Study shows no evidence marijuana causes cancer, no evidence potheads aren't faggots

**Atmosfear** · 10-24-2008, 11:04 AM

People who smoke marijuana do not appear to be at increased risk for developing lung cancer, new research suggests.

While a clear increase in cancer risk was seen among cigarette smokers in the study, no such association was seen for regular cannabis users.

Even very heavy, long-term marijuana users who had smoked more than 22,000 joints over a lifetime seemed to have no greater risk than infrequent marijuana users or nonusers.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,196678,00.html

**Nadia** · 10-24-2008, 11:37 AM

Damn. That is a lot of joints!

**benzss** · 10-24-2008, 01:54 PM

I swear I read something like this years ago.

**dudeman** · 10-24-2008, 01:59 PM

Fox News eh?

Huh. Didn't expect this from them.

**Absolution** · 10-26-2008, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by benzss

I swear I read something like this years ago.

Yeah I remember this too.

THIS IS OLD ATMOSFAG

**HopeYouDie** · 10-26-2008, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by Absolution

Yeah I remember this too.

THIS IS OLD ATMOSFAG

QFT.. Couple years old..

**djwolford** · 10-24-2008, 05:42 PM

Research can show almost anything, depending on what you want it to show.

Smoking anything isn't good for you, end of story.

**gismo** · 10-25-2008, 06:42 AM

Yea, you should not be breathing any kindsa smoke into your lungs.

**ClownPrinceOfCrime** · 10-25-2008, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by gismo

Yea, you should not be breathing any kindsa smoke into your lungs.

lies itt

**Vengeful Scars** · 10-25-2008, 11:56 AM

smoke or eat yer weed....

Cooking takes to long for most pot-heads.

**raghead** · 10-25-2008, 03:57 PM

or buy a vape
also by new study do you mean "SOURCES: American Thoracic Society 102nd International Conference, San Diego, May 23, 2006. Donald Tashkin,"

**Atmosfear** · 10-25-2008, 04:00 PM

I mean new study as in Fox News just posted about it

**Sir Bifford** · 10-26-2008, 09:48 PM

Potheads love to think that it's good for them. The good news is that most people stop smoking by age 30 so it's really a little kid drug. Funny thing is that they think they are being mature by smoking it.

**solecistic** · 10-28-2008, 01:56 AM

Originally Posted by Sir Bifford

Potheads love to think that it's good for them. The good news is that most people stop smoking by age 30 so it's really a little kid drug. Funny thing is that they think they are being mature by smoking it.

Where is your source for this information? If it's real life experience, then mine completely counters yours, as I know plenty of 30+ (and completely functioning) adults who smoke marijuana on a regular basis, which sort of goes against the idea that it's a "little kid drug."

All that really comes through from your post is, "I don't like marijuana or marijuana smokers, so I will imply that they are immature children." Which is fine - not liking smokers, that is, but I don't know of any solid research that backs up your claim that kids who smoke pot believe they are being more mature by doing so.

Some people smoke pot without turning into lowlifes who can't spell or get a job. I know a commercial loan officer at a bank who smokes on weekends - he's in his fifties. I know a successful travel agent in her late 40s who smokes pot, lives in a very nice house, and has quite a few female friends around the same age/income who do the same. I know this is simply anecdotal evidence, and yes - I also know some scummy people who smoke pot all day and never accomplish a damn thing. But the fact that both kinds of smokers exist would seem to indicate, at least to me, that pot isn't the cause for success or failure. Abuse of a drug that isn't physically addictive seems to come down to personal responsibility. Some people naturally have that, and some don't. It's not really fair to assume that no successful adults smoke pot for recreation and relaxation.

**ShitFace** · 10-28-2008, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by solecistic

Where is your source for this information? If it's real life experience, then mine completely counters yours, as I know plenty of 30+ (and completely functioning) adults who smoke marijuana on a regular basis, which sort of goes against the idea that it's a "little kid drug."

All that really comes through from your post is, "I don't like marijuana or marijuana smokers, so I will imply that they are immature children." Which is fine - not liking smokers, that is, but I don't know of any solid research that backs up your claim that kids who smoke pot believe they are being more mature by doing so.

Some people smoke pot without turning into lowlifes who can't spell or get a job. I know a commercial loan officer at a bank who smokes on weekends - he's in his fifties. I know a successful travel agent in her late 40s who smokes pot, lives in a very nice house, and has quite a few female friends around the same age/income who do the same. I know this is simply anecdotal evidence, and yes - I also know some scummy people who smoke pot all day and never accomplish a damn thing. But the fact that both kinds of smokers exist would seem to indicate, at least to me, that pot isn't the cause for success or failure. Abuse of a drug that isn't physically addictive seems to come down to personal responsibility. Some people naturally have that, and some don't. It's not really fair to assume that no successful adults smoke pot for recreation and relaxation.

Marry me please. You've just put into words what I never could.

**Sir Bifford** · 10-28-2008, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by solecistic

Where is your source for this information? If it's real life experience, then mine completely counters yours, as I know plenty of 30+ (and completely functioning) adults who smoke marijuana on a regular basis, which sort of goes against the idea that it's a "little kid drug."

All that really comes through from your post is, "I don't like marijuana or marijuana smokers, so I will imply that they are immature children." Which is fine - not liking smokers, that is, but I don't know of any solid research that backs up your claim that kids who smoke pot believe they are being more mature by doing so.

Some people smoke pot without turning into lowlifes who can't spell or get a job. I know a commercial loan officer at a bank who smokes on weekends - he's in his fifties. I know a successful travel agent in her late 40s who smokes pot, lives in a very nice house, and has quite a few female friends around the same age/income who do the same. I know this is simply anecdotal evidence, and yes - I also know some scummy people who smoke pot all day and never accomplish a damn thing. But the fact that both kinds of smokers exist would seem to indicate, at least to me, that pot isn't the cause for success or failure. Abuse of a drug that isn't physically addictive seems to come down to personal responsibility. Some people naturally have that, and some don't. It's not really fair to assume that no successful adults smoke pot for recreation and relaxation.

Scroll down to the "demand" section.

http://www.usdoj.gov/ndic/pubs8/8731/marijuana.htm

Scroll down to the "age" section.

http://psychcentral.com/library/sa_factsm.htm

I could keep going if you wish.

**ozzy** · 10-29-2008, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by solecistic

Where is your source for this information? If it's real life experience, then mine completely counters yours, as I know plenty of 30+ (and completely functioning) adults who smoke marijuana on a regular basis, which sort of goes against the idea that it's a "little kid drug."

All that really comes through from your post is, "I don't like marijuana or marijuana smokers, so I will imply that they are immature children." Which is fine - not liking smokers, that is, but I don't know of any solid research that backs up your claim that kids who smoke pot believe they are being more mature by doing so.

Some Most people smoke pot without turning into lowlifes who can't spell or get a job. I know a commercial loan officer at a bank who smokes on weekends - he's in his fifties. I know a successful travel agent in her late 40s who smokes pot, lives in a very nice house, and has quite a few female friends around the same age/income who do the same. I know this is simply anecdotal evidence, and yes - I also know some scummy people who smoke pot all day and never accomplish a damn thing. But the fact that both kinds of smokers exist would seem to indicate, at least to me, that pot isn't the cause for success or failure. Abuse of a drug that isn't physically addictive seems to come down to personal responsibility. Some people naturally have that, and some don't. It's not really fair to assume that no successful adults smoke pot for recreation and relaxation.

Minor adjustment but good post.

I don't think Bifford really believes half the shit he says. He just enjoys trolling potheads.

**no_brains_no_worries** · 10-27-2008, 04:07 AM

I only have one thing against Generation Y smokin' pot. Most of them turn into cynical losers who want to rebel but are to lazy to repel. At least the Hippie generation had the energy to go and protest.

**djwolford** · 10-27-2008, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by no_brains_no_worries

I only have one thing against Generation Y smokin' pot. Most of them turn into cynical losers who want to rebel but are to lazy to repel. At least the Hippie generation had the energy to go and protest.

I think it's because the use of indica became more widespread. Sativa ftw.

**Kal El** · 10-27-2008, 05:04 PM

Marijuana Does Not Raise Lung Cancer Risk

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

**Sir Bifford** · 10-27-2008, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by Kal El

Marijuana Does Not Raise Lung Cancer Risk

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

What about emphysema and scared arteries?

**Kal El** · 10-27-2008, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by Sir Bifford

What about emphysema and scared arteries?

Their hosts name is Amy Winehouse

**KT_** · 10-27-2008, 05:27 PM

here's the real news story:

**Absolution** · 10-27-2008, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by KT_

here's the real news story:

So what about this fascinates you?

**Sir Bifford** · 10-27-2008, 07:41 PM

Those IQ tests are stupid. I just took one and it has nothing to do with IQ, just random trivia.

**Absolution** · 10-27-2008, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by Sir Bifford

Those IQ tests are stupid. I just took one and it has nothing to do with IQ, just random trivia.

LOL YOU ARE A GENIUS

**djwolford** · 10-27-2008, 08:23 PM

How does a perfect score only give you a 140 iq anyway?

**Sir Bifford** · 10-27-2008, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by djwolford

How does a perfect score only give you a 140 iq anyway?

They figure that any one smarter wouldn't use their sight.

**Mr. E** · 10-27-2008, 10:06 PM

116 is a completely unimpressive IQ score

oh, and smoek all da bluttes n u live 4eva!

**sycld** · 10-27-2008, 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. E

116 is a completely unimpressive IQ score

oh, and smoek all da bluttes n u live 4eva!

116 is not bad.

it would put her in the top 84% of the general public.

http://geniusblog.davidshenk.com/images/bellcurve_2.gif

**Mr. E** · 10-29-2008, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by sycld

116 is not bad.

it would put her in the top 84% of the general public.

http://geniusblog.davidshenk.com/images/bellcurve_2.gif

That's true, but I was in the special smart program throughout school and made all my friends there. I'm used to being around people with IQs of 140 and up.

**djwolford** · 10-29-2008, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. E

That's true, but I was in the special smart program throughout school and made all my friends there. I'm used to being around people with IQs of 140 and up.

In all fairness I was in one of those programs as well, which proves that even if you have a high iq it doesn't necessarily make you smart.

**Vengeful Scars** · 10-29-2008, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by djwolford

In all fairness I was in one of those programs as well, which proves that even if you have a high iq it doesn't necessarily make you smart.

I was eligible to attend said programs but family felt that was unneeded extra stress, what with being diagnosed with diabetes at the same time(March of '93)

I R SKORE HIGH ON TASTS, but srsly, I'm dumb as fuck, i think, though some people are completely fucked by what I can pull outta my ass sometimes.

**sycld** · 10-29-2008, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. E

That's true, but I was in the special smart program throughout school and made all my friends there. I'm used to being around people with IQs of 140 and up.

I hear ya.

I would like to think that I'm in the same position, what with being a PhD student who was the son of two people that met each other as PhD students.

But eh.

And Palin is an moron, no matter what her IQ is.

On the other hand, the Nobel prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman's IQ was only 126. He was a genius, no matter the cutoff is for a genius as determined by some stupid doo-doo head.

Beyond a certain IQ value, increasing the value by 1 point means less and less. In other words, IQ isn't directly proportional to "intelligence."

So Feynman wouldn't have been able to have gotten into Mensa. But he was still a greater genius than almost every single member of Mensa.

Don't put too much stock into IQ scores.

...or paragraphs.

**Vengeful Scars** · 10-28-2008, 02:06 AM

i

sole.

Potheads come from all walks of life, just like those faggot straightedge kids

**djwolford** · 10-28-2008, 07:39 AM

Responsible people blow coke or IV heroin. Weed is definitely a kiddy drug.

**Vengeful Scars** · 10-28-2008, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by djwolford

Responsible people blow coke or IV heroin. Weed is definitely a kiddy drug.

I do the 'ron, which is a perfect example why it's a kiddy drug as well.

Actually this year, due to the weed drought around here, I've probably shot more H than smoked weed, by weight.

**Absolution** · 10-28-2008, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by Vengeful Scars

I do the 'ron, which is a perfect example why it's a kiddy drug as well.

Actually this year, due to the weed drought around here, I've probably shot more H than smoked weed, by weight.

thats too bad that youre a dope fiend

**fried chicken** · 10-28-2008, 01:16 PM

i once read an article that if anything marijuana helps preventing cancer

**sycld** · 10-28-2008, 10:14 AM

I agree with Sole.

I don't do pot personally, but it's stupid that it's illegal. People ruin their lives with alcohol more often than they ruin their lives with pot, though that's probably because of its availability.