At present, it is estimated that marijuanaās LD-50 is around 1:20,000 or 1:40,000. In layman terms, this means that in order to induce death, a marijuana smoker would have to consume 20,000 to 40,000 times as much marijuana as is contained in one marijuana cigarette. NIDA-supplied marijuana cigarettes weigh approximately .9 grams. A smoker would theoretically have to consume nearly 1,500 pounds of marijuana within about fifteen minutes to induce a lethal response.
Point is, its without a doubt safe enough to regulate it for the legal market. Consenting adults have the right to make this choice themselves without the threat of being thrown in jail. With 70% of the population in favor, half of the States already legal, other countries jumping on the bandwagon, its going to happen sooner or later here on the Federal Level. It's about time for people like you to stop clutching at their pearls.
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joej2923 (2959)
a year ago
Estimates are BS! You have to provide studies and articles from reputable sources to corroborate your assertions. You don't know shit so your post is unsubstantiated drivel.
People don't just smoke marijuana since there are now alternative delivery methods like edibles, vaping, oils, tinctures, sprays, etc. There are plenty of examples of people dying from these various methods. Most people don't realize the dangers of marijuana and that's why I am spreading the word.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/28/health/cdc-vaping-death-data-mmwr/index.html
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/teen-jumps-to-death-after-eating-marijuana-cookie/67-236321320
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-60989389 * edible gummy death *
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Padeen (6459)
a year ago
It comes from an old DEA report and even with stronger products nowadays, its still physically impossible to fatally overdose on THC. Hell, even with edibles, you'd die from the salt and sugar intake before the THC killed you.
https://ccguide.org/young88.php
Your first link is about bootleg products on the black market containing Vitamin E acetate, which is extremely toxic to the lungs. There was an outbreak a few years ago. Thanks for proving my point people are safer with regulation. Products purchased at legal dispensaries have to follow strict safety protocols.
Second link: A tragic accident and nothing more. People need to practice personal responsibility. Idiots die all the time from doing stupid things while drunk, but we're not going to ban it because most people can drink responsibly.
Third link is about a SYNTHETIC cannabinoid, aka a sketchy research chemical purchased online. This has NOTHING to do with cannabis. And again, had this person had access to a safe and regulated product, they would still be alive.
The only thing you're doing is spreading here is misinformation. Stop being ignorant and realize regulating marijuana is not only the safe thing to do, but the smart one.
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