<br /> *Carl Sagan used recreational marijuana to help &quot;open his mind&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[http://boingboing.net/2009/10/07/carl-sagan-spaced-ou.html Boing Boing: Carl Sagan Spaced Out]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *Cannabis was first cultivated in China around 4000 B.C.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *U.S. Declaration of Independence was not written on hemp paper, despite popular belief.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.usconstitution.net/constfaq_q145.html Constitutional FAQ Answer #145 - U.S. Constitution Online]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *George Washington grew marijuana. &lt;ref&gt;[http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/thepresidentandcabinet/a/gwtheman.htm The President and the Cabinet: George Washington the Man]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> *Alcohol is over 100 times more lethal than marijuana (ratio of lethal dose to effective dose)&lt;ref&gt;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabinol Wikipedia: Tetrahydrocannabinol]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Legal Status==<br /> Marijuana is a [[Schedule I]] [[Controlled Substance]] in the United States of America, meaning that it is illegal under federal law of the United States, and considered to have no redeemable medical value. In several countries, particularly in [[Western Europe]], it is has been decriminalised. However, in many other countries, particularly those in the Middle East and Asia, possession of even small amounts of cannabis can be punishable by death.<br /> <br /> The [[Netherlands]] decriminalized the use of marijuana in 1976. As a result, marijuana use among the 18-25 age group doubled, however, despite its availability, marijuana use in the Netherlands is lower than the European average. The Netherlands also saw an influx of &quot;drug tourists&quot; and other undesirables, as well as an increase in crime. This has since levelled out, leaving the Netherlands with one of the lowest crime rates in Europe.<br /> <br /> Many liberals have advocated for decriminalization.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.leap.cc Law Enforcement Against Prohibition]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;http://www.lp.org/issues/lp-oss.shtml&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Many [[American]] [[conservative]]s, especially social conservatives, oppose legalization of marijuana in any form due to its perceived harmful medical and psychological effects and its likelihood of harm to third parties due to drug-related crime and reckless driving. A few libertarian-leaning conservatives, most notably [[Ron Paul]], [[William F. Buckley]], and [[Larry Elder]], have advocated the decriminalization of this drug. Some [[liberal]]s support legalization, but most instead advocate for drug treatment and rehabilitation. [[Libertarian]]s are usually the biggest supporters of marijuana legalization. [[Gary Johnson]], a former Republican and current Libertarian Party Presidential candidate for President, is the highest ranking US politician to advocate for marijuana legalization. He was a two-term Governor of [[New Mexico]].<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Illegal substances]]<br /> [[Category:Illegal Drugs]]</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=LSD&diff=998615 2012-08-06T15:57:21Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div>'''LSD''' (d-lysergic acid diethylamide) is one of the most potent psychoactive chemicals, this is demonstrated by the fact that unlike other drugs, LSD doses are measured in micrograms, instead of milligrams. Chemist Albert Hofmann, working at the Sandoz Corporation pharmaceutical laboratory in Switzerland, first synthesized LSD in 1938. He was conducting research on possible medical applications of various lysergic acid compounds derived from ergot, a [[fungus]] that develops on [[Rye|rye grass]], specifically, applications as a respiratory and circulatory stimulant. Searching for compounds with therapeutic value, Hofmann created more than two dozen ergot-derived synthetic molecules. &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.drugabuse.gov/ResearchReports/Hallucinogens/Hallucinogens.html National Institute on Drug Abuse, Research Report: Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs, March 2001]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> LSD is illegally sold in tablets, capsules, and occasionally in liquid form. It is an odorless and colorless substance with a slightly bitter taste that is usually ingested orally. It is often added to absorbent paper, such as blotter paper, and divided into small decorated squares, with each square representing one dose. &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.drugabuse.gov/infofacts/lsd.html National Institute on Drug Abuse, InfoFacts: LSD, February 2005]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> LSD is a Schedule I substance under the [[Controlled Substances Act]]. Schedule I drugs, which include [[Heroin]] and [[MDMA]], have a high potential for abuse ''and serve no legitimate medical purpose.'' &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.usdoj.gov/ndic/pubs4/4260/index.htm National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC), LSD Fast Facts, May 2003]&lt;/ref&gt; Its two precursors lysergic acid and lysergic acid amide are both in Schedule III of the [[CSA]]. The LSD precursors ergotamine and ergonovine are List I chemicals. &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugs_concern/lsd/lsd.htm DEA Office of Diversion Control, d-Lysergic Acid Diethylamide]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> == How Does LSD Affect the Brain? ==<br /> <br /> There have been no properly controlled research studies on the specific effects of LSD on the human brain, but smaller studies and several case reports have been published documenting some of the effects associated with the use of hallucinogens:<br /> <br /> Sensations and feelings change much more dramatically than the physical signs. The user may feel several different emotions at once or swing rapidly from one emotion to another. If taken in large enough doses, the drug produces delusions and visual hallucinations. The user’s sense of time and self is altered. Experiences may seem to “cross over” different senses, giving the user the feeling of hearing colors and seeing sounds. These changes can be frightening and can cause panic. Some LSD users experience severe, terrifying thoughts and feelings of despair, fear of losing control, or fear of insanity and death while using LSD. <br /> <br /> == Hallucinogens In General ==<br /> <br /> Hallucinogenic compounds in the form of, or extracted from, plants and mushrooms have been used for centuries, mostly in religious rituals. Almost all hallucinogens contain [[nitrogen]] and are classified as [[alkaloids]]. Many hallucinogens have chemical structures similar to those of [[neurotransmitters]] (e.g., acetylcholine-, serotonin-, or catecholamine-like) and temporarily interfere with their action or bind their receptor sites, but the exact mechanisms by which these substances exert their hallucinogenic effects remain unclear.<br /> <br /> The very same characteristics that led to the incorporation of hallucinogens into ritualistic or spiritual traditions have also led to their propagation as drugs of abuse. Importantly, and unlike most other drugs, the effects of hallucinogens are highly variable and characteristically unreliable, producing different effects in different people or at different times. This is mainly due to the significant variations in amount and composition of active compounds, particularly in the hallucinogens derived from plants and mushrooms. ''Because of their unpredictable nature, the use of hallucinogens can be particularly dangerous.''<br /> <br /> == Also See ==<br /> * [http://www.drugabuse.gov/ResearchReports/Hallucinogens/Hallucinogens.html '''NIDA Research Report: Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs (PDF)''']<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category: Drugs]]</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=User_talk:Jpatt&diff=998476 2012-08-05T17:21:12Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div>== Archive 2008 ==<br /> [http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:Jpatt/Subway_Troll Here]<br /> <br /> == Archive 2009 ==<br /> [http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:Jpatt/2009]<br /> <br /> == Archive 2010 ==<br /> [http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:Jpatt/2010]<br /> <br /> == Archive 2011 ==<br /> [http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:Jpatt/2011‎]<br /> <br /> == Blank3r ==<br /> <br /> Good job stopping him.[[User:JonM|JonM]] 14:40, 11 January 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> ==Adambro==<br /> Hi Jpatt, what did you mean by &quot;AdamBro is clan but keep on eye on him. Sock puppets of BL4NK3R; NoohWicky, UtterMuppet, Maggie, B0LLL0X&quot;. Is he a sockpuppet ? --[[User:PhilipN|PhilipN]] 17:04, 11 January 2012 (EST)<br /> :AdamBro is clean, as far as socks are involved. He might be what Tony has said, so follow his future edits.--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 17:10, 11 January 2012 (EST)<br /> ::I will, thanks for the info. --[[User:PhilipN|PhilipN]] 17:15, 11 January 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> ==RaymondW==<br /> <br /> Hi Jpatt:<br /> <br /> My former account on Conservapedia was named r136a1. The reason you provided for blocking this account is user name policy: please consider recreating your account with a real first name and last initial. Could you please tell me where this policy can be found on Conservapedia? And also, just to clarify, I realize it is not a real name, but it is not a random string of letters and numbers; it is the name of the most luminous star. By the way, your page says that you block liberal fascists; but, and correct me if I'm wrong, I believe that most agree that fascists are extremely right wing, but liberals are left wing.<br /> <br /> :The username policy is at the discretion of administrators to help combat troll accounts. Please see the link above describing Jonah Goldberg's book for further clues to fascism.--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 20:10, 25 June 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Thank you ==<br /> <br /> Thanks for the welcome and reverting vandalism on my user and talk page! I don't understand that vandal --- it was my first day and I don't think i wrote anything controversial, why would anyone do that to me? [[User:Lansing|Lansing]] 12:02, 12 January 2012 (EST)<br /> :Get used to liberal intimidation. We can block their ideology but they counter with vandalism. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 12:15, 12 January 2012 (EST)<br /> ::What a shame, indeed. [[User:Lansing|Lansing]] 14:35, 13 January 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> I think KendallP/BostonBakedBeans23 realized he wasn't following the name rule, and so changed it so he wouldn't get blocked. [[User:DynaboyJ|DynaboyJ]] 14:17, 16 January 2012 (EST)<br /> :You would like to see Kendall unblocked?--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 14:24, 16 January 2012 (EST)<br /> ::Yes, and thank you for unblocking him. [[User:DynaboyJ|DynaboyJ]] 14:28, 16 January 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> : Also, Thanks! --[[User:Joaquín Martínez|Joaquín Martínez]] 20:03, 12 February 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> == Rubio ==<br /> <br /> I'm curious as to why you reverted my edit? Everything I said was true and sourced. [[User:Ayzmo|Ayzmo :)]] 13:18, 20 January 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> Calling him a liberal is just tit for tat namecalling, but his support for PIPA is well documented. That should stay in the article.[[User:RachelW|RachelW]] 13:20, 20 January 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> :Add the PIPA stuff. Keep the liberal statement out. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 13:23, 20 January 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> ::Thank you, I will. I don't apprive of name calling, either. [[User:RachelW|RachelW]] 13:25, 20 January 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> It wasn't done in namecalling. It has been stated by several members, including Andy, that any Republican supporting SOPA/PIPA is a liberal/rino no matter their record and stances. I questioned it but it was insisted. So I added what I did to Rubio since he was a sponsor. I don't consider Rubio liberal but I don't consider Lamar Smith liberal either. [[User:Ayzmo|Ayzmo :)]] 15:58, 20 January 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> Yes it is name calling. It was name calling when they did it to Lamar Smith and it was name calling when you did it right back to Rubio. Two wrongs don't make a right, and the proper response to an inappropriate edit is not another inappropriate edit. [[User:RachelW|RachelW]] 16:01, 20 January 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> :It's too early to label Rubio based on his supporting legislation. The Tea Party backs conservatives and Rubio. Also, I thought it was to early to label Scott Brown. I was wrong once. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 16:37, 20 January 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> == Vandalism ==<br /> <br /> You do realise that you just reverted all my edits to the ones done by RickPeterson, who got blocked for inserting nonsense? Just saying... --[[User:GeorgeLi|GeorgeLi]] 16:24, 24 January 2012 (EST)<br /> :Yea, Oops--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 16:26, 24 January 2012 (EST)<br /> ::Well, never mind. You fixed it now. I guess it gets confusing dealing with all those idiots. --[[User:GeorgeLi|GeorgeLi]] 16:27, 24 January 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> == MPR ==<br /> <br /> Just letting you know that it was federal court that overturned Prop 8, not, as implied by your latest entry, a Californian court. Cheers. --[[User:DamianJohn|DamianJohn]] 17:23, 7 February 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> ==Two issues==<br /> *(a) Archive 107 from [http://www.conservapedia.com/Talk:Main_Page/Archive_index here] mistakenly brings up Archive 106; <br /> *(b) [http://www.conservapedia.com/Talk:Main_Page/Archive_index/108 Talk:Main Page/Archive index/108] need to be added. Thanks. [[User:RobSmith|Rob Smith]] 11:51, 12 February 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> :Noted--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 22:02, 13 February 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> == Thanks ==<br /> <br /> I wasn't aware I warranted vandalism :P Thanks for the reverts. [[User:Ayzmo|Ayzmo :)]] 19:37, 25 February 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> :You know what they say? Without evil we would never recognize good. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 20:44, 25 February 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> == Hi redneck ==<br /> <br /> You don't have the skills to edit an encyclopedia. Please go, you monumental idiot. --[[User:Sextertainer|Sextertainer]] 13:47, 28 February 2012 (EST)<br /> ::Really, your brain is way too small. You can't write properly. Really. --[[User:Sextertainer|Sextertainer]] 13:48, 28 February 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> Your mom called, she said you are late for your LGBT counseling. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 15:23, 28 February 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> == Description ==<br /> <br /> Hi Mr./Mrs. Jpatt, <br /> <br /> (Please accept my apologies on the ambiguous greeting. Gender is difficult on the web without further research) Could you please give me a description of this web site? I'm writing about online media interfaces for a course at my university and would love to learn more. <br /> <br /> Thank you, <br /> Sarah<br /> <br /> :Hi Sarah, try this [[Conservapedia:About]] and read about the wiki founder Andy Schlafly [[Andy_Schlafly]]. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 09:05, 2 March 2012 (EST)<br /> ::Thank you for the information. I will be in touch with Mr. Schlafly shortly. Sarah<br /> <br /> ==Judeo-Christian principles in the US Constitution==<br /> Please show them to me. If there are none, please revert my editing of the United States of America page. - [[Rdsmith]] 10:42 (EST), 8 March 2012<br /> : &quot;all men are endowed by their Creator,&quot; In other words, the same era of people that wrote the Constitution, ratified the Declaration of Independence. I will not remove Judeo-Christian principles from the United States of America page. The Founders put us on the Gregorian calender. This means the Judeo-Christian.--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 11:04, 8 March 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> ::That is the Declaration of Independence, which is not law, it is a deist reference, and to cite Jefferson for Judeo-Christian values is moot (at least) as he created his own Bible where he cut the New Testament to present Jesus as good moral teacher who died. The Gregorian calender was the prevailing calender at the time, and creating a new calender would have been folly. Again, please show me exclusively Judeo-Christian principles in the US Constitution. [[Rdsmith]] 11:35 (EST), 8 March 2012<br /> <br /> :::Why create a new calender when the Farsi and Chinese calenders already existed? Again, please stop trying to split hairs on the subject between secular and religion. We were not founded as a theocracy and we were not founded as a Godless nation either. The overblown &quot;Jefferson was not religious&quot; lovefest has been debunked already. Your &quot;moot&quot; point that nobody talks about is that Jefferson founded the American Bible Society and paid for the importation of 20000 Bibles. Look at the opening preambles of the 50 state constitutions and their references to God. [http://www.christianindex.org/617.article]. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 12:06, 8 March 2012 (EST)<br /> ::::I understand that this story has been circulating for many years in many forms but none of this is true. Jefferson did not found the American Bible Society. Neither he nor Congress paid for 20,000 Bibles to be imported. The 20,000 number comes from a proposed resolution in Congress to import Bibles because there were no printers in the US during the revolutionary war and we were obviously embargoed from importing Bibles during the war. After the war there was a real shortage. Jefferson really wasn't Christian in any sense: he may have believed in his own idea of God but he absolutely didn't accept the divinity of Jesus Christ, his resurrection, the triune person of Christ, etc. These beliefs are central to Christianity as far as I am aware. I may be wrong about whether evangelicals accept the various personages of Christ. Jefferson accepted none of them. I understand the desire of Christian men to associate important figures with their faiths but we wouldn't do this with a villain or a blasphemer and we oughtn't do it with a man who didn't adore Jesus Christ as his lord and savior but only as some random guy who lived in Palestine a long time ago. Nate [[User:NKeaton|Nate]] 13:06, 8 March 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> :::::I fixed my quote above. Jefferson did respect religion and is quoted praising the Bible. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 13:16, 8 March 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> ::::The people living in the colonies were primarily accustomed to a European (therefore Christ-based) calender so using the Farsi or Chinese calenders would be of equal folly. I'm talking about the government of the United States and since the Articles of Confederation has been godless, as for America the nation, I'll agree it is has a strong Christian heritage (then again to question Christianity openly has been taboo until contemporary times).The &quot;godliness&quot; of the constitutions of the colonies range from freedom to religion to religious requirements for office (the latter being specifically opposed by the Constitution in Article VI). You can fixate on preambles all you want, all they state is ends, while I'm look at means, but I looked at the preambles of the constitutions of the states when America was founded, not very Judeo-Christian to me. <br /> <br /> ::::So, for a third time, in the context of &quot; the United States Constitution was written; grounded on republican political principles and Judeo-Christian values,&quot; show me the specific Judeo-Christian values in the Articles of Confederation or the Constitution. If not, then I can show you the Enlightenment principles the government of this country was founded upon. The Declaration of Independence was based on Locke, but even Locke uses the term &quot;God&quot; as opposed to more deistic references of the Dec. -- [[Rdsmith]] 11:42 (EST) 9 March 2012<br /> <br /> :::::I told you once but you didn't listen. You asked me three times but I will not respond. Is gay marriage in the Constitution?--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 11:59, 9 March 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> Would the &quot;exclusively Judeo-Christian (or republican) principles in the US Constitution&quot; include chattel slavery and the fact that people of African descent counted as 3/5 of a human being? [[User:HarveyG|HarveyG]] 12:51, 9 March 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> ::::::White men may have purchased slaves but it was black men that sold them. It is liberal to belittle the Founders. With God in their hearts [http://www.adherents.com/gov/Founding_Fathers_Religion.html] the Founders set in motion the most powerful nation on the planet. Liberty, honor, and human rights central. They risked everything and got it right. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 16:31, 9 March 2012 (EST)<br /> <br /> == Suggestions ==<br /> <br /> Thank you so much for your great work and for the welcome message.<br /> I am so encouraged to see this truly excellent encyclopedia representing what wikipedia could have been with some serious intellectual honesty.<br /> <br /> A few suggestions: <br /> 1) Human Life International has a new president and is undergoing some great improvements in their ministry, including updating articles and resources. Perhaps they could be added to your top pro-life websites.<br /> 2) lovefacts.org is a veritable gold-mine of good medical references documenting the harms of induced abortion and contraception, which we need mine to improve many articles on the subject.<br /> 3) pop.org is the Population Research Institutes homepage; it is a pro-life alternative to PP's Guttmacher Institute, and they expose the myth of overpopulation and the numerous human rights abuses throughout the world in the name of &quot;population control.&quot; Perhaps &quot;overpopulation myth&quot; or something similar would be a good page to refute these widespread errors driving the culture of death and its devotion to abortion and contraception.<br /> <br /> I look forward to contributing in a forum where my input is appreciated and allowed to benefit the souls of all who may read the articles.<br /> [[User:Frankgyn|Frankgyn]] 16:12, 29 March 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :Awesome, glad to see your interest and feel free to update articles or create new ones. Blessings. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 21:34, 29 March 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> ==Holy Week==<br /> I'll be mostly absent this week. Blessed Easter! --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 19:38, 2 April 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Reversion of vandalism ==<br /> <br /> I blocked User:ShagMe but I am unable to revert the vandalism due to the spam filter inexplicably preventing me from doing so. It appears that a series of colons (that I obviously can't type here lest the spam filter get me again) is triggering the problem. [[User:WesleyS|WesleyS]][[User Talk:WesleyS|&lt;sup&gt;Hello!&lt;/sup&gt;]] 18:51, 30 April 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Question Evolution! Campaign is achieving its goal - people are questioning evolution! ==<br /> [[File:Increasing.JPG|150px|right]]<br /> '''American [[young earth creationism]] increased in the last two years - Gallup survey.''' [http://creation.com/question-evolution Question evolution! campaign] and other efforts of creationists are working!.[http://questionevolution.blogspot.com/2012/06/american-young-earth-creationism.html]<br /> <br /> It is so good to be a Bible believing creationist! It is so easy to crush the pseudoscience of [[evolution]]ism. It merely takes getting the anti-evolution message out there.[http://creation.com/creation-timely-tool-for-todays-evangelist][http://creation.com/taking-creation-evangelism-to-the-streets] [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] 07:34, 2 June 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Thanks for removing the It Gets Worse link from the Anti-Semite website! ==<br /> <br /> Thank you for removing the link to the It Gets Worse page, from a notoriously racist and anti-Semitic &quot;Southern Conservative&quot; website which blames the Jews for Communism, feminism, Facebook, and Psychoanalysis. I hate anti-Semitism, and I know Conservapedia doesn't endorse it either. I know it was a mistake that you posted the link first, but I looked at the website (Jett and Jahn media), and I was disgusted at the anti-Semitism and racism they espouse. They even have downloadable games which show the Ku Klux Klan as good guys! These guys give conservatism a bad name, and they are thankfully nobodies in the conservative movement. <br /> <br /> You are indeed a great editor, who learns from his mistakes like any decent human being! Conservapedia forever! -[[User:RKLuffy88|RKLuffy88]] June 18, 2012<br /> <br /> :I have notified [[Jewish Internet Defense Force]]. Thanks again for pointing that out. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 23:00, 18 June 2012 (EDT)<br /> ==Thanks==<br /> Thank you. Changes made. You may lock the page again if you wish. [[User:Wschact|Wschact]] 21:32, 21 July 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Malaysian woman shooter. ==<br /> <br /> &quot;but is there any discussion from NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, NPR, WaPo, LAtimes on the athlete in question?.&quot;<br /> Yes, yes there is.:<br /> *[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48371542#.UBSe4XilgUQ NBC/MSNBC]<br /> *[http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/baby-boom-malaysian-olympian-months-pregnant-16868986#.UBSe-XilgUQ ABC]<br /> *[http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-33747_162-57481389/baby-boom-malaysian-olympic-shooter-is-8-months-pregnant/?tag=mncol;lst;1 CBS]<br /> *[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=157479015 NPR]<br /> *[http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/pregnant-malaysian-shooter-relieved-not-to-go-into-labor-finishes-34th-in-10m-air-rifle/2012/07/28/gJQACQhtFX_story.html WAPO]<br /> *[http://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/la-sp-oly-pregnant-shooter-20120729,0,5371824.story LA Times].<br /> [[User:RayM|RayM]] 22:30, 28 July 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :I stand corrected. Nice job.--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 22:40, 28 July 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == What do you mean? ==<br /> What do you mean when you said this: ''Thank God you registered here to set the record straight'' when I posted my opinion on the Obama birth certificate issue on the talk page. I am a cynical person and I usually interpret responses from people I do not know to be sarcastic, I may be wrong, but what was your intention?--[[User:TheQuestioner|TheQuestioner]] 13:04, 3 August 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :Your assertion about Obama's life and conspiracies are just opinions not based on facts. We know little to nothing about Obama and to claim &quot;proven beyond a doubt&quot; is just absurd. The man is a serial liar, his view of America and of capitalism is foreign to most. He may or may not be a natural-born. His secrecy prevents the rest of us from knowing for certain anything about him. Call it a conspiracy theory, I'm not offended but don't act like you have the facts because nobody does.--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 16:22, 3 August 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> {{cquote| The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them. - Patrick Henry}}<br /> ::&quot;We know little to nothing about Obama&quot; Are you counting the facts about his life mentioned in ''Dreams from My Father''? Or do you think that part or all of his autobiography is untrue? [[User:GregG|GregG]] 16:33, 3 August 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :::You believe 36 discrepancies? [http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2012/07/unreal-over-3-dozen-discrepancies-found-in-barack-obamas-dreams-of-my-father-video/] You can't trust a liar in small matters and surely you can't trust a liar in big matters.--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 16:46, 3 August 2012 (EDT)<br /> ::::I'm sorry I can't give a full reply right now; I would like to take some time to check out the book and the video rather than jumping to conclusions as is standard for the [[hearsay society]]. [[User:GregG|GregG]] 17:06, 3 August 2012 (EDT)<br /> :::::Well, I didn't read either book and I have no interest. I can comment without being accused of acting like the hearsay society. Jumping to conclusions is kind of odd given the facts - Obama is a known liar. You either give him a pass about his past statements, which is a guide to his character or you're not prepared to comment because you want to hear both sides first. I have made up my mind and he is guilty of whatever accusation is tossed at him. Am I right? I'll await your research. If I am wrong, I'll ask for forgiveness. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 18:46, 3 August 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :Our party recently had famous Austrian-born actor [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] as California Governor. State governors can be foreign-born, and our party whether we like it or not has selected a foreign-born man to run for governor. The birth issue as you've said is un-confirmable and isn't it '''''more important''''' that Obama is ruining our country with his high tax goals and taking away individual rights on health care? Why not put the unconfirmed birth issue in the main body of the article - it's not like all conservatives agree with the birthers, conservative writer [[Ann Coulter]] doesn't agree with the birthers - see here from Fox News: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIRaWMwX68A] - the person who posted the video seems to be a birther because they are anti-Coulter, but she is a well-known conservative writer and she completely rejects the birther argument. Why not have the intro focus on Obama's tax-and-spend, and anti-individual-rights agenda in his health care policies?--[[User:TheQuestioner|TheQuestioner]] 18:02, 3 August 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> ::I don't see the problem. In my opinion is that Obama's position on a child born from a botched abortion is to be left to die is just plain evil. Maybe that should be the second sentence. Regardless, this is not my encyclopedia. You are certainly free to make changes but we do frown upon deleting material. So rearrange as you see fit. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 18:46, 3 August 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Thank you! ==<br /> <br /> Cheers for unlocking the LSD article for me, much appreciated. Little bit busy right now so might not get round to it till tomorrow [[User:Sambiam|Samb]]</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=LSD&diff=998475 2012-08-05T17:12:14Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div>'''LSD''' (d-lysergic acid diethylamide) is one of the most potent psychoactive chemicals. Chemist Albert Hofmann, working at the Sandoz Corporation pharmaceutical laboratory in Switzerland, first synthesized LSD in 1938. He was conducting research on possible medical applications of various lysergic acid compounds derived from ergot, a [[fungus]] that develops on [[Rye|rye grass]]. Searching for compounds with therapeutic value, Hofmann created more than two dozen ergot-derived synthetic molecules. &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.drugabuse.gov/ResearchReports/Hallucinogens/Hallucinogens.html National Institute on Drug Abuse, Research Report: Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs, March 2001]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> LSD is illegally sold on the street in tablets, capsules, and occasionally in liquid form. It is an odorless and colorless substance with a slightly bitter taste that is usually ingested orally. It is often added to absorbent paper, such as blotter paper, and divided into small decorated squares, with each square representing one dose. &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.drugabuse.gov/infofacts/lsd.html National Institute on Drug Abuse, InfoFacts: LSD, February 2005]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> LSD is a Schedule I substance under the [[Controlled Substances Act]]. Schedule I drugs, which include [[Heroin]] and [[MDMA]], have a high potential for abuse ''and serve no legitimate medical purpose.'' &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.usdoj.gov/ndic/pubs4/4260/index.htm National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC), LSD Fast Facts, May 2003]&lt;/ref&gt; Its two precursors lysergic acid and lysergic acid amide are both in Schedule III of the [[CSA]]. The LSD precursors ergotamine and ergonovine are List I chemicals. &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugs_concern/lsd/lsd.htm DEA Office of Diversion Control, d-Lysergic Acid Diethylamide]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> == How Does LSD Affect the Brain? ==<br /> <br /> There have been no properly controlled research studies on the specific effects of LSD on the human brain, but smaller studies and several case reports have been published documenting some of the effects associated with the use of hallucinogens:<br /> <br /> Sensations and feelings change much more dramatically than the physical signs. The user may feel several different emotions at once or swing rapidly from one emotion to another. If taken in large enough doses, the drug produces delusions and visual hallucinations. The user’s sense of time and self is altered. Experiences may seem to “cross over” different senses, giving the user the feeling of hearing colors and seeing sounds. These changes can be frightening and can cause panic. Some LSD users experience severe, terrifying thoughts and feelings of despair, fear of losing control, or fear of insanity and death while using LSD. <br /> <br /> == Hallucinogens In General ==<br /> <br /> Hallucinogenic compounds in the form of, or extracted from, plants and mushrooms have been used for centuries, mostly in religious rituals. Almost all hallucinogens contain [[nitrogen]] and are classified as [[alkaloids]]. Many hallucinogens have chemical structures similar to those of [[neurotransmitters]] (e.g., acetylcholine-, serotonin-, or catecholamine-like) and temporarily interfere with their action or bind their receptor sites, but the exact mechanisms by which these substances exert their hallucinogenic effects remain unclear.<br /> <br /> The very same characteristics that led to the incorporation of hallucinogens into ritualistic or spiritual traditions have also led to their propagation as drugs of abuse. Importantly, and unlike most other drugs, the effects of hallucinogens are highly variable and characteristically unreliable, producing different effects in different people or at different times. This is mainly due to the significant variations in amount and composition of active compounds, particularly in the hallucinogens derived from plants and mushrooms. ''Because of their unpredictable nature, the use of hallucinogens can be particularly dangerous.''<br /> <br /> == Also See ==<br /> * [http://www.drugabuse.gov/ResearchReports/Hallucinogens/Hallucinogens.html '''NIDA Research Report: Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs (PDF)''']<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category: Drugs]]</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=User:Sambiam&diff=998270 2012-08-04T12:46:30Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div>==Bio==<br /> <br /> Hello. I'm Samb. No, the b is not a typo. Think lamb. As you might be able to tell, I'm a bit of a Dr Seuss fan. Oh god that all rhymes...<br /> <br /> I'm 21, for now at least, British and currently studying Philosophy at the University of Sussex. For the Brits here, I imagine this will tell you all you need to know...<br /> <br /> ==Politics &amp; Beliefs==<br /> <br /> I'm a pot-smoking, left-leaning, libertarian. I don't care what you do as long as you dont hurt anyone.<br /> <br /> I suppose you could call me a moral relativist. I don't believe in right and wrong, good or bad, and occasionally, not even up and down. Only every conceivable shade of grey.<br /> <br /> I don't believe in God. But unlike most atheists I'm not proud of this fact. It simply is. Sometimes I even believe I'd be much happier if I did, but I don't, so i'm not.<br /> <br /> I believe in evolution. Why? Because it doesn't need me to believe in it to be true. <br /> <br /> Healthcare should be free, at least at point of use. I still find it staggering that the 'richest and most powerful' country in the world still cannot care for its own citizens without bleeding them dry. <br /> <br /> I don't agree with 'Obamacare'. No point in half measures.<br /> <br /> I dont buy into capitalism. No one needs billions of dollars. No one needs millions, either. No one persons time is worth that much, no matter what they do.<br /> <br /> More than anything I believe in small government. A government should do three things: Collect taxes, protect and care for its citizens and deliver mail.<br /> <br /> Absolutism is the enemy of progress and rationality. If you can come down consistently on the same side of the fence then you're just ignoring what's on the other side.<br /> <br /> That's me in a nutshell. At least, the parts of the shell I reckon you guys will be interested in. There's lots more to me, I imagine, but you'll have to work the rest out for yourself.<br /> <br /> To User:Conservative - Awesome work dude, truly. You make the hours I spend on the internet so much more enjoyable. Thanks, bro.<br /> <br /> If anyone wants to talk do not hesitate to talkpage me! I enjoy a good debate. Though I can't promise I'll take it seriously.</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=User_talk:Brenden&diff=998269 2012-08-04T12:36:42Z

<p>Sambiam: /* Thanks */</p> <hr /> <div>{{welcome|sig=[[User:Anupam|Anupam]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Anupam|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 19:35, 12 May 2012 (EDT)}}<br /> {{Useful links}}<br /> <br /> The socks which were blocked, including yours, had a single IP, but I will accept your explanation. Please continue to edit in the site. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 19:13, 17 April 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> Greetings from a fellow gay (and very much out and proud!) editor at conservapedia! --[[User:JHunter|JHunter]] 21:13, 23 April 2012 (EDT)<br /> :I'm sorry, wut?<br /> {| class=&quot;collapsible collapsed&quot; style=&quot;border:1px dashed Gainsboro;margin:+.1em;width:20%&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;border:1px solid lightgray;margin:+.1em;text-align:center;padding:+.2em&quot; | &lt;font size=&quot;2&quot; face=&quot;Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=&quot;Silver&quot;&gt;[[user:Brenden|Brenden]].&lt;/font&gt;<br /> |-<br /> | style=&quot;padding: 8px; background-color: white;&quot; |<br /> *[[Special:Contributions/Brenden|Contribs]]<br /> *[[user talk:Brenden|talk]]<br /> *[[Special:Log&amp;user=Brenden|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;log&lt;/font&gt;]]<br /> |} 21:44, 24 April 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == A special thank you ==<br /> <br /> Thank you for helping to tag the contributions by [[User:Slaine]] for speedy deletion. I have blocked the user infinitely. [[User:GregG|GregG]] 17:28, 29 April 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Quick Thanks ==<br /> <br /> Thank you for cleaning up my addition to [[Homosexual Agenda]]. Still learning to get the right 'tone' for articles, much appreciated. [[User:JRegden|JRegden]] 02:57, 11 May 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == thanks ==<br /> <br /> Thank you for adding a category to [[Chomsky hierarchy]]. Perhaps you could have a look at the articles I'm interested in on my [[User talk:RolandPlankton|talk page]] and see if any of these need categorising. [[User:RolandPlankton|RolandPlankton]] 18:46, 11 May 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Marriage Privatization ==<br /> <br /> I saw your comment on [[marriage privatization]], but I think you pretty much answered your own question. Take a look at what I wrote. [[User:Gregkochuconn|Gregkochuconn]] 18:19, 12 May 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Thanks ==<br /> <br /> Dear Brenden, thanks for joining Conservapedia! Its great to see individuals with diverse views join the encyclopedia in order to help create and improve articles all around. With regards, [[User:Anupam|Anupam]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Anupam|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 19:37, 12 May 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Thin Ice ==<br /> <br /> Keep your grimy hands off my pages before I get one of the admins to kick you to the curb. --[[User:FPhelps|FPhelps]] 00:02, 15 May 2012 (EDT)<br /> :right...[[User:Brenden|brenden]] 00:05, 15 May 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Your Welcome Message ==<br /> <br /> Thanks for the welcome message! Glad to be here! [[User:PCorbett|PCorbett]] 00:56, 24 May 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == You've got guts Brenden! ==<br /> <br /> That's why I recommended you for promotion. Check user rights log! [[User:EJamesW|EJamesW]] 15:08, 9 June 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> ==Stick to the point==<br /> <br /> Brenden, please don't make off-topic [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Talk:Main_Page&amp;diff=984849&amp;oldid=984848 remarks like this]. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] &lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Ed Poor|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 14:47, 12 June 2012 (EDT)<br /> :Eh, I'd rather see it as the Saloon bar style pages of social networking sites.[[User:Brenden|brenden]] 19:11, 12 June 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == ED POOR!!! ==<br /> <br /> Sorry about the all caps, needed to get your attention. By what do you mean, that &quot;refusing sysop direction about talk page use&quot; is a a valid reason for a block? As I said before, sysops are janitors, not the thought police, and dissension was never a blockable reason, at least not in any of the CP commandments. [[User:Brenden|brenden]] 12:19, 21 June 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Re: Libertarians ==<br /> <br /> If by &quot;social issues&quot;, you mean things like gay marriage, not things like social security, then yes. However, there's differing opinions on abortion. All libertarians are opposed to government funding for abortion (with most considering it a separate issue than government funding in general), but we differ on whether it should be legal at all, or under what circumstances. Also, there are different kinds of libertarians, some of which are more socially liberal/fiscally conservative than others. Libertarian socialists, for instance, would not be fiscally conservative. [[User:Gregkochuconn|Gregkochuconn]] 12:50, 28 June 2012 (EDT)<br /> : I should add that most of the time, when we say &quot;libertarian&quot;, we're talking about right-wing libertarians, who are in fact fiscally conservative. Libertarian (should have small l but it starts a sentence) socialists are essentially &quot;voluntary socialists&quot;, so to speak. They believe socialism should happen not because the government says so but because the people say so and do it voluntarily. Big-L Libertarianism refers specifically to the Libertarian Party, who is fiscally conservative and socially liberal. However, in 2008 they nominated Bob Barr for President, and he was pretty socially conservative - he supported DOMA and the War on Drugs. But a lot of us weren't happy about that. [[User:Gregkochuconn|Gregkochuconn]] 12:56, 28 June 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Well Done ==<br /> <br /> Hello Brenden, good job with the creation of [[Template:Warning/misc|this template]]. It gives the user the opportunity to realize that he/she is not editing appropriately and correct his/her edits. This is much better than an immediate block, in my opinion. With regards, [[User:Anupam|Anupam]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Anupam|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 23:40, 28 June 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> ==Thanks==<br /> <br /> I've waited all my life to be called eccentric! Which parts do you agree with?[[User:Sambiam|Sambiam]]</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Marijuana&diff=998268 2012-08-04T12:33:54Z

<p>Sambiam: /* Legal Status */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Marijuana.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Indoor Marijuana Grow (DEA photo)]]<br /> '''Marijuana''' (colloquially known as '''&quot;weed&quot;''' or '''&quot;pot&quot;''') is the name given to the flowering buds of the cannabis sativa plant prepared for human consumption. The main active ingredient in marijuana is [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, an [[organic chemistry|organic chemical]] compound. Marijuana is illegal to possess, cultivate and sell in most civilized areas of the world. However, there is a significant minority of countries and provinces in which possession is decriminalised, such as Portugal and Denmark. There are also countries, most famously the Netherlands, in which the sale of marijuana in small quantities is tolerated by law enforcement.<br /> <br /> The effects of marijuana can include short-term memory loss, malaise, psychosis in predisposed individuals as well as impairment of physical and mental functioning. Some advocates of marijuana have claimed that it has medicinal benefits (see [[Medical marijuana]]), however many contest this, and state that there are numerous federally approved medicines for the diseases that medicinal marijuana can be used to treat.<br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Harms==<br /> Marijuana contains many of the same carcinogens as tobacco, thus when smoked it has the same harmful effects including: potential damage to DNA, cancer, respiratory diseases associated with smoke inhilation, and impaired immune system.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090615095940.htm Science Daily 6/9/2009]&lt;/ref&gt;. However, these effects have not been linked directly to alternate methods of marijuana use. Marijuana use can impair short term memory while intoxicated. THC has slight negative affects on long term memory and thus, in chronic users (approximately 1g/24Hrs)&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, complications with long term memory are a risk. If smoked, marijuana leads to a temporary increase in heart rate and blood pressure while intoxicated. For this reason, there is a slight increase in the risk for heart related problems including heart attack during the time of intoxication&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;. Chronic smokers often suffer from mild withdrawal symptoms, however marijuana is not physically addictive.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-teenage-mind/201012/is-marijuana-addictive Psychology Today: Is Marijuana Addictive?]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana can impair judgment, motor skills, and balance &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.acde.org/common/Marijana.htm]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana has also been linked to impaired learning and developmental diability in unborn children &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nature.com/npp/journal/v31/n10/full/1301068a.html Neuropsycopharmacology: High-Potency Marijuana Impairs Executive Function and Inhibitory Motor Control]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Benefits==<br /> The active ingredient in marijuana, [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], has been shown (in studies) to produce certain psychological and medicinal benefits. Marijuana has been used to treat anorexia and has been used as an antiemetic.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Support/marijuana National Cancer Institute]&lt;/ref&gt; Harvard University conducted a study on the effect of Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on certain lung cancers. The result of the test was that THC can reduce tumor size by as much as half.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/7/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; In addition to a significant reduction in tumor size, there was a reduction in lesions on the lungs by 60%, and a reduction in protein markers associated with the progression of cancer.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/17/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; This study shows that not only can THC treat the side effects of cancer treatment, but can stop the spread of cancer, repair damage caused by tumors, and even reduce the size of tumors.<br /> <br /> In addition to the positive effect on cancer treatment symptoms and cancer itself, marijuana is used to help patients afflicted with [[amyotrophic lateral sclerosis|ALS]]&lt;ref&gt;[http://ajh.sagepub.com/content/18/4/264.short American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> Marijuana is an [[antispasmodic]] and is used in the treatment of seizures &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9586&amp;page=106 National Academies Press: Marijuana and muscle spasticity]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana is also used in the treatment of migraines, arthritis&lt;ref&gt;[http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/art.1780090304/abstract Online Library: Treatment of adjuvant arthritis in rats with anti-inflammatory drugs]&lt;/ref&gt;, depression&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, and glaucoma. However the effect of marijuana on intraocular pressure (IOC) is not as effective as those offered by other drugs on the market &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/statements/marij.asp National Eye Institue: Glaucoma and Marijuana use]&lt;/ref&gt;. <br /> <br /> There have not been many in-depth and widely distributed studies into the possible medicinal effects of marijuana. However, with pressure from liberal advocates of marijuana, more otherwise accredited institutions are conducting research on the drug.<br /> <br /> ==Interesting Facts==<br /> Carl Sagan used recreational marijuana to help &quot;open his mind&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[http://boingboing.net/2009/10/07/carl-sagan-spaced-ou.html Boing Boing: Carl Sagan Spaced Out]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> Cannabis was first cultivated in China around 4000 B.C.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> U.S. Declaration of Independence was not written on hemp paper, despite popular belief.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.usconstitution.net/constfaq_q145.html Constitutional FAQ Answer #145 - U.S. Constitution Online]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> George Washington grew marijuana. &lt;ref&gt;[http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/thepresidentandcabinet/a/gwtheman.htm The President and the Cabinet: George Washington the Man]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> Alcohol is over 100 times more lethal than marijuana (ratio of lethal dose to effective dose)&lt;ref&gt;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabinol Wikipedia: Tetrahydrocannabinol]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> ==Legal Status==<br /> Marijuana is a [[Schedule I]] [[Controlled Substance]] in the United States of America, meaning that it is illegal under federal law of the United States, and considered to have no redeemable medical value. In several countries, particularly in [[Western Europe]], it is has been decriminalised. However, in many other countries, particularly those in the Middle East and Asia, possession of even small amounts of cannabis can be punishable by death.<br /> <br /> The [[Netherlands]] decriminalized the use of marijuana in 1976. As a result, marijuana use among the 18-25 age group doubled, however, despite its availability, marijuana use in the Netherlands is lower than the European average. The Netherlands also saw an influx of &quot;drug tourists&quot; and other undesirables, as well as an increase in crime. This has since levelled out, leaving the Netherlands with one of the lowest crime rates in Europe.<br /> <br /> Many liberals have advocated for decriminalization.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.leap.cc Law Enforcement Against Prohibition]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;http://www.lp.org/issues/lp-oss.shtml&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Many [[American]] [[conservative]]s, especially social conservatives, oppose legalization of marijuana in any form due to its perceived harmful medical and psychological effects and its likelihood of harm to third parties due to drug-related crime and reckless driving. A few libertarian-leaning conservatives, most notably [[Ron Paul]], [[William F. Buckley]], and [[Larry Elder]], have advocated the decriminalization of this drug. Some [[liberal]]s support legalization, but most instead advocate for drug treatment and rehabilitation. [[Libertarian]]s are usually the biggest supporters of marijuana legalization. [[Gary Johnson]], a former Republican and current Libertarian Party Presidential candidate for President, is the highest ranking US politician to advocate for marijuana legalization. He was a two-term Governor of [[New Mexico]].<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Illegal substances]]<br /> [[Category:Illegal Drugs]]</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=User_talk:Brenden&diff=998267 2012-08-04T12:23:34Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div>{{welcome|sig=[[User:Anupam|Anupam]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Anupam|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 19:35, 12 May 2012 (EDT)}}<br /> {{Useful links}}<br /> <br /> The socks which were blocked, including yours, had a single IP, but I will accept your explanation. Please continue to edit in the site. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 19:13, 17 April 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> Greetings from a fellow gay (and very much out and proud!) editor at conservapedia! --[[User:JHunter|JHunter]] 21:13, 23 April 2012 (EDT)<br /> :I'm sorry, wut?<br /> {| class=&quot;collapsible collapsed&quot; style=&quot;border:1px dashed Gainsboro;margin:+.1em;width:20%&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;border:1px solid lightgray;margin:+.1em;text-align:center;padding:+.2em&quot; | &lt;font size=&quot;2&quot; face=&quot;Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot; color=&quot;Silver&quot;&gt;[[user:Brenden|Brenden]].&lt;/font&gt;<br /> |-<br /> | style=&quot;padding: 8px; background-color: white;&quot; |<br /> *[[Special:Contributions/Brenden|Contribs]]<br /> *[[user talk:Brenden|talk]]<br /> *[[Special:Log&amp;user=Brenden|&lt;font color=&quot;blue&quot;&gt;log&lt;/font&gt;]]<br /> |} 21:44, 24 April 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == A special thank you ==<br /> <br /> Thank you for helping to tag the contributions by [[User:Slaine]] for speedy deletion. I have blocked the user infinitely. [[User:GregG|GregG]] 17:28, 29 April 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Quick Thanks ==<br /> <br /> Thank you for cleaning up my addition to [[Homosexual Agenda]]. Still learning to get the right 'tone' for articles, much appreciated. [[User:JRegden|JRegden]] 02:57, 11 May 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == thanks ==<br /> <br /> Thank you for adding a category to [[Chomsky hierarchy]]. Perhaps you could have a look at the articles I'm interested in on my [[User talk:RolandPlankton|talk page]] and see if any of these need categorising. [[User:RolandPlankton|RolandPlankton]] 18:46, 11 May 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Marriage Privatization ==<br /> <br /> I saw your comment on [[marriage privatization]], but I think you pretty much answered your own question. Take a look at what I wrote. [[User:Gregkochuconn|Gregkochuconn]] 18:19, 12 May 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Thanks ==<br /> <br /> Dear Brenden, thanks for joining Conservapedia! Its great to see individuals with diverse views join the encyclopedia in order to help create and improve articles all around. With regards, [[User:Anupam|Anupam]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Anupam|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 19:37, 12 May 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Thin Ice ==<br /> <br /> Keep your grimy hands off my pages before I get one of the admins to kick you to the curb. --[[User:FPhelps|FPhelps]] 00:02, 15 May 2012 (EDT)<br /> :right...[[User:Brenden|brenden]] 00:05, 15 May 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Your Welcome Message ==<br /> <br /> Thanks for the welcome message! Glad to be here! [[User:PCorbett|PCorbett]] 00:56, 24 May 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == You've got guts Brenden! ==<br /> <br /> That's why I recommended you for promotion. Check user rights log! [[User:EJamesW|EJamesW]] 15:08, 9 June 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> ==Stick to the point==<br /> <br /> Brenden, please don't make off-topic [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Talk:Main_Page&amp;diff=984849&amp;oldid=984848 remarks like this]. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] &lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Ed Poor|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 14:47, 12 June 2012 (EDT)<br /> :Eh, I'd rather see it as the Saloon bar style pages of social networking sites.[[User:Brenden|brenden]] 19:11, 12 June 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == ED POOR!!! ==<br /> <br /> Sorry about the all caps, needed to get your attention. By what do you mean, that &quot;refusing sysop direction about talk page use&quot; is a a valid reason for a block? As I said before, sysops are janitors, not the thought police, and dissension was never a blockable reason, at least not in any of the CP commandments. [[User:Brenden|brenden]] 12:19, 21 June 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Re: Libertarians ==<br /> <br /> If by &quot;social issues&quot;, you mean things like gay marriage, not things like social security, then yes. However, there's differing opinions on abortion. All libertarians are opposed to government funding for abortion (with most considering it a separate issue than government funding in general), but we differ on whether it should be legal at all, or under what circumstances. Also, there are different kinds of libertarians, some of which are more socially liberal/fiscally conservative than others. Libertarian socialists, for instance, would not be fiscally conservative. [[User:Gregkochuconn|Gregkochuconn]] 12:50, 28 June 2012 (EDT)<br /> : I should add that most of the time, when we say &quot;libertarian&quot;, we're talking about right-wing libertarians, who are in fact fiscally conservative. Libertarian (should have small l but it starts a sentence) socialists are essentially &quot;voluntary socialists&quot;, so to speak. They believe socialism should happen not because the government says so but because the people say so and do it voluntarily. Big-L Libertarianism refers specifically to the Libertarian Party, who is fiscally conservative and socially liberal. However, in 2008 they nominated Bob Barr for President, and he was pretty socially conservative - he supported DOMA and the War on Drugs. But a lot of us weren't happy about that. [[User:Gregkochuconn|Gregkochuconn]] 12:56, 28 June 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Well Done ==<br /> <br /> Hello Brenden, good job with the creation of [[Template:Warning/misc|this template]]. It gives the user the opportunity to realize that he/she is not editing appropriately and correct his/her edits. This is much better than an immediate block, in my opinion. With regards, [[User:Anupam|Anupam]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User talk:Anupam|Talk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 23:40, 28 June 2012 (EDT)<br /> <br /> ==Thanks==<br /> <br /> I've waited all my life to be called eccentric!</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=User:Sambiam&diff=997814 2012-08-02T19:25:02Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div>==Bio==<br /> <br /> Hello. I'm Samb. No, the b is not a typo. Think lamb. As you might be able to tell, I'm a bit of a Dr Seuss fan. Oh god that all rhymes...<br /> <br /> I'm 21, for now at least, British and currently studying Philosophy at the University of Sussex. For the Brits here, I imagine this will tell you all you need to know...<br /> <br /> ==Politics &amp; Beliefs==<br /> <br /> I'm a pot-smoking, left-leaning, libertarian. I don't care what you do as long as you dont hurt anyone.<br /> <br /> I suppose you could call me a moral relativist. I don't believe in right and wrong, good or bad, and occasionally, not even up and down. Only every conceivable shade of grey.<br /> <br /> I don't believe in God. But unlike most atheists I'm not proud of this fact. It simply is. Sometimes I even believe I'd be much happier if I did, but I don't, so i'm not.<br /> <br /> I believe in evolution. Why? Because it doesn't need me to believe in it to be true. <br /> <br /> Healthcare should be free. I still find it staggering that the 'richest and most powerful' country in the world still cannot care for its own citizens without bleeding them dry. <br /> <br /> I don't agree with 'Obamacare'. No point in half measures.<br /> <br /> I dont buy into capitalism. No one needs billions of dollars. No one needs millions, either. No one persons time is worth that much, no matter what they do.<br /> <br /> More than anything I believe in small government. A government should do three things: Collect taxes, protect and care for its citizens and deliver mail.<br /> <br /> <br /> That's me in a nutshell. At least, the parts of the shell I reckon you guys will be interested in. There's lots more to me, I imagine, but you'll have to work the rest out for yourself.<br /> <br /> To User:Conservative - Awesome work dude, truly. You make the hours I spend on the internet so much more enjoyable. Thanks, bro.<br /> <br /> If anyone wants to talk do not hesitate to talkpage me! I enjoy a good debate. Though I can't promise I'll take it seriously.</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=User:Sambiam&diff=997813 2012-08-02T19:17:06Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div>==Bio==<br /> <br /> Hello. I'm Samb. No, the b is not a typo. Think lamb. As you might be able to tell, I'm a bit of a Dr Seuss fan. Oh god that all rhymes...<br /> <br /> I'm 21, for now at least, British and currently studying Philosophy at the University of Sussex. For the Brits here, I imagine this will tell you all you need to know...<br /> <br /> ==Politics &amp; Beliefs==<br /> <br /> I'm a pot-smoking, left-leaning, libertarian. I don't care what you do as long as you dont hurt anyone.<br /> <br /> I suppose you could call me a moral relativist. I don't believe in right and wrong, good or bad, and occasionally, not even up and down. Only every conceivable shade of grey.<br /> <br /> I don't believe in God. But unlike most atheists I'm not proud of this fact. It simply is. Sometimes I even believe I'd be much happier if I did, but I don't, so i'm not.<br /> <br /> I believe in evolution. Why? Because it doesn't need me to believe in it to be true. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> That's me in a nutshell. At least, the parts of the shell I reckon you guys will be interested in. There's lots more to me, I imagine, but you'll have to work the rest out for yourself.<br /> <br /> To User:Conservative - Awesome work dude, truly. You make the hours I spend on the internet so much more enjoyable. Thanks, bro.<br /> <br /> If anyone wants to talk do not hesitate to talkpage me! I enjoy a good debate. Though I can't promise I'll take it seriously.</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Heroin&diff=997808 2012-08-02T19:07:58Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Heroin''' (diacetylmorphine) is a controlled [[narcotic]] [[drug]] and analgesic, manufactured from opium within the [[poppy]] plant as a semi-synthetic [[opioid]]. The term 'heroin' was trademarked in the early 1900s for the drug, and is now the most commonly used street term for the chemical, which is otherwise known as diamorphine, particularly when used in a medical context. The opium poppy has been cultivated for its properties since at least 3400 BC (in [[Mesopotamia]]).<br /> <br /> Heroin was briefly commercially marketed as a cough medicine for children, and as substitute for medicinal [[morphine]], having been erroneously believed to be less addictive. Heroin actually metabolizes into morphine in the bloodstream. It is very effective at relieving pain, but it is extraordinarily dangerous and addictive in the form most often sold on the street. there is also the significant risk of contracting HIV or other blood borne diseases if needles are shared as well as normal infections if the needle used is not sterile. Even more dangerous than heroin are it's chemically altered derivative &quot;designer drug&quot; versions. Some of these ultra-potent variations have been known to cause users to overdose without being able to remove the needle first.<br /> <br /> Apart from medicinal use under strict control, heroin is illegal nearly worldwide, with harsh penalties for its possession, manufacture and trafficking, including the [[death penalty]] in many countries.<br /> <br /> Administration of heroin is typically conducted intravenously (sometimes mixed with [[cocaine]], a combination known as a 'speedball'), insufflated, or smoked (referred to colloquially as 'chasing the dragon'). Large doses of heroin can be fatal.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Illegal substances]]<br /> [[Category:Illegal Drugs]]</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=User:Sambiam&diff=997794 2012-08-02T17:51:25Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div>Hello. I'm Samb. No, the b is not a typo. Think lamb. As you might be able to tell, I'm a bit of a Dr Seuss fan. Oh god that all rhymes...<br /> <br /> I'm 21, for now at least, British and currently studying Philosophy at the University of Sussex. For the Brits here, this will tell you all you need to know.<br /> <br /> I'm a pot-smoking, left-leaning, libertarian. I don't care what you do as long as you dont hurt anyone.<br /> <br /> I suppose you could call me a moral relativist. I don't believe in right and wrong, good or bad, and occasionally not even up and down. Only every conceivable shade of grey.<br /> <br /> I don't believe in God. But unlike most atheists I'm not proud of this fact. It simply is. Sometimes I even believe I'd be much happier if I did, but I don't, so i'm not.<br /> <br /> I believe in evolution. Why? Because it doesn't need me to believe in it to be true. <br /> <br /> That's me in a nutshell. At least, the parts of the shell I reckon you guys will be interested in. There's lots more to me, I imagine, but you'll have to work the rest out for yourself.<br /> <br /> To User:Conservative - Awesome work dude, truly. You make the hours I spend on the internet so much more enjoyable. Thanks, bro.<br /> <br /> If anyone wants to talk do not hesitate to talkpage me! I enjoy a good debate. Though I can't promise I'll take it seriously.</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=User:Sambiam&diff=997793 2012-08-02T17:48:48Z

<p>Sambiam: Created page with &quot;Hello. I'm Samb. No, the b is not a typo. Think lamb. As you might be able to tell, I'm a bit of a Dr Seuss fan. Oh god that all rhymes... I'm 21, for now at least, British and ...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>Hello. I'm Samb. No, the b is not a typo. Think lamb. As you might be able to tell, I'm a bit of a Dr Seuss fan. Oh god that all rhymes...<br /> <br /> I'm 21, for now at least, British and currently studying Philosophy at the University of Sussex. For the Brits here, this will tell you all you need to know.<br /> <br /> I'm a pot-smoking, left-leaning, libertarian. I don't care what you do as long as you dont hurt anyone.<br /> <br /> I suppose you could call me a moral relativist. I don't believe in right and wrong, good or bad, and occasionally not even up and down. Only every conceivable shade of grey.<br /> <br /> I don't believe in God. But unlike most atheists I'm not proud of this fact. It simply is. Sometimes I even believe I'd be much happier if I did, but I don't, so i'm not.<br /> <br /> I believe in evolution. Why? Because it doesn't need me to believe in it to be true. <br /> <br /> That's me in a nutshell. At least, the parts of the shell I reckon you guys will be interested in. There's lots more to me, I imagine, but you'll have to work the rest out for yourself.<br /> <br /> To User:Conservative - Awesome work dude, truly. Hah. You make the hours I spend on the internet so much more enjoyable. Thanks, bro.</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Marijuana&diff=997775 2012-08-02T16:30:03Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Marijuana.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Indoor Marijuana Grow (DEA photo)]]<br /> '''Marijuana''' (colloquially known as '''&quot;weed&quot;''' or '''&quot;pot&quot;''') is the name given to the flowering buds of the cannabis sativa plant prepared for human consumption. The main active ingredient in marijuana is [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, an [[organic chemistry|organic chemical]] compound. Marijuana is illegal to possess, cultivate and sell in most civilized areas of the world. However, there is a significant minority of countries and provinces in which possession is decriminalised, such as Portugal and Denmark. There are also countries, most famously the Netherlands, in which the sale of marijuana in small quantities is tolerated by law enforcement.<br /> <br /> The effects of marijuana can include short-term memory loss, malaise, psychosis in predisposed individuals as well as impairment of physical and mental functioning. Some advocates of marijuana have claimed that it has medicinal benefits (see [[Medical marijuana]]), however many contest this, and state that there are numerous federally approved medicines for the diseases that medicinal marijuana can be used to treat.<br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Harms==<br /> Marijuana contains many of the same carcinogens as tobacco, thus when smoked it has the same harmful effects including: potential damage to DNA, cancer, respiratory diseases associated with smoke inhilation, and impaired immune system.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090615095940.htm Science Daily 6/9/2009]&lt;/ref&gt;. However, these effects have not been linked directly to alternate methods of marijuana use. Marijuana use can impair short term memory while intoxicated. THC has slight negative affects on long term memory and thus, in chronic users (approximately 1g/24Hrs)&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, complications with long term memory are a risk. If smoked, marijuana leads to a temporary increase in heart rate and blood pressure while intoxicated. For this reason, there is a slight increase in the risk for heart related problems including heart attack during the time of intoxication&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;. Chronic smokers often suffer from mild withdrawal symptoms, however marijuana is not physically addictive.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-teenage-mind/201012/is-marijuana-addictive Psychology Today: Is Marijuana Addictive?]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana can impair judgment, motor skills, and balance &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.acde.org/common/Marijana.htm]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana, like alcohol, tobacco and and certain kinds of cheese, has also been linked to impaired learning and developmental disability in unborn children &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nature.com/npp/journal/v31/n10/full/1301068a.html Neuropsycopharmacology: High-Potency Marijuana Impairs Executive Function and Inhibitory Motor Control]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Benefits==<br /> The active ingredient in marijuana, [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], has been shown (in studies) to produce certain psychological and medicinal benefits. Marijuana has been used to treat anorexia and has been used as an antiemetic.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Support/marijuana National Cancer Institute]&lt;/ref&gt; Harvard University conducted a study on the effect of Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on certain lung cancers. The result of the test was that THC can reduce tumor size by as much as half.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/7/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; In addition to a significant reduction in tumor size, there was a reduction in lesions on the lungs by 60%, and a reduction in protein markers associated with the progression of cancer.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/17/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; This study shows that not only can THC treat the side effects of cancer treatment, but can stop the spread of cancer, repair damage caused by tumors, and even reduce the size of tumors.<br /> <br /> In addition to the positive effect on cancer treatment symptoms and cancer itself, marijuana is used to help patients afflicted with [[amyotrophic lateral sclerosis|ALS]]&lt;ref&gt;[http://ajh.sagepub.com/content/18/4/264.short American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> Marijuana is an [[antispasmodic]] and is used in the treatment of seizures &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9586&amp;page=106 National Academies Press: Marijuana and muscle spasticity]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana is also used in the treatment of migraines, arthritis&lt;ref&gt;[http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/art.1780090304/abstract Online Library: Treatment of adjuvant arthritis in rats with anti-inflammatory drugs]&lt;/ref&gt;, depression&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, and glaucoma. However the effect of marijuana on intraocular pressure (IOC) is not as effective as those offered by other drugs on the market &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/statements/marij.asp National Eye Institue: Glaucoma and Marijuana use]&lt;/ref&gt;. <br /> <br /> There have not been many in-depth and widely distributed studies into the possible medicinal effects of marijuana. However, with pressure from liberal advocates of marijuana, more otherwise accredited institutions are conducting research on the drug.<br /> <br /> ==Interesting Facts==<br /> Carl Sagan used recreational marijuana to help &quot;open his mind&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[http://boingboing.net/2009/10/07/carl-sagan-spaced-ou.html Boing Boing: Carl Sagan Spaced Out]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> Cannabis was first cultivated in China around 4000 B.C.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> U.S. Declaration of Independence was not written on hemp paper, despite popular belief.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.usconstitution.net/constfaq_q145.html Constitutional FAQ Answer #145 - U.S. Constitution Online]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> George Washington grew marijuana. &lt;ref&gt;[http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/thepresidentandcabinet/a/gwtheman.htm The President and the Cabinet: George Washington the Man]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> Marijuana is over 100 times less lethal than Alcohol (ratio of lethal dose to effective dose)&lt;ref&gt;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabinol Wikipedia: Tetrahydrocannabinol]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> ==Legal Status==<br /> Marijuana is a [[Schedule I]] [[Controlled Substance]] in the United States of America, meaning that it is an illegal substance under the law of the United States. In a few countries, particularly in the most [[liberal]] countries of [[Western Europe]], it is legal, though several other countries impose more harsh penalties than the United States.<br /> <br /> The [[Netherlands]] decriminalized the use of marijuana in 1976. As a result, marijuana use among the 18-25 age group doubled, however, despite its availability, marijuana use in the Netherlands is lower than the European average. The Netherlands also saw an influx of &quot;drug tourists&quot; and other undesirables, as well as an increase in crime.<br /> <br /> Many liberals have advocated for decriminalization.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.leap.cc Law Enforcement Against Prohibition]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;http://www.lp.org/issues/lp-oss.shtml&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Many [[American]] [[conservative]]s, especially social conservatives, oppose legalization of marijuana in any form due to its harmful medical and emotional effects and its likelihood of harm to third parties due to drug-related crime and reckless driving. A few libertarian-leaning conservatives, most notably [[Ron Paul]], [[William F. Buckley]], and [[Larry Elder]], have advocated the decriminalization of this drug. Some [[liberal]]s support legalization, but most instead advocate for drug treatment and rehabilitation. [[Libertarian]]s are usually the biggest supporters of marijuana legalization.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Illegal substances]]<br /> [[Category:Illegal Drugs]]</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Talk:Marijuana&diff=997709 2012-08-02T01:32:04Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div> My largest concern is of a huge hypocrisy between two articles. In the &quot;Liberalism&quot; article it mentions how liberals in the U.S. demand government intervention much like socialism. But then this article claims that Liberals do not want marijuana to be regulated by the government. So...which is it, more or less government involvement? Or is that not pertinent to their view because it is constantly changing between all the concerns?<br /> <br /> Is this entry a joke? &quot;Favored by many liberals, especially hippies&quot;? Yes, I can guess I can envision some liberals liking marijuana, but that doesn't mean that they all, or even most of them favor it conclusively. And do hippies really even exist anymore? It seems to be an antiquated/obsolete/broad term. And I seem to recall our President having used marijuana and cocaine. Hrm. Essentially, this entry strikes me as a hilarious joke. --[[User:WOVcenter|WOVcenter]] 18:17, 10 March 2007 (EST)<br /> :Where are the citations for this article? Marijauna was not illegal until the Roosevelt administration. [[User:Cracker|Cracker]] 13:46, 11 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> Where to start? Firstly Marijuana, or more correctly, Cannabis, is a Schedule I drug in the United States because all Tetrahydrocannabinols aside from synthetic THC are Schedule I. Many conservatives and liberals alike favor the legalization of Cannibis, and I agree with Cracker about the term hippie being rather antiquated. The effects of Cannabis can include the effects listed, along with others. It is no longer considered a gateway drug by the majority of researchers, this label is primarily only used by those opposed to its legalization. It's medicinal use is still hotly debated, but I think that the current information on its use in medicine is rather limited and should be expanded. Lastly, why does in matter if Clinton smoked marijuana? This seems to be gossip at most. --[[User:ColinR|ColinR]] 16:10, 12 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :It is well-known and well-sourced that legalization of Marijuana is a political position favored almost exclusively by liberals. Hmm, do you think perhaps they want to legalize it because they smoke it? --[[User:NVConservative|NVConservative]] 16:12, 12 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> ::I'm pretty sure NORML which is a advocacy group for the legalization of Marijuana includes many conservatives and Libertarians in its ranks. And almost all Libertarians seek the legalization of Marijuana on the basis of principle not because they're users, after all less government interference is what they seek. --[[User:ColinR|ColinR]] 16:25, 12 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> ::Ron Paul, Larry Elder and William Buckley are not liberal.--[[User:Nomine Cervus|Nomine Cervus]] 00:54, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> Funny how the source given for liberals favoring legalizing marijuana is about Libertarians supporting its legalization. [[User:ColinR|ColinR]] 16:32, 12 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> Oh, I definitely take the Libertarian view on this issue. If tobacco is going to be legal, this should be too. Needless regulation. [[User:MountainDew|MountainDew]] 04:09, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> :Hooray for another supporter. [[User:ColinR|ColinR]] 04:10, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Illegal drug ==<br /> Who keeps calling it an &quot;illegal drug&quot;? It is possible to get federal approval for using it, under the Controlled Substances Act. Furthermore, many states allow it under medical marijuana laws. Yes, the drug is commonly abused, and sold illegally, but it is not an illegal drug. [[User:RSchlafly|RSchlafly]] 20:18, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :In nearly every concievable use, it is an illegal drug. Lots of illegal things can be done by people with a permit/approval, but that doesn't change the fact that they are almost always illegal. --&lt;font color=&quot;#0000CC&quot; face=&quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;&gt;[[User:Hojimachong|'''Hojimachong''']]&lt;/font&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;00FFAA&quot;&gt;[[User_Talk:Hojimachong|talk]]&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/sup&gt; 20:19, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :: That is just not true. There are 1000s of legal medical marijuana users in California. There are some in other states as well.<br /> :: The existence of illegal use does not make it an illegal drug. A lot of the Viagra use is derived from black-market purchases, but you would not call Viagra an illegal drug. [[User:RSchlafly|RSchlafly]] 20:48, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :::How about &quot;illegal in most states&quot;, or &quot;legal in some states with prescription&quot;; or &quot;has been decriminalized in some states&quot;. Something to that effect. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 23:02, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :::: 1000s of legal medical marijuana users in California, as opposed to California's population of 33.8 million. The U.S. kills hundreds, if not thousands, of death row inmates every year, in a perfectly legal manner. This doesn't mean that wanton killing is legal. And I really think it's usually considered an illegal drug. --&lt;font color=&quot;#0000CC&quot; face=&quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;&gt;[[User:Hojimachong|'''Hojimachong''']]&lt;/font&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;00FFAA&quot;&gt;[[User_Talk:Hojimachong|talk]]&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/sup&gt; 23:08, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :::::Technically it is a &quot;Controlled Substance&quot; not an &quot;Illegal Drug.&quot; That way some people can use it, but if you don't have the proper authorization, it is illegal.--[[User:Elamdri|Elamdri]] 23:09, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> ::::::I think we can agree upon that wording? --&lt;font color=&quot;#0000CC&quot; face=&quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;&gt;[[User:Hojimachong|'''Hojimachong''']]&lt;/font&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;00FFAA&quot;&gt;[[User_Talk:Hojimachong|talk]]&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/sup&gt; 23:11, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :::::::Perfect. And blatantly factual. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 23:53, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> ::::::::Actually, despite legalization by some states for medicinal purposes or private use in small quantities, it still remains a controlled substance by the federal government and is not allowed for medicinal or recreational use. Though it disappoints me, it still remains more or less illegal in the U.S. ([http://blog.washingtonpost.com/offbeat/2007/03/terminal_illness_is_no_excuse.html see here]) [[User:ColinR|ColinR]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User_talk:ColinR|talk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 01:56, 23 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> How can something put here by our Lord be made illegal? What grounds do we really have to override God? Marijuana has proven Medicinal, entheogenic and social benefits, and also promotes creative and abstract thought. In the Bible there is a possible reference to cannabis <br /> <br /> “And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so.” -- Genesis 1: 29-30<br /> <br /> Doesn't it seem slightly blasphemous to make one of Gods herbs illegal? [[User:Entheogenicorder|Entheogenicorder]] 16:53, 31 January 2008 (BDT)<br /> <br /> == Angel Raich ==<br /> This section has been copied from wikiepedia and so I am removing it not only as a copyright violation but this is conservapedia and just brionging stuff from wikipedia defeats the point, [[User:SqueakBox|SqueakBox]] 13:27, 22 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> DOES NOBODY HERE OWN A DICTIONARY? &quot;Colloquial&quot; means &quot;slang&quot; or &quot;casual speech.&quot; Marijuana is or is not an illegal drug, but it is not &quot;colloquially known&quot; as one. Marijuana is &quot;colloquaily known&quot;<br /> as pot, grass, weed, etc.<br /> <br /> :As of now, you are correct. As of the 1930s, you are not. &quot;Marihuana&quot; was indeed slang around the time of the word's origin. Cannabis was considered to be the proper word, and in fact, the AMA took a while to realize that marihuana and cannabis were the same plant. Marihuana is actually notable in world history as &quot;the first drug to be banned by its slang name&quot;.<br /> <br /> == Appraisal of its effects/consequences ==<br /> RobS is on one, ''again''. He just reverted this eminently sensible addition below. Does anyone else feel that this honest appraisal ''promotes'' its use?<br /> <br /> :In low doses, marijuana induces mild euphoria followed by a sense of general relaxation and well-being. Users often report heightened perceptions of music, colours and taste. Its effects at these doses are best likened to those of moderate alcohol consumption, but without the same degree of motor impairment and without the disinhibition towards aggression. Indeed, it is virtually impossible to start a fight when stoned.<br /> <br /> :In higher doses, marijuana can induce mild to moderate hallucenations. Unlike the direct distortions of sense perception produced by [[LSD]] or [[psilocybin]], these hallucenations are mostly &quot;internal,&quot; i.e. they are simply functions of the user's hyper-stimulated imagination. There is a small risk of adverse side-effects and their likelihood increases with the dosage. They range from the merely inconvenient (short-term memory loss), through to the somewhat unnerving (paranoia/anxiety) and finally to the downright unpleasant (overwhelming disorientation/vomiting).<br /> <br /> :Chronic misuse of marijuana has been widely recognised as a significant risk factor for those with a predisposition towards developing various mental illnesses, particularly [[schizophrenia]]. Even for those without such a predisposition, chronic misuse oftens results in the user becoming both very bored and very boring. The key seems to be remembering what the word &quot;recreational&quot; means and moderating one's level of use accordingly.<br /> <br /> --[[User:Robledo|Robledo]] 18:07, 13 May 2007 (EDT)<br /> :Conservapedia is not going to use sales pitches to induce people to use illegal drugs. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 18:20, 13 May 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> What the sweet ____ are you on about? I simply say what it does - from direct first hand experience, I might add. Have you ever been stoned, RobS? One of the key things in teaching kids about drugs is that you need to be truthful about ''why'' people use it. If you focus purely on the negatives, then your message is flatly contradicted by a wealth of anecdotal evidence from the child's peer group. You end up looking like an idiot and being completely ignored. --[[User:Robledo|Robledo]] 18:32, 13 May 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> I agree: you really can't start a fight when stoned, just try the &quot;left handed cigarette&quot; once!<br /> [[User:MiddleMan|MiddleMan]]<br /> <br /> ''Allegedly'' harmful affects. Would somebody please make the change. Unfortunately it would be unethical to perform an experiment that could conclude its harm, as it is a controlled substance. Kind of convenient for conservatives, eh? --[[User:TrueGrit|TrueGrit]] 22:44, 30 June 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> Can we unlock this article now so factual information may be added? It is rather annoying to see an article as important as this be locked for so long for reasons that amount to nothing.<br /> <br /> Yeah, most of the stuff seems... suspect. Especially the driving claim. A comparison against legal things, such as, say, alcohol would be nice. [[User:Barikada|Barikada]] 19:13, 16 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> &quot;harmful medical and emotional effects and its likelihood of harm to third parties due to drug-related crime and reckless driving&quot;<br /> citation needed citation needed a thousand times CITATION NEEDED<br /> <br /> ==Request==<br /> <br /> this page is locked, but I wanted to make a few changes. I wanted to remove the link from Larry Elder, as that page does not exsist. I would also like to add a few things about the referendums in Colorado [[User:DrCB|Doctor CB]][[User_Talk:DrCB|&lt;sup&gt;The Doctor is In&lt;/sup&gt;]] 18:40, 3 April 2008 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Reefer Madness ==<br /> <br /> You should add in something about the film &quot;Reefer Madness&quot; into this article. There is, in fact, a page on it. You can get there by clicking [[Reefer Madness|here]]. I think that this should be added because there is too much, well, negatives on the drug, and, I think that it would be humorous to add something about a very crappy, yet funny film. --[[User:Rocky|Rocky]]<br /> <br /> == Why locked? ==<br /> <br /> The sections on this page about marijuana effects is incomplete (it seems that there are only unpleasant effects listed). There is also very little information about the chemical compound THC itself, which I think would add a lot to the article.<br /> <br /> <br /> :Yes, why is this locked? The article is missing lots of info; marijuana has ''already'' been decriminalized in parts of the U.S. [[User:Fantasia|Fantasia]] 19:41, 9 June 2008 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Reference no longer exists ==<br /> <br /> http://www.lp.org/issues/lp-oss.shtml <br /> <br /> It says the page no longer exists. Someone should remove or replace it. '''[[user:FernoKlump|&lt;font color=&quot;#000066&quot; &gt;FernoKlump&lt;/font&gt;]]''' 19:52, 9 June 2008 (EDT)<br /> <br /> This article needs to be unlocked. Now. [[User:Jirby|Jirby]] 19:05, 16 August 2008 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Um? ==<br /> <br /> When will this article be unlocked?[[User:Jirby|Jirby]] 23:40, 8 September 2008 (EDT)<br /> <br /> <br /> == Allowed in the Bible ==<br /> <br /> &quot;every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.&quot; (Gen 9:3). <br /> <br /> &quot;He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth&quot; (Psalms104:14)<br /> <br /> This should be added for approval, or at least interpretation, for legalized Marijuana use, seeing as this is a Christian encyclopedia.<br /> <br /> == Mistakes ==<br /> <br /> I spotted some silly mistakes:<br /> <br /> 1. Marijuana is not a drug and neither is Cannabis. THC is the most active drug compound and 'Marijuana' is Mexican-Spanish slang for the Cannabis Sativa plant. <br /> <br /> 2. The full name for THC is more correctly known as Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol.<br /> <br /> I feel the page is somewhat biased towards belittling the subject and why are no positive effects listed? Why only the supposed negative effects? Brum 21:25, 16 November 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> == Humor ==<br /> <br /> I don't have a pony in this race, but both sides might find this funny.<br /> :http://www.criminalbrief.com/?p=5445<br /> <br /> == Cannabis is primarly a plant ==<br /> <br /> This article lacks about the plant cannabis sativa l. At least you could add some information about origin, growth and historical use. The state of this article could lead to something like the extasy-plant.<br /> <br /> == Edit request on protected page ==<br /> <br /> Please will an administrator change the first paragraph to the following.<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;'''Marijuana''' is a drug that comes from the ''Cannabis'' [[plant]]. The main active ingredient in marijuana is [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], or tetrahydrocannabinol, an [[organic chemistry|organic chemical]] compound.&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> Reason: To direct link regarding an organic chemical to the appropriate page. Also correct typo.<br /> <br /> Thanks. [[User:Barclay|Barclay]] 16:32, 1 September 2010 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Marijuana is illegal to possess, cultivate or consume ==<br /> <br /> I'm not sure this is strictly true. Whilst it is indeed illegal to possess and cultivate cannabis in a large majority of the world I do not believe there are laws dictating what one can and cannot put into their body, not in civilised society at least. [[User:Sambiam|Sambiam]]<br /> <br /> ==Edit==<br /> <br /> Removed information regarding 'amotivational syndrome' as reference did not exist.</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Marijuana&diff=997708 2012-08-02T01:31:08Z

<p>Sambiam: Undo revision 991941 by Ed Poor (talk)</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Marijuana.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Indoor Marijuana Grow (DEA photo)]]<br /> '''Marijuana''' (colloquially known as '''&quot;weed&quot;''' or '''&quot;pot&quot;''') is the name given to the flowering buds of the cannabis sativa plant prepared for human consumption. The main active ingredient in marijuana is [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, an [[organic chemistry|organic chemical]] compound. Marijuana is illegal to possess, cultivate and sell in most civilized areas of the world. However, there is a significant minority of countries and provinces in which possession is decriminalised, such as Portugal and Denmark. There are also countries, most famously the Netherlands, in which the sale of marijuana in small quantities is tolerated by law enforcement.<br /> <br /> The effects of marijuana can include short-term memory loss, malaise, psychosis in predisposed individuals as well as impairment of physical and mental functioning. Some advocates of marijuana have claimed that it has medicinal benefits (see [[Medical marijuana]]), however many contest this, and state that there are numerous federally approved medicines for the diseases that medicinal marijuana can be used to treat.<br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Harms==<br /> Marijuana contains many of the same carcinogens as tobacco, thus when smoked it has the same harmful effects including: potential damage to DNA, cancer, respiratory diseases associated with smoke inhilation, and impaired immune system.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090615095940.htm Science Daily 6/9/2009]&lt;/ref&gt;. However, these effects have not been linked directly to alternate methods of marijuana use. Marijuana use can impair short term memory while intoxicated. THC has slight negative affects on long term memory and thus, in chronic users (approximately 1g/24Hrs)&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, complications with long term memory are a risk. If smoked, marijuana leads to a temporary increase in heart rate and blood pressure while intoxicated. For this reason, there is a slight increase in the risk for heart related problems including heart attack during the time of intoxication&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;. Chronic smokers often suffer from mild withdrawal symptoms, however marijuana is not physically addictive.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-teenage-mind/201012/is-marijuana-addictive Psychology Today: Is Marijuana Addictive?]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana can impair judgment, motor skills, and balance &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.acde.org/common/Marijana.htm]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana has also been linked to impaired learning and developmental diability in unborn children &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nature.com/npp/journal/v31/n10/full/1301068a.html Neuropsycopharmacology: High-Potency Marijuana Impairs Executive Function and Inhibitory Motor Control]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Benefits==<br /> The active ingredient in marijuana, [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], has been shown (in studies) to produce certain psychological and medicinal benefits. Marijuana has been used to treat anorexia and has been used as an antiemetic.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Support/marijuana National Cancer Institute]&lt;/ref&gt; Harvard University conducted a study on the effect of Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on certain lung cancers. The result of the test was that THC can reduce tumor size by as much as half.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/7/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; In addition to a significant reduction in tumor size, there was a reduction in lesions on the lungs by 60%, and a reduction in protein markers associated with the progression of cancer.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/17/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; This study shows that not only can THC treat the side effects of cancer treatment, but can stop the spread of cancer, repair damage caused by tumors, and even reduce the size of tumors.<br /> <br /> In addition to the positive effect on cancer treatment symptoms and cancer itself, marijuana is used to help patients afflicted with [[amyotrophic lateral sclerosis|ALS]]&lt;ref&gt;[http://ajh.sagepub.com/content/18/4/264.short American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> Marijuana is an [[antispasmodic]] and is used in the treatment of seizures &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9586&amp;page=106 National Academies Press: Marijuana and muscle spasticity]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana is also used in the treatment of migraines, arthritis&lt;ref&gt;[http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/art.1780090304/abstract Online Library: Treatment of adjuvant arthritis in rats with anti-inflammatory drugs]&lt;/ref&gt;, depression&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, and glaucoma. However the effect of marijuana on intraocular pressure (IOC) is not as effective as those offered by other drugs on the market &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/statements/marij.asp National Eye Institue: Glaucoma and Marijuana use]&lt;/ref&gt;. <br /> <br /> There have not been many in-depth and widely distributed studies into the possible medicinal effects of marijuana. However, with pressure from liberal advocates of marijuana, more otherwise accredited institutions are conducting research on the drug.<br /> <br /> ==Interesting Facts==<br /> Carl Sagan used recreational marijuana to help &quot;open his mind&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[http://boingboing.net/2009/10/07/carl-sagan-spaced-ou.html Boing Boing: Carl Sagan Spaced Out]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> Cannabis was first cultivated in China around 4000 B.C.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> U.S. Declaration of Independence was not written on hemp paper, despite popular belief.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.usconstitution.net/constfaq_q145.html Constitutional FAQ Answer #145 - U.S. Constitution Online]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> George Washington grew marijuana. &lt;ref&gt;[http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/thepresidentandcabinet/a/gwtheman.htm The President and the Cabinet: George Washington the Man]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> Marijuana is over 100 times less lethal than Alcohol (ratio of lethal dose to effective dose)&lt;ref&gt;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabinol Wikipedia: Tetrahydrocannabinol]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> ==Legal Status==<br /> Marijuana is a [[Schedule I]] [[Controlled Substance]] in the United States of America, meaning that it is an illegal substance under the law of the United States. In a few countries, particularly in the most [[liberal]] countries of [[Western Europe]], it is legal, though several other countries impose more harsh penalties than the United States.<br /> <br /> The [[Netherlands]] decriminalized the use of marijuana in 1976. As a result, marijuana use among the 18-25 age group doubled, however, despite its availability, marijuana use in the Netherlands is lower than the European average. The Netherlands also saw an influx of &quot;drug tourists&quot; and other undesirables, as well as an increase in crime.<br /> <br /> Many liberals have advocated for decriminalization.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.leap.cc Law Enforcement Against Prohibition]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;http://www.lp.org/issues/lp-oss.shtml&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Many [[American]] [[conservative]]s, especially social conservatives, oppose legalization of marijuana in any form due to its harmful medical and emotional effects and its likelihood of harm to third parties due to drug-related crime and reckless driving. A few libertarian-leaning conservatives, most notably [[Ron Paul]], [[William F. Buckley]], and [[Larry Elder]], have advocated the decriminalization of this drug. Some [[liberal]]s support legalization, but most instead advocate for drug treatment and rehabilitation. [[Libertarian]]s are usually the biggest supporters of marijuana legalization.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Illegal substances]]<br /> [[Category:Illegal Drugs]]</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Marijuana&diff=997707 2012-08-02T01:30:30Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Marijuana.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Indoor Marijuana Grow (DEA photo)]]<br /> '''Marijuana''' (colloquially known as '''&quot;weed&quot;''' or '''&quot;pot&quot;''') is the name given to the flowering buds of the cannabis sativa plant prepared for human consumption. The main active ingredient in marijuana is [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, an [[organic chemistry|organic chemical]] compound. Marijuana is illegal to possess, cultivate and sell in most civilized areas of the world. However, there is a significant minority of countries and provinces in which possession is decriminalised, such as Portugal and Denmark. There are also countries, most famously the Netherlands, in which the sale of marijuana in small quantities is tolerated by law enforcement.<br /> <br /> The effects of marijuana can include short-term memory loss, malaise, psychosis in predisposed individuals as well as impairment of physical and mental functioning. Some advocates of marijuana have claimed that it has medicinal benefits (see [[Medical marijuana]]), however many contest this, and state that there are numerous federally approved medicines for the diseases that medicinal marijuana can be used to treat.<br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Harms==<br /> Marijuana contains many of the same carcinogens as tobacco, thus when smoked it has the same harmful effects including: potential damage to DNA, cancer, respiratory diseases associated with smoke inhilation, and impaired immune system.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090615095940.htm Science Daily 6/9/2009]&lt;/ref&gt;. However, these effects have not been linked directly to alternate methods of marijuana use. Marijuana use can impair short term memory while intoxicated. THC has slight negative affects on long term memory and thus, in chronic users (approximately 1g/24Hrs)&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, complications with long term memory are a risk. If smoked, marijuana leads to a temporary increase in heart rate and blood pressure while intoxicated. For this reason, there is a slight increase in the risk for heart related problems including heart attack during the time of intoxication&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;. Chronic smokers often suffer from mild withdrawal symptoms, however marijuana is not physically addictive.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-teenage-mind/201012/is-marijuana-addictive Psychology Today: Is Marijuana Addictive?]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana can impair judgment, motor skills, and balance &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.acde.org/common/Marijana.htm]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana has also been linked to impaired learning and developmental diability in unborn children &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nature.com/npp/journal/v31/n10/full/1301068a.html Neuropsycopharmacology: High-Potency Marijuana Impairs Executive Function and Inhibitory Motor Control]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> See also: [[Amotivational syndrome]]<br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Benefits==<br /> The active ingredient in marijuana, [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], has been shown (in studies) to produce certain psychological and medicinal benefits. Marijuana has been used to treat anorexia and has been used as an antiemetic.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Support/marijuana National Cancer Institute]&lt;/ref&gt; Harvard University conducted a study on the effect of Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on certain lung cancers. The result of the test was that THC can reduce tumor size by as much as half.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/7/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; In addition to a significant reduction in tumor size, there was a reduction in lesions on the lungs by 60%, and a reduction in protein markers associated with the progression of cancer.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/17/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; This study shows that not only can THC treat the side effects of cancer treatment, but can stop the spread of cancer, repair damage caused by tumors, and even reduce the size of tumors.<br /> <br /> In addition to the positive effect on cancer treatment symptoms and cancer itself, marijuana is used to help patients afflicted with [[amyotrophic lateral sclerosis|ALS]]&lt;ref&gt;[http://ajh.sagepub.com/content/18/4/264.short American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> Marijuana is an [[antispasmodic]] and is used in the treatment of seizures &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9586&amp;page=106 National Academies Press: Marijuana and muscle spasticity]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana is also used in the treatment of migraines, arthritis&lt;ref&gt;[http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/art.1780090304/abstract Online Library: Treatment of adjuvant arthritis in rats with anti-inflammatory drugs]&lt;/ref&gt;, depression&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, and glaucoma. However the effect of marijuana on intraocular pressure (IOC) is not as effective as those offered by other drugs on the market &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/statements/marij.asp National Eye Institue: Glaucoma and Marijuana use]&lt;/ref&gt;. <br /> <br /> There have not been many in-depth and widely distributed studies into the possible medicinal effects of marijuana. However, with pressure from liberal advocates of marijuana, more otherwise accredited institutions are conducting research on the drug.<br /> <br /> ==Interesting Facts==<br /> Carl Sagan used recreational marijuana to help &quot;open his mind&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[http://boingboing.net/2009/10/07/carl-sagan-spaced-ou.html Boing Boing: Carl Sagan Spaced Out]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> Cannabis was first cultivated in China around 4000 B.C.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> U.S. Declaration of Independence was not written on hemp paper, despite popular belief.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.usconstitution.net/constfaq_q145.html Constitutional FAQ Answer #145 - U.S. Constitution Online]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> George Washington grew marijuana. &lt;ref&gt;[http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/thepresidentandcabinet/a/gwtheman.htm The President and the Cabinet: George Washington the Man]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> Marijuana is over 100 times less lethal than Alcohol (ratio of lethal dose to effective dose)&lt;ref&gt;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabinol Wikipedia: Tetrahydrocannabinol]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> ==Legal Status==<br /> Marijuana is a [[Schedule I]] [[Controlled Substance]] in the United States of America, meaning that it is an illegal substance under the law of the United States. In a few countries, particularly in the most [[liberal]] countries of [[Western Europe]], it is legal, though several other countries impose more harsh penalties than the United States.<br /> <br /> The [[Netherlands]] decriminalized the use of marijuana in 1976. As a result, marijuana use among the 18-25 age group doubled, however, despite its availability, marijuana use in the Netherlands is lower than the European average. The Netherlands also saw an influx of &quot;drug tourists&quot; and other undesirables, as well as an increase in crime.<br /> <br /> Many liberals have advocated for decriminalization.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.leap.cc Law Enforcement Against Prohibition]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;http://www.lp.org/issues/lp-oss.shtml&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Many [[American]] [[conservative]]s, especially social conservatives, oppose legalization of marijuana in any form due to its harmful medical and emotional effects and its likelihood of harm to third parties due to drug-related crime and reckless driving. A few libertarian-leaning conservatives, most notably [[Ron Paul]], [[William F. Buckley]], and [[Larry Elder]], have advocated the decriminalization of this drug. Some [[liberal]]s support legalization, but most instead advocate for drug treatment and rehabilitation. [[Libertarian]]s are usually the biggest supporters of marijuana legalization.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Illegal substances]]<br /> [[Category:Illegal Drugs]]</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Marijuana&diff=997616 2012-08-01T17:19:03Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Marijuana.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Indoor Marijuana Grow (DEA photo)]]<br /> '''Marijuana''' (colloquially known as '''&quot;weed&quot;''' or '''&quot;pot&quot;''') is the name given to the flowering buds of the cannabis sativa plant prepared for human consumption. The main active ingredient in marijuana is [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, an [[organic chemistry|organic chemical]] compound. Marijuana is illegal to possess, cultivate and sell in most civilized areas of the world. However, there are a significant minority of countries and provinces where possession is decriminalised.<br /> <br /> The effects of marijuana can include short-term memory loss, malaise, psychosis in predisposed individuals as well as impairment of physical and mental functioning. Some advocates of marijuana have claimed that it has medicinal benefits (see [[Medical marijuana]]), however many contest this, and state that there are numerous federally approved medicines for the diseases that medicinal marijuana can be used to treat.<br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Harms==<br /> Marijuana contains many of the same carcinogens as tobacco, thus when smoked it has the same harmful effects including: potential damage to DNA, cancer, respiratory diseases associated with smoke inhilation, and impaired immune system.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090615095940.htm Science Daily 6/9/2009]&lt;/ref&gt;. However, these effects have not been linked directly to alternate methods of marijuana use. Marijuana use can impair short term memory while intoxicated. THC has slight negative affects on long term memory and thus, in chronic users (approximately 1g/24Hrs)&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, complications with long term memory are a risk. If smoked, marijuana leads to a temporary increase in heart rate and blood pressure while intoxicated. For this reason, there is a slight increase in the risk for heart related problems including heart attack during the time of intoxication&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;. Chronic smokers often suffer from mild withdrawal symptoms, however marijuana is not physically addictive.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-teenage-mind/201012/is-marijuana-addictive Psychology Today: Is Marijuana Addictive?]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana can impair judgment, motor skills, and balance &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.acde.org/common/Marijana.htm]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana has also been linked to impaired learning and developmental diability in unborn children &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nature.com/npp/journal/v31/n10/full/1301068a.html Neuropsycopharmacology: High-Potency Marijuana Impairs Executive Function and Inhibitory Motor Control]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> See also: [[Amotivational syndrome]]<br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Benefits==<br /> The active ingredient in marijuana, [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], has been shown (in studies) to produce certain psychological and medicinal benefits. Marijuana has been used to treat anorexia and has been used as an antiemetic.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Support/marijuana National Cancer Institute]&lt;/ref&gt; Harvard University conducted a study on the effect of Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on certain lung cancers. The result of the test was that THC can reduce tumor size by as much as half.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/7/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; In addition to a significant reduction in tumor size, there was a reduction in lesions on the lungs by 60%, and a reduction in protein markers associated with the progression of cancer.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/17/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; This study shows that not only can THC treat the side effects of cancer treatment, but can stop the spread of cancer, repair damage caused by tumors, and even reduce the size of tumors.<br /> <br /> In addition to the positive effect on cancer treatment symptoms and cancer itself, marijuana is used to help patients afflicted with [[amyotrophic lateral sclerosis|ALS]]&lt;ref&gt;[http://ajh.sagepub.com/content/18/4/264.short American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> Marijuana is an [[antispasmodic]] and is used in the treatment of seizures &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9586&amp;page=106 National Academies Press: Marijuana and muscle spasticity]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana is also used in the treatment of migraines, arthritis&lt;ref&gt;[http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/art.1780090304/abstract Online Library: Treatment of adjuvant arthritis in rats with anti-inflammatory drugs]&lt;/ref&gt;, depression&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, and glaucoma. However the effect of marijuana on intraocular pressure (IOC) is not as effective as those offered by other drugs on the market &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/statements/marij.asp National Eye Institue: Glaucoma and Marijuana use]&lt;/ref&gt;. <br /> <br /> There have not been many in-depth and widely distributed studies into the possible medicinal effects of marijuana. However, with pressure from liberal advocates of marijuana, more otherwise accredited institutions are conducting research on the drug.<br /> <br /> ==Interesting Facts==<br /> Carl Sagan used recreational marijuana to help &quot;open his mind&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[http://boingboing.net/2009/10/07/carl-sagan-spaced-ou.html Boing Boing: Carl Sagan Spaced Out]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> Cannabis was first cultivated in China around 4000 B.C.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> U.S. Declaration of Independence was not written on hemp paper, despite popular belief.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.usconstitution.net/constfaq_q145.html Constitutional FAQ Answer #145 - U.S. Constitution Online]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> George Washington grew marijuana. &lt;ref&gt;[http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/thepresidentandcabinet/a/gwtheman.htm The President and the Cabinet: George Washington the Man]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> Marijuana is over 100 times less lethal than Alcohol (ratio of lethal dose to effective dose)&lt;ref&gt;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabinol Wikipedia: Tetrahydrocannabinol]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> ==Legal Status==<br /> Marijuana is a [[Schedule I]] [[Controlled Substance]] in the United States of America, meaning that it is an illegal substance under the law of the United States. In a few countries, particularly in the most [[liberal]] countries of [[Western Europe]], it is legal, though several other countries impose more harsh penalties than the United States.<br /> <br /> The [[Netherlands]] decriminalized the use of marijuana in 1976. As a result, marijuana use among the 18-25 age group doubled, however, despite its availability, marijuana use in the Netherlands is lower than the European average. The Netherlands also saw an influx of &quot;drug tourists&quot; and other undesirables, as well as an increase in crime.<br /> <br /> Many liberals have advocated for decriminalization.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.leap.cc Law Enforcement Against Prohibition]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;http://www.lp.org/issues/lp-oss.shtml&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Many [[American]] [[conservative]]s, especially social conservatives, oppose legalization of marijuana in any form due to its harmful medical and emotional effects and its likelihood of harm to third parties due to drug-related crime and reckless driving. A few libertarian-leaning conservatives, most notably [[Ron Paul]], [[William F. Buckley]], and [[Larry Elder]], have advocated the decriminalization of this drug. Some [[liberal]]s support legalization, but most instead advocate for drug treatment and rehabilitation. [[Libertarian]]s are usually the biggest supporters of marijuana legalization.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Illegal substances]]<br /> [[Category:Illegal Drugs]]</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Ecstasy&diff=997592 2012-08-01T14:40:00Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Methylenedioxymethamphetamine''' (commonly abbreviated MDMA), which is widely referred to as '''Ecstasy''', is a psychoactive drug that is illegal in the [[United States]]. It is considered to be an empathogenic-enactogen. It is usually taken in pill form, though it is increasingly common for it to be sold in its pure crystalline form.<br /> <br /> The drug first achieved wide-spread popularity when a former seminary student, Michael Clegg, residing in Texas, was inspired by his first experience with the drug. He claimed that he had always wanted to know &quot;the thoughts of God&quot;. At a time when the substance was unscheduled and unregulated, he began giving the drug away for free, but started selling it when the cost of production became &quot;prohibitively expensive&quot;. &lt;ref&gt;[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1564288654365150131&amp;hl=en-GB Link to Google Video] of '''Ecstasy Rising''' by Peter Jennings&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Recently, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has received FDA-approval for research into the possible benefits of MDMA in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. The results thus far have been uniquely promising. &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/20/AR2007112001777_pf.html The Peace Drug]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Effects of MDMA==<br /> MDMA produces a euphoric &quot;high&quot; that lasts several hours by releasing serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin amongst other neurotransmitters. Users become extraordinarily peaceful and friendly as almost all hostility is repressed as long as the drug is unadultered with other substances such as [[amphetamine]]. Appreciation of music and texture is heightened and is often used by people in clubs and at raves.<br /> A short period of diminished mood and a general feeling of malaise are a common once the high diminishes, although many users report little or no negative after-effects.<br /> <br /> At high doses, MDMA may elevate heart rate and blood pressure significantly, cause dehydration, and hyperthermia. When used repeatedly on the order of several times a month, depression, persistent anxiety, and short-term memory loss may result. Whether or not these effects are reversible remains an area of ongoing research. There is enough evidence to suggest that long term use of ecstasy at high doses can cause nerve damage in a number of users. Taking ecstasy during pregnancy can increase the risk of [[congenital trait|congenital abnormalities]] by a factor of 8.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> &lt;References/&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Illegal Drugs]]</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Marijuana&diff=997591 2012-08-01T14:34:15Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Marijuana.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Indoor Marijuana Grow (DEA photo)]]<br /> '''Marijuana''' (colloquially known as '''&quot;weed&quot;''' or '''&quot;pot&quot;''') is the name given to the flowering buds of the cannabis sativa plant prepared for human consumption. The main active ingredient in marijuana is [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, an [[organic chemistry|organic chemical]] compound. Marijuana is illegal to possess, cultivate and sell in most civilized areas of the world. However, there are a significant minority of countries and provinces where possession is decriminalised.<br /> <br /> The effects of marijuana can include short-term memory loss, malaise, psychosis in predisposed individuals as well as impairment of physical and mental functioning. Proponents of marijuana have claimed that it has medicinal benefits (see [[Medical marijuana]]) although other treatments can also deliver these benefits to various ailments without hallucinations and the impairments to judgment. <br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Harms==<br /> Marijuana contains many of the same carcinogens as tobacco, thus when smoked it has the same harmful effects including: potential damage to DNA, cancer, respiratory diseases associated with smoke inhilation, and impaired immune system.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090615095940.htm Science Daily 6/9/2009]&lt;/ref&gt;. However, these effects have not been linked directly to alternate methods of marijuana use. Marijuana use can impair short term memory while intoxicated. THC has slight negative affects on long term memory and thus, in chronic users (approximately 1g/24Hrs)&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, complications with long term memory are a risk. If smoked, marijuana leads to a temporary increase in heart rate and blood pressure while intoxicated. For this reason, there is a slight increase in the risk for heart related problems including heart attack during the time of intoxication&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;. Chronic smokers often suffer from mild withdrawal symptoms, however marijuana is not physically addictive.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-teenage-mind/201012/is-marijuana-addictive Psychology Today: Is Marijuana Addictive?]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana can impair judgment, motor skills, and balance &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.acde.org/common/Marijana.htm]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana has also been linked to impaired learning and developmental diability in unborn children &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nature.com/npp/journal/v31/n10/full/1301068a.html Neuropsycopharmacology: High-Potency Marijuana Impairs Executive Function and Inhibitory Motor Control]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> See also: [[Amotivational syndrome]]<br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Benefits==<br /> The active ingredient in marijuana, [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], has been shown (in studies) to produce certain psychological and medicinal benefits. Marijuana has been used to treat anorexia and has been used as an antiemetic.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Support/marijuana National Cancer Institute]&lt;/ref&gt; Harvard University conducted a study on the effect of Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on certain lung cancers. The result of the test was that THC can reduce tumor size by as much as half.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/7/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; In addition to a significant reduction in tumor size, there was a reduction in lesions on the lungs by 60%, and a reduction in protein markers associated with the progression of cancer.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/17/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; This study shows that not only can THC treat the side effects of cancer treatment, but can stop the spread of cancer, repair damage caused by tumors, and even reduce the size of tumors.<br /> <br /> In addition to the positive effect on cancer treatment symptoms and cancer itself, marijuana is used to help patients afflicted with [[amyotrophic lateral sclerosis|ALS]]&lt;ref&gt;[http://ajh.sagepub.com/content/18/4/264.short American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> Marijuana is an [[antispasmodic]] and is used in the treatment of seizures &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9586&amp;page=106 National Academies Press: Marijuana and muscle spasticity]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana is also used in the treatment of migraines, arthritis&lt;ref&gt;[http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/art.1780090304/abstract Online Library: Treatment of adjuvant arthritis in rats with anti-inflammatory drugs]&lt;/ref&gt;, depression&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, and glaucoma. However the effect of marijuana on intraocular pressure (IOC) is not as effective as those offered by other drugs on the market &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/statements/marij.asp National Eye Institue: Glaucoma and Marijuana use]&lt;/ref&gt;. <br /> <br /> There have not been many in-depth and widely distributed studies into the possible medicinal effects of marijuana. However, with pressure from liberal advocates of marijuana, more otherwise accredited institutions are conducting research on the drug.<br /> <br /> ==Interesting Facts==<br /> Carl Sagan used recreational marijuana to help &quot;open his mind&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[http://boingboing.net/2009/10/07/carl-sagan-spaced-ou.html Boing Boing: Carl Sagan Spaced Out]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> Cannabis was first cultivated in China around 4000 B.C.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> U.S. Declaration of Independence was not written on hemp paper, despite popular belief.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.usconstitution.net/constfaq_q145.html Constitutional FAQ Answer #145 - U.S. Constitution Online]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> George Washington grew marijuana. &lt;ref&gt;[http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/thepresidentandcabinet/a/gwtheman.htm The President and the Cabinet: George Washington the Man]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> Marijuana is over 100 times less lethal than Alcohol (ratio of lethal dose to effective dose)&lt;ref&gt;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabinol Wikipedia: Tetrahydrocannabinol]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> ==Legal Status==<br /> Marijuana is a [[Schedule I]] [[Controlled Substance]] in the United States of America, meaning that it is an illegal substance under the law of the United States. In a few countries, particularly in the most [[liberal]] countries of [[Western Europe]], it is legal, though several other countries impose more harsh penalties than the United States.<br /> <br /> The [[Netherlands]] decriminalized the use of marijuana in 1976. As a result, marijuana use among the 18-25 age group doubled, however, despite its availability, marijuana use in the Netherlands is lower than the European average. The Netherlands also saw an influx of &quot;drug tourists&quot; and other undesirables, as well as an increase in crime.<br /> <br /> Many liberals have advocated for decriminalization.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.leap.cc Law Enforcement Against Prohibition]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;http://www.lp.org/issues/lp-oss.shtml&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Many [[American]] [[conservative]]s, especially social conservatives, oppose legalization of marijuana in any form due to its harmful medical and emotional effects and its likelihood of harm to third parties due to drug-related crime and reckless driving. A few libertarian-leaning conservatives, most notably [[Ron Paul]], [[William F. Buckley]], and [[Larry Elder]], have advocated the decriminalization of this drug. Some [[liberal]]s support legalization, but most instead advocate for drug treatment and rehabilitation. [[Libertarian]]s are usually the biggest supporters of marijuana legalization.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Illegal substances]]<br /> [[Category:Illegal Drugs]]</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Marijuana&diff=997589 2012-08-01T14:29:28Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Marijuana.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Indoor Marijuana Grow (DEA photo)]]<br /> '''Marijuana''' (colloquially known as '''&quot;weed&quot;''' or '''&quot;pot&quot;''') is the name given to the flowering buds of the cannabis sativa plant prepared for human consumption. The main active ingredient in marijuana is [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, an [[organic chemistry|organic chemical]] compound. Marijuana is illegal to possess, cultivate and sell in most civilized areas of the world. However, there are a significant minority of countries and provinces where possession is decriminalised.<br /> <br /> The effects of marijuana can include short-term memory loss, malaise, psychosis in predisposed individuals as well as impairment of physical and mental functioning. Proponents of marijuana have claimed that it has medicinal benefits (see [[Medical marijuana]]) although other treatments can also deliver these benefits to various ailments without hallucinations and the impairments to judgment. <br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Harms==<br /> Marijuana contains many of the same carcinogens as tobacco, thus when smoked it has the same harmful effects including: potential damage to DNA, cancer, respiratory diseases associated with smoke inhilation, and impaired immune system.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090615095940.htm Science Daily 6/9/2009]&lt;/ref&gt;. However, these effects have not been linked directly to alternate methods of marijuana use. Marijuana use can impair short term memory while intoxicated. THC has slight negative affects on long term memory and thus, in chronic users (approximately 1g/24Hrs)&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, complications with long term memory are a risk. If smoked, marijuana leads to a temporary increase in heart rate and blood pressure while intoxicated. For this reason, there is a slight increase in the risk for heart related problems including heart attack during the time of intoxication&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;. Chronic smokers often suffer from mild withdrawal symptoms, however marijuana is not physically addictive.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-teenage-mind/201012/is-marijuana-addictive Psychology Today: Is Marijuana Addictive?]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana can impair judgment, motor skills, and balance &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.acde.org/common/Marijana.htm]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana has also been linked to impaired learning and developmental diability in unborn children &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nature.com/npp/journal/v31/n10/full/1301068a.html Neuropsycopharmacology: High-Potency Marijuana Impairs Executive Function and Inhibitory Motor Control]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> See also: [[Amotivational syndrome]]<br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Benefits==<br /> The active ingredient in marijuana, [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], has been shown (in studies) to produce certain psychological and medicinal benefits. Marijuana has been used to treat anorexia and has been used as an antiemetic.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Support/marijuana National Cancer Institute]&lt;/ref&gt; Harvard University conducted a study on the effect of Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on certain lung cancers. The result of the test was that THC can reduce tumor size by as much as half.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/7/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; In addition to a significant reduction in tumor size, there was a reduction in lesions on the lungs by 60%, and a reduction in protein markers associated with the progression of cancer.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/17/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; This study shows that not only can THC treat the side effects of cancer treatment, but can stop the spread of cancer, repair damage caused by tumors, and even reduce the size of tumors.<br /> <br /> In addition to the positive effect on cancer treatment symptoms and cancer itself, marijuana is used to help patients afflicted with [[amyotrophic lateral sclerosis|ALS]]&lt;ref&gt;[http://ajh.sagepub.com/content/18/4/264.short American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> Marijuana is an [[antispasmodic]] and is used in the treatment of seizures &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9586&amp;page=106 National Academies Press: Marijuana and muscle spasticity]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana is also used in the treatment of migraines, arthritis&lt;ref&gt;[http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/art.1780090304/abstract Online Library: Treatment of adjuvant arthritis in rats with anti-inflammatory drugs]&lt;/ref&gt;, depression&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, and glaucoma. However the effect of marijuana on intraocular pressure (IOC) is not as effective as those offered by other drugs on the market &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/statements/marij.asp National Eye Institue: Glaucoma and Marijuana use]&lt;/ref&gt;. <br /> <br /> There have not been many in-depth and widely distributed studies into the possible medicinal effects of marijuana. However, with pressure from liberal advocates of marijuana, more otherwise accredited institutions are conducting research on the drug.<br /> <br /> ==Interesting Facts==<br /> Carl Sagan used recreational marijuana to help &quot;open his mind&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[http://boingboing.net/2009/10/07/carl-sagan-spaced-ou.html Boing Boing: Carl Sagan Spaced Out]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> Cannabis was first cultivated in China around 4000 B.C.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> U.S. Declaration of Independence was not written on hemp paper, despite popular belief.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.usconstitution.net/constfaq_q145.html Constitutional FAQ Answer #145 - U.S. Constitution Online]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> George Washington grew marijuana. &lt;ref&gt;[http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/thepresidentandcabinet/a/gwtheman.htm The President and the Cabinet: George Washington the Man]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> Marijuana is over 100 times less lethal than Alcohol (ratio of lethal dose to effective dose)&lt;ref&gt;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabinol Wikipedia: Tetrahydrocannabinol]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> ==Legal Status==<br /> Marijuana is a [[Schedule I]] [[Controlled Substance]] in the United States of America, meaning that it is an illegal substance under the law of the United States. In a few countries, particularly in the most [[liberal]] countries of [[Western Europe]], it is legal, though several other countries impose more harsh penalties than the United States.<br /> <br /> The [[Netherlands]] decriminalized the use of marijuana in 1976. As a result, marijuana use among the 18-25 age group doubled, while the rate of [[heroin]] addiction tripled.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.justice.gov/dea/demand/speakout/09so.htm Europe’s More Liberal Drug Policies Are Not the Right Model for America]&lt;/ref&gt; The Netherlands also saw an influx of &quot;drug tourists&quot; and other undesirables, as well as an increase in crime.<br /> <br /> Many liberals have advocated for decriminalization.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.leap.cc Law Enforcement Against Prohibition]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;http://www.lp.org/issues/lp-oss.shtml&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Many [[American]] [[conservative]]s, especially social conservatives, oppose legalization of marijuana in any form due to its harmful medical and emotional effects and its likelihood of harm to third parties due to drug-related crime and reckless driving. A few libertarian-leaning conservatives, most notably [[Ron Paul]], [[William F. Buckley]], and [[Larry Elder]], have advocated the decriminalization of this drug. Some [[liberal]]s support legalization, but most instead advocate for drug treatment and rehabilitation. [[Libertarian]]s are usually the biggest supporters of marijuana legalization.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Illegal substances]]<br /> [[Category:Illegal Drugs]]</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Marijuana&diff=997588 2012-08-01T14:28:27Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Marijuana.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Indoor Marijuana Grow (DEA photo)]]<br /> '''Marijuana''' (colloquially known as '''&quot;weed&quot;''' or '''&quot;pot&quot;''') is the name given to the flowering buds of the cannabis sativa plant prepared for human consumption. The main active ingredient in marijuana is [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], or tetrahydrocannabinol, an [[organic chemistry|organic chemical]] compound. Marijuana is illegal to possess, cultivate and sell in most civilized areas of the world. However, there are a significant minority of countries and provinces where possession is decriminalised.<br /> <br /> The effects of marijuana can include short-term memory loss, malaise, psychosis in predisposed individuals as well as impairment of physical and mental functioning. Proponents of marijuana have claimed that it has medicinal benefits (see [[Medical marijuana]]) although other treatments can also deliver these benefits to various ailments without hallucinations and the impairments to judgment. <br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Harms==<br /> Marijuana contains many of the same carcinogens as tobacco, thus when smoked it has the same harmful effects including: potential damage to DNA, cancer, respiratory diseases associated with smoke inhilation, and impaired immune system.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090615095940.htm Science Daily 6/9/2009]&lt;/ref&gt;. However, these effects have not been linked directly to alternate methods of marijuana use. Marijuana use can impair short term memory while intoxicated. THC has slight negative affects on long term memory and thus, in chronic users (approximately 1g/24Hrs)&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, complications with long term memory are a risk. If smoked, marijuana leads to a temporary increase in heart rate and blood pressure while intoxicated. For this reason, there is a slight increase in the risk for heart related problems including heart attack during the time of intoxication&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;. Chronic smokers often suffer from mild withdrawal symptoms, however marijuana is not physically addictive.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-teenage-mind/201012/is-marijuana-addictive Psychology Today: Is Marijuana Addictive?]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana can impair judgment, motor skills, and balance &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.acde.org/common/Marijana.htm]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana has also been linked to impaired learning and developmental diability in unborn children &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nature.com/npp/journal/v31/n10/full/1301068a.html Neuropsycopharmacology: High-Potency Marijuana Impairs Executive Function and Inhibitory Motor Control]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> See also: [[Amotivational syndrome]]<br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Benefits==<br /> The active ingredient in marijuana, [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], has been shown (in studies) to produce certain psychological and medicinal benefits. Marijuana has been used to treat anorexia and has been used as an antiemetic.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Support/marijuana National Cancer Institute]&lt;/ref&gt; Harvard University conducted a study on the effect of Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on certain lung cancers. The result of the test was that THC can reduce tumor size by as much as half.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/7/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; In addition to a significant reduction in tumor size, there was a reduction in lesions on the lungs by 60%, and a reduction in protein markers associated with the progression of cancer.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/17/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; This study shows that not only can THC treat the side effects of cancer treatment, but can stop the spread of cancer, repair damage caused by tumors, and even reduce the size of tumors.<br /> <br /> In addition to the positive effect on cancer treatment symptoms and cancer itself, marijuana is used to help patients afflicted with [[amyotrophic lateral sclerosis|ALS]]&lt;ref&gt;[http://ajh.sagepub.com/content/18/4/264.short American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> Marijuana is an [[antispasmodic]] and is used in the treatment of seizures &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9586&amp;page=106 National Academies Press: Marijuana and muscle spasticity]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana is also used in the treatment of migraines, arthritis&lt;ref&gt;[http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/art.1780090304/abstract Online Library: Treatment of adjuvant arthritis in rats with anti-inflammatory drugs]&lt;/ref&gt;, depression&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, and glaucoma. However the effect of marijuana on intraocular pressure (IOC) is not as effective as those offered by other drugs on the market &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/statements/marij.asp National Eye Institue: Glaucoma and Marijuana use]&lt;/ref&gt;. <br /> <br /> There have not been many in-depth and widely distributed studies into the possible medicinal effects of marijuana. However, with pressure from liberal advocates of marijuana, more otherwise accredited institutions are conducting research on the drug.<br /> <br /> ==Interesting Facts==<br /> Carl Sagan used recreational marijuana to help &quot;open his mind&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[http://boingboing.net/2009/10/07/carl-sagan-spaced-ou.html Boing Boing: Carl Sagan Spaced Out]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> Cannabis was first cultivated in China around 4000 B.C.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> U.S. Declaration of Independence was not written on hemp paper, despite popular belief.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.usconstitution.net/constfaq_q145.html Constitutional FAQ Answer #145 - U.S. Constitution Online]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> George Washington grew marijuana. &lt;ref&gt;[http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/thepresidentandcabinet/a/gwtheman.htm The President and the Cabinet: George Washington the Man]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> Marijuana is over 100 times less lethal than Alcohol (ratio of lethal dose to effective dose)&lt;ref&gt;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabinol Wikipedia: Tetrahydrocannabinol]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> ==Legal Status==<br /> Marijuana is a [[Schedule I]] [[Controlled Substance]] in the United States of America, meaning that it is an illegal substance under the law of the United States. In a few countries, particularly in the most [[liberal]] countries of [[Western Europe]], it is legal, though several other countries impose more harsh penalties than the United States.<br /> <br /> The [[Netherlands]] decriminalized the use of marijuana in 1976. As a result, marijuana use among the 18-25 age group doubled, while the rate of [[heroin]] addiction tripled.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.justice.gov/dea/demand/speakout/09so.htm Europe’s More Liberal Drug Policies Are Not the Right Model for America]&lt;/ref&gt; The Netherlands also saw an influx of &quot;drug tourists&quot; and other undesirables, as well as an increase in crime.<br /> <br /> Many liberals have advocated for decriminalization.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.leap.cc Law Enforcement Against Prohibition]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;http://www.lp.org/issues/lp-oss.shtml&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Many [[American]] [[conservative]]s, especially social conservatives, oppose legalization of marijuana in any form due to its harmful medical and emotional effects and its likelihood of harm to third parties due to drug-related crime and reckless driving. A few libertarian-leaning conservatives, most notably [[Ron Paul]], [[William F. Buckley]], and [[Larry Elder]], have advocated the decriminalization of this drug. Some [[liberal]]s support legalization, but most instead advocate for drug treatment and rehabilitation. [[Libertarian]]s are usually the biggest supporters of marijuana legalization.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Illegal substances]]<br /> [[Category:Illegal Drugs]]</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Marijuana&diff=997587 2012-08-01T14:25:22Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Marijuana.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Indoor Marijuana Grow (DEA photo)]]<br /> '''Marijuana''' (colloquially known as '''&quot;weed&quot;''' or '''&quot;pot&quot;''') is a dangerous drug that comes from the ''Cannabis'' [[plant]]. The main active ingredient in marijuana is [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], or tetrahydrocannabinol, an [[organic chemistry|organic chemical]] compound. Marijuana is illegal to possess, cultivate and sell in most civilized areas of the world. However, there are a significant minority of countries and provinces where possession is decriminalised.<br /> <br /> The effects of marijuana can include short-term memory loss, malaise, mild [[hallucination]]s, psychosis in predisposed individuals as well as impairment of physical and mental functioning. Proponents of marijuana have claimed that it has medicinal benefits (see [[Medical marijuana]]) although other treatments can also deliver these benefits to various ailments without hallucinations and the impairments to judgment. <br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Harms==<br /> Marijuana contains many of the same carcinogens as tobacco, thus when smoked it has the same harmful effects including: potential damage to DNA, cancer, respiratory diseases associated with smoke inhilation, and impaired immune system.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090615095940.htm Science Daily 6/9/2009]&lt;/ref&gt;. However, these effects have not been linked directly to alternate methods of marijuana use. Marijuana use can impair short term memory while intoxicated. THC has slight negative affects on long term memory and thus, in chronic users (approximately 1g/24Hrs)&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, complications with long term memory are a risk. If smoked, marijuana leads to a temporary increase in heart rate and blood pressure while intoxicated. For this reason, there is a slight increase in the risk for heart related problems including heart attack during the time of intoxication&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;. Chronic smokers often suffer from mild withdrawal symptoms, however marijuana is not physically addictive.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-teenage-mind/201012/is-marijuana-addictive Psychology Today: Is Marijuana Addictive?]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana can impair judgment, motor skills, and balance &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.acde.org/common/Marijana.htm]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana has also been linked to impaired learning and developmental diability in unborn children &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nature.com/npp/journal/v31/n10/full/1301068a.html Neuropsycopharmacology: High-Potency Marijuana Impairs Executive Function and Inhibitory Motor Control]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> See also: [[Amotivational syndrome]]<br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Benefits==<br /> The active ingredient in marijuana, [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], has been shown (in studies) to produce certain psychological and medicinal benefits. Marijuana has been used to treat anorexia and has been used as an antiemetic.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Support/marijuana National Cancer Institute]&lt;/ref&gt; Harvard University conducted a study on the effect of Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on certain lung cancers. The result of the test was that THC can reduce tumor size by as much as half.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/7/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; In addition to a significant reduction in tumor size, there was a reduction in lesions on the lungs by 60%, and a reduction in protein markers associated with the progression of cancer.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/17/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; This study shows that not only can THC treat the side effects of cancer treatment, but can stop the spread of cancer, repair damage caused by tumors, and even reduce the size of tumors.<br /> <br /> In addition to the positive effect on cancer treatment symptoms and cancer itself, marijuana is used to help patients afflicted with [[amyotrophic lateral sclerosis|ALS]]&lt;ref&gt;[http://ajh.sagepub.com/content/18/4/264.short American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> Marijuana is an [[antispasmodic]] and is used in the treatment of seizures &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9586&amp;page=106 National Academies Press: Marijuana and muscle spasticity]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana is also used in the treatment of migraines, arthritis&lt;ref&gt;[http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/art.1780090304/abstract Online Library: Treatment of adjuvant arthritis in rats with anti-inflammatory drugs]&lt;/ref&gt;, depression&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, and glaucoma. However the effect of marijuana on intraocular pressure (IOC) is not as effective as those offered by other drugs on the market &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/statements/marij.asp National Eye Institue: Glaucoma and Marijuana use]&lt;/ref&gt;. <br /> <br /> There have not been many in-depth and widely distributed studies into the possible medicinal effects of marijuana. However, with pressure from liberal advocates of marijuana, more otherwise accredited institutions are conducting research on the drug.<br /> <br /> ==Interesting Facts==<br /> Carl Sagan used recreational marijuana to help &quot;open his mind&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[http://boingboing.net/2009/10/07/carl-sagan-spaced-ou.html Boing Boing: Carl Sagan Spaced Out]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> Cannabis was first cultivated in China around 4000 B.C.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> U.S. Declaration of Independence was not written on hemp paper, despite popular belief.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.usconstitution.net/constfaq_q145.html Constitutional FAQ Answer #145 - U.S. Constitution Online]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> George Washington grew marijuana. &lt;ref&gt;[http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/thepresidentandcabinet/a/gwtheman.htm The President and the Cabinet: George Washington the Man]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> Marijuana is over 100 times less lethal than Alcohol (ratio of lethal dose to effective dose)&lt;ref&gt;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabinol Wikipedia: Tetrahydrocannabinol]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> ==Legal Status==<br /> Marijuana is a [[Schedule I]] [[Controlled Substance]] in the United States of America, meaning that it is an illegal substance under the law of the United States. In a few countries, particularly in the most [[liberal]] countries of [[Western Europe]], it is legal, though several other countries impose more harsh penalties than the United States.<br /> <br /> The [[Netherlands]] decriminalized the use of marijuana in 1976. As a result, marijuana use among the 18-25 age group doubled, while the rate of [[heroin]] addiction tripled.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.justice.gov/dea/demand/speakout/09so.htm Europe’s More Liberal Drug Policies Are Not the Right Model for America]&lt;/ref&gt; The Netherlands also saw an influx of &quot;drug tourists&quot; and other undesirables, as well as an increase in crime.<br /> <br /> Many liberals have advocated for decriminalization.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.leap.cc Law Enforcement Against Prohibition]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;http://www.lp.org/issues/lp-oss.shtml&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Many [[American]] [[conservative]]s, especially social conservatives, oppose legalization of marijuana in any form due to its harmful medical and emotional effects and its likelihood of harm to third parties due to drug-related crime and reckless driving. A few libertarian-leaning conservatives, most notably [[Ron Paul]], [[William F. Buckley]], and [[Larry Elder]], have advocated the decriminalization of this drug. Some [[liberal]]s support legalization, but most instead advocate for drug treatment and rehabilitation. [[Libertarian]]s are usually the biggest supporters of marijuana legalization.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Illegal substances]]<br /> [[Category:Illegal Drugs]]</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Talk:Marijuana&diff=997586 2012-08-01T14:22:35Z

<p>Sambiam: /* Marijuana is illegal to possess, cultivate or consume */</p> <hr /> <div> My largest concern is of a huge hypocrisy between two articles. In the &quot;Liberalism&quot; article it mentions how liberals in the U.S. demand government intervention much like socialism. But then this article claims that Liberals do not want marijuana to be regulated by the government. So...which is it, more or less government involvement? Or is that not pertinent to their view because it is constantly changing between all the concerns?<br /> <br /> Is this entry a joke? &quot;Favored by many liberals, especially hippies&quot;? Yes, I can guess I can envision some liberals liking marijuana, but that doesn't mean that they all, or even most of them favor it conclusively. And do hippies really even exist anymore? It seems to be an antiquated/obsolete/broad term. And I seem to recall our President having used marijuana and cocaine. Hrm. Essentially, this entry strikes me as a hilarious joke. --[[User:WOVcenter|WOVcenter]] 18:17, 10 March 2007 (EST)<br /> :Where are the citations for this article? Marijauna was not illegal until the Roosevelt administration. [[User:Cracker|Cracker]] 13:46, 11 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> Where to start? Firstly Marijuana, or more correctly, Cannabis, is a Schedule I drug in the United States because all Tetrahydrocannabinols aside from synthetic THC are Schedule I. Many conservatives and liberals alike favor the legalization of Cannibis, and I agree with Cracker about the term hippie being rather antiquated. The effects of Cannabis can include the effects listed, along with others. It is no longer considered a gateway drug by the majority of researchers, this label is primarily only used by those opposed to its legalization. It's medicinal use is still hotly debated, but I think that the current information on its use in medicine is rather limited and should be expanded. Lastly, why does in matter if Clinton smoked marijuana? This seems to be gossip at most. --[[User:ColinR|ColinR]] 16:10, 12 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :It is well-known and well-sourced that legalization of Marijuana is a political position favored almost exclusively by liberals. Hmm, do you think perhaps they want to legalize it because they smoke it? --[[User:NVConservative|NVConservative]] 16:12, 12 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> ::I'm pretty sure NORML which is a advocacy group for the legalization of Marijuana includes many conservatives and Libertarians in its ranks. And almost all Libertarians seek the legalization of Marijuana on the basis of principle not because they're users, after all less government interference is what they seek. --[[User:ColinR|ColinR]] 16:25, 12 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> ::Ron Paul, Larry Elder and William Buckley are not liberal.--[[User:Nomine Cervus|Nomine Cervus]] 00:54, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> Funny how the source given for liberals favoring legalizing marijuana is about Libertarians supporting its legalization. [[User:ColinR|ColinR]] 16:32, 12 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> Oh, I definitely take the Libertarian view on this issue. If tobacco is going to be legal, this should be too. Needless regulation. [[User:MountainDew|MountainDew]] 04:09, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> :Hooray for another supporter. [[User:ColinR|ColinR]] 04:10, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Illegal drug ==<br /> Who keeps calling it an &quot;illegal drug&quot;? It is possible to get federal approval for using it, under the Controlled Substances Act. Furthermore, many states allow it under medical marijuana laws. Yes, the drug is commonly abused, and sold illegally, but it is not an illegal drug. [[User:RSchlafly|RSchlafly]] 20:18, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :In nearly every concievable use, it is an illegal drug. Lots of illegal things can be done by people with a permit/approval, but that doesn't change the fact that they are almost always illegal. --&lt;font color=&quot;#0000CC&quot; face=&quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;&gt;[[User:Hojimachong|'''Hojimachong''']]&lt;/font&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;00FFAA&quot;&gt;[[User_Talk:Hojimachong|talk]]&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/sup&gt; 20:19, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :: That is just not true. There are 1000s of legal medical marijuana users in California. There are some in other states as well.<br /> :: The existence of illegal use does not make it an illegal drug. A lot of the Viagra use is derived from black-market purchases, but you would not call Viagra an illegal drug. [[User:RSchlafly|RSchlafly]] 20:48, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :::How about &quot;illegal in most states&quot;, or &quot;legal in some states with prescription&quot;; or &quot;has been decriminalized in some states&quot;. Something to that effect. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 23:02, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :::: 1000s of legal medical marijuana users in California, as opposed to California's population of 33.8 million. The U.S. kills hundreds, if not thousands, of death row inmates every year, in a perfectly legal manner. This doesn't mean that wanton killing is legal. And I really think it's usually considered an illegal drug. --&lt;font color=&quot;#0000CC&quot; face=&quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;&gt;[[User:Hojimachong|'''Hojimachong''']]&lt;/font&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;00FFAA&quot;&gt;[[User_Talk:Hojimachong|talk]]&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/sup&gt; 23:08, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :::::Technically it is a &quot;Controlled Substance&quot; not an &quot;Illegal Drug.&quot; That way some people can use it, but if you don't have the proper authorization, it is illegal.--[[User:Elamdri|Elamdri]] 23:09, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> ::::::I think we can agree upon that wording? --&lt;font color=&quot;#0000CC&quot; face=&quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;&gt;[[User:Hojimachong|'''Hojimachong''']]&lt;/font&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;00FFAA&quot;&gt;[[User_Talk:Hojimachong|talk]]&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/sup&gt; 23:11, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :::::::Perfect. And blatantly factual. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 23:53, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> ::::::::Actually, despite legalization by some states for medicinal purposes or private use in small quantities, it still remains a controlled substance by the federal government and is not allowed for medicinal or recreational use. Though it disappoints me, it still remains more or less illegal in the U.S. ([http://blog.washingtonpost.com/offbeat/2007/03/terminal_illness_is_no_excuse.html see here]) [[User:ColinR|ColinR]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User_talk:ColinR|talk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 01:56, 23 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> How can something put here by our Lord be made illegal? What grounds do we really have to override God? Marijuana has proven Medicinal, entheogenic and social benefits, and also promotes creative and abstract thought. In the Bible there is a possible reference to cannabis <br /> <br /> “And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so.” -- Genesis 1: 29-30<br /> <br /> Doesn't it seem slightly blasphemous to make one of Gods herbs illegal? [[User:Entheogenicorder|Entheogenicorder]] 16:53, 31 January 2008 (BDT)<br /> <br /> == Angel Raich ==<br /> This section has been copied from wikiepedia and so I am removing it not only as a copyright violation but this is conservapedia and just brionging stuff from wikipedia defeats the point, [[User:SqueakBox|SqueakBox]] 13:27, 22 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> DOES NOBODY HERE OWN A DICTIONARY? &quot;Colloquial&quot; means &quot;slang&quot; or &quot;casual speech.&quot; Marijuana is or is not an illegal drug, but it is not &quot;colloquially known&quot; as one. Marijuana is &quot;colloquaily known&quot;<br /> as pot, grass, weed, etc.<br /> <br /> :As of now, you are correct. As of the 1930s, you are not. &quot;Marihuana&quot; was indeed slang around the time of the word's origin. Cannabis was considered to be the proper word, and in fact, the AMA took a while to realize that marihuana and cannabis were the same plant. Marihuana is actually notable in world history as &quot;the first drug to be banned by its slang name&quot;.<br /> <br /> == Appraisal of its effects/consequences ==<br /> RobS is on one, ''again''. He just reverted this eminently sensible addition below. Does anyone else feel that this honest appraisal ''promotes'' its use?<br /> <br /> :In low doses, marijuana induces mild euphoria followed by a sense of general relaxation and well-being. Users often report heightened perceptions of music, colours and taste. Its effects at these doses are best likened to those of moderate alcohol consumption, but without the same degree of motor impairment and without the disinhibition towards aggression. Indeed, it is virtually impossible to start a fight when stoned.<br /> <br /> :In higher doses, marijuana can induce mild to moderate hallucenations. Unlike the direct distortions of sense perception produced by [[LSD]] or [[psilocybin]], these hallucenations are mostly &quot;internal,&quot; i.e. they are simply functions of the user's hyper-stimulated imagination. There is a small risk of adverse side-effects and their likelihood increases with the dosage. They range from the merely inconvenient (short-term memory loss), through to the somewhat unnerving (paranoia/anxiety) and finally to the downright unpleasant (overwhelming disorientation/vomiting).<br /> <br /> :Chronic misuse of marijuana has been widely recognised as a significant risk factor for those with a predisposition towards developing various mental illnesses, particularly [[schizophrenia]]. Even for those without such a predisposition, chronic misuse oftens results in the user becoming both very bored and very boring. The key seems to be remembering what the word &quot;recreational&quot; means and moderating one's level of use accordingly.<br /> <br /> --[[User:Robledo|Robledo]] 18:07, 13 May 2007 (EDT)<br /> :Conservapedia is not going to use sales pitches to induce people to use illegal drugs. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 18:20, 13 May 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> What the sweet ____ are you on about? I simply say what it does - from direct first hand experience, I might add. Have you ever been stoned, RobS? One of the key things in teaching kids about drugs is that you need to be truthful about ''why'' people use it. If you focus purely on the negatives, then your message is flatly contradicted by a wealth of anecdotal evidence from the child's peer group. You end up looking like an idiot and being completely ignored. --[[User:Robledo|Robledo]] 18:32, 13 May 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> I agree: you really can't start a fight when stoned, just try the &quot;left handed cigarette&quot; once!<br /> [[User:MiddleMan|MiddleMan]]<br /> <br /> ''Allegedly'' harmful affects. Would somebody please make the change. Unfortunately it would be unethical to perform an experiment that could conclude its harm, as it is a controlled substance. Kind of convenient for conservatives, eh? --[[User:TrueGrit|TrueGrit]] 22:44, 30 June 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> Can we unlock this article now so factual information may be added? It is rather annoying to see an article as important as this be locked for so long for reasons that amount to nothing.<br /> <br /> Yeah, most of the stuff seems... suspect. Especially the driving claim. A comparison against legal things, such as, say, alcohol would be nice. [[User:Barikada|Barikada]] 19:13, 16 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> &quot;harmful medical and emotional effects and its likelihood of harm to third parties due to drug-related crime and reckless driving&quot;<br /> citation needed citation needed a thousand times CITATION NEEDED<br /> <br /> ==Request==<br /> <br /> this page is locked, but I wanted to make a few changes. I wanted to remove the link from Larry Elder, as that page does not exsist. I would also like to add a few things about the referendums in Colorado [[User:DrCB|Doctor CB]][[User_Talk:DrCB|&lt;sup&gt;The Doctor is In&lt;/sup&gt;]] 18:40, 3 April 2008 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Reefer Madness ==<br /> <br /> You should add in something about the film &quot;Reefer Madness&quot; into this article. There is, in fact, a page on it. You can get there by clicking [[Reefer Madness|here]]. I think that this should be added because there is too much, well, negatives on the drug, and, I think that it would be humorous to add something about a very crappy, yet funny film. --[[User:Rocky|Rocky]]<br /> <br /> == Why locked? ==<br /> <br /> The sections on this page about marijuana effects is incomplete (it seems that there are only unpleasant effects listed). There is also very little information about the chemical compound THC itself, which I think would add a lot to the article.<br /> <br /> <br /> :Yes, why is this locked? The article is missing lots of info; marijuana has ''already'' been decriminalized in parts of the U.S. [[User:Fantasia|Fantasia]] 19:41, 9 June 2008 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Reference no longer exists ==<br /> <br /> http://www.lp.org/issues/lp-oss.shtml <br /> <br /> It says the page no longer exists. Someone should remove or replace it. '''[[user:FernoKlump|&lt;font color=&quot;#000066&quot; &gt;FernoKlump&lt;/font&gt;]]''' 19:52, 9 June 2008 (EDT)<br /> <br /> This article needs to be unlocked. Now. [[User:Jirby|Jirby]] 19:05, 16 August 2008 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Um? ==<br /> <br /> When will this article be unlocked?[[User:Jirby|Jirby]] 23:40, 8 September 2008 (EDT)<br /> <br /> <br /> == Allowed in the Bible ==<br /> <br /> &quot;every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.&quot; (Gen 9:3). <br /> <br /> &quot;He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth&quot; (Psalms104:14)<br /> <br /> This should be added for approval, or at least interpretation, for legalized Marijuana use, seeing as this is a Christian encyclopedia.<br /> <br /> == Mistakes ==<br /> <br /> I spotted some silly mistakes:<br /> <br /> 1. Marijuana is not a drug and neither is Cannabis. THC is the most active drug compound and 'Marijuana' is Mexican-Spanish slang for the Cannabis Sativa plant. <br /> <br /> 2. The full name for THC is more correctly known as Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol.<br /> <br /> I feel the page is somewhat biased towards belittling the subject and why are no positive effects listed? Why only the supposed negative effects? Brum 21:25, 16 November 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> == Humor ==<br /> <br /> I don't have a pony in this race, but both sides might find this funny.<br /> :http://www.criminalbrief.com/?p=5445<br /> <br /> == Cannabis is primarly a plant ==<br /> <br /> This article lacks about the plant cannabis sativa l. At least you could add some information about origin, growth and historical use. The state of this article could lead to something like the extasy-plant.<br /> <br /> == Edit request on protected page ==<br /> <br /> Please will an administrator change the first paragraph to the following.<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;'''Marijuana''' is a drug that comes from the ''Cannabis'' [[plant]]. The main active ingredient in marijuana is [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], or tetrahydrocannabinol, an [[organic chemistry|organic chemical]] compound.&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> Reason: To direct link regarding an organic chemical to the appropriate page. Also correct typo.<br /> <br /> Thanks. [[User:Barclay|Barclay]] 16:32, 1 September 2010 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Marijuana is illegal to possess, cultivate or consume ==<br /> <br /> I'm not sure this is strictly true. Whilst it is indeed illegal to possess and cultivate cannabis in a large majority of the world I do not believe there are laws dictating what one can and cannot put into their body, not in civilised society at least. [[User:Sambiam|Sambiam]]</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Talk:Marijuana&diff=997585 2012-08-01T14:22:05Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div> My largest concern is of a huge hypocrisy between two articles. In the &quot;Liberalism&quot; article it mentions how liberals in the U.S. demand government intervention much like socialism. But then this article claims that Liberals do not want marijuana to be regulated by the government. So...which is it, more or less government involvement? Or is that not pertinent to their view because it is constantly changing between all the concerns?<br /> <br /> Is this entry a joke? &quot;Favored by many liberals, especially hippies&quot;? Yes, I can guess I can envision some liberals liking marijuana, but that doesn't mean that they all, or even most of them favor it conclusively. And do hippies really even exist anymore? It seems to be an antiquated/obsolete/broad term. And I seem to recall our President having used marijuana and cocaine. Hrm. Essentially, this entry strikes me as a hilarious joke. --[[User:WOVcenter|WOVcenter]] 18:17, 10 March 2007 (EST)<br /> :Where are the citations for this article? Marijauna was not illegal until the Roosevelt administration. [[User:Cracker|Cracker]] 13:46, 11 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> Where to start? Firstly Marijuana, or more correctly, Cannabis, is a Schedule I drug in the United States because all Tetrahydrocannabinols aside from synthetic THC are Schedule I. Many conservatives and liberals alike favor the legalization of Cannibis, and I agree with Cracker about the term hippie being rather antiquated. The effects of Cannabis can include the effects listed, along with others. It is no longer considered a gateway drug by the majority of researchers, this label is primarily only used by those opposed to its legalization. It's medicinal use is still hotly debated, but I think that the current information on its use in medicine is rather limited and should be expanded. Lastly, why does in matter if Clinton smoked marijuana? This seems to be gossip at most. --[[User:ColinR|ColinR]] 16:10, 12 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :It is well-known and well-sourced that legalization of Marijuana is a political position favored almost exclusively by liberals. Hmm, do you think perhaps they want to legalize it because they smoke it? --[[User:NVConservative|NVConservative]] 16:12, 12 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> ::I'm pretty sure NORML which is a advocacy group for the legalization of Marijuana includes many conservatives and Libertarians in its ranks. And almost all Libertarians seek the legalization of Marijuana on the basis of principle not because they're users, after all less government interference is what they seek. --[[User:ColinR|ColinR]] 16:25, 12 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> ::Ron Paul, Larry Elder and William Buckley are not liberal.--[[User:Nomine Cervus|Nomine Cervus]] 00:54, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> Funny how the source given for liberals favoring legalizing marijuana is about Libertarians supporting its legalization. [[User:ColinR|ColinR]] 16:32, 12 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> Oh, I definitely take the Libertarian view on this issue. If tobacco is going to be legal, this should be too. Needless regulation. [[User:MountainDew|MountainDew]] 04:09, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> :Hooray for another supporter. [[User:ColinR|ColinR]] 04:10, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Illegal drug ==<br /> Who keeps calling it an &quot;illegal drug&quot;? It is possible to get federal approval for using it, under the Controlled Substances Act. Furthermore, many states allow it under medical marijuana laws. Yes, the drug is commonly abused, and sold illegally, but it is not an illegal drug. [[User:RSchlafly|RSchlafly]] 20:18, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :In nearly every concievable use, it is an illegal drug. Lots of illegal things can be done by people with a permit/approval, but that doesn't change the fact that they are almost always illegal. --&lt;font color=&quot;#0000CC&quot; face=&quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;&gt;[[User:Hojimachong|'''Hojimachong''']]&lt;/font&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;00FFAA&quot;&gt;[[User_Talk:Hojimachong|talk]]&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/sup&gt; 20:19, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :: That is just not true. There are 1000s of legal medical marijuana users in California. There are some in other states as well.<br /> :: The existence of illegal use does not make it an illegal drug. A lot of the Viagra use is derived from black-market purchases, but you would not call Viagra an illegal drug. [[User:RSchlafly|RSchlafly]] 20:48, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :::How about &quot;illegal in most states&quot;, or &quot;legal in some states with prescription&quot;; or &quot;has been decriminalized in some states&quot;. Something to that effect. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 23:02, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :::: 1000s of legal medical marijuana users in California, as opposed to California's population of 33.8 million. The U.S. kills hundreds, if not thousands, of death row inmates every year, in a perfectly legal manner. This doesn't mean that wanton killing is legal. And I really think it's usually considered an illegal drug. --&lt;font color=&quot;#0000CC&quot; face=&quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;&gt;[[User:Hojimachong|'''Hojimachong''']]&lt;/font&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;00FFAA&quot;&gt;[[User_Talk:Hojimachong|talk]]&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/sup&gt; 23:08, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :::::Technically it is a &quot;Controlled Substance&quot; not an &quot;Illegal Drug.&quot; That way some people can use it, but if you don't have the proper authorization, it is illegal.--[[User:Elamdri|Elamdri]] 23:09, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> ::::::I think we can agree upon that wording? --&lt;font color=&quot;#0000CC&quot; face=&quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;&gt;[[User:Hojimachong|'''Hojimachong''']]&lt;/font&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;00FFAA&quot;&gt;[[User_Talk:Hojimachong|talk]]&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/sup&gt; 23:11, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> :::::::Perfect. And blatantly factual. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 23:53, 13 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> ::::::::Actually, despite legalization by some states for medicinal purposes or private use in small quantities, it still remains a controlled substance by the federal government and is not allowed for medicinal or recreational use. Though it disappoints me, it still remains more or less illegal in the U.S. ([http://blog.washingtonpost.com/offbeat/2007/03/terminal_illness_is_no_excuse.html see here]) [[User:ColinR|ColinR]]&lt;sup&gt;[[User_talk:ColinR|talk]]&lt;/sup&gt; 01:56, 23 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> How can something put here by our Lord be made illegal? What grounds do we really have to override God? Marijuana has proven Medicinal, entheogenic and social benefits, and also promotes creative and abstract thought. In the Bible there is a possible reference to cannabis <br /> <br /> “And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so.” -- Genesis 1: 29-30<br /> <br /> Doesn't it seem slightly blasphemous to make one of Gods herbs illegal? [[User:Entheogenicorder|Entheogenicorder]] 16:53, 31 January 2008 (BDT)<br /> <br /> == Angel Raich ==<br /> This section has been copied from wikiepedia and so I am removing it not only as a copyright violation but this is conservapedia and just brionging stuff from wikipedia defeats the point, [[User:SqueakBox|SqueakBox]] 13:27, 22 March 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> DOES NOBODY HERE OWN A DICTIONARY? &quot;Colloquial&quot; means &quot;slang&quot; or &quot;casual speech.&quot; Marijuana is or is not an illegal drug, but it is not &quot;colloquially known&quot; as one. Marijuana is &quot;colloquaily known&quot;<br /> as pot, grass, weed, etc.<br /> <br /> :As of now, you are correct. As of the 1930s, you are not. &quot;Marihuana&quot; was indeed slang around the time of the word's origin. Cannabis was considered to be the proper word, and in fact, the AMA took a while to realize that marihuana and cannabis were the same plant. Marihuana is actually notable in world history as &quot;the first drug to be banned by its slang name&quot;.<br /> <br /> == Appraisal of its effects/consequences ==<br /> RobS is on one, ''again''. He just reverted this eminently sensible addition below. Does anyone else feel that this honest appraisal ''promotes'' its use?<br /> <br /> :In low doses, marijuana induces mild euphoria followed by a sense of general relaxation and well-being. Users often report heightened perceptions of music, colours and taste. Its effects at these doses are best likened to those of moderate alcohol consumption, but without the same degree of motor impairment and without the disinhibition towards aggression. Indeed, it is virtually impossible to start a fight when stoned.<br /> <br /> :In higher doses, marijuana can induce mild to moderate hallucenations. Unlike the direct distortions of sense perception produced by [[LSD]] or [[psilocybin]], these hallucenations are mostly &quot;internal,&quot; i.e. they are simply functions of the user's hyper-stimulated imagination. There is a small risk of adverse side-effects and their likelihood increases with the dosage. They range from the merely inconvenient (short-term memory loss), through to the somewhat unnerving (paranoia/anxiety) and finally to the downright unpleasant (overwhelming disorientation/vomiting).<br /> <br /> :Chronic misuse of marijuana has been widely recognised as a significant risk factor for those with a predisposition towards developing various mental illnesses, particularly [[schizophrenia]]. Even for those without such a predisposition, chronic misuse oftens results in the user becoming both very bored and very boring. The key seems to be remembering what the word &quot;recreational&quot; means and moderating one's level of use accordingly.<br /> <br /> --[[User:Robledo|Robledo]] 18:07, 13 May 2007 (EDT)<br /> :Conservapedia is not going to use sales pitches to induce people to use illegal drugs. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 18:20, 13 May 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> What the sweet ____ are you on about? I simply say what it does - from direct first hand experience, I might add. Have you ever been stoned, RobS? One of the key things in teaching kids about drugs is that you need to be truthful about ''why'' people use it. If you focus purely on the negatives, then your message is flatly contradicted by a wealth of anecdotal evidence from the child's peer group. You end up looking like an idiot and being completely ignored. --[[User:Robledo|Robledo]] 18:32, 13 May 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> I agree: you really can't start a fight when stoned, just try the &quot;left handed cigarette&quot; once!<br /> [[User:MiddleMan|MiddleMan]]<br /> <br /> ''Allegedly'' harmful affects. Would somebody please make the change. Unfortunately it would be unethical to perform an experiment that could conclude its harm, as it is a controlled substance. Kind of convenient for conservatives, eh? --[[User:TrueGrit|TrueGrit]] 22:44, 30 June 2007 (EDT)<br /> <br /> Can we unlock this article now so factual information may be added? It is rather annoying to see an article as important as this be locked for so long for reasons that amount to nothing.<br /> <br /> Yeah, most of the stuff seems... suspect. Especially the driving claim. A comparison against legal things, such as, say, alcohol would be nice. [[User:Barikada|Barikada]] 19:13, 16 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> &quot;harmful medical and emotional effects and its likelihood of harm to third parties due to drug-related crime and reckless driving&quot;<br /> citation needed citation needed a thousand times CITATION NEEDED<br /> <br /> ==Request==<br /> <br /> this page is locked, but I wanted to make a few changes. I wanted to remove the link from Larry Elder, as that page does not exsist. I would also like to add a few things about the referendums in Colorado [[User:DrCB|Doctor CB]][[User_Talk:DrCB|&lt;sup&gt;The Doctor is In&lt;/sup&gt;]] 18:40, 3 April 2008 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Reefer Madness ==<br /> <br /> You should add in something about the film &quot;Reefer Madness&quot; into this article. There is, in fact, a page on it. You can get there by clicking [[Reefer Madness|here]]. I think that this should be added because there is too much, well, negatives on the drug, and, I think that it would be humorous to add something about a very crappy, yet funny film. --[[User:Rocky|Rocky]]<br /> <br /> == Why locked? ==<br /> <br /> The sections on this page about marijuana effects is incomplete (it seems that there are only unpleasant effects listed). There is also very little information about the chemical compound THC itself, which I think would add a lot to the article.<br /> <br /> <br /> :Yes, why is this locked? The article is missing lots of info; marijuana has ''already'' been decriminalized in parts of the U.S. [[User:Fantasia|Fantasia]] 19:41, 9 June 2008 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Reference no longer exists ==<br /> <br /> http://www.lp.org/issues/lp-oss.shtml <br /> <br /> It says the page no longer exists. Someone should remove or replace it. '''[[user:FernoKlump|&lt;font color=&quot;#000066&quot; &gt;FernoKlump&lt;/font&gt;]]''' 19:52, 9 June 2008 (EDT)<br /> <br /> This article needs to be unlocked. Now. [[User:Jirby|Jirby]] 19:05, 16 August 2008 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Um? ==<br /> <br /> When will this article be unlocked?[[User:Jirby|Jirby]] 23:40, 8 September 2008 (EDT)<br /> <br /> <br /> == Allowed in the Bible ==<br /> <br /> &quot;every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.&quot; (Gen 9:3). <br /> <br /> &quot;He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth&quot; (Psalms104:14)<br /> <br /> This should be added for approval, or at least interpretation, for legalized Marijuana use, seeing as this is a Christian encyclopedia.<br /> <br /> == Mistakes ==<br /> <br /> I spotted some silly mistakes:<br /> <br /> 1. Marijuana is not a drug and neither is Cannabis. THC is the most active drug compound and 'Marijuana' is Mexican-Spanish slang for the Cannabis Sativa plant. <br /> <br /> 2. The full name for THC is more correctly known as Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol.<br /> <br /> I feel the page is somewhat biased towards belittling the subject and why are no positive effects listed? Why only the supposed negative effects? Brum 21:25, 16 November 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> == Humor ==<br /> <br /> I don't have a pony in this race, but both sides might find this funny.<br /> :http://www.criminalbrief.com/?p=5445<br /> <br /> == Cannabis is primarly a plant ==<br /> <br /> This article lacks about the plant cannabis sativa l. At least you could add some information about origin, growth and historical use. The state of this article could lead to something like the extasy-plant.<br /> <br /> == Edit request on protected page ==<br /> <br /> Please will an administrator change the first paragraph to the following.<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;'''Marijuana''' is a drug that comes from the ''Cannabis'' [[plant]]. The main active ingredient in marijuana is [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], or tetrahydrocannabinol, an [[organic chemistry|organic chemical]] compound.&lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> <br /> Reason: To direct link regarding an organic chemical to the appropriate page. Also correct typo.<br /> <br /> Thanks. [[User:Barclay|Barclay]] 16:32, 1 September 2010 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Marijuana is illegal to possess, cultivate or consume ==<br /> <br /> I'm not sure this is strictly true. Whilst it is indeed illegal to possess and cultivate cannabis in a large majority of the world I do not believe there are laws dictating what one can and cannot put into their body, not in civilised society at least.</div>

Sambiam https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Marijuana&diff=997584 2012-08-01T14:18:19Z

<p>Sambiam: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Marijuana.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Indoor Marijuana Grow (DEA photo)]]<br /> '''Marijuana''' (colloquially known as '''&quot;weed&quot;''' or '''&quot;pot&quot;''') is a dangerous drug that comes from the ''Cannabis'' [[plant]]. The main active ingredient in marijuana is [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], or tetrahydrocannabinol, an [[organic chemistry|organic chemical]] compound. Marijuana is illegal to possess, cultivate or consume in most civilized areas of the world.<br /> <br /> The effects of marijuana can include short-term memory loss, malaise, mild [[hallucination]]s, psychosis in predisposed individuals as well as impairment of physical and mental functioning. Proponents of marijuana have claimed that it has medicinal benefits (see [[Medical marijuana]]) although other treatments can also deliver these benefits to various ailments without hallucinations and the impairments to judgment. <br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Harms==<br /> Marijuana contains many of the same carcinogens as tobacco, thus when smoked it has the same harmful effects including: potential damage to DNA, cancer, respiratory diseases associated with smoke inhilation, and impaired immune system.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090615095940.htm Science Daily 6/9/2009]&lt;/ref&gt;. However, these effects have not been linked directly to alternate methods of marijuana use. Marijuana use can impair short term memory while intoxicated. THC has slight negative affects on long term memory and thus, in chronic users (approximately 1g/24Hrs)&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, complications with long term memory are a risk. If smoked, marijuana leads to a temporary increase in heart rate and blood pressure while intoxicated. For this reason, there is a slight increase in the risk for heart related problems including heart attack during the time of intoxication&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;. Chronic smokers often suffer from mild withdrawal symptoms, however marijuana is not physically addictive.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-teenage-mind/201012/is-marijuana-addictive Psychology Today: Is Marijuana Addictive?]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana can impair judgment, motor skills, and balance &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.acde.org/common/Marijana.htm]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana has also been linked to impaired learning and developmental diability in unborn children &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nature.com/npp/journal/v31/n10/full/1301068a.html Neuropsycopharmacology: High-Potency Marijuana Impairs Executive Function and Inhibitory Motor Control]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> See also: [[Amotivational syndrome]]<br /> <br /> ==Medicinal Benefits==<br /> The active ingredient in marijuana, [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], has been shown (in studies) to produce certain psychological and medicinal benefits. Marijuana has been used to treat anorexia and has been used as an antiemetic.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Support/marijuana National Cancer Institute]&lt;/ref&gt; Harvard University conducted a study on the effect of Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on certain lung cancers. The result of the test was that THC can reduce tumor size by as much as half.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/7/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; In addition to a significant reduction in tumor size, there was a reduction in lesions on the lungs by 60%, and a reduction in protein markers associated with the progression of cancer.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/17/2007]&lt;/ref&gt; This study shows that not only can THC treat the side effects of cancer treatment, but can stop the spread of cancer, repair damage caused by tumors, and even reduce the size of tumors.<br /> <br /> In addition to the positive effect on cancer treatment symptoms and cancer itself, marijuana is used to help patients afflicted with [[amyotrophic lateral sclerosis|ALS]]&lt;ref&gt;[http://ajh.sagepub.com/content/18/4/264.short American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> Marijuana is an [[antispasmodic]] and is used in the treatment of seizures &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9586&amp;page=106 National Academies Press: Marijuana and muscle spasticity]&lt;/ref&gt;. Marijuana is also used in the treatment of migraines, arthritis&lt;ref&gt;[http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/art.1780090304/abstract Online Library: Treatment of adjuvant arthritis in rats with anti-inflammatory drugs]&lt;/ref&gt;, depression&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;, and glaucoma. However the effect of marijuana on intraocular pressure (IOC) is not as effective as those offered by other drugs on the market &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/statements/marij.asp National Eye Institue: Glaucoma and Marijuana use]&lt;/ref&gt;. <br /> <br /> There have not been many in-depth and widely distributed studies into the possible medicinal effects of marijuana. However, with pressure from liberal advocates of marijuana, more otherwise accredited institutions are conducting research on the drug.<br /> <br /> ==Interesting Facts==<br /> Carl Sagan used recreational marijuana to help &quot;open his mind&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[http://boingboing.net/2009/10/07/carl-sagan-spaced-ou.html Boing Boing: Carl Sagan Spaced Out]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> Cannabis was first cultivated in China around 4000 B.C.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> U.S. Declaration of Independence was not written on hemp paper, despite popular belief.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.usconstitution.net/constfaq_q145.html Constitutional FAQ Answer #145 - U.S. Constitution Online]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> George Washington grew marijuana. &lt;ref&gt;[http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/thepresidentandcabinet/a/gwtheman.htm The President and the Cabinet: George Washington the Man]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> Marijuana is over 100 times less lethal than Alcohol (ratio of lethal dose to effective dose)&lt;ref&gt;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabinol Wikipedia: Tetrahydrocannabinol]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> ==Legal Status==<br /> Marijuana is a [[Schedule I]] [[Controlled Substance]] in the United States of America, meaning that it is an illegal substance under the law of the United States. In a few countries, particularly in the most [[liberal]] countries of [[Western Europe]], it is legal, though several other countries impose more harsh penalties than the United States.<br /> <br /> The [[Netherlands]] decriminalized the use of marijuana in 1976. As a result, marijuana use among the 18-25 age group doubled, while the rate of [[heroin]] addiction tripled.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.justice.gov/dea/demand/speakout/09so.htm Europe’s More Liberal Drug Policies Are Not the Right Model for America]&lt;/ref&gt; The Netherlands also saw an influx of &quot;drug tourists&quot; and other undesirables, as well as an increase in crime.<br /> <br /> Many liberals have advocated for decriminalization.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.leap.cc Law Enforcement Against Prohibition]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;http://www.lp.org/issues/lp-oss.shtml&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Many [[American]] [[conservative]]s, especially social conservatives, oppose legalization of marijuana in any form due to its harmful medical and emotional effects and its likelihood of harm to third parties due to drug-related crime and reckless driving. A few libertarian-leaning conservatives, most notably [[Ron Paul]], [[William F. Buckley]], and [[Larry Elder]], have advocated the decriminalization of this drug. Some [[liberal]]s support legalization, but most instead advocate for drug treatment and rehabilitation. [[Libertarian]]s are usually the biggest supporters of marijuana legalization.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Illegal substances]]<br /> [[Category:Illegal Drugs]]</div>

Sambiam