Quote from: K-Dog on Dec 10, 2024, 11:04 AMI could have done without the rant about the evil weed.

Why? Weed enthusiasts sound like they can suffer consequences...makes me worry about the link before doomer madness and Weed Disease. I mean, Doomers and Weed might contribute to why they think collapse is happening...and when it doesn't ....keep thinking the same thing for decades in the future?

This one concerns me the most probably. Would seem to explain my prior concern.
People who have cannabis use disorder may also be at a higher risk of other negative consequences, such as problems with attention, memory, and learning.




Understanding Your Risk for Cannabis Use Disorder
Key points
Some people who use cannabis will develop cannabis use disorder, meaning that they are unable to stop using cannabis even though it's causing health and social problems in their lives.
The risk of developing cannabis use disorder is greater in people who start using cannabis during youth or adolescence and who use cannabis more frequently.
Signs of cannabis use disorder
Fast Statistics
Approximately 3 in 10 people who use cannabis have cannabis use disorder.1
It is estimated that people who use cannabis have about a 30% likelihood of becoming addicted.2
The risk of developing cannabis use disorder is greater in people who start using cannabis during youth or adolescence and who use cannabis more frequently.3
The following are signs of cannabis use disorder:4
Using more cannabis than intended
Trying but failing to quit using cannabis
Spending a lot of time using cannabis
Craving cannabis
Using cannabis even though it causes problems at home, school, or work
Continuing to use cannabis despite social or relationship problems
Giving up important activities with friends and family in favor of using cannabis
Using cannabis in high-risk situations, such as while driving a car
Continuing to use cannabis despite physical or psychological problems
Needing to use more cannabis to get the same high
People who have cannabis use disorder may also be at a higher risk of other negative consequences, such as problems with attention, memory, and learning.