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The Dark Side of Cannabis

^ I owe you an apology.

On the other hand -- Oh no not my aura. My doctor is always warning me about aura holes forming! .... Wait my shaman -- my shaman was a white kid that went to festivals and got fake opium though in fairness.

He really hates alcohol and capitalism. (Despite ya know, hustling)
 
Let's all remember that being the doubter is easier than proving a point. The literature at this point is damning against pot wrt mental illness. No sources are going to be perfect, but when you look at studies again and again and again finding similar findings, well that means something...
 
god i’d love to be able to smoke weed again. i used to smoke a ton. most of the times as a teenager it was just for fun but as i grew up and my body started breaking down more than my car my pain got worse. weed really helps my pain but in recent years even the tiniest bit of THC sends me directly into a panic attack. i’m talking even like 2-3mg of sublingual oil and i start to feel like im being hunted for sport. i’ve tried different strains, sativa/indica, ROAs, everything. it’s like i became hyper sensitive to it. which sucks cause it helps my pain but it’s not worth the anxiety. i do use a lot of THC infused lotion which does help somewhat too, doesn’t get you high at all either.

it sucks, i don’t know what changed. i used to go thru 2-3g of wax daily, took a break for money/other reasons. then when i tried again on a small amount it fills me with dread. every once in a while i can deal with the anxiety until it passes and then i can enjoy the high, usually my partner has to help me thru the first 30 minutes of anxiety tho. but it’s uncommon and not worth the initial fear it induces in me
 
red22 said:
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CANNABIS DESTROYS YOUR BRAIN🚨

time to stop depending on that bulls*** and actually WIN in life…

#success #cannabis #marijuana
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h‍ttps://www.instagram.com/sina.the.alchemist/reel/DcZVtZ_yRWI/  2026-08-23
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Damn I dont have instagram so I will never know if that study is valid... (Oh wait valid studies arent usually posted on instagram) -- Srry sarcasm off, Link to said study elsewhere?

Destroys the brain how?
 
AlphaMethylPhenyl said:
Let's all remember that being the doubter is easier than proving a point. The literature at this point is damning against pot wrt mental illness. No sources are going to be perfect, but when you look at studies again and again and again finding similar findings, well that means something...
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I disagree and find most of these sources to be bunk as hell. Feels like alcohol and tobacco paid for some studies to be done and the ones I looked into......not so great.

The 42% increased chance of stroke is still the most (and about only) significant threat I am seeing backed by good research. That in itself is a very viable reason not to use THC --- than the general "hot smoke not meant for lungs" axiom. Wby pile on

I will admit I kinda quit paying attention after the first 10 or so sources were bunk......but I saw no sign of any course correction or understanding on the source posters part so *shrugs*
 
red22 said:
"You can’t convince me that marijuana didn't give me schizophrenia"

h‍ttps://www.instagram.com/paintingsbydarcy/reel/DeHykbnx5AR/  2026-10-05
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I would not try and convince you of anything. I may suggest that there was a good chance you had schizophrenia as an underlying condition that was going to show up at some point at marijuana may or may not have been the catalyst.

Mental illness usually shows up in late teens to early mid 20s, most ppls marijuana use aligns with that as well.
 
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Just because cannabis is widely used doesn’t mean it’s harmless to your brain. 🧠

While cannabis may make you feel relaxed in the moment, frequent, heavy use can affect memory, attention, learning, decision-making, and emotional regulation.

At Amen Clinics, we’ve analyzed nearly 300,000 brain SPECT scans to better understand how different substances and conditions can affect brain function.

Research involving cannabis users has found differences in cerebral blood flow, including reduced activity in certain regions involved in memory, attention, and cognitive function.

The good news? The brain has an incredible capacity to adapt and recover. Research suggests that some cognitive difficulties associated with heavy cannabis use may improve with sustained abstinence.

At Amen Clinics, we believe that understanding what’s happening in the brain is an important part of developing a personalized treatment plan. Our comprehensive evaluations consider brain function, medical history, mental health, and other factors that may contribute to symptoms.

If you or someone you love is struggling with cannabis use or related mental health concerns, Amen Clinics has 11 locations across the U.S. and a team of 60+ clinicians dedicated to helping patients improve their brain health.

Visit AmenClinics.com or click the link in bio to learn more.

#brainhealth#cannabis#brainhealthmatters
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h‍ttps://www.instagram.com/doc_amen/p/Dejtzz4m5Ct/  2026-10-16
 
About Amen clinics

Amen Clinics, founded by psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen, face widespread skepticism and criticism from mainstream neurologists, psychiatrists, and medical organizations


Main Reasons for Medical Skepticism

• Lack of Empirical Validation: Major medical groups (such as the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics) do not recognize resting SPECT scans as a standard or validated diagnostic tool for ADHD or general psychiatric disorders. Critics note that his specific diagnostic and treatment claims have not been replicated in rigorous peer-reviewed studies.
• Unnecessary Radiation Exposure: SPECT scans inject patients with radioactive isotopes. Critics—including retired family physician Dr. Harriet Hall and researchers—warn that exposing children and adults to radiation carries unnecessary health risks without proven clinical benefit.
• Commercial Exploitation Concerns: Physicians and medical ethics watchdogs have labeled the business model a form of expensive quackery that preys on vulnerable patients by selling unproven imaging and high-cost add-ons.
• Mixed Patient Sentiment: While some patients and families report that visualizing a brain scan helped increase medication compliance or gave them a sense of hope, opinions among clinicians remain sharply divided. Opinions on forums like Reddit reflect mixed views: some feel misled or ripped off, while a small subset of treatment-resistant patients found individual aspects helpful.

THIS IS WHAT I MEAN WHEN I SAY THESE SOURCES ARE NOT GOOD
 
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