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sure, marijuana shouldn't be considered 100% harmless, but it's ludicrous to argue it does the same amount of damage to people's bodies as ketamine (abuse can l
by Liquix 2y ago
sure, marijuana shouldn't be considered 100% harmless, but it's ludicrous to argue it does the same amount of damage to people's bodies as ketamine (abuse can lead to kidney failure, bladder cystectomy) or even some sched. IV substances such as alprazolam (seizures from withdrawal can be fatal).
- cflewis 2y agoAs someone who has taken ketamine for medical purposes and marijuana for not, it is utterly off-the-charts bonkers that they are classified identically. A large dose of ketamine literally disconnects yourself from reality. Weed makes you tired.
- ulrikrasmussen 2y agoWhy should subjective effects direct the scheduling of these drugs?
- chucksta 2y agoWhat should they be based on?
- ulrikrasmussen 2y agoActual harm, I think. I know that Ketamine has harm potential, but it's my impression that the physical harm only occurs with long term binge use, and that immediate physical harm due to overdose is unlikely. That the subjective effects during use are very powerful and overwhelming is not and should not be relevant, I think.
- BobaFloutist 2y agoYou think a large dose of weed to someone who's not used to it just makes them tired?
- coolhand2120 2y agoIt might make you high, but it won't kill you. It won't even harm you.
- coffeebeqn 2y agoBenzo addiction is very dangerous. Withdrawal can lead to life threatening or altering outcomes. I have a hard time understanding what property the scheduling is based on