Marijuana makes you less anxious, scientists find
www.newscientist.com/article/dn8155

Actually it's mostly talking about it stimulating cell growth in the brain, but that bit made of chuckle.

What stimulates your brain?
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:11, 66 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Dirty talk.

( girlinthehole, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:13, Reply)

marijuana definitely stimulates mine
stops me being anxious too

except when I get The Fear.

That doesn't happen often though.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:14, Reply)

My dissertation was on the affect of canaboids and opiods on appetite.

(PsychoChomp, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:21, Reply)

What did you get for your dissertation?

( girlinthehole, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:22, Reply)

60 something,

(PsychoChomp, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:23, Reply)

A nine bar and some black tar heroin

( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:26, Reply)

what was your conclusion?
Cannabinoids have a positive effect, from experience (and is generally agreed by medicine these days, is it not?), opiates I've not had enough of to comment on - I've smoked opium a few times but never got the munchies.

Mine was on pre-Roman British religion - anything you need clearing up for you on that topic?
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:25, Reply)

Opioids increase consumption of food
canaboids increase motivation for finding food.
Block them both and the rats seem more interested in escaping and biting you.
(PsychoChomp, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:34, Reply)

mine was on Modelling the Impact of Mangrove Trees on Water Elevations in Riverine Basins
also, in case you need any help in that respect
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:27, Reply)

The effects of proteasome inhibition on the circadian clock pathway in cultured zebrafish cells.
It was as exciting as it sounds.
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:40, Reply)

Do you know about what makes fish shy or bold?

( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:46, Reply)

Speaking of scientists...
My mum's just rung to say our Uni's Chemistry department has just exploded and as I'm 5 mins away, I can hear all the sirens.
If I'd been in work I'd have been in a building joined to that by one of those bridges that is like a corridor over the road. What ARE they called?
Anyway, there's nothing on the internet.
Can any of you lot find it?
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:22, Reply)

what uni is it?

(PsychoChomp, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:25, Reply)

Liverpool
I'm starting to think my mum made it up.
I just listened to the headlines on the godawful station she listens to and there was nothing...
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:28, Reply)

as a civil engineer
I can tell you that those things are called a bridge.

edit: you could also call it a pedway, skyway, catwalk, but generally those would mean ones between skyscrapers or something
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:29, Reply)

Noooo, but it's a certain type
It has chairs and desks in it. It's like a room, connecting the two buildings, and it is a tunnelly tubey thing. It's not merely a bridge bridge. It's carpeted and has windows, but it's above the road.
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:32, Reply)

coach house
no, really, just because something has rooms in it doesn't mean it's not a bridge.

In olden times big bridges in cities often had shops and stuff on them.

Bath still has some I believe.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:34, Reply)

the old London Bridge was very much that way

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:38, Reply)

indeed it was

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:43, Reply)

Wasn't it a favourite haunt of prozzies
and general degenerates?
(Cancer Joy was short lived, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:48, Reply)

I dunno
my knowledge is limited to the structure

Those are some of Monty's special subjects though, so he'll tell you
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:51, Reply)

The whole of London
was a massive den of iniquity in those days - fucking marvellous.

Peter Ackroyd's London is a great book if you like that type of thing. The chapter on crime and punishment is astounding...
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:55, Reply)

:(
I wanted it to have a special name.
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:39, Reply)

not as far as I know
sorry
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:43, Reply)

"Root's wonderfull floating room of dreams and wonders, defying phsyics and gravity in equal messure"
But the kids at the uni will call it "Room 37-east".
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:45, Reply)

That's more like it!!!!
Thank you Gonz, these people have no hearts or souls.
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:47, Reply)

Random acts of savage violence

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:27, Reply)

Braiiinzzzz!
www.totally-funky.co.uk/Pages/ProductView.aspx?ID=2264&SID=1066
( girlinthehole, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:39, Reply)

Pfft!
Well I thought it was funny.



*wants*
( girlinthehole, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:53, Reply)

How many inches is 20cm?

( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:56, Reply)

8"

( girlinthehole, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:00, Reply)

zombies are not a laughing matter

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:55, Reply)

Thing with steriotypes, is that they're normaly bassed on preseved truth.
For example, if I asked you to think of some kids hanging around on the street with knifes in their pocket, what type of jumper are they wearing? Yes, hoodies. Does that make all people who wear hoodies criminals? Nope, but just enough of them to create that perception.

Now, think up of people who smoke weed.

I'm not sayin' everyone turns to lazy good-for-nothings on the stuff, just that a lot of people do.
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:43, Reply)

this is very true
it affects people in wildly different ways. I'm much the same when stoned, although more relaxed and less bored, whereas my bro is almost incapable of doing anything.

Definitely possible to carry on a productive life being stoned every night though
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:46, Reply)

depends massively on several factors
1. your general disposition in the first place
2. type of weed - the Dutch concept of 'daytime' and 'evening' smokes illustrates this perfectly
3. how much of the stuff you're getting through
4. what you do when stoned ie stare at a tv, or play an instrument/game etc
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:59, Reply)

Re daytime and nightime smokes...
I find if I smoke some block I can pick up a book and read - if I am smoking skunk pretty much anything that involves 'getting things done' is futile.
(Tugnut Ex of this parish, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:37, Reply)

marijuana makes me stupid sleepy and sick
this place stimulates my brain, believe it or not.
It makes me strive to have proper spelling and gives me smug satisfaction when I correct my mates on their appalling spelling and diction.
( Lisette von Falcon, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:46, Reply)

does that to me
Haven't had any for years, doubt I'll bother again.
Had the same effect on my dad so he didn't bother either.
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:49, Reply)

It only makes me sick if I have it after having booze.

(PsychoChomp, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 13:58, Reply)

this happens a lot
I still get it badly after smoking for years. haven't thrown up for a while, but it makes me feel distinctly off.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:09, Reply)

I know a trick for this
as long as you're stoned before you start drinking as well, you should be OK.
Sober to drunk to stoned...to toilet, potentially.

Stoned to drunk to top-up stoned...should be OK provided bongs etc are not involved....
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:12, Reply)

this is why I normally have a couple of crafty ones before drinking
doesn't help

I think the problem is that I'm quite a lightweight when it comes to booze these days. If I'm having a smoke afterwards then 3-4 pints is my absolute limit. well, it should be. It never happens and I'll have 8 pints and a few jagers, have a couple of j's then lie in bed spinning for an hour or so until it is safe to close my eyes.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:14, Reply)

God I HATE that
Far be it from me to proselytise, but cocaine removes any possibility of getting 'the whirlies'...
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:25, Reply)

I'll bear that in mind

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:27, Reply)

what there is instead is potentially 'gipping'
when it starts to trickle down the back of your throat, it can make you feel a touch nauseated for a second. this can be aggravated by taking a massive toke at the wrong moment.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:33, Reply)

I have heard of this
and think I could cope
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:39, Reply)

it's a minor inconvenience at most

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:41, Reply)

Or if you don't like charlie...
...an orange juice before bed stops whirlage.
(Tugnut Ex of this parish, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:33, Reply)

seriously?
man, oranges have magic powers. they stop me getting twitchy if I have too much MSG as well
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:36, Reply)

Yes...
And you are right about the MSG. Always have some orange after Chinese food and you wont get the 4am jitters or the parched throat.

Trust me - I'm a doctor.
(Tugnut Ex of this parish, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:39, Reply)

I am so trying the orange juice to stop the whirls thing
I'll need it on friday night as well.

awesome
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:40, Reply)

orange juice is also reputed
to help with bad trips - personally I think it's likely to be merely a placebo. If you're panicking and believe orange juice will 'save' you, chances are it will.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:41, Reply)

I have heard that...
One other OJ truism is that it counteracts the effect of methamphetamine - so if you have some good whizz or some bad E do not drink a juice or you will waste your money.
(Tugnut Ex of this parish, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:43, Reply)

nothing wrong with a placebo
if it works :-)
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:59, Reply)

They are an under-rated band too.

(Tugnut Ex of this parish, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 15:00, Reply)

that girl singer was hot

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 15:02, Reply)

Like her out of Hanson?

(Tugnut Ex of this parish, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 15:14, Reply)

As time passes
and more research is done on cannabis, scientists are playing catch up and finally becoming more aware of the healing properties it has.

The cannabinoids that they are interested in most is the stuff that provides the body high. The stuff that relaxes you, lowers blood pressure and generally makes you fell better, a tonic, if you will.

The THC is the stuff that gives you The Fear, panic attacks, the mild hallucinations and just that general, 'shot out of a cannon' sensation that really strong puff can bestow.

I have had puff that have been heavily packed with cannibinoids and also stuff that seems to be primarily THC. The latter tends to leave me a dribbling wreck, contorted with imagined fears and general uneasiness, as if something terrible is JUST about to happen. However, if you are smoking this on a regular basis, the fear gives way to controlled euphoria, artistic inspiration and some serious rushes. The mainly cannabinoid strains tend to just mong me out, with little in the way of head rushes, giggles or anything to 'far out'.

Marijuana, like the Rasta's have always said, is sacred, and should be used more widely to heal the fractured minds and bodies of today's society.
(Cancer Joy was short lived, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:00, Reply)

Yes Lion! Tru seh dat.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:10, Reply)

I-rey,
Rastafari.
(Cancer Joy was short lived, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:16, Reply)

damn straight
basically anything that can happen to make it easier for me to get hold of is worthwhile. my dealer has emigrated :-(
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:12, Reply)

Where to?
Afghanistan?

I'm thinking coals to Newcastle.
( girlinthehole, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:15, Reply)

Australia I believe
dealer wasn't his full time occupation
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:16, Reply)

I have an early Xmas pressie arriving tomorrow...
...a bag of White Widow.

Last time I had some I was out on my mountain bike and had to lie down in a field and chill as I was scared of riding past cows. (They were looking at me in a really intimidating way.)
(Tugnut Ex of this parish, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:50, Reply)

The Widow
can be a tough mistress, and make no mistake.
(Cancer Joy was short lived, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:58, Reply)

been a while since I've been involved with any white widow
fun times
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 9 Dec 2009, 14:59, Reply)