Guess it's different in Seattle. When we visited last year, upon exiting our uber at the famous Pike Place Market, two gentlemen right off the bat instructed us that they had 'the best' and don't waste your money going to one of those 'stores'. Funny part is we never said anything to them before this, they just approached us. We laughed that we must have looked in need of a 'good time' ! Silly tourist...
The list of overdose symptoms were a little different than those I listed, as it appears your source interprets the overdose earlier than I did in the process. I guess the fact that one seldom dies from an overdose is interpreted by some as meaning you cannot overdose. The so-called "synthetic cannabinoids", such as "Spice" and "Bath Salts" are a different matter. The made-up formulations of these drugs make them truly dangerous. Whether you smell the stuff on the street is determined by what laws are in place regarding consumption and if those laws are regarded or enforced.
All well said Don. Could you cite one medical authority that would support your contention. And no fair saying you can overdose on anything, even water, so, then you can overdose on popcorn, milk, etc., bad logic.
Hi Don, thanks for looking. I was more looking for your support of your claim that "THC" can be used, by itself, to overdose. I do understand that water can be drunk until a person is dead. Lettuce also, can be used, eaten, to commit suicide--if you have enough dressing I guess. THC, by itself, can not cause an overdose. If you find something that would say it does, from any reliable source including Wikepedia, I'd be glad to see it. If not, no big deal. I believe your point is made.
As I said @Mikhail Bulgakov true overdosing with cannabis in adults is very rare, but we have had a number of cases of children overdosing unknowingly. I don't know if you will be able to view this article from a scientific source or not. If you cannot without a membership, let me know and I will try to get it to you via PM. It addresses overdoses in children in France. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/884176
Hi Don, thanks for the link. I've used Medscape before. The article you refer to is I believe: Cannabis Intoxication in French Toddlers Surges The type of cannabis the study found to be the culprits in 72% of cases reported was hashish, a much stronger rendering from regular Cannibis. The problem of children getting hold of a parents "stash" as you say, is not be minimized. It's like any drug or chemical kids might find under the bed, under the kitchen sink, or in the parent's medicine cabinet. As use and legalization spreads, it's good that you've brought attention to the subject. The study found no overdose "deaths" caused by hash, marijuana, THC. If it could be overdosed on, adults would've done it long ago. Here are two paragraphs, including the fact that the study confirmed there were no fatalities from accidental cases of ingestion/intoxication by kids: "Seventy-one percent were aged 18 months or younger. Hashish was the cause of intoxication in 169 cases (72%), of which 33 cases (69%) occurred from 2004 to 2009, and 136 (73%) from 2010 to 2014 (P = .82). Clinicians assessed intoxication severity using the Poisoning Severity Score (PSS), which ranges from 0 (no poisoning) to 4 (fatal poisoning). Most cases (n = 170; 72%) were mild (PSS 1), 25 (11%) were moderate (PSS 2), and 40 (17%) were severe (PSS 3). There were no fatal cases." Accidental intoxication is on the increase, but, of the millions around the world who smoke or ingest THC on a daily basis, none has resulted in fatal THC overdose, in children or adults. I'm not a "member" of the marijuana communtiy, and have no stake in promulgating a myth. Though potential dangers are manifold, fatal overdoses just don't happen. Thanks for the exchange. I learned some stuff. Bulgakov
Hi Don, I may be reading you too literally in relating overdose to fatality. I have to apologize if your contention, as you did state it, were symptoms you listed in adults including "lethargy." There is overdosing in this sense for adults and children, and it's not rare in adults. The "coma like state" was without details such as duration, prognosis, and was 3% of children included in the study. In the general sense of overdosing as in stages of intoxication, I concede your point. Best, Bulgakov
You are all referring to THC. I have no idea what THC is. I could easily look it up on Wikipedia, but I would rather have YOU tell me, so you'll know I'm in the dark about it! Hal [The formula for Inductive Reactance is 2 PIFL, which is 2xPI x Frequency x Inductance.]
You want the long answer or the short answer? Either way, unless there is something I am missing, the formula for inductive reactance has nothing to do with THC. Or, in a very odd way and if one was high, maybe it does.
I quit smoking cigarettes 42 years ago, and I will never smoke again. With the popularity of Recreational Pot, if I wanted to experience a "high" without smoking, what could I try? Thanks, Harry