Marijuana, Cannabis etc (plus Bonus Harry)

Yes and don't know

It did not agree with me, at all

Yes, it was pretty routine when I was a student (Univ. of Liverpool, 1972-75, where much of the product was supplied in the students union coffee bard by one Nick Lightowler who turned up a few years later as Nicky Tesco, lead singer of a punk band called The Members.

I was a heavy smoker then and I did inhale, although I was never one of the heavy users. Actually I preferred to do what some of my non-smoking friends did, melt the resin in students union coffee. Not only did it give a quicker and more defined hit, it actually improved the foul SU coffee.

I have indulged very occasionally since, though the last time would be more than 20 years ago now. Whether it affected my mental health is open to question. I have had issues with severe depresssion but no sign of psychosis, I'm assured.

If this subject interests you this is a very good informative look at psychedelic drugs. On Netflix.

www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/michael-pollan-documentary-how-to-change-your-mind

Yes I have. I dont know on the second question, my friend has a complex mental health diagnosis which a medical professional said was linked to drug use. I dont know what I feel about its legalisation.

GrannyGravy13

Would legalising cannabis stop illegal skunk?

I don’t think the people using skunk would enjoy a milder smoke and that’s what they’ve been smoking for years.

imaround

Mamissimo

Yes - needs to be legalised to enable monitoring and control which will neuter the crime attached to its use and production.

Some years ago I had to stop all pain and biological medication for an existing excruciating condition to have surgery. Friends of my AC were horrified at the change in my mobility and stamina and turned up with some weed - NOT skunk - to help. I used it for three months to enable me to manage the surgery.

I 'fessed up to my various doctors and consultants and two cheered and the most senior said that he wished more of his patients had access.

If the UK did regulate its use for both medical and recreational purposes, the tax dollars could shore up the NHS.

Regulating it does make a huge difference.

Agree.

My DGD has cannabis derivatives as part of her essential life support use: not pain, but its approved of for a number of epilepsy patients and MS patients. its very limited indeed who can get it atm.

it clearly can be effective not just with pain. More studies needed?

For general use: It should be legalised and controlled so's to weed out the skunk. I do believe that by doing this you can at least partially remove the link between cannabis use and hard drugs.

As regards MH conditions there is no doubt that it's use can induce paranoia and other psychotic conditions. I've seen it in action.

However as far as I know there has not been a study certainly not in the UK which measures something useful such as very limited use of top quality stuff amongst people with MH conditions like extreme anxiety where there is no psychosis.

Personally the "good stuff" did little for me in the 70's - it seemed boring to sit in a room with people lying around going, "oh man, thats amazing stuff"with Pink Floyd in the background.

Would legalising cannabis stop illegal skunk?

Mamissimo

Yes - needs to be legalised to enable monitoring and control which will neuter the crime attached to its use and production.

Some years ago I had to stop all pain and biological medication for an existing excruciating condition to have surgery. Friends of my AC were horrified at the change in my mobility and stamina and turned up with some weed - NOT skunk - to help. I used it for three months to enable me to manage the surgery.

I 'fessed up to my various doctors and consultants and two cheered and the most senior said that he wished more of his patients had access.

If the UK did regulate its use for both medical and recreational purposes, the tax dollars could shore up the NHS.

Regulating it does make a huge difference.

That is his choice, maybe he thinks it will help himself or someone else? It our choice to read about it or not.

I didn't pay to watch the program, so I can't comment on it.

It isn't anyone else's business if he uses it or not I agree imaround so why does he have to tell everyone?

Yes I have inhaled and eaten it In biscuits and even, icing on a cake.
Some years ago I would buy it for my friend with multiple sclerosis, it was the only thing that would ease the pain. Then she was given a pain implant. What we used some years ago is very different to what kids are using today.
This evening we had a conversation with my grandson on the difference.

Yes - needs to be legalised to enable monitoring and control which will neuter the crime attached to its use and production.

Some years ago I had to stop all pain and biological medication for an existing excruciating condition to have surgery. Friends of my AC were horrified at the change in my mobility and stamina and turned up with some weed - NOT skunk - to help. I used it for three months to enable me to manage the surgery.

I 'fessed up to my various doctors and consultants and two cheered and the most senior said that he wished more of his patients had access.

I am from the US in an area where it is legal. I support it's legalization and regulation of use (and the tax dollars that come from it).

Buying it through legal means with required testing by the government is completely different than buying it off the streets and not knowing what you may get with it.

It has helped children with seizure disorders, people with MS, people with chronic pain and yes even mental health issues. But it's helpfulness can vary person to person.

As for Harry, he lives in a state where it is legal. It isn't anyone else's business if he uses it or not.

Skunk is a whole new ballgame that’s the problem now it isn’t just cannabis of the 60 s

Yes and no

My friend is a counsellor and she said skunk is so strong it’s causing no end of MH stuff in youngsters

Yes and I think it is for some. Not for me. Each to their own.

Yes and I don’t know. It was years ago and suited at the time.

Nobody’s business.
Honestly, there must be better topics for discussion.
How about the toilet brushes again.

I believe it is very helpful for people with multiple sclerosis. It should be legalised and available on the NHS.
That way it could be properly regulated and safe.

Yes, and yes in some cases as well as a BIG no in other cases.
The problem is you don’t know which category you might be in until it’s too late.

LEGALIZED

No but my daughter has used it for pain control when everything else failed and it was amazing.Its a disgrace that its not available for people with chronic pain issues legally and easily .
She wont buy it as she thinks its the wrong signal to give her kids but when a friend gave her some she tried it and was amazed at the results .
It should be lagalized for people in her position

Sparklefizz , definitely.
Text book paranoia

No, and no.... and I think Harry's drug taking has caused/added to a lot of his problems.