Marijuana or Alcohol? Which do you think is more dangerous?
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Which drug when used is more a threat to the well being of society if any?
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Just another nobody. 2009/01/03 06:00:50Alcohol
+21I have yet to hear of someone getting high and beating his wife to death. Or getting high and getting into a high speed accident and killing everyone in the other car. Until weed can claim some random acts of violence as a side affect then it it by far the least dangerous.
http://blogs.salon.com/000276... and other sites,...
"There are 100,000 total marijuana smokers in the US, and most are Negroes, Hispanics, Filipinos, and entertainers. Their Satanic music, jazz, and swing, result from marijuana use. This marijuana causes white women to seek sexual relations with Negroes, entertainers, and any others."
"...the primary reason to outlaw marijuana is its effect on the degenerate races."
"Marijuana is an addictive drug which produces in its users insanity, criminality, and death."
"Reefer makes darkies think they're as good as white men."
"Marihuana leads to pacifism and communist brainwashing"
"You smoke a joint and you're likely to kill your brother."
"Marijuana is the most violence-causing drug in the history of mankind."
Just how does pointing out a documented lie that occurred 80 years ago make me a racist? How about you re-read the post then apologize.
Which is better, a society with no inhibitions or no motivation? Both are undesireable in my opinion.
Still, pot smokers are less inclined to be violent, and that alone makes pot smoking the lesser of the two evils.
The key word in my original post was "Excess",...
But for the false information that is spewed about Marijauna, go back to the "Are you a mind slave or free thinker" post,.. Do some research on your own, or just take the governments word for everything,..
I don't see the word EXCESS in the question to which we are responding.
"Excess of either is dangerous, but Alcohol is so widely available that makes it more of a problem. The only risky part of Marijauna are the legal issues, but the history of how it was made illegal prove there was no real danger other than it couldn't be taxed like Alcohol.
Marijuana couldn't be controlled since it grows wild in the woods and doesn't have to be distilled or brewed like Alcohol. And without being controlled it couldn't be taxed so the government made it illegal very simply because of the tax issue.
Additional proof is available since possession of Marijauna is completely legal if you have a permit. Unfortunately to apply for a permit you must have Marijauna in your possession which is illegal without the permit you are trying to obtain so a person has then broke the law and would be ineligible to receive a permit. Sort of like when you were a kid and your mother said you could go swimming but don't get wet,...."
The problem is: You get into more legal trouble and suffer more at the hands of the authorities if you choose to go with the safer choice...
Marijuana.
As I have responsibilities to others in this world, I steer clear of the ubiquitous herb. But I'm sure it's better for you than beer!
(Or we can all move to Massachusetts, I suppose, where possession of less than an ounce earns you only a fine, with no threat of jail-time. Get ready for a population explosion, Massachusetts!)
Every year, more money is spent promoting the use of alcohol than any other product. Perhaps through its elaborate and creative marketing, the most basic, yet important fact about alcohol is often overlooked — alcohol is a drug — the most commonly used and widely abused psychoactive drug in the world.
One concept that many people find difficult to accept is that alcoholism and alcohol problems are a disease. Research has shown that alcohol interacts with the body’s systems in predictable ways to lead to physiological addiction.
Alcoholism is a disease — a chronic, progressive, fatal disease if not treated.
Short Term Effects
Even at low doses, alcohol significantly impairs the judgment and coordination required to drive a car or operate machinery safely. Low to moderate doses of alcohol can also increase the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts, including domestic violence and child abuse.
Effects of moderate alcohol intake include dizziness and talkativeness. The immediate effects of a larger amount of alcohol include slurred speech, disturbed sleep, nausea, and vomiting. “Hangovers” are another effect after large amounts of alcohol are consumed — symptoms including headache, nausea, thirst, dizziness, and fat...
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Every year, more money is spent promoting the use of alcohol than any other product. Perhaps through its elaborate and creative marketing, the most basic, yet important fact about alcohol is often overlooked — alcohol is a drug — the most commonly used and widely abused psychoactive drug in the world.
One concept that many people find difficult to accept is that alcoholism and alcohol problems are a disease. Research has shown that alcohol interacts with the body’s systems in predictable ways to lead to physiological addiction.
Alcoholism is a disease — a chronic, progressive, fatal disease if not treated.
Short Term Effects
Even at low doses, alcohol significantly impairs the judgment and coordination required to drive a car or operate machinery safely. Low to moderate doses of alcohol can also increase the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts, including domestic violence and child abuse.
Effects of moderate alcohol intake include dizziness and talkativeness. The immediate effects of a larger amount of alcohol include slurred speech, disturbed sleep, nausea, and vomiting. “Hangovers” are another effect after large amounts of alcohol are consumed — symptoms including headache, nausea, thirst, dizziness, and fatigue.
Long Term Effects
Prolonged, heavy use of alcohol can lead to addiction (alcoholism). Sudden cessation of long term, extensive alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions.
Long-term effects of consuming large quantities of alcohol can lead to:
• permanent damage to vital organs
• several different types of cancer
• gastrointestinal irritations, such as nausea, diarrhea, and ulcers
• malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies
• sexual dysfunctions
• high blood pressure
• lowered resistance to disease
Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome. These infants may suffer from mental retardation and other irreversible physical abnormalities. In addition, research indicates that children of alcoholic parents are at greater risk than other children of becoming alcoholics.
Federal Classification
Alcohol is a legal purchased product for adults.
Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Addiction
Additional Online Resources
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Tips for Teens: The Truth About Alcohol
Alcohol Impairment Charts
Despite the tireless efforts of thousands of advocates, impaired drivers continue to kill someone every 30 minutes, nearly 50 people a day, and almost 18,000 citizens a year. Remember — impairment begins with the first drink.
Alcohol affects individuals differently. Your blood alcohol level is affected by your age, weight, gender, time of day, physical condition, prior amount of food consumed, other drugs or medication taken, and a multitude of other factors. In addition, different drinks may contain different amounts of alcohol, so it’s important to know how much and the concentration of alcohol you consume.
The body metabolizes alcohol at the rate of about one drink per hour. Does drinking strong coffee or taking a cold shower have an effect on the person who is drunk? The answer is yes — the result being an alert, cold, and wet drunk. Time, and only time can sober a person up.
A woman of equivalent weight drinking an equal amount of alcohol in the same time period of time as a man may have a higher blood alcohol concentration than that man. Therefore, women should refer to the BAC chart for women.
Blood Alcohol Concentration Estimate – for Men
DrinksA Body Weight In Pounds InfluenceB
100 120 140 160 180 200 220 ...
1 .04 .03 .02 .02 .02 .02 .02...
2 .08 .06 .05 .05 .04 .04 .03...
3 .11 .09 .08 .07 .06 .06 .05...
4 .15 .12 .11 .09 .08 .08 .07...
5 .19 .16 .13 .12 .11 .09 .09...
6 .23 .19 .16 .14 .13 .11 .10...
7 .26 .22 .19 .16 .15 .13 .12...
8 .30 .25 .21 .19 .17 .15 .14...
9 .34 .28 .24 .21 .19 .17 .15...
10 .38 .31 .27 .23 .21 .19 .1...
A One drink is 1.25 oz. of 80 proof liquor, 12 oz. beer, or 5 oz. of wine
B Subtract .01 for each hour of drinking
Blood Alcohol Contentration – for Women
DrinksA Body Weight In Pounds InfluenceB
90 100 120 140 160 180 200 220
1 .05 .05 .04 .03 .03 .03 .02...
2 .10 .09 .08 .07 .06 .05 .05...
3 .15 .14 .11 .10 .09 .08 .07...
4 .20 .18 .15 .13 .11 .10 .09...
5 .25 .23 .19 .16 .14 .13 .11...
6 .30 .27 .23 .19 .17 .15 .14...
7 .35 .32 .27 .23 .20 .18 .16...
8 .40 .36 .30 .26 .23 .20 .18...
9 .45 .41 .34 .29 .26 .23 .20...
10 .51 .45 .38 .32 .28 .25 .2...
A One drink is 1.25 oz. of 80 proof liquor, 12 oz. beer, or 5 oz. of wine
B Subtract .01 for each hour of drinking
Alcohol Statistics
More than 100,000 U.S. deaths are caused by excessive alcohol consumption each year. Direct and indirect causes of death include drunk driving, cirrhosis of the liver, falls, cancer, and stroke.1
At least once a year, the guidelines for low risk drinking are exceeded by an estimated 74% of male drinkers and 72% of female drinkers aged 21 and older.2
65% of youth surveyed said that they got the alcohol they drink from family and friends.7
Nearly 14 million Americans meet diagnostic criteria for alcohol use disorders.5
Youth who drink alcohol are 50 times more likely to use cocaine than those who never drink alcohol.3
Among current adult drinkers, more than half say they have a blood relative who is or was an alcoholic or problem drinker.1
Across people of all ages, males are four times as likely as females to be heavy drinkers.1
More than 18% of Americans experience alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence at some time in their lives.6
Traffic crashes are the greatest single cause of death for persons aged 6–33. About 45% of these fatalities are in alcohol-related crashes.4
Underage drinking costs the United States more than $58 billion every year — enough to buy every public school student a state-of-the-art computer.2
Alcohol is the most commonly used drug among young people.1
Problem drinkers average four times as many days in the hospital as nondrinkers — mostly because of drinking-related injuries.1
Alcohol kills 6½ times more youth than all other illicit drugs combined.2
Concerning the past 30 days, 50% of high school seniors report drinking, with 32% report being drunk at least once.2
Sources
1 Substance Abuse: The Nation’s Number One Health Problem, Feb. 2001
2 Mothers Against Drunk Driving
3 National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse
4 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
5 Alcohol Health & Research World
6 National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Analysis
7 The Century Council
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French Study Shows Pot Smokers More Likely to Be Responsible for Deadly Accident
WebMD Health NewsDec. 1, 2005 - People who drive after using marijuana are nearly twice as likely to be involved in a fatal car crash.
French researchers studied all drivers involved in fatal car crashes over a two-year period and found 7% tested positive for marijuana, including nearly 3% who tested positive for a combination of marijuana and alcohol.
Although marijuana's share of fatal crashes is much lower than those attributed to alcohol, researchers say the results show that marijuana use, even in low doses, significantly increases the risk of fatal car accidents.
More Pot, More Deaths
In the study, published in the medical journal BMJ, researchers reviewed information on 10,748 drivers who were involved in fatal car crashes and took required tests for drugs and alcohol.
Twice as many drivers involved in fatal car accidents tested positive for marijuana compared with a group of other drivers.
Researchers say about 2.5% of the fatal crashes were attributable to marijuana compared with nearly 29% attributable to alcohol.
The study also showed that drivers who tested positive for marijuana were more than three times as likely to be responsi...
French Study Shows Pot Smokers More Likely to Be Responsible for Deadly Accident
WebMD Health NewsDec. 1, 2005 - People who drive after using marijuana are nearly twice as likely to be involved in a fatal car crash.
French researchers studied all drivers involved in fatal car crashes over a two-year period and found 7% tested positive for marijuana, including nearly 3% who tested positive for a combination of marijuana and alcohol.
Although marijuana's share of fatal crashes is much lower than those attributed to alcohol, researchers say the results show that marijuana use, even in low doses, significantly increases the risk of fatal car accidents.
More Pot, More Deaths
In the study, published in the medical journal BMJ, researchers reviewed information on 10,748 drivers who were involved in fatal car crashes and took required tests for drugs and alcohol.
Twice as many drivers involved in fatal car accidents tested positive for marijuana compared with a group of other drivers.
Researchers say about 2.5% of the fatal crashes were attributable to marijuana compared with nearly 29% attributable to alcohol.
The study also showed that drivers who tested positive for marijuana were more than three times as likely to be responsible for the fatal car crash. Researchers say the likelihood of being at fault increased as the blood concentration of marijuana increased
Drinking and driving causes over 25,000 deaths a year. According to the NHTSA web site, there were 43,443 alcohol related traffic fatalities in 2005 in the USA. As a comparison, AIDS claimed 18,000 lives.
5% of all deaths from diseases of the circulatory system are attributed to alcohol.
15% of all deaths from diseases of the respiratory system are attributed to alcohol.
30% of all deaths from accidents caused by fire and flames are attributed to alcohol.
30% of all accidental drownings are attributed to alcohol.
30% of all suicides are attributed to alcohol.
40% of all deaths due to accidental falls are attributed to alcohol.
45% of all deaths in automobile accidents are attributed to alcohol.
60% of all homicides are attributed to alcohol.
How many directly linked majauana deaths a year?? 0, from weed itself. When people mix weed with other substances, then it could be deadly, but thats from the other substances, and normal not the mix of the two drugs. People will tell you so many people die of marijuana every year, but don't forget that it takes weed 20-40 days to leave your system, so a lot can happen between that time period!