Marijuana and Motivation/Ambition?

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Growing up is tough. This year will be my final year of high school (Grade 11 in Canada, College next year). Although I have thoroughly researched it, I can't find any scientific evidence proving that smoking Marijuana occasionally can lower a person's longterm ambition... I have however found that it (allegedly) decreases the production of 'Dopamine', responsible for ambition. I understand fully that many websites are outdated and ill-informed, therefore I am asking you, the community, on your opinion regarding how weed affects your motivation towards succeeding longterm goals. I want to continue in my education for a long time with the hopes of becoming a medical doctor (I love biology), and have worked extremely hard to get into the courses i'm enrolled in now. I know it may sound incredibly silly, but I am the over-thinking type. Is there any chance that occasional marijuana use could drastically affect the way I work towards my goals, by severely altering my sober self? Thanks in advance! -Max

I know a guy who is (was) incredibally smart, has all these great ideas and plans for the future. His latest involves him moving onto a hobby farm, buying his own generator, solar panels, crops, livestock, and trying to be as self sufficent as possible. What does he do all day? Sit on the computer, smoke weed and play games.

The claim that marijuana kills brain cells is based on a speculative report dating back over 30 years that has never been supported by any scientific study. Since the report, scientists have not being able to find evidence of a marijuana-induced amotivational syndrome.When you are high, you will not be a productive member of society, the same as when you are drunk. But when sober you are pretty much as normal as you were before you took it.

that is because he chose to do that. people find ways to blame weed for things, but in truth, if your responsible and do everything your supposed to do, then you should smoke it like u drink alcohol, only in moderation

From the time you start using on a regular basis, believe it or not, part of you stays that same age even when you reach your 30s, 40's and 50's. Meaning if you want to fully mature, don't start. There was an interesting article on BBC recently, but I cannot seem to access it:31 Jul 2007 Cannabis 'link to psychosis'

drugs are a label. i think alcohol is a major drug that kills alot of people. weed kills 0. Nobody has every died from smoking weed, nor have they ever gotten cancer. and no, it does not completely alter your sober self.

There are functional alcoholics, and there are functional weed smokers. Just depends on the perception it gives the individual. A personal friend of mine is a "functional" heroin addict. Everyone who listens to his guitar playing is amazed. When they find out he's got this problem, they're disgusted. He's a literal Guitar Guru, but has been battling a major Heroin problem for some time now.http://www.superunloader.com/super_1.php

When they find out he's got this problem, they're disgusted. I'll bet he appreciates you posting this fact that he's an heroin addict on a(this) website.

He's open about it, and doesn't even know this site exists. No web for him. He's protected under the HIPAA laws of confidentiality, bra.

It seems to be well established now that heavy use of cannabis over a considerable time can lead to the development of schizophrenia-like symptoms. (This also happens woth cocaine and amphetamines.)

I once read an article in a science magazine (in the last few years) talking about how it can actually stimulate your brain to grow more of a certain cell which makes you more "stable" and scientist were trying to research how that affected people and could possibly help people with bipolar disorder or things of that nature.

That being said. I don't know honestly if there are "ambition killers" in it. I just know that everything in life has a price.

Well Said.

Originally Posted By: NnyI just know that everything in life has a price. Yes, even eating food has its dangers...

lol so true.

ok this is bullshit i smoke marijuana almost everyday.. about 5 to 7 joints a day and i go to college and im FINE i do great in school and im still very motivated in life...i dunno i geuss its all in the person...

I find it hard to believe that smoking 5 to 7 joints (who smokes joints anyway? wtf) would not phase this kid at all.

I don't care who you are, after 5 joints, you will be FUCKED up no matter what. So this guy is probably exaggerating or just flat-out lying.

shit then give me what your smokin... genuis

who smokes joints?
I do.
I take a few to go camping, I take some to goto the beach and places like that. dont travel with a pipe! a joint can be eaten in a few seconds, but never smoke a jay at home !
I find it hard to belive that yuou can be stoned all day and still be productive as I have smoked myself retarded many times.
there is ample evidence that smoking weed at a young age can do some pretty shitty stuff to your brain long term. The key is to not smoke it all day every day and wait till your an adult and fully developed before starting to smoke it.
an occasional joint here and there is nto going to hurt you, to smoke it all day every day or even once a day for years isnt good for you.
Every thing has a price, that much is true. look at the fat fucks who eat 3 big macs daily for lunch, they sure as hell are not doing themselves any favors.
Weed is MOSTLY harmelss. that depends on your age, and that you use responsibly.
The goverment has lied for so many years about tis effects that its hard now to sort fact from fiction.
want a good laugh? watch reefer madness.
there was a documentary I watched not long ago about the goverments lies and propaganda on eradication of weed. They calimed it wsa the blacks and that smoking it would make you become as fucked up and voo doo worshipping as they are.
Thats something they wouldnt dare to say today, but did say in the past. as to the research that intelligble mentioned, I saw that report as well, it says that smoking it can lead to a greater chance of developing schytzophrenia, especially if its long term, daily use, and if your predisposed to it. when I have mor time Ill see if I can find that report and post a link to it.

Originally Posted By: Grvtykllrwant a good laugh? watch reefer madness. there was a documentary I watched not long ago about the goverments lies and propaganda on eradication of weed. They calimed it wsa the blacks and that smoking it would make you become as fucked up and voo doo worshipping as they are. Marijuana: Threat Or Menace

I take some to goto the beach and places like that. dont travel with a pipe! a joint can be eaten in a few seconds, but never smoke a jay at home !That's different though. Like you said, no one would msoke a joint at home.If I was going to the beach or places like that, I might smoke joints. Though I'd probably still stick with blunts.@whitee: I could give you some shit where you won't be able to finish your 3rd good-sized joint because you won't have a fucking clue what's going on. I agree with Helms, you're probably smoking some dirt weed, in which case it's easily possible to smoke that many joints a day.