The most reasonable argument over cannabis being a "gateway drug" has been that, because of cannabis' illegality, people were having to buy it from dealers who were quite likely to be ready to sell them other drugs too - so legalisation could actually negate that effect. Certainly, in my experience, if people have to break the law to do something that seems relatively innocuous to them, it puts them over a threshold where breaking laws seems less of a big deal. So criminalising innocuous recreational behaviour seems like a huge own goal... unless the intent is to fill up your prisons... which in some countries it absolutely is.
I have used it for chronic pain for years now. Truth is, it doesn't actually make the pain go away. It makes it easier for me to ignore the pain. That is enough.
Looks like you're the 1 in 10 who have their head screwed on right. The medical rationalization is silly, like Sabine pointed out the measurable effect is small. The recreational effect is huge. So no bullshit that's why people use it. I have nothing against marijuana, but there's a loopy cult that goes along with it for some reason. It's really not that much different than alcohol. Ya alcohol is a mild depressant and analgesic but we drink it because it feels good.
That's like any other pain relief drug. Most opiates work by preventing neurons from sending/receiving signals. You are still in pain, but your brain isn't receiving the signals. THC works for chronic pain in slightly different ways, however the concept is the same, flooding your body with dopamine to trick you into thinking you are in pleasure, not pain.
I definitely got addicted, as in, abstaining from cannabis made me feel horrible (extreme night sweats, insomnia, couldn't eat for a week). It took about a month for me to feel normal again after complete abstention. I don't think I have an addictive personality (I don't drink to excess) but who knows.
@@M6llumees69 it’s just not the way you should consume any substance do it naturally that means a high amount once in a while like in a trippy way and then using it for medicinal purposes
Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.
Psychedelics saved me from years of uncontrollable depression, anxiety and illicit pill addiction. imagine carrving heavy chains for over a decade and then all of a sudden that burden is gone. Believe it or not in a couple years they'll be all over for treatment of mental health related issues.
@Laura Polonioli make sure when you don’t go to the dark web. Chubbyemu has a horror story of someone purchasing from the darkweb on his channel. Good luck!
what leads someone to change is complex but it is current human habit to point to something that seems obvious as causative because we simply cannot attend to all the complexity. Not to mention the illusion of the quick fix is thoroughly embedded in the culture.
My son is severely handicapped man, he was on synthetic medications and the side effects are horrible. He has been on cannabis now for 5 months and doing amazing . I am so happy with how it is helping him sleep and helping his OCD and anxiety
@@cnwil4594 wrong. Ppl drink alcohol and smoke cigs. Both recreational things. There is nothing inherently wrong with recreational drug use. It’s when the use becomes out of control and a problem for the individual and ppl around them.
@@cnwil4594 when it comes to recreational use... Everyone has their own opinion, it may be wrong for you, which I respect. But that doesn't mean it's wrong to others. It can be used as a relaxation from a long day just like anything else. It can be used to destress someone so they are not an A hole to others. But it should be used in moderation just like everything else.
@@sbocaj22 I don't condone any of them. Just because they were legalized doesn't mean they are harmless. Would you fly on a plane with a drunk pilot or ride with an intoxicated taxi cab driver? Billions of dollars are being made off of weak mindset people who can't control their compulsions - SMH.
16:35 A side factor that’s missed when examining the increase in marijuana use is that, at the same time interval heavy alcohol use decreased drastically. From 2017 to 2021, heavy alcohol use in Canada dropped from 19.5% to 15.6. And this was not a trend as the number had increased from 17.9 since 2014. This provides evidence for a reverse correlation between marijuana and heavy alcohol use.
maybe a lot of ppl got addicted to meth and got final stages of addiction when you dont want to drink anymore... if you get wasted on alcohol youll probably still get wasted but with less alcohol and a bit of marijuana :D
I've been stoned basically for 45 years, with a couple short breaks. I'm 60, in perfect health, mentally and physically, two advanced degrees. Although I switched to an herbal vaporizer about 10 years ago.
Pretty similar to my story. I am turning sixty soon, smoke a bit all through the day (about 2 dollars worth), ran 6 miles yesterday at 8:30 per mile, can do 8-10 pull ups at once, and am achieving my goal of 60 hours of productivity per week. I may rip a bong load before going to sleep. Also like to read the bible (but only take the Gospels seriously), for what it's worth. Oh, and I have a Ph.D. in psychology.
Dr. Hossenfelder - I just wanted to pass along that I get so into your videos that the little sprinkles of humor you include always catch me off-guard and result in a belly laugh. Thank you for all of the information you provide and the clever humor you treat us to now and again.
I'm Dutch, so it's been easily available for decades here. I quit just a few weeks ago after several years of use. In my opinion, it is very important to inform the youth very well about the risks. The brain keeps developing until the age of 23, and smoking before that age is not smart. Some people are more sensitive to THC than others, and they are more at risk of negative side effects, like psychoses. There are some advantages, to those who use it for medical use (CBD) and to whom regular medical drugs are not available or don't work properly. Thanks for raising awareness. 🙏
As an American - yes, please, educate the youth about the harmful potential! Don't get me wrong, not a hater - I love weed - but good lord I wish my respected peers had done more to warn me earlier on! Instead, the only people warning me were authority figures who only knew how to communicate through punishment and opposition, which pushed me into a rebellious stance. Very unfortunate that I started habitual use in my teens, as I believe it put my development at a disadvantage in the long run.
I smoked daily for about 15 years, but smoked occationally for 5 years before that. Quit 2,5 years ago and all depression i've struggeled with is gone (as well as lazyness). I still smoke now and then but it's been 3 times since i quit. So many friends has become conspiracy theorists through the years, some fallen into long term psychosis, schizophrenia, some died because of shootings (it's illegal here in Sweden and even home growers is geting targeted by gangs). In hindsight it was not worth it as a daily drug but I think it's ok occationally, like alkohol.
I think the detrimental neurological/psychiatrist effects have become too diminished in public discussion after years of touting cannabis as some _magic natural medicine,_ a cure-it-all of sort that makes you feel good. I've seen people who've developed serious psychosis after using it daily for several months, and while in some cases this might be related to multiple combined causes, it still seems to be a major contributor also in the inconclusive cases.
And I will add that even if most regular users don't end up with psychosis, I find with most it does promote increased irritability and a decreased ability to hold a conversation, with a false sense that the cannabis is what keeps them calm.
@@berniv7375 she provided an extremely narrow set of information to the point where I have to ask why she bothered to post the video. Nothing is technically incorrect, but we come away having no real information to act upon as it pertains to policy decisions or the ramifications of criminalizing a largely harmless drug.
Not all fact based. A significant portion of that research was flawed, especially the part about hospital visits. I have never in my whole life heard of anyone going to the hospital because of weed.
The information wasn't correct, she has used no science based information. Smoking cannabis doesn't effect eye to hand coordination and driving. It's.been proven in scientific studies
My experience with marijuana is mixed. On the positive, it has improved my emotional stability and that effect is long term. I never lose my temper, never get paranoid, never get jealous, and I'm a very chill person, even after going long periods of time without marijuana. When I get high, I feel the urge to go for a walk or bike ride for the duration of the high. Short term effects involve improving my focus and creativity, but that only works on things that I'm passionate about. I tend to not care about my obligations when high. That's why I've given up marijuana for the time being. But you are right about the addictive properties. But it's not an addiction like tobacco or alcohol. I used to experience the insomnia and loss of appetite when putting the weed down. But strangely, I don't experience those symptoms anymore when I come off a binge. Currently, my only withdrawal symptom is the general desire to use, missing the relaxing experience. My best analogy for marijuana addiction is more like a videogame addiction.
Fax and this is how healthy usage of it goes. A lot of these negatives I feel like were related to smoking anything in general but vaporizing/eating it has reduced a lot of the withdrawals as long as you take tolerance breaks and stay sober for the majority of the week. There is also something that only some of these studies mention is that the current criminalization of it probably does contribute to mental illness going up especially if they're tossed in jail or have to deal with fines which is a problem that the government itself creates and to imply that comes with cannabis usage (at least in people that don't have predispositions) is disingenuous at best and a bad faith argument at worst.
I've had my high CBD/low THC cannabis tincture which lessens my anhedonia from depression just enough to appreciate Sabine's dry, German humor. Danke Frau Hossenfelder.
As an avid user of this plant, I would like to heavily applaud your unbiased research. The good, the bad, all of it spot on despite some of us not wanting to believe the bad.
I'm 63. I was a pothead when I was 18. I gave it up in my 30s because it gave me anxiety. Now the state I live in (NJ in the USA) legalized it for reecreational use and we have stores you can buy it from. I still get anxiety if I do more than a hit or two, so I only take a hit on some nights because it does help me sleep. While I don't smoke it like I used to, the pothead in me does a little Snoopy dance whenever I go into the store to buy some. One thing I do know is that even though it was illegal for a long time, it was still pervasive and easy to get, so since it doesn't seem to be any more destructive than alcohol (Prohibition in the USA did NOT work and was rescinded), may as well keep it legal and stop spending billions of dollars punishing people for using it.
Try a higher CBD strain. The THC will lower GABA, CBD will increase GABA. Low GABA causes trepidation. You won't be as high, but for a infrequent user that isn't a bad thing, like you really just want to take the edge off, and not get addicted again. Low GABA will also cause low HGH, which at your age is the last thing you want
@@corina6772 people are being prescribed cannabis for depression and psychological issues. Pure thc and no cbd probably does have some impact on increasing depression psychological issues when there is an issue, but it's about finding equilibrium with the correct ratios to help. Either way the person needs coping strategies and learn to deal with the issue to become fully functional
The US is not spending billions punishing casual users. You have to be a serious dealer to get anything more than a fine and probation in even the strictest states. We are spending billions trying legalize it everywhere. Alcohol and tobacco companies really want to cash in on legal weed.
@@memememe843 WTF are you on? More than half of the drug arrests are for marihuana use. That's billions of dollars in police work right there without even taking into account the loss of personal wealth
I smoke weed once in half a year when I need a change of perspective in dealing with my life problems... whether it is about a random task like lawsuit, real estate transaction, about research topic, about my social anxiety, about procrastination, or about my relationship skill... I find the change of perspective from weed is overwhelmingly beneficial for taking a step back and figuring out solutions to your life problems.
@@ozone8897 Why? What do you mean by definitely not? Weed's effect on me is an empirical fact. I don't know its effect on other people statistically, but I know it is very useful and productive to me (and by extension, to some other people under certain conditions). For instance, I used to be an extremely socially awkward person. However, I accidentally realize I can become extremely "socially quick-thinking" (and charming) when I messaging girls on tinder when I'm high on just 0.5 dollar worth of weed. After this one incident, I retrospectively rationalize what I did that make those conversation successful, and I am now capable of having humorous tinder conversation almost every single time. Using tiny dosage infrequently like I do, essentially have most likely no cons but only pros, roughly speaking. What do you mean by "definitely not"?
I totally agree with you. I smoke daily and one of my favorite parts about it is being able to view my life in a different prospective and strategically plan out where I want to be and how to get there. I feel now though that smoking everyday is hurting me way more than any benefit I get from it.
@@ozone8897 Google scholar search "marijuana anxiety" and see the result yourself. Also you should at least try it yourself or ask what others experience is like... instead of just saying it sounds like a placebo. I mean you could say that regardless how right or wrong you are.
Watching an intelligent person such as yourself talk in such lengths about a plant I routinely use to become as stupid as possible is hilarious in a way I've yet to encounter. Thank you, Sabine.
You use marijuana to become stupid? I'm really smart and have spent most of my life educating myself. I use pot, and I wonder why you think it makes you stupid?
Some people say the same thing about psychedelics. I find most drugs effects to be dependent upon who’s using them. I get weird creative thinking when high but it’s not stupid. In fact it helps with understanding lots of things. Cheech & Chong set a stupid precedent for stoners, who turned it into stoner culture, which is a cultural of stupidity…
As a non smoker. We legalized it in my state... ...the people that were smoking BEFORE legalization, were the same people smoking AFTER legalization. There wasn't some "big wave" of new people smoking...
@Chris Oh brother,... 🙄 This is the comments section on TH-cam, not a doctoral thesis. Word of advice: You need to get a life or get laid or both, Mr. Virgin.
@@krypton1982 In another video there were dozens of comments about a plane that was shown in the video. The comments were that it wasn't the plane being talked about, it was one similar, but not THE plane. I replied that it didn't matter that it wasn't the exact plane, but something very similar. Well, I got absolutely ripped apart for that comment, with most saying that accuracy mattered. So, I'm saying grammatical accuracy is just as important. You either value accuracy or you don't! So, what do you value, accuracy in video and comments, or crap in both? Pick one, you can't have both!
@Chris You keep getting "ripped apart" because you are choosing to get caught up on mundane details instead of intent. Put it this way,.. it's like begging for food, someone gives you a hamburger, you get angry because the food you got wasn't "steak." Yet, in the background, the cashier says out loud, "Sir, this is a Wendy's." The youtube comments section is not the place to be on a Grammer soapbox, nor is it the appropriate environment. You want a place with perfect grammer, attend a C2 English Level college course, my gift to you. Good luck.
Lets get one thing straight... I know far more people with alcohol problems than the ones with weed problems. And even more important, users with weed problems don't effect on other lives as much as the alcoholic people does. Most alcoholics ruin the whole family.
I started using when I was about 20 myself. I had been diagnosed with ADHD and every medication I had been prescribed I had some sort of negative effect. I tried around 8-9 different medications and my doctor even got me to try some anti-psychotic since those too have been reported to help with ADHD as well. Marajuana just kinda works for me. It tones down the super hyper active part of the brain but doesn't just completely shut it off like the other medication. It's more so like I can stop and actually think about things rather than impulsively do them without second thought. It doesn't kill my appetite as a big problem with all the medication I would try is that my appetite would be completely gone, even hours after the medication would wear off too. I would sometimes go days without eating as I would feel physically ill if I did otherwise. It's helped me keep a stable job, maintain stable relationships, and I actually can do my household chores, something that was basically impossible for me otherwise. Plus, I'm still a lightweight. It usually cost me at most 20 dollars a month, much cheaper than the medication I had prior.
ADHD itself is absurdly overdiagnosed. 90% of those told they have it simply need to learn more self-discipline. Most of them are young boys, who indeed are healthy if they have that problem, a normal part of development. What's worse, ADHD drugs INCREASE the problem, by making the user dependent upon them. The prescription mood-control drugs are more harmful to society than the illegal recreational ones.
I don't know what the situation is like in other countries, but in Brazil, where cannabis is illegal (even for most medicinal uses), prohibition is a big obstacle for researchers that want to study its effects and possible uses. That's something to take into consideration when talking about the poor quality of research on the plant. I wish Sabine had mentioned this!
I love your pop culture jokes. The most important part of legalization for me is that you can go in to a store and get expert advice based on your experience. This is impossible otherwise. Lots of people smoke or eat too much because they are more sensitive than the others in the group they are in. Like all drugs and medicines, each individual has particular sensitivities and reactions that needs to be taken into consideration.
That is thin line, You are wallking there.I love it. As Sabine said, there is thousand years of experience. But in my view there are many conselliors about good eating habits and they differs wide. But we have little consulatns in cannabis, because of illegality of use, as many said good helper, bad ruler. There is some middle point we should consider.
Yeah this is bullshit bro .. the average shop worker knows just as much or little as a dealer does ... there is no expert advice on weed other than it affects everyone differently.
Everytime I walk into a dispensary in Chicago all I hear in the background is, "I want something that's going to keep me up all night, make me hungry, but not too hungry, but also curing my 11 diseases. I have anxiety so I need an indica." OHH SHUT DA FACKKKKK UP. lmfao this shit isn't a cure all drug. The dispensary employees aren't experts. Just buy your weed, try your strains, and stfu lol Cannabis is so cross need nowadays that basically every strain is a hybrid anyway.
@@ccrider3435 then don't buy from a biker. They probably ruin it with coke or fentanly or someshit anyway lmao Buy from a Mexican. Us Latinos love our cannabis and take pride in its cultivation, unlike legal markets where scams and profits are prioritized.
One of the most ridiculous things about the war on drugs is the defunding and banning of scientific research surrounding them. Here's hoping we develop knowledge. On the other hand, misuse of drugs will always exist in society until we develop public, universal and solid mental health services.
Absolutely, instead of people indulging in the use of recreational drugs. There are more downsides than positives. I wouldn't want to ride on a plane when the mechanics or pilots use recreational drugs.
@@cnwil4594 that's already happening though. Many pilots indulge in far more dangerous drugs than weed. The rate of drug consumption among pilots is high.
My take on the "gateway drug" thing is this. Say you're 19 and away at university. You've been told by all authorities your whole life that marijuana is bad and will make you into a fiend and an addict. But your uni friends convince you to try it. And it's fun! And it doesn't make you a fiend or an addict. You start to wonder, what else have all the authorities my whole life been lying to me about?
I personally saw that with cocaine. The people I knew had become aware that marijuana was harmless, or nearly harmless, and realized that they had been lied to. Then cocaine became fairly easy to get and people assumed that the same was true for cocaine. But no. In my opinion, if society had been honest about both drugs a lot fewer people would have had their lives screwed up by cocaine.
The typical progression from there is thinking, authorities exaggerated the harms of marijuana, therefore marijuana is actually harmless or beneficial, and then daily use follows. The end is entering a psych ward sometime between age 21-25 due to a psychotic break.
@@RonSparks2112 I don't think anyone has ever made a valid claim that cocaine is safe. I started smoking pot fifty years ago, and even then, the dangers of cocaine were obvious.
I'm 72 years of age and have been using MM all of my life. My grandparents knew the medicinal properties of both Sativa and Indica. Indica is a sedative whereas Sativa is a stimulate. You use cannabis in various ways depending upon your situation . I remember the cannabis plants in the garden, the care in growing, harvesting, curing,storing and use. We OWN 65 acres of deep rural land, have 5 various types of vehicles ,heat our home with wood heat ,grow a lot of our own food and meat. We are in excellent health for our age and I haven't seen a doctor in 3 years. [ That was for a routine physical required by the V A in order to stay active in their system.] I started drinking coffees from a baby bottle when I was 18 months old with sugar and canned milk. So, having used cannabis and coffees all of my life there is very little you can tell me about the effects of either substance. Bottom line, " Don't try blowing bad smoke up this old smokers butt ". By the way, LSD was my very first encounter with any form of drugs followed by coke. There's a world of difference between use and abuse.
Hi Sabine, interesting topic and one I have studied a bit, starting in college. I am currently a retired geophysicist. My story: math was jealous when I fell in love with a girl. First year of calculus, got a B. She broke my heart second year, aced differential equations and started smoking cannabis. Boundary value, linear math & calculus of variation were a blur, didn’t do so well but managed to pass them. I had no problem with geology, easy A’s and geophysics was much more understandable than calculus, although I didn’t get deconvolution till after I started working as a geophysicist interpreting seismic data. Putting geology onto the seismic profiles was much easier after one toke on the bong. Two hits and I just stared at the profiles. Depth conversion and volumetric calculations were never attempted while under the influence. Visualization of tectonic forces seemed easier under a moderate influence. Now that I’m retired and I don’t have to worry about calculus but it sometimes surprises me what I can remember although I haven’t been able to figure out de Sitter space.
I haven't unalived myself because my state of Colorado has had it legally available to me since I got back from Afghanistan for the final time in 2014. I am a high functioning engineer who uses it 3-4 times per week. Makes life way better and I am on no other meds.
I think it's a bit ridiculous that people have had to turn to saying 'unalived' Makes me think of the difference in saying poop instead of shit. A difference that I'm sure is only in people's heads.
@@Pushing_Pixels Not at all pointless, it's used because of certain filters in websites, but mainly by content creators who *will* get demonitized if they use such a word, period. It's fucked up, but it's used for a reason.
@@KytexEdits The reason is so backwards that it makes me physically cringe. The fact that TH-cam content creators are now pointlessly self-censoring words like "shit" proves the TH-cam management has serious problems.
This is pure anecdote but I had an aunt that used cannabis products to treat the nausea and loss of appetite she was experiencing as a side effect of chemotherapy. It worked well for her. And this is pretty consistent with the well known effect of recreational cannabis use on appetite.
i have known somebody who had cancer in his throat, They could not help him anymore with chemo or anything, but they informed him that with extracting THC from weed he could create a liquid that potentially could help his pain be reduced. Me as a chemistry enthusiast worked together with him and his brother to make a set up with ethanol to extract THC from weed. It really helped him in his last stages of his life. it even helped extend his life for 2 more years until he finally died.
@@tdgdbs1 I premise my post with “this is pure anecdote” because my post is just sharing an anecdote. My post didn’t reference any data or peer reviewed literature, so it is pure anecdote. I haven’t reviewed the literature but I suspect there probably is relevant data out there.
I have a severe panic disorder and thanks to this I don't wake up in the middle of the night in piss and sweat anymore, got a decent job and gained 15 pounds.
Speaking as a Canadian weed smoker since i was 16, i'd like to point out a couple things from my experience: 1) anecdotally, as a teen, when weed was illegal and alcohol was legal, it was WAY easier to get my hands on pot and also more likely the weed was laced with something harder, so part of what i think is good about our legalization is that it's controlled above board so it's very clear what you're getting and probably, honestly, may make it harder (and perhaps also less desirable, if it's less of a taboo/rebel symbol) for teens to access, and 2) because i have had a personal interest in the health effects being studied over time as it became less taboo to study, i have often noticed the "low intake" category of smokers is usually a joint a day, which to me personally sounds like a LOT of weed, so i have often wondered how relevant the studies are for people actually smoke far less than that. I mean, for alcohol, it's often asked as how much drinks per week, as comparison. I haven't take a close look at all studies, but just something i've noticed as these studies come up in the news.
Especially with marijuana plants being more potent today, a joint a day definitely sounds like a lot of weed. That's what I smoke and I consider it a lot. Keep in mind that "a joint a day" is no indicator of how much weed you actually smoke since you can roll a small to moderate to badonkus size joint if you want.
Princess I grew up In mexico where people would most likely lace weed if they could but for what? I never ever ever even heard that weed would be sold from the dealer laced with anything, not in Mexico and not in America, for what? Ive heard of putting tobacco in a joint like they do in Europe, or PCP like they did to Smokey on friday but that was in a joint not sold to him. Actually now that weed can be grown in labs and they come out with things like wax and edibles, weed is stronger than ever but not because they put any special chemicals in it
@@dev89368 You're showing your ignorance. It is well recognized that the costs of legalization, the storefronts, the testing, the labs, the regulation, the administration, all increase cost. The black market still has the majority of the market because of this. Your sale experience is not representative. The legal market improves the black market, as it is now common to get labeled, medical grade weed in the black market, cheaper than if the same product were in a legal dispensary. It's a good idea to know what you're talking about before you shoot off your mouth, or it's you who will look like a fool.
I want the government to totally take control of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and even lottery tickets…moved out of convenience and grocery stores, and into separate dispensaries. They will enforce standardization, education, regulation, legalization, registration, and be a resource for getting help for addiction, and other health issues. Stop selling alcohol in bars. It’s not like we live in London or Ireland where you literally walk from your front door, to a bar. Everyone should be getting intoxicated in their homes…and stay home.
Something anecdotal I'd say as someone who didn't use until my 40's after it became legal where I live, is that it can be great as something used sparingly in the right manner. I find that a single 10mg gummy once every week or two really helps any stress or anxiety that builds up over time. Even if it is dulling my brainpower, I'd say it still is a net benefit because I'm not dealing with anywhere near as much stress as I was before. I've had a much brighter outlook on life and have been more productive overall. Also, thinking about theoretical physics and other fascinating subjects after taking a gummy is very fun. I basically watch a bunch of science videos on nights I have a gummy. Also microscopic videos, because it is fun to go from thinking about the physics of things, then watch electricity power life forces in tiny organisms, and just kind of ponder how it all works together. I haven't said "far out man" yet, but some of the fictional portrayals are a bit accurate. :p
I do the same. I have cPTSD so managing stress can be a a real task all on it own. Cannabis helps set that back into an equilibrium. I do the same when I am high and I'll ponder and write down my scientific notes and perhaps revise a lot of my college notes.
I've found the same thing, once every 1-2 weeks is ideal. I also find it makes you less prone to your own biases, allowing you to look at topics from new perspectives, which I think is really important.
I'm glad you found a sweet spot for dosage, and thanks for sharing. It's possible to have too much of anything you put in your body, but it's also possible to fearfully deny yourself something that's actually beneficial. As with everything in life, balance is best. I'm not particularly religious, but balance is the most wholly holy thing I've experienced. Imbalance is suffering; balance is divine.
you have totally nailed it , I'm 70 now and many years ago I had a great uncle who called it "medicine" which brought some realization to my limited experience of just getting high and possibly benefiting from thc psychologically not even considering that it might be doing any good in a physiological capacity , as has been widely discussed but only narrowly understood with the cbd , cbc , cbg , cbn and other cannabinoids and is just beginning to be discovered with the 400 or so other ingredient compounds . many have rightly called it "herb" alluding to the medicinal properties and it is unfortunate western society is so opulent and hedonistic all of that is mostly over shaddowed by the maniacal overconsumption of strains of flower and extracts that can only be described as such excessive concentrations of thc as to be as powerful as narcotics in effect .
Very well presented video, much food for thought. I’m a late bloomer with weed, didn’t start ‘til I was 69,(now 76) always used d.i.y. edibles with a fairly modest dose. To me it has been great for arthritic pain and sleep as well as a relaxent . I am also calmer and I feel more tolerant towards people. I am not saying that there could not be downsides, I took in many of Sabine’s points , but as humans we take many things that have downsides and many of them are fully legal. I would love to see Sabine do a video on say alcohol and sugar.
I have been using ganja responsibly for 47 years. I am from the Caribbean, where it is part of our culture just as rum, carnival, calypso and soca music are, so too is Ganja, Rastafari and reggae music. Unfortunately, the neo Colonial mindset of our politicians and a large number of our police officers still consider the use of the plant taboo and as a result, continue to terrorize citizens for possession of a pocket full of flowers. A victimless nonviolent crime. But times are changing. Some islands like Jamaica, Saint Vincent, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Saint Lucia are improving their legislative framework and have decriminalized, allowing for the cultivation of four plants per household and for the possession of up to 28 g. Still a lot of work ahead.
i don't think legalization of cannabis leading to a rapid increase in cannabis related hospitalisation is necessarily a bad thing, considering that people would be scared to go to the hospital because they have a bad reaction to an illegal drug, so this could just be that people are actually seeking medical aid when they wouldn't have before.
@@Marklar3 or the nonstoned people around them freaked out, overreacted and took them to hospital. I also question if the sole / primary reason they were hospitalized was for cannabis or if it was just another 'co-morbidity' that got checked on a list: high blood pressure; overweight; cannabis user.
One of my main reasons for wanting it decriminalized is that whatever its effects, it's simply not worth people - especially young men - getting arrested for it and ending up with a criminal record that could easily effect the rest of their life, and it's also not worth incarcerating anyone because that can really mess up your life.
You will not get arrested or imprisoned over cannabis charges when you are a simple user. At least I‘ve never heard of someone getting arrested here in Germany.
@@DevinNixonDavis I know that their were many outrageous cases of arrests over weed in the US. But that’s more the fault of the aggressive policies towards weed in the US which don’t translate to Europe.
I love watching your videos. You break down complicated subjects into something that is easily digestible while also not glossing over the important facts that support the understanding.
some of the analysis in sabine's 'investigation' is totally nuts; 'dope smokers are more likely to be hospitalized' - people with conditions likely requiring hospitalization are way more likely to have discovered marijuana as more beneficial than almost any pharmaceutical. thing is; dak is real good for some people, not so good for others. people are different.
Unbiased? Sabine thinks that illegality is a substantive idea to decide an issue on. I think that means she would have supported slavery in the USA. It was legal... right? Or putting Jews in gas chambers... Also legal... at the time in the place. Maybe there is more to the legality and right and wrong thing than Sabine is accounting for? Sabine is a person who has studied science her whole life. She is an expert on that. She is NOT an expert on law or legality, or ethics, or drug use. She has an opinion. So do I, and I AM an expert on legality and right and wrong, and ethics. I've been studying these topics my whole life. Given what I've said... whom do you think is more right? Sabine or I, and why?
I love your sense of humor. I find myself cracking up multiple times while I watch your videos. You are entertaining as well as informative. And yes, I'm SUBSCRIBED. Actually I'm a middle aged gentleman (of 63) and I smoke weed all day, every day. I'm convinced it helps to keep myself healthy. I'm the ONLY one in 3 generations of my family, that still doesn't need glasses. I take 0 medications (other than weed) and I still exercise daily and eat right. My goal is to live to 120 and then silently pass away in my sleep....no notice....no symptoms....just go to sleep and cross over into who knows what. Keep the videos coming. Thank You.
Excellent job! Watched this while smoking a bowl of my first LEGAL cannabis grow. Been growing the flowers for 36 years, last year was the first time I didn't have to hide the damn plants!
16:26 I am a young adult woman and I began buying and using THC products on a regular basis only when they became legal locally. I was wholly uncomfortable with buying on the black market for many reasons, but one of them was just personal safety. I can’t simply go alone to meet up with some random friend-of-a-friend, you know? Everyone’s social circle is different, but for me, buying was kind of an ordeal that I just didn’t care to initiate. Now that recreational use is legal in my area, I’m grateful for how easy it is to just go to the dispensary and purchase it like any other product.
Dark net markets has basically removed this barrier to entry for a lot of not so social people, or people like yourself who are not comfortable with meeting some rando. While DNMs are a godsend, the one downside is that everything is sold, and I mean everything. Just with the click of a button you have access to dozens (or more) of listings for every drug there is, literally. It sucks as an addict because you can't just delete your dealers number, cause your dealer is the internet, lol.
I prefer black market because I grew weed and use it so I can recognize tje quality much better then some idiot making 12hr who was taught about it for a job they don't care about
If you're going to try it Sabine, then please don't smoke the stems and seed. Also, hashish is typically cheaper than bud in Europe- it's easier to transport (density and shelf life) and the vast majority comes from Morocco to Spain, dropped off at night on the beaches of La Linea via speedboat. You then have 'go slows' driving it in passenger cars to other European countries.
Sabine, ❤ the little jokes you toss into the mix! And your reporting is top notch 💯 Also, a huge thank you for not adding a background music track while you're talking, educating us.
I have had MS for 20 years this year on October 10th. Weed is my only medication that works for the MS. I think you should try it because it is an amazing thing and it helps so many people. Give her a hit
I really enjoyed Sabine's humor and unvarnished, honest delivery of facts, where we know them. My personal experience is that people that are habitual users of cannabis, alcohol and similar drugs are often afflicted by psychological problems before they developed the habit: especially anxiety, depression and manic-depression. Hiding behind drugs does not solve their problem and often makes it much worse.
I agree, BUT USA has no mental health care system, only the rich can afford such care. Many users are simply poor people who been and are going through a lot and have few options... BTW I have never lost a friend directly to cannabis.. I have lost several to alcohol and two "friends" (say that loosely) have killed others driving drunk .. I refuse to discuss the illegality and harm cannibis causes while whole segments of russia , europe and the Americas has FAS
I also appreciate Sabine's humour, but phew, she should maybe avoid those pronoun jokes in this day and age. I dont have a problem with them but people trawl the internet pitchforks at the ready nowadays.
@@iroccata Only except that the research on psychological addiction with drug use is well established in psychiatry and psychology, which has done more direct research and clever use of statistics. Even things like eating addiction (since it can also be psychologically addicting) is well-established. You might not have a single paper or two to say these psychological addiction comes from other pre-acquired psychological condition, but overall, it is definitely more valid to argue that it does than the other.
"They breed out the males regardless of their preferred pronouns" "Seeing the origin of the word I'm somewhat surprised no ones tried to cancel it" (Oops someone tried) "If we extrapolate this trend, by 2030 australia will turn into a huge bong." You're killing it with the subtle humor!!
Regarding the first one: Not that funny considering that trans people are legislated out of existence in a lot of US states and the right now pushing for a complete genocide (the daily wire is now calling for a complete ban of gender affirming health care).
Hi Sabine, My cannabis use was started when it was illegal. In fact, Laws have never been a consideration in my pursuit of getting high. Call it a curiosity, call it irresponsible .. but, I eventually tried most mainstream drugs. I realized when I was TOO eager for any one of those drugs - I needed to stop, and did. I managed to get through life without substance abuse problems with basic "Self Awareness" When experimenting with weed, I realized i would get headaches once in a while. I noticed the patterns and realized that weed increased my mucus production considerably I now require lots of water when i put THC in my body .. no more headaches. Cannabis requires Hydration or you're going to have a bad time.
Not for you maybe, but for many of the people who have never actively pursued getting high, like me, the legal status of cannabis makes all the difference.
My guess is you're one of us lucky people who don't have an 'addict' personality. Some people are way more likely to become mentally addicted to all kinds of things than others. When i was in the Army I noticed that I couldn't sleep one night. Then I realized that I hadn't had any alcohol. So I quit drinking for a couple of weeks. I was developing a physical addiction to it but clearly had no mental addiction or I wouldn't have been able to stop. It was just, "Oh. That's not good. I'd better take a break on the booze." People with 'addict' personalities just can't do that. Whether it's alcohol, gambling, sex, video gaming, or whatever. (I may have an addiction to writing long social media comments, though...)
As a long term marijuana user I have to say that memory problems are NOTHING compared to the effects of long-term alcohol use. I just broke up with my girlfriend because her mind had been absolutely destroyed by alcohol abuse. We would argue about minor things like her schedule or what was in the fridge at home and I would always be correct; to my rightful surprise, of course. I never expected ever in my damn life to be the one who remembers things. But I can, much better than someone with Korsakoff syndrome.
Cannabis has only short-term memory loss, wich can be hard when trying to understand or learning something. Or having a conversation and being in a sentence where you forgot halfway what you wanted to say... She might have her brain damaged permanently, while you only are having trouble memorising or recalling things as long as you are under the influence. And that's quite a difference!
IMO, increasing numbers are from less fear in reporting use, stronger pot and increased (excessive) use by younger people who don't know the effects. Thanks for covering this Sabine, cheers from Canada. In Canada we can grow 4 plants, must be under a meter(but they don't say tall, wide, square, cube. don't know if anyone has been charged). In 1st year grew 5, last year 2. Each time planted 8, when they got too tall I broke the top and tied it down but didn't remove it. Harvest time was when snow came, they seem quite frost hardy.
I wonder how much the hospitalisation number is inflated. I had an unrelated issue that the doctor wanted to blame on marijuana use. As soon as he found out I regularly smoked marijuana he wouldn't really listen to my problems. At least the ultrasound showed I had a real problem.
It's sad that I can't be honest, but this is part of the reason why I'll never tell a doctor about my substance use. When I'm prescribed a medication, I do my own studying to see if there's any negative interaction between cannabis and the med. The larger factor, is health insurance. You tell your doctor you use cannabis, and then they put it in your health record, and later on health insurance could use it as a reason to charge you more, or to not cover something. Being in the US, I can't take that risk.
If they ever try to put you on an antidepressant you should tell them you smoke. There have been many suicides as a direct result of a well understood contradiction. So be judicious
@@hlholiday Yes, I am very careful, and do loads of studying before I put any psychoactive chemicals in my body. Luckily, I'll never need antidepressants, because of psilocybin (I do have a tendency towards depression, and psilocybin has changed my life. I can't say with certainty that I'd be alive right now if not for psilocybin mushrooms... this would be a good topic for Sabine to cover next haha)
I didn't smoke for decades after college. I've had debilitating migraines since early elementary school. The year before I started smoking again I probably averaged 3 migraines per week that would cause me to withdraw to a dark, quiet room for several hours due to the pain. Last year I had 3 such migraines. I'm not a daily user, just a couple of times a month, but I know what it feels like in the morning to know I'm going to need to shut down completely that afternoon. And that almost never happens anymore. There's nothing quite like having fierce symptoms, like a spot of sunshine on a piece of paper being a painful reminder anywhere in my field of vision, knowing it may last for hours, then to take one drag and two minutes later the pain is gone, not masked, gone and does not come back for days or weeks. The strongest side effects (being the "high" euphoria,) will last for an hour and I don't really enjoy being in public at that time, but I also don't mind using the hour for personal time, for things that don't require decision making essentially, just like I don't make decisions after a glass of wine.
yep i remember those migrainedays all too well too, i dont know what happened , but i lost them completely eventually..., yet i am sure that quitting on alcohol was a good idea, but i cannot deny that weed had a part in that too:)
it can also cure asthma for some persons. A friend of mine had asthma when he was young, and had crisis all the time, when he smoked weed his crisis stop, and he never had the trouble anymore and even have the spray with him anymore.
@@robertcarhiboux3164 i don’t know much about asthma personally, but it’s reported that smoke in general “dumbs down” the cilia leading to and inhabiting your lungs which is why when a smoker stops then they will begin hacking like a sick dog to expel everything that’s been stuck down there, cannabis can also can help combat inflammation as well which may also explain in part why your friend may have found relief in it. As I have mentioned before it’s important to weigh the cons and pros, and reflect on long term use, when side effects arise the cope that is palpable in some comments will also be a hindrance to stop. If it helps asthma that’s fine to experiment with but be aware chronic use is considered at least once a week, and chronic long term use will cause your endocannabinoid system to become saturated
@@pom791 Scepticism is nice, but a certain with the 60s associated hallucinogenic will also stop migraines. The evidence for serotonin-receptor pathogenesis of migraine is greatly increasing. and if some isomeres of thc have, even a weak, affinity for those receptors, Sorites anecdote probably has something more to it.
In the Netherlands they have done an experiment with driving while under influence of cannabis. Only when really high doses administered the driving got a little bit bad as the people involved got distracted more easily but as they also drove slower there was less risk involved (in contrary to alcohol where people get overconfident about their driving and drive faster).
In Seattle they did a study taking, rare users, casual users, and daily users. Subjected them to a bunch of driving tests. The conclusion was that impairment was directly related to use habits and tolerance. Effectively proving that use of the substance it's self, isn't a sole indication of impairment or in other words, is not a guarantee.
If it wasn’t for Marijuana the chronic pain caused from my late stage Ankylosing Spondylitis would be out of this world unbearably bad. Not to mention the plethora of other autoimmune diseases & disorders that I’ve been “lucky” enough to experience. Marijuana hands down has helped improve my daily life and overall health.
Side note In: December 2013, making Uruguay the first country in the modern era to legalize cannabis. Germany gets props for Europe but 👋 Uruguay deserves a nod too. LOVE THE SHOW.
It depends on which strain do you use. Each variety has different flavonoids and terpenes , one makes you weak and relaxed, one makes you powerful and mighty. Then you have many cannabinoids other than thc and CBD, there's cbg, CBN, etc... It's a very complex but simple plant and if you know it and listen your body it is very helpful
@@AM-gc4yd you really have 0 clue how this stuff works. 🤦♂️ "terpenes are terpenes." Is like saying Vodka is Vodka, you're gonna act/feel the same everytime you drink... than to your other point everything you said was wrong. Everything now adays is hybrid, no matter how much they tell you "it's a sativa or indica." IF you've talked to a DR about this you'd know... 🤦♂️ nobody knows how they are going to feel on every strain of bud or feel the same everytime due to mental chemistry, so that's just a dumb point since there are millions of strains.
@@DeezTreatz TEACH ME MY MASTER!!! TEACH ME PLEASE!!! Anybody talked about sativa or indica, you are assuming way too much little fella. You don't knot me and still your are putting words in my script.
Theres a huge problem with many studies of marijuana use, at least in the US that because its still illegal on the federal level, its still very difficult to get quality data. Relying on data from hospitals for example is really unreliable because it comes from self-reporting from patients (who may not want to disclose about non-marijuana drug use) or from testing that can easily overlook other causes, including other chemicals. Where marijuana is still illegal, its very common to find street marijuana laced with other drugs, increasingly synthetic drugs that may not show up in tests. Speaking for myself, Im a social worker and run into issues with flawed self reporting all the time, I cant tell you how often Im told "I only use weed" and it turns out theyre using other drugs as well or have mental health issues they dont want to talk about. Ive gotten to know some clients well who appear to have been able to use marijuana to help them overcome mental health problems and even other addiction issues but its only possible to get anecdotal evidence to support claims like this for now.
We haven't addressed the point of how using too much is what causes issues. Studies have found that for cancer patients, optimal dosage is around 50mg THC per day. (Meanwhile a single mj joint is a bit above 100mg!) More than that, more is needed for the same effects and it adds to the negative side effects. Like any medicine, there's a sweet spot of positive effects vs side effects.
This is spot on. In terms of gateway drugs alcohol is the one I've actually seen do most damage (ever see a heroin addict rattling? Note it's a strong can of booze they normally resort to, NOT a big fat spliff).
Alcohol is considered to be a gateway drug, but I consider cigarettes worse because of the much reduced stigma associated with tobacco use. This may be changing, at least in some demographics.
I found that any anxiety and paranoia I felt disappeared when it became legal in my state of Washington. I still feel them both whenever I visit Texas.
The problem with experimenting on yourself is that you have no control group. You will never know what it would have been like to live through whatever the duration was in a different condition. My college grades improved when I started getting baked every day, but they might have improved anyway, just because I was a little bit older, more comfortable with the university environment, more confident. Years of later experience proved that my confidence was misplaced, but it was quite heartening while it lasted.
I love your channel! no screaming, sirens, or flashing lights! just great explanations for everyone. Thank you for explaining things that we can all get.
Great video Sabrina! Another primary part of the psychoactive THC products is the Terpenes that the plant generates! THC isnt great on its own & cultivators are now chasing higher & higher terpene:mass ratios to improve flavor/mudicianal effects! (higher than 7% in dried flower!) Not to mention all of the other cannabanoids like CBG, CBN, CBC, & THCv...
Everything you said tracks with my own experiences. I didn't try it until I was in my 40's, because I was the unfortunate victim of political propaganda from Nancy Reagan and everyone else who demonized it. I was absolutely convinced that if I tried it my life would be over. Turns out, they were just a bunch of liars who wanted to keep me scared. And the entire "war on drugs" has been the biggest waste of time, effort and money that has ever existed. I highly encourage you to try it, Sabine. You won't lose your mind, and aside from minor withdrawal, it's easy to give up. And not once has it ever made me think "Hey, now I should try cocaine!"
Saying a drug is "easy to give up" just shows your ignorance... 10 days sober of smoking everyday for 10+ years. I couldn't sleep, was very angry, sweating 24/7 and didn't want to eat. Go read a book pls and educate yourself, you are too old to think like a child. 🙏
Prob not a good idea to assume how other people will react to getting high and encourage others. Every brain is different. A water against drugs is prob still a better strategy than letting fentanyl pour across an open boarder enriching cartels at Americans expense. When we look at all the people in this country dying from fentanyl now.
This is one of the arguments in favour of medicinial cannabis, and by extension recreational cannabis. If people use weed instead prescription meds, they are less likely to abuse prescription meds which can have worse side effects on the body even if cannabis has worse effect on the brain.
@@Zindo.Majesty.HisMajesty I am sorry it is so hard for you. I am blessed we have rec and med available. I hope people on your state wise up and things change sooner rather than later.
I don’t really use but I am happy that here in Canada we tossed out the ridiculous weed laws and recognize it is no more harmful that cigs or booze…. in fact I’d like to see you do the same stats review for those substances and compare.
@@dustman96 could not agree more! 👍 How fn ludicrous 🤯 2 substances that have been proven to kill,against one that has never killed.. Greed & hypocrisy at its most glaring! ..yet society accepts it 😶 I so wish she had clarified that as a substance it's not addictive vs a person's addictive nature.💡 ✌️ 🇦🇺
ARE YOU JOKING ???? " recognize it is no more harmful that cigs or booze" although I'm against the high concentrations of thc in modern weed , theres still no evidence that cannabis could ever be as carcinogenic as tobacco and we all know that alcohol is the most addictive and physically and mentally destructive substance consumed by people , worse than heroin
My brain might suffer a little bit, but my mind has been fixed because of weed. I've been diagnosed as a "high functioning" autist. And if I didn't start smoking in my student-time, I would be dead or in jail now. Weed helped me listen to me. If I smoke a joint it's like my thoughts are going slower and have more patience to linger around until I can actually understand them. It also helps me to get really focused on a certain topic or when I make music or when I paint. Without weed I would not be able to understand the things I know and am able off. Not that I'm so smart by the way, I think people have become lazier. But that's a whole other topic. Ow, also, I am able to quit weed if need be (did this a couple times when going abroad, when I had surgery and when I got sick). Just a week or two where I feel a little bit sick as if I have the flu. I don't know a lot of people that can leave their phone at home for even one day. I think I have a lot less of an addictive problem then most people have nowadays. Anyway, love your vids, Sabine! Greetings from The Netherlands.
Autism and ADHD are often comorbidities! It might be worth your time to go for an ADHD screening. IDK if this applies to you at all, but the way you described your thoughts made me think this may be the case. Sorry if this unsolicited advice comes across as insensitive or intrusive!
"Weed helped me listen to me." I find the same to be true as a middle aged high functioning autistic person. It has brought to the surface things I've been struggling with and hiding for over 30 years. It helps me address those problems in a healthy and rational way rather than trying to hide them or deny them. I'm much less anxious after starting cannabis 4 years ago. I really do believe cannabis can be helpful for many people with ASD, so it's always awesome to see others with this condition who feel the same way.
I am also neurodivers (you might say Asperger). To me, its hard enough to "control" my mind. I always looking for "clearness", but shit is the exact opposite, for me bad. So i dont smoke. My sister become dependend and today she is a wreck with dementia. My brother developed psychosis, never recovered and is unable to work.
I think another important point for legalisation that could be looked into more deeply is that when people buy pot from dodgy dealers they are helping to fund the operations of criminal organisations, so by legalising it you are able to form a market that is regulated by the government and takes away funding from these organisations.
If only. In fact in California where it is as legal as it gets they have huge problems with organized criminal growers. Whole counties are being taken over according to some reports. Even Amsterdam, the golden child of legalization has big problems with organized crime, human trafficking too. The idea that legalization unemployes professional criminal is false.
As an illegal user for over 50 years and a strong admirer of yours, I was a bit afraid to hear your always extremely well researched and detailed review. But took a toke and hit play! I was very pleased with the results. Both the toke and your eval. And as always enjoyed your off kilter humor. Although now I can't get the thought out of my head of you taking one of your first tokes just before or while doing the show! And how your dead pan would melt into hysterical laughter at your own joke.
@@misspiggy495 Worked for Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Carl Sagan, Hugh Hefner, Whoopi Goldberg, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, ... And I have been very successful selling bleeding edge electronics around the world! So YES!
i used to smoke a lot of cannabis as a teenager, but now as a working adult i only use a tiny bit occasionally to feel good and not overly anxious. it's good to see evidence that it's actually a lot stronger than it used to be, instead of me getting old and boring. as for safety, i don't think cannabis is more harmful than alcohol or caffeine, and maybe even safer than tobacco, but we'll have to wait for more research on that. in any case, i'm having a much harder time quitting coffee than i ever did with cannabis.
She already explained the damage to the brain and the physical aging as well as psychosis....You don't get these things from drinking coffee so of course there is a difference.
in America the number one addiction is caffeine followed second by nicotine and then third by alcohol. All the other things fall WAY down the list of addiction.
If you use a water pipe, or convection/conduction vaporizer, the harm to your lungs falls exponentially. I would love to see her do a scientific video on this.
The primary argument for legalization I think would be defunding organized crime. Organized crime could be considered to cause greater overall societal damage compared to the more individualized problems of legalization.
I also missed the arguments, that nowadays the a huge portion of illegally sold cannabis is augmented with synthetic cannabinoids which can be really dangerous and that legal cannabis will enable more precise dosing and likely also support consumption that is more informed in general.
I used to live on a pot farm and the weed was so fresh and it would have all of these psychoactive properties that weed from my dispensary in NYC just doesn't have. I'm not that interested in ingesting the weed here because it just gives me the physical feelings but not the beautiful feelings I used to get with the fresh weed. I think a LOT of the good stuff gets left out when it makes it to the dispensary shelf as an oil or gummy. I used to hike and see the most beautiful colors and my mood would be so elevated, it was the best time of my life, when I lived on a pot farm.
A lot of the weed now is grown in a way that jacks up not only yields but thc content. I'm sure that comes at the cost of well rounded compound content. I think of it as the difference between a home grown tomato and a store bought one. Most tomatoes I find at the store I don't even see as food.
@@lgolem09l I dont think i'm desensitized at all, I have gone long stretches without any weed. I still get it from very fresh weed from farms, like fresh from the farm. And the fresher it is, the better.
@@Goldenretriever-k8m Or they think that stronger weed equals better. I miss the old school weed, tasted better, felt better, and I could take more than one hit without getting baked out my mind. With this new stuff I have to be really careful hitting it so I don't get higher than I want to be.
Great review. The adverse effects of criminalization should not be overlooked; the consequences of law enforcement for users can be really bad for many, many people.
"For the time being I still need my brain"- Sabine. Wiser words have never been spoken. There are, of course, at least 81 million in the United States who don't need their brain.
Sufferer of ADHD here, indica leaning strains help calm my mind tremendously. Everyone's dose is different, so it may take a bit to figure that part out. Worst case scenario? You're glued to the couch for a while. Feel paranoid after smoking? CBD can help mellow you out. It also helps me maintain my sobriety from alcohol, 2 years in August! I love cannabis and all of it's wonderful benefits. Start slow if you're a new user, you can always take more after the initial effects kick in!
I was a dental technician for over 40 years and I smoked pot every day I worked. I was considered by my colleges to be the best technician they had ever seen.
there are other difficulties with cannabis use studies. They rely on those studied to self report themselves as a user. Obviously people will hide their use if it is illegal in their country/state. People do self medicate with cannabis for intractable vomiting and for their suffering from mental illness prior to going to an emergency room. As you stated, correlation doesn't mean causation.
The most reasonable argument over cannabis being a "gateway drug" has been that, because of cannabis' illegality, people were having to buy it from dealers who were quite likely to be ready to sell them other drugs too - so legalisation could actually negate that effect. Certainly, in my experience, if people have to break the law to do something that seems relatively innocuous to them, it puts them over a threshold where breaking laws seems less of a big deal. So criminalising innocuous recreational behaviour seems like a huge own goal... unless the intent is to fill up your prisons... which in some countries it absolutely is.
Finally someone with a functioning brain! Absolutely true. Having to deal with the underworld exposes you to much other things you didn't look for.
The same logic applies to basically everything but crack and smack. Legalize the lot.
exactly my thoughts
The laws regarding this specific substance were always very political , with a particularly rw bint.
Sugar is the gateway drug.
I have used it for chronic pain for years now. Truth is, it doesn't actually make the pain go away. It makes it easier for me to ignore the pain. That is enough.
Looks like you're the 1 in 10 who have their head screwed on right.
The medical rationalization is silly, like Sabine pointed out the measurable effect is small.
The recreational effect is huge.
So no bullshit that's why people use it.
I have nothing against marijuana, but there's a loopy cult that goes along with it for some reason.
It's really not that much different than alcohol. Ya alcohol is a mild depressant and analgesic but we drink it because it feels good.
@@muadhnate
Not caffeine
2 puffs in the middle of the night with back pain and my pain INSTANTLY goes away and I'm able to go back to sleep, before I eat a handful of oreos!
@@muadhnate? no not at all.
That's like any other pain relief drug. Most opiates work by preventing neurons from sending/receiving signals. You are still in pain, but your brain isn't receiving the signals. THC works for chronic pain in slightly different ways, however the concept is the same, flooding your body with dopamine to trick you into thinking you are in pleasure, not pain.
Smoking a joint watching Sabine Hossenfelder, a prominent physicist, talk pragmatically about weed. What a time to be alive.
Superdeterminism... It couldn't have happened any other way 😁
I definitely got addicted, as in, abstaining from cannabis made me feel horrible (extreme night sweats, insomnia, couldn't eat for a week). It took about a month for me to feel normal again after complete abstention. I don't think I have an addictive personality (I don't drink to excess) but who knows.
@@M6llumees69 it’s just not the way you should consume any substance do it naturally that means a high amount once in a while like in a trippy way and then using it for medicinal purposes
@@Dad-lu1oi that's not doing it naturally that's doing it occasionally lol
Seriously, who would have thought this possible, twenty years ago...
Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.
Psychedelics saved me from years of uncontrollable depression, anxiety and illicit pill addiction. imagine carrving heavy chains for over a decade and then all of a sudden that burden is gone. Believe it or not in a couple years they'll be all over for treatment of mental health related issues.
@Laura Polonioli make sure when you don’t go to the dark web. Chubbyemu has a horror story of someone purchasing from the darkweb on his channel. Good luck!
what leads someone to change is complex but it is current human habit to point to something that seems obvious as causative because we simply cannot attend to all the complexity. Not to mention the illusion of the quick fix is thoroughly embedded in the culture.
Just depression hereand got to say mushrooms where awesome felt great for a good couple of months even though society might as well burn.
GOOD FOR YOU !! KEEP ON THINKING FREE !!!
My son is severely handicapped man, he was on synthetic medications and the side effects are horrible. He has been on cannabis now for 5 months and doing amazing . I am so happy with how it is helping him sleep and helping his OCD and anxiety
This makes sense, but you have healthy people using it for recreational purposes, which is wrong.
@@cnwil4594 wrong. Ppl drink alcohol and smoke cigs. Both recreational things. There is nothing inherently wrong with recreational drug use. It’s when the use becomes out of control and a problem for the individual and ppl around them.
@@cnwil4594 when it comes to recreational use... Everyone has their own opinion, it may be wrong for you, which I respect. But that doesn't mean it's wrong to others. It can be used as a relaxation from a long day just like anything else. It can be used to destress someone so they are not an A hole to others. But it should be used in moderation just like everything else.
@@cnwil4594I’ve heard the moral argument but nobody’s been able to explain WHY it’s immoral
@@sbocaj22 I don't condone any of them. Just because they were legalized doesn't mean they are harmless. Would you fly on a plane with a drunk pilot or ride with an intoxicated taxi cab driver? Billions of dollars are being made off of weak mindset people who can't control their compulsions - SMH.
16:35 A side factor that’s missed when examining the increase in marijuana use is that, at the same time interval heavy alcohol use decreased drastically. From 2017 to 2021, heavy alcohol use in Canada dropped from 19.5% to 15.6. And this was not a trend as the number had increased from 17.9 since 2014. This provides evidence for a reverse correlation between marijuana and heavy alcohol use.
maybe a lot of ppl got addicted to meth and got final stages of addiction when you dont want to drink anymore... if you get wasted on alcohol youll probably still get wasted but with less alcohol and a bit of marijuana :D
@@ПойЛасточка Why are you bringing meth into this?
I've been stoned basically for 45 years, with a couple short breaks. I'm 60, in perfect health, mentally and physically, two advanced degrees. Although I switched to an herbal vaporizer about 10 years ago.
Since I was 13 I've been smoking it I'm in my late 60s now I feel like you do legalize it especially in Pennsylvania
I bought a herbal vaporizer too and I do not miss smoking.
Pretty similar to my story. I am turning sixty soon, smoke a bit all through the day (about 2 dollars worth), ran 6 miles yesterday at 8:30 per mile, can do 8-10 pull ups at once, and am achieving my goal of 60 hours of productivity per week. I may rip a bong load before going to sleep. Also like to read the bible (but only take the Gospels seriously), for what it's worth. Oh, and I have a Ph.D. in psychology.
Dr. Hossenfelder - I just wanted to pass along that I get so into your videos that the little sprinkles of humor you include always catch me off-guard and result in a belly laugh. Thank you for all of the information you provide and the clever humor you treat us to now and again.
I'm Dutch, so it's been easily available for decades here. I quit just a few weeks ago after several years of use. In my opinion, it is very important to inform the youth very well about the risks. The brain keeps developing until the age of 23, and smoking before that age is not smart. Some people are more sensitive to THC than others, and they are more at risk of negative side effects, like psychoses. There are some advantages, to those who use it for medical use (CBD) and to whom regular medical drugs are not available or don't work properly. Thanks for raising awareness. 🙏
As an American - yes, please, educate the youth about the harmful potential! Don't get me wrong, not a hater - I love weed - but good lord I wish my respected peers had done more to warn me earlier on! Instead, the only people warning me were authority figures who only knew how to communicate through punishment and opposition, which pushed me into a rebellious stance. Very unfortunate that I started habitual use in my teens, as I believe it put my development at a disadvantage in the long run.
A neurosurgeon friend told me the earlier you start, the worse the damage is to the brain.
I smoked daily for about 15 years, but smoked occationally for 5 years before that. Quit 2,5 years ago and all depression i've struggeled with is gone (as well as lazyness). I still smoke now and then but it's been 3 times since i quit.
So many friends has become conspiracy theorists through the years, some fallen into long term psychosis, schizophrenia, some died because of shootings (it's illegal here in Sweden and even home growers is geting targeted by gangs). In hindsight it was not worth it as a daily drug but I think it's ok occationally, like alkohol.
I think the detrimental neurological/psychiatrist effects have become too diminished in public discussion after years of touting cannabis as some _magic natural medicine,_ a cure-it-all of sort that makes you feel good. I've seen people who've developed serious psychosis after using it daily for several months, and while in some cases this might be related to multiple combined causes, it still seems to be a major contributor also in the inconclusive cases.
And I will add that even if most regular users don't end up with psychosis, I find with most it does promote increased irritability and a decreased ability to hold a conversation, with a false sense that the cannabis is what keeps them calm.
Thank you for this level-headed, fact-based exposition. I really appreciate it.
Fact based? Yeah maybe the part about it giving you cotton mouth.
@@bad2mx Smoking is bad for you. Whatever drug it is. I used to do it. We should be learning to expand our consciousness without stimulants.🌱
@@berniv7375 she provided an extremely narrow set of information to the point where I have to ask why she bothered to post the video. Nothing is technically incorrect, but we come away having no real information to act upon as it pertains to policy decisions or the ramifications of criminalizing a largely harmless drug.
Not all fact based. A significant portion of that research was flawed, especially the part about hospital visits. I have never in my whole life heard of anyone going to the hospital because of weed.
The information wasn't correct, she has used no science based information. Smoking cannabis doesn't effect eye to hand coordination and driving. It's.been proven in scientific studies
My experience with marijuana is mixed. On the positive, it has improved my emotional stability and that effect is long term. I never lose my temper, never get paranoid, never get jealous, and I'm a very chill person, even after going long periods of time without marijuana. When I get high, I feel the urge to go for a walk or bike ride for the duration of the high. Short term effects involve improving my focus and creativity, but that only works on things that I'm passionate about. I tend to not care about my obligations when high. That's why I've given up marijuana for the time being.
But you are right about the addictive properties. But it's not an addiction like tobacco or alcohol. I used to experience the insomnia and loss of appetite when putting the weed down. But strangely, I don't experience those symptoms anymore when I come off a binge. Currently, my only withdrawal symptom is the general desire to use, missing the relaxing experience. My best analogy for marijuana addiction is more like a videogame addiction.
This response is brilliant. Thank YOU.
Fax and this is how healthy usage of it goes. A lot of these negatives I feel like were related to smoking anything in general but vaporizing/eating it has reduced a lot of the withdrawals as long as you take tolerance breaks and stay sober for the majority of the week. There is also something that only some of these studies mention is that the current criminalization of it probably does contribute to mental illness going up especially if they're tossed in jail or have to deal with fines which is a problem that the government itself creates and to imply that comes with cannabis usage (at least in people that don't have predispositions) is disingenuous at best and a bad faith argument at worst.
Funny enough I got back in videogames so I use less marijuana 😂
I've had my high CBD/low THC cannabis tincture which lessens my anhedonia from depression just enough to appreciate Sabine's dry, German humor. Danke Frau Hossenfelder.
As an avid user of this plant, I would like to heavily applaud your unbiased research. The good, the bad, all of it spot on despite some of us not wanting to believe the bad.
I mean the bad exists but a lot of it could be applied to other legal drugs
Mega heavy here 😂
I'm 63. I was a pothead when I was 18. I gave it up in my 30s because it gave me anxiety. Now the state I live in (NJ in the USA) legalized it for reecreational use and we have stores you can buy it from. I still get anxiety if I do more than a hit or two, so I only take a hit on some nights because it does help me sleep. While I don't smoke it like I used to, the pothead in me does a little Snoopy dance whenever I go into the store to buy some. One thing I do know is that even though it was illegal for a long time, it was still pervasive and easy to get, so since it doesn't seem to be any more destructive than alcohol (Prohibition in the USA did NOT work and was rescinded), may as well keep it legal and stop spending billions of dollars punishing people for using it.
Try a higher CBD strain. The THC will lower GABA, CBD will increase GABA. Low GABA causes trepidation. You won't be as high, but for a infrequent user that isn't a bad thing, like you really just want to take the edge off, and not get addicted again. Low GABA will also cause low HGH, which at your age is the last thing you want
Studies have shown cannabis contributes to psychological issues, depression, and impacts reproduction.
@@corina6772 people are being prescribed cannabis for depression and psychological issues. Pure thc and no cbd probably does have some impact on increasing depression psychological issues when there is an issue, but it's about finding equilibrium with the correct ratios to help. Either way the person needs coping strategies and learn to deal with the issue to become fully functional
The US is not spending billions punishing casual users.
You have to be a serious dealer to get anything more than a fine and probation in even the strictest states.
We are spending billions trying legalize it everywhere.
Alcohol and tobacco companies really want to cash in on legal weed.
@@memememe843 WTF are you on? More than half of the drug arrests are for marihuana use. That's billions of dollars in police work right there without even taking into account the loss of personal wealth
I smoke weed once in half a year when I need a change of perspective in dealing with my life problems... whether it is about a random task like lawsuit, real estate transaction, about research topic, about my social anxiety, about procrastination, or about my relationship skill... I find the change of perspective from weed is overwhelmingly beneficial for taking a step back and figuring out solutions to your life problems.
Definitely not
@@ozone8897
Why? What do you mean by definitely not? Weed's effect on me is an empirical fact. I don't know its effect on other people statistically, but I know it is very useful and productive to me (and by extension, to some other people under certain conditions).
For instance, I used to be an extremely socially awkward person. However, I accidentally realize I can become extremely "socially quick-thinking" (and charming) when I messaging girls on tinder when I'm high on just 0.5 dollar worth of weed. After this one incident, I retrospectively rationalize what I did that make those conversation successful, and I am now capable of having humorous tinder conversation almost every single time.
Using tiny dosage infrequently like I do, essentially have most likely no cons but only pros, roughly speaking.
What do you mean by "definitely not"?
I totally agree with you. I smoke daily and one of my favorite parts about it is being able to view my life in a different prospective and strategically plan out where I want to be and how to get there. I feel now though that smoking everyday is hurting me way more than any benefit I get from it.
@@bohanxu6125 Sounds like a placebo
@@ozone8897
Google scholar search "marijuana anxiety" and see the result yourself. Also you should at least try it yourself or ask what others experience is like... instead of just saying it sounds like a placebo. I mean you could say that regardless how right or wrong you are.
"By 2030, Australia will turn into a big bong". I couldn't stop laughing for about ten minutes. Sabine's humor absolutely makes me crack up.
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She is on fire the comment on Gender too made me burst out laughing
Same here friend,Her DeadPanHumor had me
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Watching an intelligent person such as yourself talk in such lengths about a plant I routinely use to become as stupid as possible is hilarious in a way I've yet to encounter. Thank you, Sabine.
You use marijuana to become stupid?
I'm really smart and have spent most of my life educating myself. I use pot, and I wonder why you think it makes you stupid?
I don't need a plant to become stupid, I'm doing a fine job all by myself!
Get on my level 😎
Some people say the same thing about psychedelics. I find most drugs effects to be dependent upon who’s using them. I get weird creative thinking when high but it’s not stupid. In fact it helps with understanding lots of things. Cheech & Chong set a stupid precedent for stoners, who turned it into stoner culture, which is a cultural of stupidity…
If cannabis makes you more stupid, you had to give it some stupid to work with.
@@memecathar1263 Absolutely. Cheech and Chong did plenty to reinforce bad cultural stereotypes.
As a non smoker. We legalized it in my state... ...the people that were smoking BEFORE legalization, were the same people smoking AFTER legalization.
There wasn't some "big wave" of new people smoking...
the people WHO.... (Is grammar a lost art or something?)
@Chris Oh brother,... 🙄 This is the comments section on TH-cam, not a doctoral thesis. Word of advice: You need to get a life or get laid or both, Mr. Virgin.
@@krypton1982 In another video there were dozens of comments about a plane that was shown in the video. The comments were that it wasn't the plane being talked about, it was one similar, but not THE plane. I replied that it didn't matter that it wasn't the exact plane, but something very similar. Well, I got absolutely ripped apart for that comment, with most saying that accuracy mattered.
So, I'm saying grammatical accuracy is just as important. You either value accuracy or you don't! So, what do you value, accuracy in video and comments, or crap in both? Pick one, you can't have both!
@Chris You keep getting "ripped apart" because you are choosing to get caught up on mundane details instead of intent.
Put it this way,.. it's like begging for food, someone gives you a hamburger, you get angry because the food you got wasn't "steak." Yet, in the background, the cashier says out loud, "Sir, this is a Wendy's."
The youtube comments section is not the place to be on a Grammer soapbox, nor is it the appropriate environment.
You want a place with perfect grammer, attend a C2 English Level college course, my gift to you. Good luck.
@@krypton1982 You don't get it do you...
It's legal here in Alaska and personal use was protected before that. Big deal, people pretty quickly stop caring and it just becomes normal.
Well done witty and informative , 61 years since my first joint at 15 ! Still Cruisin
Lets get one thing straight... I know far more people with alcohol problems than the ones with weed problems. And even more important, users with weed problems don't effect on other lives as much as the alcoholic people does. Most alcoholics ruin the whole family.
Your dry jokes combined with your clearly top shelf research gets a sub from me. Love it. Thanks
Right? After talking about how it effects memory, “you can watch this as many times as you want” 😂
I started using when I was about 20 myself. I had been diagnosed with ADHD and every medication I had been prescribed I had some sort of negative effect. I tried around 8-9 different medications and my doctor even got me to try some anti-psychotic since those too have been reported to help with ADHD as well. Marajuana just kinda works for me. It tones down the super hyper active part of the brain but doesn't just completely shut it off like the other medication. It's more so like I can stop and actually think about things rather than impulsively do them without second thought. It doesn't kill my appetite as a big problem with all the medication I would try is that my appetite would be completely gone, even hours after the medication would wear off too. I would sometimes go days without eating as I would feel physically ill if I did otherwise. It's helped me keep a stable job, maintain stable relationships, and I actually can do my household chores, something that was basically impossible for me otherwise.
Plus, I'm still a lightweight. It usually cost me at most 20 dollars a month, much cheaper than the medication I had prior.
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If it's legal you can grow enough in summer to last all year!
Have you seen the *South Park episode* about ADHD? 🤔
ADHD itself is absurdly overdiagnosed.
90% of those told they have it simply need to learn more self-discipline.
Most of them are young boys, who indeed are healthy if they have that problem, a normal part of development.
What's worse, ADHD drugs INCREASE the problem, by making the user dependent upon them.
The prescription mood-control drugs are more harmful to society than the illegal recreational ones.
Congratulations on finding something that works.
I don't know what the situation is like in other countries, but in Brazil, where cannabis is illegal (even for most medicinal uses), prohibition is a big obstacle for researchers that want to study its effects and possible uses. That's something to take into consideration when talking about the poor quality of research on the plant. I wish Sabine had mentioned this!
I love your pop culture jokes. The most important part of legalization for me is that you can go in to a store and get expert advice based on your experience. This is impossible otherwise. Lots of people smoke or eat too much because they are more sensitive than the others in the group they are in. Like all drugs and medicines, each individual has particular sensitivities and reactions that needs to be taken into consideration.
That is thin line, You are wallking there.I love it. As Sabine said, there is thousand years of experience. But in my view there are many conselliors about good eating habits and they differs wide. But we have little consulatns in cannabis, because of illegality of use, as many said good helper, bad ruler. There is some middle point we should consider.
Yeah this is bullshit bro .. the average shop worker knows just as much or little as a dealer does ... there is no expert advice on weed other than it affects everyone differently.
I like that my $$ does NOT go to biker gangs. I like that biker gangs dont grow my weed.
Everytime I walk into a dispensary in Chicago all I hear in the background is, "I want something that's going to keep me up all night, make me hungry, but not too hungry, but also curing my 11 diseases. I have anxiety so I need an indica." OHH SHUT DA FACKKKKK UP. lmfao this shit isn't a cure all drug. The dispensary employees aren't experts. Just buy your weed, try your strains, and stfu lol
Cannabis is so cross need nowadays that basically every strain is a hybrid anyway.
@@ccrider3435 then don't buy from a biker. They probably ruin it with coke or fentanly or someshit anyway lmao Buy from a Mexican. Us Latinos love our cannabis and take pride in its cultivation, unlike legal markets where scams and profits are prioritized.
One of the most ridiculous things about the war on drugs is the defunding and banning of scientific research surrounding them. Here's hoping we develop knowledge. On the other hand, misuse of drugs will always exist in society until we develop public, universal and solid mental health services.
Scientists published a study on cannabis being unharmful as far back as the 1950s. Why do you think they defunded research?
@@thingonathinginathing that's what I'm saying...
We still need more research because we're like 40/50 years behind on it now.
Absolutely, instead of people indulging in the use of recreational drugs. There are more downsides than positives. I wouldn't want to ride on a plane when the mechanics or pilots use recreational drugs.
@@cnwil4594 that's already happening though. Many pilots indulge in far more dangerous drugs than weed. The rate of drug consumption among pilots is high.
@@cnwil4594 they have drug tests for those people and cannabis stays in your system longer than alcohol. And I bet some of those people drink.
My take on the "gateway drug" thing is this. Say you're 19 and away at university. You've been told by all authorities your whole life that marijuana is bad and will make you into a fiend and an addict. But your uni friends convince you to try it. And it's fun! And it doesn't make you a fiend or an addict. You start to wonder, what else have all the authorities my whole life been lying to me about?
Bingo
I personally saw that with cocaine. The people I knew had become aware that marijuana was harmless, or nearly harmless, and realized that they had been lied to. Then cocaine became fairly easy to get and people assumed that the same was true for cocaine. But no. In my opinion, if society had been honest about both drugs a lot fewer people would have had their lives screwed up by cocaine.
The typical progression from there is thinking, authorities exaggerated the harms of marijuana, therefore marijuana is actually harmless or beneficial, and then daily use follows. The end is entering a psych ward sometime between age 21-25 due to a psychotic break.
@@RonSparks2112 I don't think anyone has ever made a valid claim that cocaine is safe. I started smoking pot fifty years ago, and even then, the dangers of cocaine were obvious.
@@HenriFaust You make an absurd assumption that is not supported by any facts. You are the one looking like a fool here.
I'm 72 years of age and have been using MM all of my life. My grandparents knew the medicinal properties of both Sativa and Indica. Indica is a sedative whereas Sativa is a stimulate. You use cannabis in various ways depending upon your situation .
I remember the cannabis plants in the garden, the care in growing, harvesting, curing,storing and use.
We OWN 65 acres of deep rural land, have 5 various types of vehicles ,heat our home with wood heat ,grow a lot of our own food and meat. We are in excellent health for our age and I haven't seen a doctor in 3 years. [ That was for a routine physical required by the V A in order to stay active in their system.]
I started drinking coffees from a baby bottle when I was 18 months old with sugar and canned milk.
So, having used cannabis and coffees all of my life there is very little you can tell me about the effects of either substance.
Bottom line, " Don't try blowing bad smoke up this old smokers butt ".
By the way, LSD was my very first encounter with any form of drugs followed by coke.
There's a world of difference between use and abuse.
Hi Sabine, interesting topic and one I have studied a bit, starting in college. I am currently a retired geophysicist. My story: math was jealous when I fell in love with a girl. First year of calculus, got a B. She broke my heart second year, aced differential equations and started smoking cannabis. Boundary value, linear math & calculus of variation were a blur, didn’t do so well but managed to pass them. I had no problem with geology, easy A’s and geophysics was much more understandable than calculus, although I didn’t get deconvolution till after I started working as a geophysicist interpreting seismic data. Putting geology onto the seismic profiles was much easier after one toke on the bong. Two hits and I just stared at the profiles. Depth conversion and volumetric calculations were never attempted while under the influence. Visualization of tectonic forces seemed easier under a moderate influence. Now that I’m retired and I don’t have to worry about calculus but it sometimes surprises me what I can remember although I haven’t been able to figure out de Sitter space.
It's greek to me. Happy that someone understands it.
I haven't unalived myself because my state of Colorado has had it legally available to me since I got back from Afghanistan for the final time in 2014. I am a high functioning engineer who uses it 3-4 times per week. Makes life way better and I am on no other meds.
Thank you for your service!
I think it's a bit ridiculous that people have had to turn to saying 'unalived'
Makes me think of the difference in saying poop instead of shit.
A difference that I'm sure is only in people's heads.
@@kamikeserpentail3778 I didn't know "unalived" was a thing. That's a weird, pointless euphemism.
@@Pushing_Pixels Not at all pointless, it's used because of certain filters in websites, but mainly by content creators who *will* get demonitized if they use such a word, period. It's fucked up, but it's used for a reason.
@@KytexEdits The reason is so backwards that it makes me physically cringe. The fact that TH-cam content creators are now pointlessly self-censoring words like "shit" proves the TH-cam management has serious problems.
This is pure anecdote but I had an aunt that used cannabis products to treat the nausea and loss of appetite she was experiencing as a side effect of chemotherapy. It worked well for her. And this is pretty consistent with the well known effect of recreational cannabis use on appetite.
i have known somebody who had cancer in his throat, They could not help him anymore with chemo or anything, but they informed him that with extracting THC from weed he could create a liquid that potentially could help his pain be reduced. Me as a chemistry enthusiast worked together with him and his brother to make a set up with ethanol to extract THC from weed. It really helped him in his last stages of his life. it even helped extend his life for 2 more years until he finally died.
This sounds plausible.
THC is a legit appetite stimulant. Like, people going through chemo can talk to their doctor and get Cannabis or synthetic THC prescribed.
Marinol is prescribed all the time for those situation; why would you think it is anecdotal?
@@tdgdbs1 I premise my post with “this is pure anecdote” because my post is just sharing an anecdote. My post didn’t reference any data or peer reviewed literature, so it is pure anecdote. I haven’t reviewed the literature but I suspect there probably is relevant data out there.
I've seen folks have withdrawal problems from alcohol and heroin. And I've never seen anybody throwing up and pooping themselves from marijuana.
I have a severe panic disorder and thanks to this I don't wake up in the middle of the night in piss and sweat anymore, got a decent job and gained 15 pounds.
Speaking as a Canadian weed smoker since i was 16, i'd like to point out a couple things from my experience:
1) anecdotally, as a teen, when weed was illegal and alcohol was legal, it was WAY easier to get my hands on pot and also more likely the weed was laced with something harder, so part of what i think is good about our legalization is that it's controlled above board so it's very clear what you're getting and probably, honestly, may make it harder (and perhaps also less desirable, if it's less of a taboo/rebel symbol) for teens to access, and
2) because i have had a personal interest in the health effects being studied over time as it became less taboo to study, i have often noticed the "low intake" category of smokers is usually a joint a day, which to me personally sounds like a LOT of weed, so i have often wondered how relevant the studies are for people actually smoke far less than that. I mean, for alcohol, it's often asked as how much drinks per week, as comparison. I haven't take a close look at all studies, but just something i've noticed as these studies come up in the news.
Especially with marijuana plants being more potent today, a joint a day definitely sounds like a lot of weed. That's what I smoke and I consider it a lot. Keep in mind that "a joint a day" is no indicator of how much weed you actually smoke since you can roll a small to moderate to badonkus size joint if you want.
Princess I grew up In mexico where people would most likely lace weed if they could but for what? I never ever ever even heard that weed would be sold from the dealer laced with anything, not in Mexico and not in America, for what? Ive heard of putting tobacco in a joint like they do in Europe, or PCP like they did to Smokey on friday but that was in a joint not sold to him. Actually now that weed can be grown in labs and they come out with things like wax and edibles, weed is stronger than ever but not because they put any special chemicals in it
Users I know prefer their old dealers to licensed sellers because it's cheaper.
@@dev89368 You're showing your ignorance. It is well recognized that the costs of legalization, the storefronts, the testing, the labs, the regulation, the administration, all increase cost. The black market still has the majority of the market because of this. Your sale experience is not representative. The legal market improves the black market, as it is now common to get labeled, medical grade weed in the black market, cheaper than if the same product were in a legal dispensary. It's a good idea to know what you're talking about before you shoot off your mouth, or it's you who will look like a fool.
I want the government to totally take control of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and even lottery tickets…moved out of convenience and grocery stores, and into separate dispensaries. They will enforce standardization, education, regulation, legalization, registration, and be a resource for getting help for addiction, and other health issues. Stop selling alcohol in bars. It’s not like we live in London or Ireland where you literally walk from your front door, to a bar.
Everyone should be getting intoxicated in their homes…and stay home.
Something anecdotal I'd say as someone who didn't use until my 40's after it became legal where I live, is that it can be great as something used sparingly in the right manner. I find that a single 10mg gummy once every week or two really helps any stress or anxiety that builds up over time. Even if it is dulling my brainpower, I'd say it still is a net benefit because I'm not dealing with anywhere near as much stress as I was before. I've had a much brighter outlook on life and have been more productive overall. Also, thinking about theoretical physics and other fascinating subjects after taking a gummy is very fun. I basically watch a bunch of science videos on nights I have a gummy. Also microscopic videos, because it is fun to go from thinking about the physics of things, then watch electricity power life forces in tiny organisms, and just kind of ponder how it all works together. I haven't said "far out man" yet, but some of the fictional portrayals are a bit accurate. :p
I do the same. I have cPTSD so managing stress can be a a real task all on it own. Cannabis helps set that back into an equilibrium. I do the same when I am high and I'll ponder and write down my scientific notes and perhaps revise a lot of my college notes.
I've found the same thing, once every 1-2 weeks is ideal. I also find it makes you less prone to your own biases, allowing you to look at topics from new perspectives, which I think is really important.
I'm glad you found a sweet spot for dosage, and thanks for sharing. It's possible to have too much of anything you put in your body, but it's also possible to fearfully deny yourself something that's actually beneficial. As with everything in life, balance is best. I'm not particularly religious, but balance is the most wholly holy thing I've experienced. Imbalance is suffering; balance is divine.
you have totally nailed it , I'm 70 now and many years ago I had a great uncle who called it "medicine" which brought some realization to my limited experience of just getting high and possibly benefiting from thc psychologically not even considering that it might be doing any good in a physiological capacity , as has been widely discussed but only narrowly understood with the cbd , cbc , cbg , cbn and other cannabinoids and is just beginning to be discovered with the 400 or so other ingredient compounds . many have rightly called it "herb" alluding to the medicinal properties and it is unfortunate western society is so opulent and hedonistic all of that is mostly over shaddowed by the maniacal overconsumption of strains of flower and extracts that can only be described as such excessive concentrations of thc as to be as powerful as narcotics in effect .
Very well presented video, much food for thought. I’m a late bloomer with weed, didn’t start ‘til I was 69,(now 76) always used d.i.y. edibles with a fairly modest dose. To me it has been great for arthritic pain and sleep as well as a relaxent . I am also calmer and I feel more tolerant towards people. I am not saying that there could not be downsides, I took in many of Sabine’s points , but as humans we take many things that have downsides and many of them are fully legal. I would love to see Sabine do a video on say alcohol and sugar.
I have been using ganja responsibly for 47 years. I am from the Caribbean, where it is part of our culture just as rum, carnival, calypso and soca music are, so too is Ganja, Rastafari and reggae music. Unfortunately, the neo Colonial mindset of our politicians and a large number of our police officers still consider the use of the plant taboo and as a result, continue to terrorize citizens for possession of a pocket full of flowers. A victimless nonviolent crime. But times are changing. Some islands like Jamaica, Saint Vincent, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Saint Lucia are improving their legislative framework and have decriminalized, allowing for the cultivation of four plants per household and for the possession of up to 28 g. Still a lot of work ahead.
came here for the weed, stayed for the science. Great content
Makes me wonder if this is how Einstein got the idea about time dilation...
and her wonderful humor, love her
i don't think legalization of cannabis leading to a rapid increase in cannabis related hospitalisation is necessarily a bad thing, considering that people would be scared to go to the hospital because they have a bad reaction to an illegal drug, so this could just be that people are actually seeking medical aid when they wouldn't have before.
Cannabis is not toxic. There are no hospitalizations due to cannabis consumption. Fools often consume other stuff in combination.
Very good point.
You also have to wonder how many of those people actually needed to be hospitalized, or if they were just paranoid because they had too much.
@@Marklar3 or the nonstoned people around them freaked out, overreacted and took them to hospital. I also question if the sole / primary reason they were hospitalized was for cannabis or if it was just another 'co-morbidity' that got checked on a list: high blood pressure; overweight; cannabis user.
Still wating for people who actually died from it
I always watch your videos when they come up. I love how you research, give your interpretation, and encourage others to make their own interpretation
One of my main reasons for wanting it decriminalized is that whatever its effects, it's simply not worth people - especially young men - getting arrested for it and ending up with a criminal record that could easily effect the rest of their life, and it's also not worth incarcerating anyone because that can really mess up your life.
The idea that taxes go to keep people who are real good at gardening or sales imprisoned is pretty weird.
You will not get arrested or imprisoned over cannabis charges when you are a simple user. At least I‘ve never heard of someone getting arrested here in Germany.
@@imGeistevereint come to the United States. You'll hear some stories.
@@DevinNixonDavis I know that their were many outrageous cases of arrests over weed in the US. But that’s more the fault of the aggressive policies towards weed in the US which don’t translate to Europe.
@@imGeistevereint oh I know. Not arguing against it.
I love watching your videos. You break down complicated subjects into something that is easily digestible while also not glossing over the important facts that support the understanding.
Alcohol is the gateway drug if there is such a thing
Smoking a joint with Sabine is a life goal, honestly.
Love how unbiased you are and how you note reasoning behind the causes.
some of the analysis in sabine's 'investigation' is totally nuts; 'dope smokers are more likely to be hospitalized' - people with conditions likely requiring hospitalization are way more likely to have discovered marijuana as more beneficial than almost any pharmaceutical. thing is; dak is real good for some people, not so good for others. people are different.
@Gary Graham go read a book, you obviously don't know anything you are talking about. Do you even know what CHS is ?
. @@DeezTreatz. u spell ur name with two Ls or one ?
Unbiased?
Sabine thinks that illegality is a substantive idea to decide an issue on.
I think that means she would have supported slavery in the USA. It was legal... right? Or putting Jews in gas chambers... Also legal... at the time in the place.
Maybe there is more to the legality and right and wrong thing than Sabine is accounting for?
Sabine is a person who has studied science her whole life.
She is an expert on that.
She is NOT an expert on law or legality, or ethics, or drug use.
She has an opinion.
So do I, and I AM an expert on legality and right and wrong, and ethics. I've been studying these topics my whole life.
Given what I've said... whom do you think is more right?
Sabine or I, and why?
Addiction and tolerance are different. Tolerance can happen without addiction.
I love your sense of humor. I find myself cracking up multiple times while I watch your videos. You are entertaining as well as informative. And yes, I'm SUBSCRIBED. Actually I'm a middle aged gentleman (of 63) and I smoke weed all day, every day. I'm convinced it helps to keep myself healthy. I'm the ONLY one in 3 generations of my family, that still doesn't need glasses. I take 0 medications (other than weed) and I still exercise daily and eat right. My goal is to live to 120 and then silently pass away in my sleep....no notice....no symptoms....just go to sleep and cross over into who knows what. Keep the videos coming. Thank You.
Here in Canada they legalized, not much happened, gouverment cornered the market and now gets tax revenue.
Forever thankful you for Sabine, and you’re endless fight to provide unbiased informational videos for us here on TH-cam.
As a professional grow and cultivation specialist, I appreciate your in depth coverage!
The deadpan humor and the accent. Perfect.
I have smoked for 50 years, I never become addicted. :)
Excellent job! Watched this while smoking a bowl of my first LEGAL cannabis grow. Been growing the flowers for 36 years, last year was the first time I didn't have to hide the damn plants!
36 years? Hasn't affected your memory then.
DAM plant is correct
@@kellyharbeson18 floriduh is bat crap crazy. why would you willingly live there??
Mine are hidden in plain sight. The mailman likes my lupins.
@@kevfit4333 Many of my neighbors complain about the smell of my "Afghani Mint" plants, but happily help me smoke it...
16:26 I am a young adult woman and I began buying and using THC products on a regular basis only when they became legal locally. I was wholly uncomfortable with buying on the black market for many reasons, but one of them was just personal safety. I can’t simply go alone to meet up with some random friend-of-a-friend, you know? Everyone’s social circle is different, but for me, buying was kind of an ordeal that I just didn’t care to initiate. Now that recreational use is legal in my area, I’m grateful for how easy it is to just go to the dispensary and purchase it like any other product.
Also you have no idea what’s in what you’re buying when its black market.
@@aluisious It's not like powder, you can see what it is.
Dark net markets has basically removed this barrier to entry for a lot of not so social people, or people like yourself who are not comfortable with meeting some rando. While DNMs are a godsend, the one downside is that everything is sold, and I mean everything. Just with the click of a button you have access to dozens (or more) of listings for every drug there is, literally. It sucks as an addict because you can't just delete your dealers number, cause your dealer is the internet, lol.
I prefer black market because I grew weed and use it so I can recognize tje quality much better then some idiot making 12hr who was taught about it for a job they don't care about
Buy a growers manual from your app store and become a cultivator. Become the plug.
If you're going to try it Sabine, then please don't smoke the stems and seed.
Also, hashish is typically cheaper than bud in Europe- it's easier to transport (density and shelf life) and the vast majority comes from Morocco to Spain, dropped off at night on the beaches of La Linea via speedboat. You then have 'go slows' driving it in passenger cars to other European countries.
Not being on medication for panic attacks and being more alive and present is a gift. Never been better in my life.
Yes here also, it’s a shame that so many ignorant people are posting lies and misconceptions about it.
I came for the science and stayed for the hilarious sarcasm. Love your videos
Sabine, ❤ the little jokes you toss into the mix! And your reporting is top notch 💯
Also, a huge thank you for not adding a background music track while you're talking, educating us.
Oh yes, no music!!! Please never add annoying and useless background music!!!
She doesn't write the jokes
I have had MS for 20 years this year on October 10th. Weed is my only medication that works for the MS. I think you should try it because it is an amazing thing and it helps so many people. Give her a hit
I love the odd joke casually thrown in, like "regardless of their chosen pronouns". Thank you, Sabine, for being both informative and entertaining ❤
She did just throw that in there like a scotch on the rocks didn't she? lol!
She should be careful. They'll try to cancel her, too.
@@andrewfong4216 That wouldn’t surprise me! 21:14
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She should go back to being a feminist and get rid of the bras she started wearing. Her older videos were better.
@@andrewfong4216 canceling is a cowards attempt to control life itself.
I really enjoyed Sabine's humor and unvarnished, honest delivery of facts, where we know them. My personal experience is that people that are habitual users of cannabis, alcohol and similar drugs are often afflicted by psychological problems before they developed the habit: especially anxiety, depression and manic-depression. Hiding behind drugs does not solve their problem and often makes it much worse.
As a statistics teacher used to tell the class, correlation doesn't mean causality.
I agree, BUT USA has no mental health care system, only the rich can afford such care. Many users are simply poor people who been and are going through a lot and have few options... BTW I have never lost a friend directly to cannabis.. I have lost several to alcohol and two "friends" (say that loosely) have killed others driving drunk .. I refuse to discuss the illegality and harm cannibis causes while whole segments of russia , europe and the Americas has FAS
I also appreciate Sabine's humour, but phew, she should maybe avoid those pronoun jokes in this day and age. I dont have a problem with them but people trawl the internet pitchforks at the ready nowadays.
100% correct !
@@iroccata Only except that the research on psychological addiction with drug use is well established in psychiatry and psychology, which has done more direct research and clever use of statistics. Even things like eating addiction (since it can also be psychologically addicting) is well-established. You might not have a single paper or two to say these psychological addiction comes from other pre-acquired psychological condition, but overall, it is definitely more valid to argue that it does than the other.
"They breed out the males regardless of their preferred pronouns"
"Seeing the origin of the word I'm somewhat surprised no ones tried to cancel it" (Oops someone tried)
"If we extrapolate this trend, by 2030 australia will turn into a huge bong."
You're killing it with the subtle humor!!
Yes, by the Gwyneth line i almost peed :D
Absolutely hilarious.
The only one of those I thought was funny was the bong one. The first two were killed to death by 4chan a decade ago.
Regarding the first one: Not that funny considering that trans people are legislated out of existence in a lot of US states and the right now pushing for a complete genocide (the daily wire is now calling for a complete ban of gender affirming health care).
don't worry you can re watch the video as often as you want. 7:26
Hi Sabine,
My cannabis use was started when it was illegal.
In fact, Laws have never been a consideration in my pursuit of getting high.
Call it a curiosity, call it irresponsible .. but, I eventually tried most mainstream drugs.
I realized when I was TOO eager for any one of those drugs - I needed to stop, and did.
I managed to get through life without substance abuse problems with basic "Self Awareness"
When experimenting with weed, I realized i would get headaches once in a while.
I noticed the patterns and realized that weed increased my mucus production considerably
I now require lots of water when i put THC in my body .. no more headaches.
Cannabis requires Hydration or you're going to have a bad time.
"cannabis requires hydration or you're going to have a bad time" 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Not for you maybe, but for many of the people who have never actively pursued getting high, like me, the legal status of cannabis makes all the difference.
My guess is you're one of us lucky people who don't have an 'addict' personality. Some people are way more likely to become mentally addicted to all kinds of things than others.
When i was in the Army I noticed that I couldn't sleep one night. Then I realized that I hadn't had any alcohol. So I quit drinking for a couple of weeks. I was developing a physical addiction to it but clearly had no mental addiction or I wouldn't have been able to stop. It was just, "Oh. That's not good. I'd better take a break on the booze." People with 'addict' personalities just can't do that. Whether it's alcohol, gambling, sex, video gaming, or whatever. (I may have an addiction to writing long social media comments, though...)
@@MyName-tb9oz everyone has addictive tendencies.
Your body requires hydration, or you’re going to have a bad time in general.
As a long term marijuana user I have to say that memory problems are NOTHING compared to the effects of long-term alcohol use. I just broke up with my girlfriend because her mind had been absolutely destroyed by alcohol abuse. We would argue about minor things like her schedule or what was in the fridge at home and I would always be correct; to my rightful surprise, of course. I never expected ever in my damn life to be the one who remembers things. But I can, much better than someone with Korsakoff syndrome.
Poor girl, I hope she's better now!
Cannabis has only short-term memory loss, wich can be hard when trying to understand or learning something. Or having a conversation and being in a sentence where you forgot halfway what you wanted to say... She might have her brain damaged permanently, while you only are having trouble memorising or recalling things as long as you are under the influence. And that's quite a difference!
@@MateusMeurer It's not one bit funny that you describe mental degradation from alcohol as normal behavior.
@@Stuit3rb4l I disagree. Cannabis has been an amazing study aid for me. Would not have graduated university without it.
Did you study painting at Uni?
Canvas. 😄
Your dead pan delivery is absolutely awesome! Second only to your science facts/ theory explanations !
IMO, increasing numbers are from less fear in reporting use, stronger pot and increased (excessive) use by younger people who don't know the effects. Thanks for covering this Sabine, cheers from Canada. In Canada we can grow 4 plants, must be under a meter(but they don't say tall, wide, square, cube. don't know if anyone has been charged). In 1st year grew 5, last year 2. Each time planted 8, when they got too tall I broke the top and tied it down but didn't remove it. Harvest time was when snow came, they seem quite frost hardy.
I wonder how much the hospitalisation number is inflated. I had an unrelated issue that the doctor wanted to blame on marijuana use. As soon as he found out I regularly smoked marijuana he wouldn't really listen to my problems. At least the ultrasound showed I had a real problem.
It's sad that I can't be honest, but this is part of the reason why I'll never tell a doctor about my substance use.
When I'm prescribed a medication, I do my own studying to see if there's any negative interaction between cannabis and the med.
The larger factor, is health insurance. You tell your doctor you use cannabis, and then they put it in your health record, and later on health insurance could use it as a reason to charge you more, or to not cover something. Being in the US, I can't take that risk.
If they ever try to put you on an antidepressant you should tell them you smoke. There have been many suicides as a direct result of a well understood contradiction. So be judicious
@@hlholiday Yes, I am very careful, and do loads of studying before I put any psychoactive chemicals in my body.
Luckily, I'll never need antidepressants, because of psilocybin (I do have a tendency towards depression, and psilocybin has changed my life. I can't say with certainty that I'd be alive right now if not for psilocybin mushrooms...
this would be a good topic for Sabine to cover next haha)
I didn't smoke for decades after college. I've had debilitating migraines since early elementary school. The year before I started smoking again I probably averaged 3 migraines per week that would cause me to withdraw to a dark, quiet room for several hours due to the pain. Last year I had 3 such migraines. I'm not a daily user, just a couple of times a month, but I know what it feels like in the morning to know I'm going to need to shut down completely that afternoon. And that almost never happens anymore. There's nothing quite like having fierce symptoms, like a spot of sunshine on a piece of paper being a painful reminder anywhere in my field of vision, knowing it may last for hours, then to take one drag and two minutes later the pain is gone, not masked, gone and does not come back for days or weeks. The strongest side effects (being the "high" euphoria,) will last for an hour and I don't really enjoy being in public at that time, but I also don't mind using the hour for personal time, for things that don't require decision making essentially, just like I don't make decisions after a glass of wine.
im skeptical combustion can help migraines in the long run, glad it works for you but smoking is not good for your heart rate and blood pressure
yep i remember those migrainedays all too well too, i dont know what happened , but i lost them completely eventually..., yet i am sure that quitting on alcohol was a good idea, but i cannot deny that weed had a part in that too:)
it can also cure asthma for some persons. A friend of mine had asthma when he was young, and had crisis all the time, when he smoked weed his crisis stop, and he never had the trouble anymore and even have the spray with him anymore.
@@robertcarhiboux3164 i don’t know much about asthma personally, but it’s reported that smoke in general “dumbs down” the cilia leading to and inhabiting your lungs which is why when a smoker stops then they will begin hacking like a sick dog to expel everything that’s been stuck down there, cannabis can also can help combat inflammation as well which may also explain in part why your friend may have found relief in it.
As I have mentioned before it’s important to weigh the cons and pros, and reflect on long term use, when side effects arise the cope that is palpable in some comments will also be a hindrance to stop. If it helps asthma that’s fine to experiment with but be aware chronic use is considered at least once a week, and chronic long term use will cause your endocannabinoid system to become saturated
@@pom791 Scepticism is nice, but a certain with the 60s associated hallucinogenic will also stop migraines. The evidence for serotonin-receptor pathogenesis of migraine is greatly increasing. and if some isomeres of thc have, even a weak, affinity for those receptors, Sorites anecdote probably has something more to it.
In the Netherlands they have done an experiment with driving while under influence of cannabis. Only when really high doses administered the driving got a little bit bad as the people involved got distracted more easily but as they also drove slower there was less risk involved (in contrary to alcohol where people get overconfident about their driving and drive faster).
In Seattle they did a study taking, rare users, casual users, and daily users. Subjected them to a bunch of driving tests. The conclusion was that impairment was directly related to use habits and tolerance. Effectively proving that use of the substance it's self, isn't a sole indication of impairment or in other words, is not a guarantee.
Contrary to the "studies" that Sabine quotes, traffic fatalities have risen in states that have legalized dope.
If it wasn’t for Marijuana the chronic pain caused from my late stage Ankylosing Spondylitis would be out of this world unbearably bad. Not to mention the plethora of other autoimmune diseases & disorders that I’ve been “lucky” enough to experience. Marijuana hands down has helped improve my daily life and overall health.
Side note In: December 2013, making Uruguay the first country in the modern era to legalize cannabis. Germany gets props for Europe but 👋 Uruguay deserves a nod too. LOVE THE SHOW.
It depends on which strain do you use. Each variety has different flavonoids and terpenes , one makes you weak and relaxed, one makes you powerful and mighty. Then you have many cannabinoids other than thc and CBD, there's cbg, CBN, etc... It's a very complex but simple plant and if you know it and listen your body it is very helpful
So false. Go read a book, every terp, every strain effects EVERYBODY different. What makes you hyper might make another person couch locked.
@@DeezTreatz what is false exactly? Did you read all the comment? I specified "if you know it and know your body".
@@DeezTreatz and terpenes are terpenes, you cannot change their propriety, your couch locking comment it's superficial
@@AM-gc4yd you really have 0 clue how this stuff works. 🤦♂️ "terpenes are terpenes." Is like saying Vodka is Vodka, you're gonna act/feel the same everytime you drink... than to your other point everything you said was wrong. Everything now adays is hybrid, no matter how much they tell you "it's a sativa or indica." IF you've talked to a DR about this you'd know... 🤦♂️ nobody knows how they are going to feel on every strain of bud or feel the same everytime due to mental chemistry, so that's just a dumb point since there are millions of strains.
@@DeezTreatz TEACH ME MY MASTER!!! TEACH ME PLEASE!!! Anybody talked about sativa or indica, you are assuming way too much little fella. You don't knot me and still your are putting words in my script.
Theres a huge problem with many studies of marijuana use, at least in the US that because its still illegal on the federal level, its still very difficult to get quality data. Relying on data from hospitals for example is really unreliable because it comes from self-reporting from patients (who may not want to disclose about non-marijuana drug use) or from testing that can easily overlook other causes, including other chemicals. Where marijuana is still illegal, its very common to find street marijuana laced with other drugs, increasingly synthetic drugs that may not show up in tests. Speaking for myself, Im a social worker and run into issues with flawed self reporting all the time, I cant tell you how often Im told "I only use weed" and it turns out theyre using other drugs as well or have mental health issues they dont want to talk about. Ive gotten to know some clients well who appear to have been able to use marijuana to help them overcome mental health problems and even other addiction issues but its only possible to get anecdotal evidence to support claims like this for now.
We haven't addressed the point of how using too much is what causes issues.
Studies have found that for cancer patients, optimal dosage is around 50mg THC per day. (Meanwhile a single mj joint is a bit above 100mg!)
More than that, more is needed for the same effects and it adds to the negative side effects. Like any medicine, there's a sweet spot of positive effects vs side effects.
you could say the same thing about cheeseburgers{kills) but cannabis is safer.
This is spot on. In terms of gateway drugs alcohol is the one I've actually seen do most damage (ever see a heroin addict rattling? Note it's a strong can of booze they normally resort to, NOT a big fat spliff).
Alcohol is considered to be a gateway drug, but I consider cigarettes worse because of the much reduced stigma associated with tobacco use. This may be changing, at least in some demographics.
Sabine, your sense of humor is priceless. I can't help but chuckle every time I hear one of your cleverly inserted gems.
Yeah, love the wit.
I found that any anxiety and paranoia I felt disappeared when it became legal in my state of Washington. I still feel them both whenever I visit Texas.
I hate going to TX for this exact reason.
why do you willingly go to texas? that is like punching yourself in the groin
I finally understood the big bong theory..
I love the way everything is explained! Clear and concise. Love the jokes she cracks every now and again!
Lol very dry straight forward jokes and I loved them also haha
fr! can’t believe people don’t applaud more of the humor in this vid. it’s a great presentation
yes, and her dry sense of humor makes me wonder if she has a small bowl stash!
Finally, a physicist’s stance on a sociological and medical issue
To quote Fermilab's Dr. Don Lincoln: "Because physics is everything!"
I didn’t know she also specialized in psychopharmacology.
Tbh I know very little about the topic, but I have a very dedicated and hardworking team that consults with experts.
@Sabine Hossenfelder then you need to read Dr David Nutts work on drug harms
The Cannibus plant came FREE with planet Earth and so it should stay, free to grow and free to use.
The problem with experimenting on yourself is that you have no control group. You will never know what it would have been like to live through whatever the duration was in a different condition. My college grades improved when I started getting baked every day, but they might have improved anyway, just because I was a little bit older, more comfortable with the university environment, more confident. Years of later experience proved that my confidence was misplaced, but it was quite heartening while it lasted.
Narc.
I love your channel! no screaming, sirens, or flashing lights! just great explanations for everyone. Thank you for explaining things that we can all get.
Great video Sabrina!
Another primary part of the psychoactive THC products is the Terpenes that the plant generates! THC isnt great on its own & cultivators are now chasing higher & higher terpene:mass ratios to improve flavor/mudicianal effects! (higher than 7% in dried flower!) Not to mention all of the other cannabanoids like CBG, CBN, CBC, & THCv...
Legalizing would help with people making specific strains and the availability of better strains
Everything you said tracks with my own experiences. I didn't try it until I was in my 40's, because I was the unfortunate victim of political propaganda from Nancy Reagan and everyone else who demonized it. I was absolutely convinced that if I tried it my life would be over. Turns out, they were just a bunch of liars who wanted to keep me scared. And the entire "war on drugs" has been the biggest waste of time, effort and money that has ever existed. I highly encourage you to try it, Sabine. You won't lose your mind, and aside from minor withdrawal, it's easy to give up. And not once has it ever made me think "Hey, now I should try cocaine!"
Yeah you’re pretty spot on.
Saying a drug is "easy to give up" just shows your ignorance... 10 days sober of smoking everyday for 10+ years. I couldn't sleep, was very angry, sweating 24/7 and didn't want to eat. Go read a book pls and educate yourself, you are too old to think like a child. 🙏
Starting in your 40s is much different than starting young. It’s more addicting for young people and often leads to more trouble for young people.
Prob not a good idea to assume how other people will react to getting high and encourage others. Every brain is different. A water against drugs is prob still a better strategy than letting fentanyl pour across an open boarder enriching cartels at Americans expense. When we look at all the people in this country dying from fentanyl now.
Data-driven instead of opinion-driven.
I just love your work on every topic
'If Joe Rogan is Delta 9 then I'm Delta 8', so good 😂
Sabine, to me you are a living legend. Thank you for making these informative and witty videos, you make learning about science fun🙂
but do you think she's hot?
I’m recovering from cervical stenosis surgery and this stuff helped me feel better than the prescription opioids do.
I may end up needing back surgery - did sativa or indica work better for you? I want an idea of which to try because I don't want the big pain meds.
This is one of the arguments in favour of medicinial cannabis, and by extension recreational cannabis. If people use weed instead prescription meds, they are less likely to abuse prescription meds which can have worse side effects on the body even if cannabis has worse effect on the brain.
@@stephjezo6470 I not in a legal state so I get what I can get. It was green grin and not brown frown from a legal state.
@@Zindo.Majesty.HisMajesty I am sorry it is so hard for you. I am blessed we have rec and med available. I hope people on your state wise up and things change sooner rather than later.
@@stephjezo6470 I do hope but I’m in the belt buckle of the Bible Belt. The black market is where people like me go and pay 66% more
I don’t really use but I am happy that here in Canada we tossed out the ridiculous weed laws and recognize it is no more harmful that cigs or booze…. in fact I’d like to see you do the same stats review for those substances and compare.
No comparison. The fact that alcohol and tobacco were legal while weed was illegal is ludicrous.
@@dustman96 could not agree more! 👍 How fn ludicrous 🤯
2 substances that have been proven to kill,against one that has never killed..
Greed & hypocrisy at its most glaring! ..yet society accepts it 😶
I so wish she had clarified that as a substance it's not addictive vs a person's addictive nature.💡
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ARE YOU JOKING ???? " recognize it is no more harmful that cigs or booze" although I'm against the high concentrations of thc in modern weed , theres still no evidence that cannabis could ever be as carcinogenic as tobacco and we all know that alcohol is the most addictive and physically and mentally destructive substance consumed by people , worse than heroin
Cannabis is certainly not as harmful as tobacco
I mean, the fact that marajuana isn't any more unhealthy than cigs or booze doesn't = it's good for you and it justifies its usage 😆
Awww Sabine I wish I was living in Germany, everyone seems so happy up there
My brain might suffer a little bit, but my mind has been fixed because of weed. I've been diagnosed as a "high functioning" autist. And if I didn't start smoking in my student-time, I would be dead or in jail now. Weed helped me listen to me. If I smoke a joint it's like my thoughts are going slower and have more patience to linger around until I can actually understand them. It also helps me to get really focused on a certain topic or when I make music or when I paint. Without weed I would not be able to understand the things I know and am able off. Not that I'm so smart by the way, I think people have become lazier. But that's a whole other topic. Ow, also, I am able to quit weed if need be (did this a couple times when going abroad, when I had surgery and when I got sick). Just a week or two where I feel a little bit sick as if I have the flu. I don't know a lot of people that can leave their phone at home for even one day. I think I have a lot less of an addictive problem then most people have nowadays. Anyway, love your vids, Sabine! Greetings from The Netherlands.
Autism and ADHD are often comorbidities! It might be worth your time to go for an ADHD screening. IDK if this applies to you at all, but the way you described your thoughts made me think this may be the case.
Sorry if this unsolicited advice comes across as insensitive or intrusive!
Thank you for sharing your experience.... I have never felt so seen 😭
"Weed helped me listen to me." I find the same to be true as a middle aged high functioning autistic person. It has brought to the surface things I've been struggling with and hiding for over 30 years. It helps me address those problems in a healthy and rational way rather than trying to hide them or deny them. I'm much less anxious after starting cannabis 4 years ago. I really do believe cannabis can be helpful for many people with ASD, so it's always awesome to see others with this condition who feel the same way.
@@appropriatepeople unsubstantiated*
I am also neurodivers (you might say Asperger). To me, its hard enough to "control" my mind. I always looking for "clearness", but shit is the exact opposite, for me bad. So i dont smoke. My sister become dependend and today she is a wreck with dementia. My brother developed psychosis, never recovered and is unable to work.
I think another important point for legalisation that could be looked into more deeply is that when people buy pot from dodgy dealers they are helping to fund the operations of criminal organisations, so by legalising it you are able to form a market that is regulated by the government and takes away funding from these organisations.
If only. In fact in California where it is as legal as it gets they have huge problems with organized criminal growers. Whole counties are being taken over according to some reports.
Even Amsterdam, the golden child of legalization has big problems with organized crime, human trafficking too.
The idea that legalization unemployes professional criminal is false.
The US government is itself a criminal organization.
The only issue is that the government itself is also an organization full of criminals. So really it's just choosing which criminals get the money.
As an illegal user for over 50 years and a strong admirer of yours, I was a bit afraid to hear your always extremely well researched and detailed review. But took a toke and hit play! I was very pleased with the results. Both the toke and your eval. And as always enjoyed your off kilter humor. Although now I can't get the thought out of my head of you taking one of your first tokes just before or while doing the show! And how your dead pan would melt into hysterical laughter at your own joke.
So, you enjoy being sheets to the winds, and also advise others to experience becoming equally unhinged, blithering "village idiots".....🤨
@@misspiggy495 Worked for Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Carl Sagan, Hugh Hefner, Whoopi Goldberg, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, ... And I have been very successful selling bleeding edge electronics around the world! So YES!
i used to smoke a lot of cannabis as a teenager, but now as a working adult i only use a tiny bit occasionally to feel good and not overly anxious. it's good to see evidence that it's actually a lot stronger than it used to be, instead of me getting old and boring. as for safety, i don't think cannabis is more harmful than alcohol or caffeine, and maybe even safer than tobacco, but we'll have to wait for more research on that. in any case, i'm having a much harder time quitting coffee than i ever did with cannabis.
She already explained the damage to the brain and the physical aging as well as psychosis....You don't get these things from drinking coffee so of course there is a difference.
in America the number one addiction is caffeine followed second by nicotine and then third by alcohol. All the other things fall WAY down the list of addiction.
@@leecooper3852 yeah well alcohol damages your liver and caffeine is hard on your kidneys and heart. pick your poisons i guess
@@kimberhone8899 You forgot sugar.
If you use a water pipe, or convection/conduction vaporizer, the harm to your lungs falls exponentially. I would love to see her do a scientific video on this.
The primary argument for legalization I think would be defunding organized crime. Organized crime could be considered to cause greater overall societal damage compared to the more individualized problems of legalization.
I also missed the arguments, that nowadays the a huge portion of illegally sold cannabis is augmented with synthetic cannabinoids which can be really dangerous and that legal cannabis will enable more precise dosing and likely also support consumption that is more informed in general.
I used to live on a pot farm and the weed was so fresh and it would have all of these psychoactive properties that weed from my dispensary in NYC just doesn't have. I'm not that interested in ingesting the weed here because it just gives me the physical feelings but not the beautiful feelings I used to get with the fresh weed. I think a LOT of the good stuff gets left out when it makes it to the dispensary shelf as an oil or gummy. I used to hike and see the most beautiful colors and my mood would be so elevated, it was the best time of my life, when I lived on a pot farm.
A lot of the weed now is grown in a way that jacks up not only yields but thc content. I'm sure that comes at the cost of well rounded compound content. I think of it as the difference between a home grown tomato and a store bought one. Most tomatoes I find at the store I don't even see as food.
Do you still get that from the fresh weed, or did you just become desensitive to weed in general
@@lgolem09l I dont think i'm desensitized at all, I have gone long stretches without any weed. I still get it from very fresh weed from farms, like fresh from the farm. And the fresher it is, the better.
@@dustman96 yeah! exactly. A lot of people don't know what good weed really is like.
@@Goldenretriever-k8m Or they think that stronger weed equals better. I miss the old school weed, tasted better, felt better, and I could take more than one hit without getting baked out my mind. With this new stuff I have to be really careful hitting it so I don't get higher than I want to be.
Great review.
The adverse effects of criminalization should not be overlooked; the consequences of law enforcement for users can be really bad for many, many people.
it is good for society to stop people from using exceptionally damaging things. especially that which does brain damage
The consequences are 100% avoidable.
@@Bob_Adkins they really arent. and given the imperfection of man anything that can go wrong will
@@007kingifrit All you have to do is not smoke weed and the consequences go away.
@@Bob_Adkins no, they don't. it damages your brain's ability to form memories, shrinks your dick, and makes you psychotic
"For the time being I still need my brain"- Sabine. Wiser words have never been spoken. There are, of course, at least 81 million in the United States who don't need their brain.
Sufferer of ADHD here, indica leaning strains help calm my mind tremendously. Everyone's dose is different, so it may take a bit to figure that part out. Worst case scenario? You're glued to the couch for a while. Feel paranoid after smoking? CBD can help mellow you out. It also helps me maintain my sobriety from alcohol, 2 years in August! I love cannabis and all of it's wonderful benefits. Start slow if you're a new user, you can always take more after the initial effects kick in!
I was a dental technician for over 40 years and I smoked pot every day I worked. I was considered by my colleges to be the best technician they had ever seen.
there are other difficulties with cannabis use studies. They rely on those studied to self report themselves as a user. Obviously people will hide their use if it is illegal in their country/state. People do self medicate with cannabis for intractable vomiting and for their suffering from mental illness prior to going to an emergency room. As you stated, correlation doesn't mean causation.