Campbell Live poll shows people think marijuana decriminalisation is good.

[Aj]

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All week, Campbell Live has been looking at synthetic cannabis.

The more we hear about it, the less we like it.

It's an uncomfortable truth that the people who smoke synthetic cannabis want to get stoned, and they will get stoned on something else if synthetics are banned.

So, what's the answer? Do we drive people back to criminal drug dealers by making synthetics illegal?

Or do we just ban everything, and fill our courts and prisons?

John Campbell spent this morning in Papakura talking to the people who are buying synthetic cannabis and getting high, all before 10am.
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I've had synthetics make my best mate turn into an absolute asshole and it completely ruined the lives of him and his family, however I have seen and know people who smoke it occasionally and do not have the problems of addiction.

Decriminalisation would be great, and even the government taxing it would make it better than having to go on facebook to find your friend whos uncle grows.
[url=http://www.3news.co.nz/Synthetic-highs-Whats-the-solution/tabid/817/articleID/340383/Default.aspx]Source[/url]

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[Evi.tf]

in my opinion, as long as you don't smoke it out publicly then its fine

[davidrb18]

[QUOTE=Evi.tf;44560060]in my opinion, as long as you don't smoke it out publicly then its fine[/QUOTE]

It's uncomfortable for the user especially. Have you ever been high in a crowded bus without any music to listen to? Terrible. And you have so many opportunities to make an ass of yourself, too. Just do everyone a favor and use it the same way you would use alcohol

[SHYoshi]

we're getting closer guys

[Morbo!!!]

To OP, synthetics are a load of shit, make sure you and your friends stay away from them.
Weed its self should be used in moderation, it's easy to get addicted, even dependent on the stuff, all the while telling yourself "It's not chemically addictive, I can quit whenever I want".

[Glitchbunny]

[QUOTE=Morbo!!!;44560203]To OP, synthetics are a load of shit, make sure you and your friends stay away from them.
Weed its self should be used in moderation, it's easy to get addicted, even dependent on the stuff, all the while telling yourself "It's not chemically addictive, I can quit whenever I want".[/QUOTE]

Addiction is not the same as dependant. Weed is not addictive. But you can become dependant on it. That's a very important distinction in the argument on legalisation.

[Morbo!!!]

Don't kid yourself. It might not be chemically, but I was fucking addicted. Same way you can get addicted to videogames or gambling.

[Glitchbunny]

[QUOTE=Morbo!!!;44560647]Don't kid yourself. It might not be chemically, but I was fucking addicted. Same way you can get addicted to videogames or gambling.[/QUOTE]

Again, that's a dependency. Cannabis, like video games or gambling, are not chemically addictive. The activities in themselves aren't going to make you suddenly rely on them, but prolonged exposure or use can make you feel like you need them, similar to an addiction.

Nicotine = addictive.
Cannabis = dependency.

[Missing User]

[QUOTE=Glitchbunny;44560701]Again, that's a dependency. Cannabis, like video games or gambling, are not chemically addictive. The activities in themselves aren't going to make you suddenly rely on them, but prolonged exposure or use can make you feel like you need them, similar to an addiction.

Nicotine = addictive.
Cannabis = dependency.[/QUOTE]

Whats the difference between "addicted" and "dependent" because in my line of thinking they are one of the same.

[Morbo!!!]

[QUOTE=Glitchbunny;44560701]Again, that's a dependency. Cannabis, like video games or gambling, are not chemically addictive. The activities in themselves aren't going to make you suddenly rely on them, but prolonged exposure or use can make you feel like you need them, similar to an addiction.

Nicotine = addictive.
Cannabis = dependency.[/QUOTE]

You're right come to think of it, though like Code3, I do view them the same way

[Glitchbunny]

[QUOTE]...[B]D[/B]rug addiction refers to a behavioral syndrome where the procurement and use of a drug seem to dominate the individual's motivation and where the normal constraints on the individual's behavior seem largely ineffective. Inherent in this definition is the overwhelmingly powerful motivation to obtain and self-administer the drug... drug addiction involves the biological action of a drug on brain reward and motivation systems, while drug abuse often involves other psychosocial factors with only modest direct effects on brain reward systems.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE][B]D[/B]rug dependence, in contrast to the two terms described above, refers to a state where the individual is dependent upon the drug for normal physiological functioning. Abstinence from the drug produces withdrawal reactions which constitute the only evidence for dependence. Drug dependence can involve disturbances in general bodily (i.e., somatic) function such as vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, and the resulting symptoms indicate a physical dependence syndrome which is usually specific for a given class of drug. Drug dependence can also involve disturbances in psychological functioning, such as inability to concentrate, anxiety, depression, and the resulting symptoms indicate a psychological dependence syndrome which often shares common features with other abused drugs. It is important to note that psychological dependence has a physiological basis and thus it is preferable to use the term physical dependence to refer to disturbances in somatic function to avoid confusion.[/QUOTE]

Source: [url]http://addictionscience.net/b2evolution/blog1.php/2009/03/30/why-distinguishing-between-drug-dependen[/url]

Essentially, drug addiction is where you practically require it, your brain is wired to depend on the substance. That's why going cold turkey on a highly addictive substance such as heroin can actually be deadly. Your body would do anything for it.

Cannabis on the other hand, is classed on the abuse/dependency line due to the fact it doesn't have the same 'rewiring' effect other substances have. You gain a psychological attachment to it. You can go without it, but you'd be very irritable, feel ill etc. But you wouldn't die from not having a weed needle.

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[Kite_shugo]

[QUOTE=Code3Response;44560793]Whats the difference between "addicted" and "dependent" because in my line of thinking they are one of the same.[/QUOTE]
Using opioids as an example, this is the difference

[quote=health] It is a compulsive behavior that demands more and more drugs, regardless of the consequences that lead to dysfunction. [B]A person who is addicted to opioids has a disease that undermines optimal function and drives one to compulsively use a drug, despite the negative consequences.[/B]

The pain patient who is effectively treated with opioids finds life restored-even if he is dependent on them. With the pain muted by stable and steady controlled use of long-acting opioids, a patient can reclaim his life, go back to work, return to family life, and pursue favorite pastimes. [B]Dependence is a physical state that occurs when the lack of a drug causes the body to have a reaction. Physical dependence is solely a physical state indicating that the body has grown so adapted to having the drug present that sudden removal of it will lead to negative consequences such as a withdrawal reaction. This can occur with almost any kind of drug.[/B]

[B]A good example of dependence is a heavy coffee drinker's use of caffeine. If you are used to drinking several cups of coffee each day, you soon learn about physical dependence when you miss a day or two. This does not mean you are addicted to the caffeine; it only means your body is surprised not to see what it has come to expect.[/B]

In the case of opioids, a certain amount taken every day fills the glass, and no more may be needed or desired. If the medication is removed, the consequences are physical (sweating, running nose, diarrhea, racing heart, or nausea), not psychological.

[B]As any diabetic will testify about insulin, or any heart patient will testify about blood pressure medication, dependence is not necessarily indicative of addiction or drug abuse. In fact, regular use of these medications may be essential for good health.[/B]

The difference between a patient with opioid addiction and a patient who is dependent on opioids for chronic pain is simple. The opioid-dependent patient with chronic pain has improved function with his use of the drugs and the patient with opioid addiction does not.

[url]http://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/addiction-v-dependence-on-pain-medications.htm[/url][/quote]

[editline]16th April 2014[/editline]

[QUOTE=Glitchbunny;44560913]Source: [url]http://addictionscience.net/b2evolution/blog1.php/2009/03/30/why-distinguishing-between-drug-dependen[/url]

Essentially, drug addiction is where you practically require it, your brain is wired to depend on the substance. That's why going cold turkey on a highly addictive substance such as heroin can actually be deadly. Your body would do anything for it.

Cannabis on the other hand, is classed on the abuse/dependency line due to the fact it doesn't have the same 'rewiring' effect other substances have. You gain a psychological attachment to it. You can go without it, but you'd be very irritable, feel ill etc. But you wouldn't die from not having a weed needle.[/QUOTE]

shit you beat me

[Lowland]

You can grow dependant on pretty much anything.