...I have loads of family members who use weed without any severe issues, except for a brother who has the stomach pain that's recently been linked to marijuana usage, but it makes me paranoid and puts me into a bad mental state. So, I don't use it. I don't understand why someone would continue to use the drug if it negatively affects you, but some people do.

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engage.

I drink wine weekly but moderate, don't drive etc. and haven't had an issue overall. That said, I think potential outcomes associated with alcohol use are widely acknowledged and accepted.

...and there are people exhibit personality changes after a few drinks that often affect others. In my experience, it takes a longer term of use of marijuana to get to the point where you feel others around are a "danger" to you.

I had an issue early on, and stopped smoking weed at about 14. I started young. I've also had a niece who had a psychotic break (hospitalization) due to use, she's still smoking or vaping it regularily. That, I don't get.

While not as bad as other drugs certainly, and probably less destructive than even alcohol, weed can cause serious problems, especially when used in excess. This includes social problems if you let it take over your life. And it can be addicting. I have a family member that struggles to go an hour without a hit.

which were generally pretty diluted in terms of the THC. THC levels are way higher now (no pun intended), and the significant health risks as a result of those levels shouldn't be shrugged off.

pretty much the same as always.

Young people use cannabis, young people also get diagnosed with schizophrenia. Lots of weeds to wade through.

They are, so far, comparing apples to oranges in cannabis research. It is so far behind due to classification.

Start with flower alone and measure effects of burning vs vaporizing vs oral consumption. Then add the other products that have additives and exam that effect, one by one.

I think as a result of the concentration of THC in various products, we'll see more adverse outcomes associated with its use.

My relative smoked all day nearly every day for a time. I'm sure that added to the outcomes in her case.

From the article

The biggest risk factor for cannabis-induced psychosis and schizophrenia is a family history of schizophrenia, suggesting a genetic predisposition. For those with a family member diagnosed with schizophrenia, using cannabis is a high-risk gamble.

Caveat emptor - weed is not for everyone! But if it is, blaze away now that it’s schedule 3!

is family history. However, if there is no family history of cannabis use, there may be no way to know in advance who is at risk.

For those with a family member diagnosed with schizophrenia, using cannabis is a high-risk gamble. Even without a family history, waiting until age 25 before using is recommended, as brain development continues into young adulthood (7,8).

Was dealers sprinkling veterinary surgical medicine, I forget the name of it, Into the bags of pot. At least where I lived it happened. Pot treated that way would make some people paranoid. Now it may have been hearsay, but that was at that time an argument for legalization to make sure marijuana was pure.

I believe I have experienced the 'joys' of PCP, without prior knowledge.

I am supportive of legalization for the reasons you note, and because as it can bring more knowledge and appropriate regulation.

didn't put me off pot but definitely put me off hallucinogenics - as a result, I was the babysitter when my friends did shrooms!

and I don't get along.