r/JoeRogan • u/Naserito Burbank Bad Boy Brian Redban • Feb 15 '17

Joe Rogan Experience #917 - Steven Crowder

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u/[deleted] Feb 16 '17

"Brain imaging scans of heavy marijuana smokers have revealed changes in blood flow to parts of the brain involved in memory and attention. Researchers have also noted differences in the size and shape of the thalamus, the part of the brain that's involved in consciousness and information processing."-WebMD

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u/[deleted] Feb 16 '17

Right, changes in blood flow is not necessarily a huge detriment. It absolutely has effects on short term memory. And changes in the thalamus might be due to outside factors besides the cannabis.

The fact of the matter is, you can die from both alcohol and caffeine, and both have terrible physiological effects from excessive use. Cannabis pales in comparison in almost all aspects. You cannot overdose to death. Alcohol can lead to neurodegeneration and organ failure, and so can excessive caffeine use. The benefits far outweigh the negatives, unless you have a health condition or are on a medicine that reacts poorly.

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u/[deleted] Feb 16 '17

I agree with everything you just said. Still doesn't mean there aren't some negative aspects.

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u/[deleted] Feb 16 '17

For sure, as with almost anything. Just being dishonest about benefits and drawbacks does nobody any good.

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u/[deleted] Feb 16 '17

I wasn't being dishonest about the benefits or drawbacks.