Smoking Cannabis reduces blood flow to the brain causing it to age

Stop.

Siriusly.

Dope makes you dopey.

so does meds.

I've always felt older and wiser:ohlook:

The following questions might be useful for evaluating Dr. Amen's claims:

Do patients treated at the Amen Clinics do better than patients treated by competent professionals who do not use SPECT?

Are the SPECT findings consistent enough that blinded observers could agree on the diagnosis from the scan alone?
What are the rates of false positives and false negatives?
Have the effects of different treatments on the scans actually been compared?

What is "brain balance," and how is it measured?
What does the scan tell us that would change how we treat a patient?

Does Dr. Amen claim that SPECT can help evaluate the patient's "soul"? If so, what gets measured?

Why did Dr. Amen leap into clinical applications, writing for the public, appearing on television, and lecturing about findings that most doctors would consider preliminary?

I believe it is improper to charge thousands of dollars for a test that has not been validated and may not be safe

Quack Report...

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But which is worse?

THC and CBD are both vasodialators, meaning, they increase blood flow by "relaxing" the veins. You see this effect manifested in bloodshot eyes, where the blood vessels have been dialated, causing the eyes to look reddish.

Because of the vasodialation effects, these chemicals have also been found to reduce high blood pressure and hypertension.

ME..54yrs old..over 30yrs smoking weed...Always worked..Been laying bricks for over 30yrs..Fit and able..Enjoying life with my offspring......You..Over 40yrs old...Never worked your weak body..Body gave up 20yrs ago..Now needs constant medication just to function..Lives a sad depressing life..And your only legacy is being a burden on the state.....Work it out for yourself ..DIPSHIT

Mods can you ban op? He's been on a (fake) anti dope agenda daily and makes a mockery of our forum.

OP is only in it for the Trolling, enough is enough!

Been smoking since 1967. To be honest I'm only getting smarter. I've fallen a couple times on the ice and never had a broken bone in my life. Blood pressure is perfect. You don't see a lot of old Hippies in nursing homes.

Slows you down, thc not sativa, and makes you sleepy.

But your opiates do the same. T3's for ex knock me out. I don't like being prescribed them.

How Does Cannabis Improve Your Memory ?

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The poster admits and posts the following in his cannabis threads, his only threads btw;

I take 50mg of amitriptyline in morning & night
60mg codeine 4 x day
10-20mg morphine 4 x a day
100mg tramadol 4 x a day
300mg gabapentin 4 x a day
Diazapam when needed
also Methotrexate weekly, steroids and ibuprofen

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My response is the following
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The more common side effects of amitriptyline can include:
confusion.
numbness and tingling in your arms and legs.
headache.
constipation or diarrhea.
blurred vision.
skin rash.
swelling of your face and tongue.
nausea.


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The more common side effects of codeine can include:
Bloating
blurred vision
chills
cold, clammy skin
confusion
constipation
darkened urine
difficult or troubled breathing
dizziness
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fainting
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
fast, weak pulse
feeling of warmth
fever
indigestion
irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
lightheadedness
loss of appetite
nausea
no blood pressure or pulse
no breathing
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
stopping of the heart
sweating
unconsciousness
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
yellow eyes or skin

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The more common side effects of morphine can include:
Blurred vision
bulging soft spot on the head of an infant
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
chest pain or discomfort
chills
confusion
cough
decreased urination
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fainting
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
headache
hives, itching, or skin rash
increased sweating
loss of appetite
nausea
nervousness
pounding in the ears
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
severe constipation
severe vomiting
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
slow heartbeat
stomach pain
sweating
vomiting

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Disregarding his posts seems to be the order of the day.
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Marijuana Improves Memory In Older Adults

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Marijuana and Coffee are Good for the Brain

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Cold as ice!

Oy! How's are boy this morning? Ready for the regular debunking? You sure like the pain :)
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Controversial Study Links Cannabis Use to Accelerated Brain Aging

A new study claims cannabis use may cause accelerated brain aging, but experts say the findings appear to “prioritize marketing over science.”

Excerpts:

"A new study has identified cannabis, alcohol, and certain mental disorders as primary drivers of brain aging.

Billed as the largest known brain imaging study, utilizing more than 60,000 SPECT scans, the research looks impressive.

It also supports an enticing prospect: being able to look at images of the brain to see whether or not it’s prematurely aging.

But experts have called the research into question over the methodology, which has a long history of criticism among members of the medical community."


"The controversy

The scientific literature on marijuana and Alzheimer’s is by no means clear cut.

Some studies have identified both THC and CBD — two of the many chemical components found within marijuana — as having potentially beneficial effects on Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Advocates disagree with how the drug is being characterized by Amen.

“There is some exciting preliminary data, based largely on animal models, that components in cannabis can be neuroprotective and may possibly hold keys to addressing the aging process in the brain and/or age-related disorders,” Paul Armentano, the deputy director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), told Healthline.

“Obviously, these findings and their implications appear to be opposite of those suggested by Dr. Amen,” Armentano said."

"To say that Amen has a notorious reputation within the medical community would be an understatement.

He’s been called a fraud, a snake oil salesman, and a huckster.

One expert at UCLA’s Brain Research Institute contacted by Healthline said “I have nothing to add beyond what has already been said by others,” and suggested he should be investigated by the medical board.

He declined to comment further. "

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So our lad could hardly have picked a LESS reputable source to hang his hat on today. And again, less than three minutes' search turned up NUMEROUS articles in this same vein - in fact, even the POSITIVE articles were cautionary about the findings, and there weren't many of those!

Now, I hope someone will repost this, yesterday's round of truth has me on ignore again, or so he says. And as he says he "never reads walls of text," (AKA he's not smart enough to parse the information we share) I'll post the SECOND study in a second post.

Again, a repost would be appreciated!

You're such a liar OP. How many shares do you own in pharma?

Can Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Help Reduce Alzheimer's?
Written by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked



Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the compound responsible for marijuana’s psychoactive effects, may offer hope for treating Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study on mice
Rodents with a disease similar to Alzheimer’s were given a synthetic form of THC, which resulted in fewer lost brain cells, 20 percent less sticky plaques in the brain (which are linked to Alzheimer’s) as well as a boost in memory
Alzheimer’s mice given THC did as well on memory tests as healthy mice, while those given a placebo lost some of their memory
Previous research found that a low dose of THC reversed the age-related decline in cognitive performance of older mice; the dose was small enough to avoid any psychoactive effects, yet strong enough to reverse loss of cognitive performance.

Two interesting excerpts:

"THC Improves Memory in Alzheimer’s Mice

The study was interesting in that it found THC — but not cannabidiol (CBD) — to be beneficial on memory function and neuron loss in mice with Alzheimer’s. Cannabidiol is the nonpsychoactive component of cannabis, which has previously been found to offer many benefits for pain relief, seizures and other health conditions."

"THC May Reverse Brain Aging

Researchers of the featured study cautioned that people should not take the results to mean they should light up in order to preserve their brain health. When healthy mice were given THC, they actually had learning difficulties. However, previous research on mice has also found THC to be beneficial for brain health.

One such study, published in Nature Medicine, found that a low dose of THC reversed the age-related decline in cognitive performance of mice aged 12 and 18 months.4 The dose was small enough to avoid any psychoactive effects, yet strong enough to reverse the loss of performance in the old animals (mice typically live to be 2 years old).

Further, gene activity and the molecular profile in the brain tissue of THC-treated mice were that of much younger animals. Specifically, neurons in the hippocampus grew more synaptic spines — points of contact necessary for communication between neurons.

Previous research has also shown that the brain ages much faster in mice who do not have functional receptors for THC, suggesting THC may be involved in the regulation of the aging process.5 The next logical step would be to test marijuana and its compounds in people with Alzheimer’s, but political red tape is holding up the scientific process."

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So there you have it... REAL studies, peer reviewed, that show EXACTLY the opposite, with real proof that can be clearly interpreted, not the snake oil of the previous "study." And again, took me SECONDS to find.

Man, it's sure sad how stupid those narcotics make you, OP... even simple research is no longer within your capability. But then, maybe it simply never was, and you were just born this way. Also sad, but would explain a TON.

Again, a repost if possible would be appreciated. Even if he never reads it due to his aversion to truth, I want him to know I'm still here, busting his bullshit thoroughly and consistently

Thank you Hawkshot, appreciate it!

This crap is as bad as the guy that constantly posting his reviews of shit food!!!

Same SHIT different day EVERY DAY!

OP is a drug fiend. Check yo' meds son.

Your mother and father must have been related to raise a dumbass retard such as yourself.

Kill yourself.

How has this guy not been banned yet?
Isn't there a rule about posting constant disinformation?
Especially medical lies like this?

I'm the one you quoted a few weeks back when I pointed out that pain meds actually do not cause a high if you really are in pain. Unless being pain free is a high. And it's true. OxyContin is a miracle drug if used correctly. Too little and no pain relief, too much and a headache will hit you blindside like no other. The right amount and you can live a daily manageable life without any narcotic side effects. If you really are in pain.
I know we are all different and experience the fruits of life in different ways. Aspirin isn't for all and neither is THC.
Despite all the rhetoric on all sides, all I have is my subjective experience. THC made me who I am. I've smoked daily now for 35 years. I'm on zero prescriptions and over 50. A rarity in the US. Never divorced and celebrated our 25th year. Worked hard every single day and still do. Have more money than I need. Have more work than I need. Raised 2 all honor children. Both made it through college. I swim everyday. I walk 3 miles, everyday. I constantly save dogs and cats and make them part of our family. I have set up my own charitable trust and have given away more money to the needy in my town than the local, state and fed government have given them. I literally hate no one and am blessed that I find the good in people before I find the bad. You very well may be talking to the luckiest man in the world and I'm telling you now, you're hurting people more than you're helping them. Pot isn't for all. Smoking daily anything isn't good but they're many alternatives to not smoking which I know you know. More people have died from Tylenol and Advil than from pot, accidents included. Lastly, you should also know the more you push against something the more people will go against you. Mother Teresa once said " I won't go to an anti war protest but I will go to a peace rally!" See the difference?

At least they have a fucking brain to work with GO POP another fucking pharmaceutical pill

:get the bong:

This is a lovely, reasoned response - shame it won't have the slightest impact.

In fact, it probably won't get read, as it's more than one short paragraph - that seems to be about the limit.

I still can't ascertain whether he's trolling or serious and bitter. I'd almost like to believe he's just trolling, between the marijuana and the racial stuff, but you just can't make up so much of the stupid that it types, and the bitter would be hard to feign.

Not sure where that leaves things, and I'd like to hope your words might penetrate, but I wouln't hold my breath for this one.