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Originally Posted by Darkman
An obvious benefit is it is difficult to OD on MJ and for the most part it is not a physically addictive drug.
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MJ overdose is common where "super bud" is available. Persons passing out to the point of cardiac arrest occurs 4 times per day in central San Diego according to the Sharp drug recovery clinic.
For those with chronic depression/anxiety, the addiction is biochemical.
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Originally Posted by Darkman
The less obvious factor is that there is a calming effect by the smoking process.
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Yes, it is called oxygen deprivation from smoke. The permanent damage from smoke inhalation has been thoroughly chronicled and the effects on brain development in younger people is troubling. Several studies refer back to a long-term study done at Stanford.
I especially don't like the fact that some of my medical insurance premiums will go to paying for health problems you will have later in life due to smoking.