Henu the Great
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You make a point of phenotypes, but here's the thing. All the industrially or semi-industrially bred strains are pure narcotics at this point being high tch, or cbd (the profile is either, not both) plus other major narcotic cannabinoids as there are quite many of them. If you happen to find something in the wild, then perhaps it could have medicinal properties when used appropriately, ie. the right route of administration and proper dose for a short period of time.xlnt said:Depends on the strain also; if it's mostly THC or CBD, sativa or indica. According to someone I've talked to (Angelo Graziano - see: https://www.fria.nu/artikel/132647) who sell cannabis products (CBD oils etc.) THC is the most medicinal component, and smoking weed is pure medicine to him, even if it's smoked. Inhaling burned material is never good so I think he's sort of a clown for saying so. I've also read that it's actually CBD which has the most medicinal effects; the anti-psychadelic component that counteracts the effects of THC (which makes people high).
I mentioned to him about the impact on memory; making one not be able to follow a straight line of thought etc. and he just shunned it off with "you don't think I follow this conversation? I just smoked a joint a half hour a go". So there is a sort of tendency among weed enthusiasts to not want to accept the reality of these negative side effects. He did however point out that young people should not smoke, but on the other hand that does not mean adults should. It's this chaotic world where being an adult is so tough that weed is necessary according to him.
A friend I had failed to take his driving license 5 times in a row because of these negative effects.
He was so addicted to it he had to stash it in my place since he would smoke all the time having it at home. The most addicting aspect of it is probably what he mentioned about the effect of increased dopamine levels, so it's addicting no doubt.
Furthermore, if you happen to find so called perfect non narcotic phenotype of a plant, the only way to preserve it is to cut seedlings. Every seed is a different story and something generally being something, is not always that same something.
The person you refer to is probably the most biased person to answer questions about the usage of cannabinoids. Too bad people like him are the norm and not the exception. You are right about the cbd being anripsychotic compound, but here's the thing again. It does not much matter when breeding has resulted all the cannabinoids in the plant to spike up to intoxicating levels.
As with any drug usage, the dopamine rush is addictive in addition to other effects they might have, depending on the substance. People with underlying problems are simply masking their issues and not being in terms with themselves usually results in bad results. Only those who are sick and tired of being sick and tired will break free, from their own volition. As far as I am aware there is no other way to freedom than you own will.