Is marijuana addictive?

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A couple of us were having this discussion tonight. One nurses says no it is not addictive. I said "well I've know some potheads who couldn't stop smoking, couldn't face life without pot, etc." Sounds like an addict to me.

She says it's not been proven to be physically addictive.

Actually, I'm of the belief anything can be addictive, especially if it's mood altering, or even endorphin raising.

Specializes in Mostly LTC, some acute and some ER,.

Well, to be honest with you all. Despite what everyone thinks of me *lol*, I never use the stuff, and I won't either!

I imagine that it would be. Smoking ciggs is one thing. Tabacco and alcohol are drugs too . . . That I am willing to do . . . So, call me a druggy *sorry, got out of the wrog side of the bed this morning, no pun intended*

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Specializes in Obstetrics, M/S, Psych.
Don't forget, I work with a Pharm & Tox research fellow....

I see a running theme here with you Susy. You used a similar argument when we were discussing something OB related...only then you were the high risk OB authority. :rolleyes: You can only have garnered so much wisdom in so many areas at the age of 29. You need to accumulate a little life experience to project true credibility. I could throw some credentials around as well, but that would not enhance my position one bit. I have plenty of sources pro and con on the subject at hand, so no I don't need your as well....but thanks for offering.

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I love the propaganda. I am so old that when I was in school, they had one of those assemblies where they show you movies - I think it was "Demon Weed" or something along those lines. LOL

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Specializes in Mostly LTC, some acute and some ER,.

Man who stands on toilet is high on pot! It's an old proverb. *I feel better now*

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Originally posted by sbic56

I see a running theme here with you Susy. You used a similar argument when we were discussing something OB related...only then you were the high risk OB authority. :rolleyes: You can only have garnered so much wisdom in so many areas at the age of 29. You need to accumulate a little life experience to project true credibility. I could throw some credentials around as well, but that would not enhance my position one bit. I have plenty of sources pro and con on the subject at hand, so no I don't need your as well....but thanks for offering.

So...just as in previous response to another poster a page or so back...YOU are the authority...

So when DOES one accumulate enough life experience to be more credible than anyone else?

When does one have enough info to disregard anymore?

When does this lofty state of being arrive?...I was born in 1961, you were born in 1957 [think I saw that]...therefore it must be coming to me anyday now....

Not that I would want it...because I like learning about other POV's. And sometimes I learn enough to realise that I should change my own POV.

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Specializes in LDRP; Education.

sbic56,

I think that theme was with you, if you remember. You were the one who granted your own authority status by stating you worked in OB and you had the upper hand and that my OB knowledge was "fair." Remember?

Originally posted by sbic56

SuzyK

That's some pretty fair OB info you cite...I have to think I have the edge on this one having been an OB nurse for the past 12 years

I responded to you by stating I also worked in OB, for 5 years, and now work in research with docs who are ingrained in Pharm and Tox. I did not state I was the authority on drugs, but simply was trying to mention that as a result, I have resources related to recent studies at my fingertips, simply by my virtue of where I work and what I do. What was true in 1960 is not necessarily true now.

And, I am not 29, but 30, so at least get your facts straight. Age does not equate to wisdom, nor does smoking joints as a teenager. An open mind does. Sorry to have intimidated you so much. :rolleyes:

Buh-bye now.

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Specializes in Obstetrics, M/S, Psych.

I won't say anything more than let's call a truce, Susy. I should just stop over riding the iggy feature by clicking "to view this post click here" as I know you have most likely posted something that gets me going. I'm sorry...I'm done. No more peeking. Damn train wreck syndrome got me again!

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Specializes in LDRP; Education.

Wow, a research article gets you "going?" Jeez, I'm sorry.

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Specializes in LDRP; Education.
Anyone see the new anti-drug commercial during the Super Bowl? Did you know that smoking marijuana leads to pregnancy? Nah, no propaganda there!

Actually....

Authors

Donnelly J. Goldfarb ES. Ferraro H. Eadie C. Duncan DF.

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Department of Health Professions, Physical Education, Recreation, and Leisure Studies, Montclair State University, College Hall 301, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043, USA. [email protected]

Title

Assessing sexuality attitudes and behaviors and correlates of alcohol and drugs.

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Psychological Reports. 88(3 Pt 1):849-53, 2001 Jun.

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Abstract

The association between sexual abstinence and use of alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana was examined in data from questionnaires completed by 874 students in Grades 6 through 8 at six urban schools. These students participated in a program that implemented and evaluated an educational program on abstinence sexuality. It focused on raising self-esteem, improving communication skills, and learning to set life goals. The evaluation instrument contained items assessing sexuality and attitudes toward behaviors related to drug use. Use of each drug (alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana) was significantly (p

Not trying to be a snot, but just showing that trends change as research is done.

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That still doesn't mean that pot led to sex. A correlation doesn't necessarily mean it has a causative link does it? Couldn't it be that people with free sexual attitudes also have free attitudes about drugs.

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Specializes in LDRP; Education.

I dunno, that p-value is pretty impressive. Besides, we're talking about kids here. We don't need any more of them having sex. If using drugs is correlated with increased sex for kids (Grades 6-8) then we should act on it.

SuperBowl commercial has my blessing.

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drugs are illegal. kids are doing them. sex is legal. kids are doing it. kids, just like adults, generally do what they want to do, so long as they figure they can get away with it. decisions about having sex, doing drugs, etc. etc. have nothing to do with whether or not marijuiana or other drugs are legal or not; these decisions are the result of years of environment, the way their parents live, their home discipline, their level of confidence, their curiosity, and countless other influences. the war on drugs does not make a difference, nor will it ever. it all boils down to personal decisions, parental/ adult infulences and such. legalizing marijuiana won't make things any worse than they already are with pregnant, high 6th graders. drugs are readily available to anyone who wants them, and i seriously doubt any "war" on them will ever change that. that p-value, as depressing as it may be, really means nothing; the drugs are already illegal and the problems persist. what can you do to fix that? i hate to be defeatist, but IMO: nothing. teach your kids not to have sex and do drugs when they're 12-- that's the closest you will come to a sucessful war on drugs.

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