Everytime i see cannabis thread in HN frontpage, i was quite cynical. It is illegal (in most of the places) and consumption of it cause cancer. It is as harmful as tobacco (or might even more).
Still, i see that the way HN user show interest towards cannabis. Why ? Isn't it harmful ? Am i missing something.
Please enlighten me.
This is very strongly debated. There has not yet been enough study to prove or disprove this, partially due to the fact that it's a Schedule I drug in the USA
It will also depend on how you consume it. Smoking is likely to be what puts you at risk the most.
edit: you deserve to be upvoted so people can actually participate in a discussion you seem to genuinely want to have
You can't live scared. Just live. Have an upvote.
bam! enlightened
It's proven to be medically beneficial (the only known treatment?) for seizures. There are many parents who have moved to Colorado to gain access to CBD (a compound in cannabis) for their epileptic children.
On top of all that, cannabis sales in Colorado just passed $1b. That's a whole lot of tax revenue going to schools, creating jobs, etc.
No, it isn't.
Next question?
Do you think it should be illegal, and if so, why?
(edited for clarification)