Is Cannabis sinful if it helps focus?

[Brasspen]

It is not physically addictive. It can become an emotional addiction, but there is no physical addiction. You would have more withdrawl symptoms from quitting smoking cigarettes than cannabis.

It is addictive, physically, but the release is very slow so you feel O.K.

Other than the marijuana, there is something that is legal. It has a *type type of THC in it. It's called delta-8. Marijuna has delta-9. But delta-8 is made from cannoboid extract of hemp. Legal, but has been getting regulated. It's not the same as delta-9, but can have the same effect, high feeling. They said it's not as strong. Delta-9 can cause anxeity for people, but delta-8 don't. They call this stuff diet weed.

Letting you know about this thing, because if your doing delta-9 and it's restricted in your zone, you might check and see the law on delta-8 in your zone. There is also another one, other than delta-8 and delta-9.

They said smoking delta-8 causes lung burns, chemical burns.

 

[Brasspen]

I'm 31 years old nearing 32 soon. Luckily there is no family history of Schizo or psychosis in my family. I tend be very careful.

There does not have to be any history of it for it too happen.

 

[Brasspen]

I sometimes think about getting some delta-8 gummies, but, then I remember I would rather be sober and work on a hobby instead. I could spin yarn or work on artwork.

 

[Squigglylines]

It is addictive, physically, but the release is very slow so you feel O.K.

Other than the marijuana, there is something that is legal. It has a *type type of THC in it. It's called delta-8. Marijuna has delta-9. But delta-8 is made from cannoboid extract of hemp. Legal, but has been getting regulated. It's not the same as delta-9, but can have the same effect, high feeling. They said it's not as strong. Delta-9 can cause anxeity for people, but delta-8 don't. They call this stuff diet weed.

Letting you know about this thing, because if your doing delta-9 and it's restricted in your zone, you might check and see the law on delta-8 in your zone. There is also another one, other than delta-8 and delta-9.

They said smoking delta-8 causes lung burns, chemical burns.

Landrace is the strain that was from the 60's-70's and back through history that they call Hemp nowadays. All of the others they cultivate in the legal states are man made and I would not suggest anyone use it.

 

[ResidentAlien]

When I was younger I smoked it a lot. I know when I quit or couldn't get any I couldn't sleep and had a strong craving for it.

 

[Squigglylines]

Most everyone who is 50'ish and younger has probably never used landrace Marijuana that grew naturally. From the mid 80's till now it has been cultivated out of existence and the man-made will cause all types of side effects .

 

[Texasgal]

Never tried weed so I don’t know it works firsthand. From my experience those who are using it rarely poses a problem for law enforcement. What causes problems are potent drugs made by amateurs where the mix is dubious and the effects are dangerously high, no pun intended.

When almost everyone can put up a methlab or worse, that’s where the problem lies.

To be exactly down to the point. People will always be using drugs and alcohol. The poor people will be using the cheap, untested drugs or alcohol of which often will be so potent and dangerous because how these substances are altering their minds.

 

[Squigglylines]

Never tried weed so I don’t know it works firsthand. From my experience those who are using it rarely poses a problem for law enforcement. What causes problems are potent drugs made by amateurs where the mix is dubious and the effects are dangerously high, no pun intended.

When almost everyone can put up a methlab or worse, that’s where the problem lies.

To be exactly down to the point. People will always be using drugs and alcohol. The poor people will be using the cheap, untested drugs or alcohol of which often will be so potent and dangerous because how these substances are altering their minds.

I fully agree stay away from the man made stuff. I did grow up in the 60's when the regular stuff was still found and when young did smoke it but I have never set foot in a modern day smoke shop. I'm all for the 100% ban Texas is pushing on the man made stuff and hope Abbott don't veto it this time.

 

[JohnDB]

There is a condition called "state dependent learning." This is a condition where learning something while you are "high" will only be completely recalled when you are "high". This is usually observed with long-time THC abuse.

If your medical condition this is something other than rationalization (we all struggle with focus at times) then you are in a condition that ancient Judaism identifies as "Light-n-heavy" (my translation). The great risks of not studying God's word far outweigh the risks from using just enough THC to allow you comprehend. Your choice is then pretty clear.

The condition the OP claims is overcome by self discipline and mental exercises. There are several mental exercises and different approaches to learning that are quite effective without the use of chemicals and has higher retention/use rates of the information/processes learned when accomplished without chemicals.

Ultimately the OP likely has been taught these exercises at some point but wishes to license the cannabis use.

And I'll agree, the mental exercises are not easy. They do provide an extra challenge for most.

But neuro divergence ALWAYS has been rewarded with extra challenges. And that's just it....those extra challenges have a tendency to cause the afflicted to rise above their peers....like Elon Musk.

No, it won't help interpersonal relationships. But requisite focus to obtain knowledge retention is EASILY overcome.

Also....periods of hyper-focus are possible. And during these periods these neuro-divergent are capable of practically osmosis for knowledge consumption and retention.

All without chemicals.

 

[Edward429451]

Your personal experience does not disqualify the medicinal properties of Cannabis.

You are correct, Sister.

I grew up smoking pot recreationally. I used all those medical properties as an excuse to smoke pot. I am epileptic since like, 5 yrs old? I'm 63 now.

Long about when I was 35 or so, I got the urge to quit smoking pot. It's a young man thing, and I like being clear headed. I outgrew it, and hadn't had any seizures for 18 years and wasn't even on medication anymore. So I quit smoking pot. 3 days later, I had my first grand mal seizure in 18 years. So I went to the hospital and got an eeg and so forth and they put me on medication again. I also realized that pot being good for epileptics was real, so I started smoking it again.

I went for 11 more years before wondering if the pot thing was real or maybe it had been a fluke? I'm on medicine again so I should be ok. So thinking it was fluke, I quit smoking pot again. It was 4 days later this time and I had another seizure. I was on the highway doing 70 mph and rolled my truck 3 times, broke my back in two places. So it wasn't a fluke, duh! I started smoking pot again, I drove for a living and my money was in a work truck so I can't risk having another seizure.

That last one almost killed me. You bet I started smoking pot again! And i've been smoking pot ever since. I never was ne to get high in the morning before work. How stupid is that? I'm in a trade where you need a clear head.

So what's a guy to do. He wants to quit smoking it. If he quits, he has seizures. If I don't quit, No more seizures. So the midicinal properties are well known and I have proved it. At least to myself.

It was weird when I had that last seizure, I've had a lot of seizures in my lifetime, and I've never been able to tell if one was coming on, ever. Usually I'm doing something and then I wake up, many times talking to paramedics or something. But this time I did feel it. I glanced into the rearview mirror and saw myself losing consciousness. I knew I'd be unconscious within a matter of seconds...The only thing I had time to do was to say, Lord be with me. And He was, I didn't die. But if I posted the pics after the wreck that my brother took,just by the condition of the truck, it was obvious, whoever wrecked that truck, died. But I didn't! I broke my back in 2 places and I'm not in a wheelchair. I walk on my own. Just not very far, lol.

That's what brought me back to the Lord. And I do still smoke pot, just in case! Only now it's not recreationally, it is medicinal.

 

[JohnDB]

Oh,
One other distorted fact...
Since the inception of legalized Marijuana, the incidences of THC overdose have skyrocketed significantly. People have become allergic to the drug but psychologically dependent on it at the same time causing anaphylaxis in those who continue. (Suffocation and death without an "epi pen")

It's not as "harmless " as the hype would have you believe.

It's also been SUGGESTED as a root trigger for those with genetic tendencies to a psychosis or schizophrenia (especially teenagers and young adults) Also those with common epilepsy to induce gran mall seizures....(had a cousin die from this)

This stuff is dangerous for most. Much more dangerous than the public hype has treated it especially when touted as a panacea for several maladies of joint pain, anxiety, and focus aid.

 

[ResidentAlien]

Every drug has a cost and a benefit. Most drugs provide some benefit, but at what cost. Many modern medications create more problems than they solve. The trick is to find something that helps with few side effects, or at least ones that don't disrupt your life. When Paul told Timothy to use a little wine for his stomach, the key word is "little."

 

[HealthAndHappiness]

So I'm curious if it feels like Cannabis helps me focus more and put me in a state where i can safely say i read the bible and can understand it a bit better while on the stuff.. Is it still considered sinful if it can help someone like me do that?
Usually I'm very autistic and my mind tends to get bored rather easy and starts to wander.. but with cannabis it helps me focus and during that time I usually am focus on the bible.

It's time to bring your parents into the room. This is the famous Motivational Speaker, Matt Foley. This is as much for them as it is for you.

 

[Tall_Timbers]

If the Federal govmint de-illegalized it, and if my doctor suggested I try weed for what ails me, I would try it. If it was effective, I would use it regularly. At my age it probably wouldn't matter if it messed up my lungs a bit over time. I don't believe I would be sinning in such a case.

As for recreational use, I just don't know enough about it. With alcohol I know that a glass of wine or a can of beer in the evening is something I can enjoy while a couple bottles of wine or a 12 pack of beer would leave me in a state that I wouldn't like. With weed, I don't know if two puffs would be the same as an entire joint in terms of its effects on me, so I wouldn't be inclined to try it for recreational use. I also don't care for that skunk smell that seems to accompany modern weed varieties.

 

[Doll]

You are correct, Sister.

I grew up smoking pot recreationally. I used all those medical properties as an excuse to smoke pot. I am epileptic since like, 5 yrs old? I'm 63 now.

Long about when I was 35 or so, I got the urge to quit smoking pot. It's a young man thing, and I like being clear headed. I outgrew it, and hadn't had any seizures for 18 years and wasn't even on medication anymore. So I quit smoking pot. 3 days later, I had my first grand mal seizure in 18 years. So I went to the hospital and got an eeg and so forth and they put me on medication again. I also realized that pot being good for epileptics was real, so I started smoking it again.

I went for 11 more years before wondering if the pot thing was real or maybe it had been a fluke? I'm on medicine again so I should be ok. So thinking it was fluke, I quit smoking pot again. It was 4 days later this time and I had another seizure. I was on the highway doing 70 mph and rolled my truck 3 times, broke my back in two places. So it wasn't a fluke, duh! I started smoking pot again, I drove for a living and my money was in a work truck so I can't risk having another seizure.

That last one almost killed me. You bet I started smoking pot again! And i've been smoking pot ever since. I never was ne to get high in the morning before work. How stupid is that? I'm in a trade where you need a clear head.

So what's a guy to do. He wants to quit smoking it. If he quits, he has seizures. If I don't quit, No more seizures. So the midicinal properties are well known and I have proved it. At least to myself.

It was weird when I had that last seizure, I've had a lot of seizures in my lifetime, and I've never been able to tell if one was coming on, ever. Usually I'm doing something and then I wake up, many times talking to paramedics or something. But this time I did feel it. I glanced into the rearview mirror and saw myself losing consciousness. I knew I'd be unconscious within a matter of seconds...The only thing I had time to do was to say, Lord be with me. And He was, I didn't die. But if I posted the pics after the wreck that my brother took,just by the condition of the truck, it was obvious, whoever wrecked that truck, died. But I didn't! I broke my back in 2 places and I'm not in a wheelchair. I walk on my own. Just not very far, lol.

That's what brought me back to the Lord. And I do still smoke pot, just in case! Only now it's not recreationally, it is medicinal.

Great testimony.
It is a blessing you are still with us brother .

 

[Edward429451]

Great testimony.
It is a blessing you are still with us brother .

Thank you Sister. It is for me too!

I think the Lord got tired of waiting on me to return so He allowed my life to crumble so I would reach out to him, and I did. After having that seizure and accident I was on my back recovering for four months, so I had plent of time to piece it all together. I asked for help, He was there for me...I owe Him my life so seriously returned to Him.

I got saved and Baptized when I was about 12 or 13? Then when I came of age to have a girlfriend, I backslid for about 30 years or more. Married for 26 of them. But I'm back now! Praise the Lord !!

 

[Edward429451]

Every drug has a cost and a benefit. Most drugs provide some benefit, but at what cost. Many modern medications create more problems than they solve. The trick is to find something that helps with few side effects, or at least ones that don't disrupt your life. When Paul told Timothy to use a little wine for his stomach, the key word is "little."

Thank you Lord for thinkin' 'bout me, I'm alive and doin' fine.

Five man Electrical Band? Pretty sure.

 

[Howdy]

curious to know your opinion of chamomile tea

Don't know anything about.
I prefer to just my mind as God provided.
I understand there can be issues and drugs are prescribed by an MD,
My Grand was blown up in Afghanistan and suffered brain trauma and is on full disability and must take drugs to function , but only under an MD's care.

 

[Edward429451]

curious to know your opinion of chamomile tea

Chamomile Tea isn't halucinogenic nothing like that. I thought it was just medicinal wild tea. I drank a bunch of it when I lived in Colorado.

 

[Doll]

Chamomile Tea isn't halucinogenic nothing like that. I thought it was just medicinal wild tea. I drank a bunch of it when I lived in Colorado.

Chamomile helps with sleep,among other things.

Dandelion is thought to be a weed problem on our lawns. However,it is in reality a very good blood cleanser.

God's medicine cabinet grows in the same dust/dirt from which we sprang.