You, sir, are a moron.

@122 Yes, actually, I would let my friends drink poison and in fact often do, because alcohol is technically poisonous (a cellular poison). In fact it seems her roommate is a big fan of that particular poison and she has never done anything so flagrantly mean-spirited in order to prevent her from making the choice of imbibing that poison of her own free will. Cannabis use does increase the heart rate which can (with some genetic or physical predisposition) cause some complications, but guess what, so does smoking tobacco, another of her roommate's favorite pastimes. Also, surprise surprise, running elevates heart rate for prolonged periods (if you run for prolonged periods) and thus is equally harmful in the ways you pointed out. Cannabis is not like amphetamines or other stimulants which elevate heart rate to dangerous levels, as you seem to be implying, any more than running is (or sexual arousal for that matter). Elevated appetite is a common effect of cannabis use, however attributing bad nutrition to the munchies is misguided as a user will almost always eat what is already at hand, and if the foods at hand are high in fat an cholesterol the likelihood is that the problem is not with the munchies but with food purchasing habits of the user. Cannabis can influence hormonal regulation in relation to reproduction, and so anyone trying to get pregnant or get their partner pregnant should avoid smoking in the short term, however long-term effects on the reproductive system other than a slight increase in risk for some specific forms of testicular cancer (a risk that should be considered by any cannabis user) has not been demonstrated by scientific or medical research. Cannabis smoke is usually inhaled deeper than tobacco smoke, and if unfiltered heavier in particulates and "tar" (studies show about 4 times the particulates in a joint than in a filtered cigarette). Some behavior such as "chiefing" or holding smoke in for prolonged periods of time can increase particulate deposition in the lungs. However, a majority of cannabis smokers smoke on average one joint worth of cannabis or less per day, as compared to the 1-2 packs a day for the average tobacco smoker, depositing approximately 5-10 times as much particulate matter as in a joint. So yes, on average cannabis smokers do less damage to their lungs than tobacco smokers. As to your accusations about cannabis leading to use of other drugs, this is only a sociological difference and is true only because of social norms.

Twist, get out of here with your facts! I want more poorly drawn cartoon characters with dogs condemning their pot smoking owner. Those are hilarious and more believable than what researchers may say.

but does weed have rat posion in it or many of the other ridiculously harmful chemicals added to tobacco to preserve? and have u seen most potheads? very few of them are fat so u have to be friggin kidding me that getting the munchies makes overweight. and dude im pretty sure my sex life hasnt been deterred becuz of smokin a couple joints every now and then.

You are entirely correct except for the last line. It is not backed up in any way that weed directly leads to the use of other drugs. This is just mainstream media bullshit to try and stop kids from smoking weed. While it can be harmful itself, it in no way directs the brain to have the need for other drugs. It is entirely up to the individual whether or not to try more serious drugs.

Actually, there have been tons of studies about how marijuana can help reduce brain tumors. It's a fact that pot can help cure cancer

There is also no reason to be in this website. Goodbye.

this.

Anyone who doesn't understand why someone would pay 300 dollars for a bong clearly has never smoked out of a 300 dollar bong. It get's you more ripped, is better for you because the majority of the toxins in marijuana are drawn into the water. It's an investment that makes the weed you do buy better.

The OP's roommate smokes half a pack of cigs a day, that's 10 a day. How many people do you know that smoke 10 joints a day?

A day? Try an HOUR!! Seriously though, I'm around 2 per day myself. Sometimes less, sometimes more. Sometimes rolled with a ZigZag, sometimes with a Zen.... Joints are technically the least unhealthy way to smoke (compared to pipes or bongs, that is) because the smoke is filtered through the pot and loses a lot of the tar on the way. You don't get that with pipes, and only to a limited extent with bongs. (regardless bongs are my favorite way to go)