is pot the least lethal narcautic?
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Pot is not a narcotic. \n\nCannabis (marijuana) or hemp has been known as a medicinal and psychoactive compound from very early in history, and has been used continuously throughout the world, typically without stigma until the early 20th century, when prohibition became increasingly global.\nIt is generally considered to be impossible to achieve a lethal overdose by smoking cannabis. According to the Merck Index, 12th edition, the LD50, the lethal dose for 50% of tested rats, is 42 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. That is equivalent of a 75 kg (≈165 lb) man ingesting all of the THC in 21 one-gram cigarettes of maximum-potency (15% THC) cannabis buds, assuming no THC was lost through burning or exhalation. For oral consumption, the LD50 for rats is 1270 mg/kg and 730 mg/kg for males and females, respectively, equivalent to the THC in about a pound of 15% THC cannabis. Only with intravenous administration — an unheard of method of use — may such a level be even theoretically possible.\n\nIn summary, it is probably not lethal, and in moderation less harmful than repeated alcohol use.
513516
None for drug trafficing...maybe for killing someone though...
583201
Jackie,\nAlcohol can be a killer all by itself, alcohol causes many deaths every day, sometime just by alcohol poisoning (too much in your blood) other times by causing people to behave dangerously (drunk driving, etc) and other times it just aggravates and exaggerates other conditions like a weak heart or high blood pressure.\nAlcohol use is often fun and enjoyable, but is also a dangerous thing in some (many) circumstances. Thats why it's regulated for young people and often some people chose to live without it completely.\nI'm sorry for your loss of the best man, remember to live life at it best, as you never know what tommorrow will bring to you and those you love.\n\nTake care.
759859
Yes. After all, cigarrettes and smoking is not any lesser killer than drugs. But still they are legal.\n\n   Prostitution is the oldest profession of humans. How is it so bad as to be banned compared to pornography (which is flourishing, especially with the internet) ?\n\n    I am pretty sure for people who know how to avoid drugs and prostitution, it really does not matter whether they are legal or not.\n\n      So, just like smoking, both drugs and prostitution should be "use at your own risk" and not prohibited by law.
295980
Marijuana is the least toxic drug there is. That includes smoking and alcohal which are both legal and I believe far more dangerous. I think there should be limits on when and where you can have it of course,but I think it should be legalized. The only reason it isn't already is because the Government hasn't found a way to tax the hell out of it yet.
798840
Although I don't support it, the war on drugs is not over, it continues to this day.\nI do think they need to change the definition of illegal substances. Pot is not any more harmful than beer. throwing people in jail for having a small quantity of pot is ludicris. It overcrowds the jails and bogs down the system, it also destroys lives. A person caught with a few grams of pot is considered a criminal like a person caught with a pound of heroin. It's a joke (the war on drugs).
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It is far safer than drinking alcohol or smoking tobacco.  Alcohol and tobacco are physically addictive, and both are lethal in high doses; marijuana is non-toxic and not physically addictive.\n\nThe biggest danger from marijuana is the legal threat.\n\nThere is no good reason for it to be illegal, none whatsoever.
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Sorry I couldn't pass it up......JUST SAY NO!!!!\n\nIf you didn't want any anti-drug statements then you shouldn't have asked this question!!\n\nI'm sure you'll probably hear this again but here goes....drugs can kill you!!
129393
I don't think so, but heroin can easily stop pissing and shitting.  The former can be frightfully painful and may need catheterisation (even more painful).
257019
yes i believe that it should since there is no proof of it doing harm. Umlike drinking and driving there are very few if any proven pot related accidents or deaths due to much consumption. Also it can be good ofr medicanl purposes that have been medicaly proven. Here is some food for thought. If the governmant leagalized it and packaked/Sold it as they tobbaco industry does cigarettes do you think we would have the financial deficit that we are in? Also have you ever heard of second hand marijuana smoke having the harmful impct that cigarettes do? As far as it bieng a "gateway' drug that is the stupidest thing i have ever heard! You make the choices you make cos you want to not because well it started w....People need to take responsabilty for their actions and choices not cop outs!
989204
the only thing that will kill you is the fact that you are ingesting an illegal substance...drugs are not illegal because someone decided to make them that way for the hell of it...they are illegal because they are dangerous and have adverse effects on your health
812963
Thats a good question, and that I do not have a def answer. I think its becouse people just think all drugs are bad and thats it. I don't think pot is that bad, as it has no long term effects. It doesn't make you violent. It doesn't effect any body else. Pot issn't known to cause cancer. I think the public sees drugs as very bad, and thats what people are so againts it. I used to be againts drugs when I was younger, but that is becouse I learned that drugs are bad in school. I been with my friend that does pot, and hes fine, so then I tried it. Who cares if someone gets high. Its not like exctacy, which can be used as a dape rape drug, or lsd that makes you have crazy thoughts. I say smoke away and enjoy yourself, you only live once. Who gives a f** what anybody says.
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Tylenol is a mild pain reliever.  However, it is the worst drug you can overdose on.  Consummed in large quantity it is the most toxic drug to your system.  I have several people die of organ failure from a Tylenol overdose.
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oints of Interest:\n\n1.) TRIPLE MAXIMUM LETHAL DOSE EVEN FOR SEVERE ADDICTS: At least three days after his death, Kurt Cobain's blood contained 1.52 milligrams of morphine per litre (mg/L) plus traces of a "diazepam-like" substance. This level is widely known to represent three times the lethal dose of heroin, but it is not commonly understood that this level is three times the lethal dose even for severe heroin addicts. Generally, a blood morphine level of 0.5mg/L is caused by 75 mg - 80 mg of heroin, the established maximum lethal dose, even for severe addicts. A blood level of 1.52 mg/L generally indicates an original dose of approximately 225 mg - 240 mg of heroin.\n\n2.) INCAPACITATED OR DEAD BEFORE GUNSHOT: Large overdoses of heroin by heroin addicts are a phenomenon which is well understood. Research clearly shows that an overdose in the range of that received by Cobain would lead to immediate and complete incapacitation and/or immediate death.\n\n3.) OTHER FACTORS ENSURED OVERDOSE LETHALITY: The 1.52 mg/L blood morphine level does not compensate for the presence of diazepam, or Cobain's low body weight, both of which are well proven to substantially increase the lethality of the heroin.\n\n4.) CASE UNPARALLELED IN SUICIDE & OVERDOSE REPORTS: A review of 3586 suicides, including 760 violent suicides, shows no case involving both a gun and narcotic overdose of any kind, supporting theories regarding the absence or extreme rarity of violent suicide among addicts.\n\n5.) CASE CONSISTENT WITH HOMICIDE PATTERNS: A review of cases involving homicides shows many similarities with patterns in the Cobain case.\n\n6.) OTHER EVIDENCE INDICATES HOMICIDE: Officially acknowledged evidence exists which indicates the possibility of homicide, including a misleading missing persons report, postmortem credit card usage, handwriting discrepancies on the "suicide" note, and the lack of legible fingerprints on the weapon. It appears the police were prejudicially in favour of a suicide ruling, and that the coroner was involved in a conflict of interest predisposing him towards this major discrepancy in the evaluation of his findings.\n\n7.) CONCLUSION: HOMICIDE: The evidence indicates that a massive intravenous dose of heroin, and possibly a benzodiazepine, was administered to Cobain. The final of the two known injections incapacitated and/or killed Cobain, and the gunshot is evidence of a homicide staged to look like a suicide. The case should be re-opened by an independent investigatory body.\n\nSource(s):\nwwww.justiceforkurtcobain.com
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Well, I've read that a drink(wine or beer) or two a day is actually good for your heart. Marijuana is helpful to some people who are being treated with chemotherapy or people with glaucoma. But moderation is the key with anything. In my opinion, alcohol is just as dangerous or even more so than alot of the other drugs that are illegal. Heck, alcohol is the only one where the withdrawls can actually kill you as oppose to any other drug.
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Alcohol has GREAT medicinal effects, as does marijuana ... no ... alcohol is absolutely horrible and if it were put to a vote today ( by the AMA, NIH and WHO ) would absolutely be ILLEGAL.  Too many detrimental effects whereas, marijuana has calming effects ( on most people ) and also has tremendous medicinal effects.  No one has ever died from an overdose of marijuana ... the same can NOT be said about alcohol ... \n\nAlcohol is much more addictive.
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consult a behavioral psychologist who also has experience with pediatrics.  drug use manifests itself differently in each child.  \n\nas for the yahoo! who suggests that using pot is safe while the fetus is in utero - wake up...  how many drug addicted children have you adopted?  i have a feeling i'm one up on you.\n\n<sheesh>