What is more dangerous, marijuana or alchohol?

[9Bijuu]

Marijuana, unlike what health classes teach you, doesn't really carry any risks. While the smoke is harmful to your lungs when used regularly the active ingredient in marijuana, THC, doesn't really have any negative side effects.

Alcohol on the other hand is a poison. It will make you vomit, pass out, and severely damage important organs like your kidneys when heavily abused.

Also weed is illegal because of the way our country is run - most want it legalized or decriminalized (or flat out don't care) but that won't happen for a few years if it happens. And alcohol is legal because it's such a common day thing, in countries where weed is mostly legal (no one has it totally legalized) they have the same view.

Legalization is a combination of cultural feelings and governmental policies, that varies country to country.

1. You need to specify where it is illegal. Not everyone on this site lives in the United States or other countries where marijuana consumption is illegal.

2. If you drive while high, it is just as deadly as driving while under the influence of alcohol. DUI's are not merely alcohol violations.

3. Alcohol is legal (In the United States) because back in the 1920's they tried this thing called "Prohibition." Even though most areas were dry (Meaning alcohol consumption was prohibited) before Prohibition, it actually created an illicit trade market crime sky-rocketed.

4. The legalization of marijuana is hotly contested because it pretty much never has been legal in the States. Though I personally do not condone either alcohol or marijuana, I have not seen enough of a valid argument to explain why alcohol is legal and why marijuana should not be illegal. They both have pretty much the same effects though Marijuana, depending on the THC levels, can act as both an upper and a downer. If it was legalized, there would be a fair drop in crime, however, it would not be very significant because hardcore drugs are the true root of narcotics problems.

5. They are both equally "dangerous" when combined when abused and combined with activities other than a social atmosphere. Driving Under the Influence of any controlled substance (or anything that impairs your judgment, coordination, reaction speed, etc...) poses a risk on the general public. Marijuana, though illegal, does not have significant punishments attached to it as long as you have only enough for personal consumption. It's when you possess larger quantities that it becomes a real issue.

Regarding #5, every atmosphere is a social one if someone else is there (that's just how it is). Honestly, I think what you're meaning to say is that if you're in a situation where you're doing something semi-important, dangerous, or have some form of obligation you shouldn't be using anything that would result in an altered state of mind.

 

[Majora]

Make a poll. I find this debate interesting. Seriously!

 

[Ethylacetat]

lol are u guys even thinking theres a reason that weed makes u happy and that reason is that the cannabinole u breath in directly going on the rewardcenter in your brain and simply shut down ur nerve system and u think that this isnt risky btw like i mentioned before u can simply stuck on weed how do u negate this argument?

 

[LeafSpirit 20]

Make a poll. I find this debate interesting. Seriously!

Thanks, it is isnt it? I think the government cares more about gaining money than peoples safety, as alchohol is easy to tax and marijuana isnt. Thats probably why marijuana is illegal

 

[XxNaruto10xX]

Both

 

[9Bijuu]

lol are u guys even thinking theres a reason that weed makes u happy and that reason is that the cannabinole u breath in directly going on the rewardcenter in your brain and simply shut down ur nerve system and u think that this isnt risky btw like i mentioned before u can simply stuck on weed how do u negate this argument?

As someone who loosely researches the effects drugs have on your brain and body and someone who's fascinated by the effect stronger hallucinogens/psychedelics have on your brain - what the f**k did you just try to say? What is cannabinole? What reward center of your brain, do you mean when your brain releases dopamine? How do you shut down your nervous system withouy dying? WHAT?!?!

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[PsychoticMertz]

Alcohols alot more dangerous. I have never heard of anyone dieing from pot.

 

[9Bijuu]

Thanks, it is isnt it? I think the government cares more about gaining money than peoples safety, as alchohol is easy to tax and marijuana isnt. Thats probably why marijuana is illegal

Marijuana would be incredible easy to tax and extremely profitable - it's got more to do with all of the "don't do drugs" bull s**t people have pumped into them while growing up and government policies.

Alcohols alot more dangerous. I have never heard of anyone dieing from pot.

There are no direct deaths but do you know how many gang related and drug-running deaths are brought out of weed? A lot is an understatement. While it may not hit the level alcohol does, there are many people that die due to alcohol - merely indirectly.

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[PsychoticMertz]

I meant from the drug itself. Not the people who smoke it. I personally do not smoke pot but i used to. The only way pot can be dangerous to you is if you smoke it for a incredibly long amount of time it can be damaging to your lungs. And also it can be bad for you or even dangerous if people lace the drug.

They are asking if the DRUG itself is dangerous you fool. Not the people who smoke it and make a fool of themselves. Most pot smokers can just chill and be cool but some cant. They ruin it for the rest of us.

 

[9Bijuu]

I meant from the drug itself. Not the idiots who smoke it. I personally do not smoke pot but i used to. The only way pot can be dangerous to you is if you smoke it for a incredibly long amount of time it can be damaging to your lungs. And also it can be bad for you or even dangerous if people lace the drug.

They are asking if the DRUG itself is dangerous you fool. Not the people who smoke it and make a fool of themselves. Most pot smokers can just chill and be cool but some cant. They ruin it for the rest of us.

Idiots who smoke it? You've never touched weed if you think only an idiot would smoke it. Also, while your second point is true, it's not the length you've smoked for all of the time - it''s the frequency. In terms of lacing if you're not looking for laced weed and smoke some laced weed on accident you're not very intelligent as it's not hard to tell if the weed is laced. On top of that, any dealer is going to lose tons of their business for lacing weed and not telling anyone and anyone that surprise laces weed for friends is going to lose those friends.

I realize they're asking if the drug is dangerous but ignoring the dangers of it getting to you is just ignorant.

Also, looking at your last point all pot smokers can chill - unless you're flat s**t insane weed most likely won't mess with your head much and if it does the weed could be bad or could've been smoked improperly. How do they ruin it? My friend had a bad trip his first time and I found it to be hilarious, he just never smoked it again and life went on.

 

[megallica]

marijuana isnt dangerous at all, unless of course you start abusing it and you will definitely get some lung and brain problems. but its controllable unlike drinking. alcohol is as dangerous as coccaine, meth, and every other drug out there because it so much easier to get, and so easy to get accustomed to. it is one of the leading causes of liver and kidney failure. marijuana should be legalized because it has the potential to cure diseases including cancer and can probably boost the economy. alchohol however should be illigalized.

 

[naruttebayo]

alcohol is more dangerous

 

[veiga]

none

 

[narajacob]

Alcohol is an actual poison and no not a metaphorical one; the way alcohol reacts to the body is the same as a poison. Not to mention that alcohol is a depressant and has some pretty bad psychological effects. Natural, unaltered, no chemicals added weed has no long term negative effects on the body in anyway shape or form; even the short term can be positive as it looses airways making it easier to breath and it relaxes people.
Of the two, alcohol is easily the more addictive; people don't get addicted to weed, they get addicted to the feeling it brings; people do get addicted to alcohol.

 

[Q of the Sharingan]

Not enough people smoke to get many deaths. If it were legal, it still would be dangerous if driving under the influence(don't believe anybody who says that they are fine when driving high) Technically, alcohol is a poison in the body that is converted to something less harmful to the body, getting you drunk. It destroys brain cells and the liver, and also increases chances of other diseases due to weakening the immune system. It is the most dangerous of the two. Marijuana stunts brain growth and it is always harmful to inhale smoke in any fashion. If it was mass produced legally, it would be tampered with in the same way tobacco cigarettes are and then would be even less healthy. Then it would be worse than alcohol.

 

[Q of the Sharingan]

Alcohol is an actual poison and no not a metaphorical one; the way alcohol reacts to the body is the same as a poison. Not to mention that alcohol is a depressant and has some pretty bad psychological effects. Natural, unaltered, no chemicals added weed has no long term negative effects on the body in anyway shape or form; even the short term can be positive as it looses airways making it easier to breath and it relaxes people.
Of the two, alcohol is easily the more addictive; people don't get addicted to weed, they get addicted to the feeling it brings; people do get addicted to alcohol.

if people are addicted to the feeling that something brings then they are addicted to whatever is giving them the feeling. If someone's way of getting high is through marijuana then they are addicted to that.

 

[Easyfathom]

If things like Alcohol and nicotine were discovered today they would be class A illegal drugs... The reason why they are not is because governments are making so much god damn money off of them!
In England your average pint of bear costs around 30 pence... The other 3-4 pounds is just pure tax!

Now the reason why their is less deaths involving Marijuana is simply because it is illegal. Meaning there is a lot less people taking it then alcohol and those people are being rather discrete about it. They don't go smoking it in broad day light down the streets, but you can still find a pissed guy the night before smack bam in the middle of the afternoon still tripping over his own feet. But I bet there would be just as equal deaths if weed was legal through people miss-using it with driving and stuff. It still effects your senses and stuff but through experience smoking and driving is nothing if you aren't being an arsehole, i.e if you are going the speed limit.

In my opinion I would say Alcohol is a lot worse for the fact that you can abuse it to such higher limits then you can weed.
Hope this helps

 

[Punk Hazard]

while alcohol can kill, so can weed. weed can make people do stupid things, which can lead to their deaths.

weed is illegal since the government wont be able to control sale. plus theres this

 

[Wookman]

Wow...didn't expect this kind of outcome on the poll. Seems to me people here can't handle themselves a drink. Either that, or everyone's like "Legalize it, man..." (say it in Jamaican accent, it's more fun).
Anyway, can't really act like this without a reason, so I better explain myself: alcohol has a nutritive value of zero, but in calories, only fats are richer in energy. You can check me on this if you want, but it is true. This is why it makes people act out, and all that. In some people, it simply inhales life.
Pot serves the one purpose of dragging life out of you. It alleviates the pain (which is good for sports/terminal illnesses), but most people love the feeling that it gives them - it makes you relax. That is why it's a lot more dangerous. Instead of finding a purpose to direct the life energy you are granted in your youth, you go and spend your youth, and slowly kill that energy.

I'm not here to tell anyone they should not do any of the above. Hell, I am not a good example of that myself. But, one must realize the pros and cons of his actions. And if people are more afraid of a good drink than of weed, well... I know my late grandfather always judged a man by the way he could handle a drink. He was never wrong. Not once.

 

[Yondaime Namikaze]

#fail................... theres nothing wrong with them
Theres something wrong with the people who get caught up with it
I do both and i got a good job make good money and live a normal life
bachelors degree and all