The New Pot numbers are out

[EscortBiz]

Wonder what the death or bad health rate is compared with people who smoke reg. cigs.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,119003,00.html

Gov't: Habitual Pot Use Is Up Among U.S. Adults

Tuesday, May 04, 2004



CHICAGO ? Habitual marijuana (search) use increased among U.S. adults over the past decade, particularly among young minorities and baby boomers, government figures show.

The prevalence of marijuana abuse or dependence climbed from 1.2 percent of adults in 1991-92 to 1.5 percent in 2001-02, or an estimated 3 million adults 18 and over.

That represents an increase of 22 percent, or 800,000 people, according to data from two nationally representative surveys that each queried more than 40,000 adults.

Among 18- to 29-year-olds, the rate or abuse or dependence remained stable among whites but surged by about 220 percent among black men and women, to 4.5 percent of that population, and by almost 150 percent among Hispanic men, to 4.7 percent.

Among all adults ages 45 to 64, the rate increased by 355 percent, to about 0.4 percent of that population.

The report, published in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association, was led by Dr. Wilson Compton of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (search), who said the rise in dependence was probably due at least partly to increases in the potency of pot over the past decade.

Also, the figures may indicate that baby boomers "bring their bad habits with them into old age," he said.

The researchers said adults were considered marijuana abusers if repeated use of the drug hurt their ability to function at work, in school or in social situations, or created drug-related legal problems.

Drug users were considered dependent if they experienced increased tolerance of marijuana, used it compulsively and continued using it despite drug-related physical or psychological problems.

Overall use of the drug ? that is, casual use and habitual use ? remained stable at around 4 percent, or more than 6 million adults.

"This study suggests that we need to develop ways to monitor the continued rise in marijuana abuse and dependence and strengthen existing prevention and intervention efforts," said Dr. Nora Volkow, the institute's director. Programs that target young black and Hispanic adults are particularly needed, she said.

Increases in dependence among young minorities may reflect their growing assimilation into sectors of white society where marijuana use is more accepted, Compton said.

[Jon]

Damn, thought you were releasing the new phone numbers of NYC pot suppliers.. psh.

[KaLi]

I don't blaze...but pop a swisher every now and then

[EscortBiz]

Originally posted by NiteChatDotTV
Damn, thought you were releasing the new phone numbers of NYC pot suppliers.. psh.

pretty much dial any random number on your phone in the city, you will either reach someone who sells or someone who knows who sells.

[GonePhishing]

Wow, I like how the older population has increased their use! Go old people! Old people vote too, I hope they will vote to get it legal.

[basschick]

what a load of crap. probably the only thing that changed is how many people ADMITTED to smoking. years ago, when i was in high school, our high school gave out an anonymous poll regarding pot use. the shocking results were on the news - 10% of us smoked pot.

the truth was more than 30% of us smoked pot, but not all of us trusted anonymous polls to stay anonymous.

[EscortBiz]

Originally posted by GonePhishing
Wow, I like how the older population has increased their use! Go old people! Old people vote too, I hope they will vote to get it legal.

yeah the prob is most of them are hypocrite asswhipes, what they do is one thing and what they preach is another.

Kinda like older guys saying that protitution is bad but in reality hes fuckin shemales weekly.

[Jive]

Originally posted by EscortBiz
Wonder what the death or bad health rate is compared with people who smoke reg. cigs.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,119003,00.html

Gov't: Habitual Pot Use Is Up Among U.S. Adults

Tuesday, May 04, 2004



CHICAGO ? Habitual marijuana (search) use increased among U.S. adults over the past decade, particularly among young minorities and baby boomers, government figures show.

The prevalence of marijuana abuse or dependence climbed from 1.2 percent of adults in 1991-92 to 1.5 percent in 2001-02, or an estimated 3 million adults 18 and over.

That represents an increase of 22 percent, or 800,000 people, according to data from two nationally representative surveys that each queried more than 40,000 adults.

Among 18- to 29-year-olds, the rate or abuse or dependence remained stable among whites but surged by about 220 percent among black men and women, to 4.5 percent of that population, and by almost 150 percent among Hispanic men, to 4.7 percent.

Among all adults ages 45 to 64, the rate increased by 355 percent, to about 0.4 percent of that population.

The report, published in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association, was led by Dr. Wilson Compton of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (search), who said the rise in dependence was probably due at least partly to increases in the potency of pot over the past decade.

Also, the figures may indicate that baby boomers "bring their bad habits with them into old age," he said.

The researchers said adults were considered marijuana abusers if repeated use of the drug hurt their ability to function at work, in school or in social situations, or created drug-related legal problems.

Drug users were considered dependent if they experienced increased tolerance of marijuana, used it compulsively and continued using it despite drug-related physical or psychological problems.

Overall use of the drug ? that is, casual use and habitual use ? remained stable at around 4 percent, or more than 6 million adults.

"This study suggests that we need to develop ways to monitor the continued rise in marijuana abuse and dependence and strengthen existing prevention and intervention efforts," said Dr. Nora Volkow, the institute's director. Programs that target young black and Hispanic adults are particularly needed, she said.

Increases in dependence among young minorities may reflect their growing assimilation into sectors of white society where marijuana use is more accepted, Compton said.

you americans need to relax more at the borders were trying to supply and demands are high down there. but you won't let our famous canadian smoke in?.. the best BC bud is here..

[doober]

people who smoke cigs are way ahead of us is all i can say....
The amount of chemicals ect ect they put into those smokes are insane, especially american smokes.
You can smell a winston camel or marlboro 100 feet away

Im glad i quit in November, now i need to get me a green thumb

[kimzar]

these pot numbers are pretty high, I wonder if they did a study on cocaine what it would be

[Webasic]

[C_U_Next_Tuesday]

those numbers are no way near accurate... I can't see all the people who "smoke out" admit it for a "survey" for fear of being busted

[basschick]

i know that most of the death-related accidents i've seen were caused by alcohol. but pot is a problem *sigh*

[Ecstasy Glass]

Originally posted by EscortBiz
yeah the prob is most of them are hypocrite asswhipes, what they do is one thing and what they preach is another.

Kinda like older guys saying that protitution is bad but in reality hes fuckin shemales weekly.

Hahaha

[Oracle Porn]

Originally posted by Webasic

[Pornwolf]

Originally posted by EscortBiz
yeah the prob is most of them are hypocrite asswhipes, what they do is one thing and what they preach is another.

Kinda like older guys saying that protitution is bad but in reality hes fuckin shemales weekly.

Every single old waspy guy on capital hill has paid for services rendered to the cock.

[Ecstasy Glass]

Originally posted by Jive
you americans need to relax more at the borders were trying to supply and demands are high down there. but you won't let our famous canadian smoke in?.. the best BC bud is here..

My friends used to get your famous BC. I prefer our local northern cali kind, but I guess were probably both spoiled

[marcu5]

Originally posted by Ecstasy Glass
My friends used to get your famous BC. I prefer our local northern cali kind, but I guess were probably both spoiled

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