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In this case though, it seems like the amphetamines had reduced dopaminergenic effects for chronic cannabis users. Again - lack of motivation is a pretty common

In this case though, it seems like the amphetamines had reduced dopaminergenic effects for chronic cannabis users. Again - lack of motivation is a pretty common anecdotal report of heavy and chronic cannabis use. Moderation.

exelius 11y ago
Lack of motivation is a pretty common reason for prescribing amphetimines as well. Also, I know plenty of counter-examples to the "lazy stoner" stereotype. You just didn't know that the CEO of your company has a stealth grow op in his basement because that's not the kind of thing you advertise. Anecdotally, I would say that regular and heavy cannabis use very common among management consultants and software developers -- and it's hard to remain in those jobs long if you're unable to motivate yourself. But if work is stressful, a few bong rips at the end of the day can be a nice way to relax.
- llamataboot 11y ago
  Well using amphetamines will certainly motivate one to do /something/ :P The rampant use of prescription amphetamines while speed and meth remain much maligned is another issue entirely. I also know many counter-examples, but most people I know that have used cannabis regularly for years or decades seem to sort of auto-regulate their use. It waxes and wanes - sometimes daily, sometimes monthly. I don't suspect that it has extremely negative effects, but it wouldn't surprise me if their were a mix of effects that occur with heavy and regular use that don't occur with more moderate use. To each their own -- I also know highly functional regular opiate users, and some who have fallen off the functional boat hard. I'm all about harm reduction and personal freedom when it comes to altering ones consciousness. Also, of course we know that probably the most toxic substance to use heavily and regularly is alcohol. I expect many orders of magnitude more harmful for both the brain and body than cannabis will ever be shown to be.

exelius 11y ago

Lack of motivation is a pretty common reason for prescribing amphetimines as well. Also, I know plenty of counter-examples to the "lazy stoner" stereotype. You just didn't know that the CEO of your company has a stealth grow op in his basement because that's not the kind of thing you advertise. Anecdotally, I would say that regular and heavy cannabis use very common among management consultants and software developers -- and it's hard to remain in those jobs long if you're unable to motivate yourself. But if work is stressful, a few bong rips at the end of the day can be a nice way to relax.

llamataboot 11y ago
Well using amphetamines will certainly motivate one to do /something/ :P The rampant use of prescription amphetamines while speed and meth remain much maligned is another issue entirely. I also know many counter-examples, but most people I know that have used cannabis regularly for years or decades seem to sort of auto-regulate their use. It waxes and wanes - sometimes daily, sometimes monthly. I don't suspect that it has extremely negative effects, but it wouldn't surprise me if their were a mix of effects that occur with heavy and regular use that don't occur with more moderate use. To each their own -- I also know highly functional regular opiate users, and some who have fallen off the functional boat hard. I'm all about harm reduction and personal freedom when it comes to altering ones consciousness. Also, of course we know that probably the most toxic substance to use heavily and regularly is alcohol. I expect many orders of magnitude more harmful for both the brain and body than cannabis will ever be shown to be.