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In reply to the discussion: 'Scromiting,' a bizarre condition linked to chronic marijuana use, is on the rise [View all]Sympthsical
(10,800 posts)As marijuana becomes more widely available, various things about it are going to crop up. Emergency rooms are seeing upticks in marijuana related things, because more people are using it.
There's nothing wrong in noting it and being aware of it. It doesn't mean, "Oh my god, ban it!"
I'm certainly not making a moral judgement about it. I'm in California. Probably half my friends partake on some level. I don't drink alcohol either, but I don't care what other people do.
It's the "Trust the science, unless I don't like the science, then *insert conspiracy theory here*" The Internet has made medical science so . . . optional for people. We make fun when the Right does it. Not sure why pot gives immunity to the inclination.
Do your thing. Stay safe. And understand, sometimes substances have adverse effects. Just be aware of them.
Now. It is 6:30am and I need to leave soon. I cannot engage with people who defend addiction any longer. If anyone needs me, I'll be in the car working on my third cup of coffee.