My solution to the drugs problem.

[Myles O'Reilly]

This vid shows an interesting contrast courtesy of Regulation

WTF is that muppet waffling on about?

 

[Professor]

WTF is that muppet waffling on about?

His message is of some importance, the audio is translated into large text so you can read what he's saying.
Now before you press 'Play' on the Vid, first switch the playback speed to 50% or 25% (.5 or .25) so you can understand better.

Just the first 10 seconds will be enough to get the basic Idea but try for the full video of 55 seconds.
The medical weed is available to those who qualify, subject to medical approval, subject to testing, it's a high quality operation.

 

[Professor]

He's stoned off his tits in all his videos. Most times traipsing through Amsterdam past the whore houses to sample the finest skunk that Narco state can offer.

He's a medical cannabis patient and cannabis critic, he sends reports from many countries who provide legal choice.
Skunk (was popular in the 90's of the 20th century, things have moved on a lot since then, outside of your range) hasn't been reviewed, has it? He's usually showing us Indica, Sativa & Hybrids in their many forms.

He's a model youth that Professor would wish our youth to emulate.

He's different to you & me. He's got it much better and healthier than my generation had in Ireland.
I'm glad that the youth have the opportunity to avail of medical weed should they need it, rather than them and their parents being hounded by police and dealers in your prohibition Ideal, what a shame?

The troof is out there if you smoke enough

The truth is out their for all of us to embrace, what ever is your Fix?

 

[Professor]

Buddy those posts are far too long. No-one is going to read them.

The posts are unavailable for most people to read anyway. Those who do probably don't care to understand or ignore the legitimate evidence presented.

I'm delighted to simply research and write the material for you all and myself.
Also in rehearsal of presenting the arguments to other audiences who wish to discuss the issues.

It's a learning experience for all of us if we want to engage and it's a learning experience to observe those who don't want to engage or choose to denigrate and slander the issues and how it's done.

We may find ourselves at a Town hall meeting some day and will need to have our wits about us one way or the other when speaking in public, this is the practice session - Do you care to make progress on your arguments?

 

[Myles O'Reilly]

His message is of some importance, the audio is translated into large text so you can read what he's saying. Now before you press 'Play' on the Vid, first switch the playback speed to 50% or 25% (.5 or .25) so you can understand better.

Sir, Is the need to take those steps just to make him understandable a result of his drug use?

 

[Professor]

Sir, Is the need to take those steps just to make him understandable a result of his drug use?

He picked it up from his dad who was a great renowned sports commentator.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlOYWi9lyR8

 

[Professor]

Anyway, time to remember(it was only last night) a favourite drug fix - Yer aul friend Alcohol - Can you face it?
(probably not)

Alcohol Addiction in Ireland - Facts​

Alcohol Action Ireland (AAI, 2015) have gathered some the most recent research related to harmful drinking and alcoholism in Ireland. Just some of the recent Irish alcohol-related facts include:

Alcohol consumption in Ireland almost trebled over four decades between 1960 (4.9 litres) and 2001 (14.3 litres).

• 1.35 million Irish people between the ages of 18 and 75 are classified as ‘harmful drinkers’
• 75% of all alcohol consumed in Ireland in 2013 was done so as part of a binge drinking session.
• As a result, Ireland is 2nd in the world when it comes to binge drinking.
• 150,000 Irish people between the ages of 18 and 75 are classified as ‘dependent drinkers’, i.e. alcoholics.
• 1-in-4 deaths of young men aged 15-39 are related to alcohol in some way.
• https://www.rutlandcentre.ie/addictions-we-treat/alcoholism

 

[Professor]

Another Fix to sooth the addiction is Gambling - It appears that the Gambling addicts brain responds as if it's on Drugs!!

. . . Studies have shown that the release of dopamine during gambling occurs in brain areas similar to those activated by taking drugs of abuse. In fact, similar to drugs, repeated exposure to gambling and uncertainty produces lasting changes in the human brain. These reward pathways, similar to those seen in individuals suffering from drug addiction, become hypersensitive. Animal studies suggest that these brain changes due to uncertainty can even enhance gamblers’ cravings and desire for addictive drugs.

Designed to deceive: How gambling distorts reality and hooks your brain

When you engage in recreational gambling, you’re not simply playing against the odds – you’re battling an enemy trained in the art of deceit and subterfuge who uses human nature against you.

theconversation.com

 

[Professor]

A problem for typical Irish Drug Users like you'd find on this site is Denial.
Picture it, they've been smoking cigarettes all evening with their beers. They're on meds too - Antidepressants which give them the urge and capacity to drink more than the sober punter.

Anyway, tipping away all evening having a great time then they go outside for another smoke and there a buddy passes them a tasty joint which they hog a bit too much after holding on to it . . .

Then observers note a sudden change in the normally chatty and witty drinker friend - He's gone all quite and a bit pale, starts to stumble back in towards the jax and disappears inside a cubicle - Talks to God on the big white telephone for 1/2 an hour, disappears in a taxi.
Meanwhile the recreational herbalist appreciates the hops in a single craft ale and has a fantastic relaxing night.

 

[Professor]

That's an eye opener though
Cigarettes - A tough addiction many never shake
Drink - Another tough one if you're addicted.
Meds - They're hellish to quit and the side effects are hellish too, a pitiful catch 22
Gambling - It'll clear out your pockets and your friends & families pockets too if you're addicted bad enough.

The cracker is when one maintains or is a slave to the addictive habits of all the above at the same time.
Some are and then they start dabbling on the "Coke" FFS How much addiction can they cram into their lives.

And yet some will say that a little occasional weed is worse than the above

 

[Professor]

WHAT’S BEHIND THE rise in road deaths?


For Frank O’Connell, coroner for South Cork, it’s a question with a simple answer.

“Number one: speed,” O’Connell says.

“Number two: alcohol. Number three: cocaine. If we could eliminate those, we’d be down to 50 or 60 road deaths per year.”

Fifty or 60 road deaths would represent a sea change from where we are now.

What’s driving the surge in road deaths?

Answers are beginning to emerge on what’s behind the deadly trend on Irish roads.

www.thejournal.ie

 

[Professor]

The solution to the Irish drug problem?

Coin it!!

Two arrested after more than €800k worth of cannabis found on separate flights

Revenue officers made the whopping haul in two separate operations on Sunday

www.irishmirror.ie

Man thought €420k worth of cannabis was ‘precious birds nests’

Each man is charged with unlawful importation and possession of cannabis and having it for sale or supply at Terminal 1 on June 2

www.irishmirror.ie

It's almost every day now at Dublin Airport - Passengers XL suitcases found to be stuffed full of Weed.

USA, Canada, Asia etc - They cannot resist the big profits beyond 'Arrivals'

 

[Professor]

So, one is in debt, a down and out Crim back in malaysia or thailand or where ever and decides to do courier at risk of being caught at D.A.?
It's probably not a bad deal for the Crim who at worst gets fed and supported by Irish Justice to a short stay in sheltered accommodation and then gets to apply for refugee protection in Ireland away from their dangerous past debtors??

Win win, they do not lose in Ireland.

A JAMAICAN drug courier sentenced to 10 years in jail for cocaine smuggling has been granted refugee status. The Irish Independent can reveal that the Jamaican female drug courier received a 10-year sentence in 1999 after being caught with ?50,000 worth of cocaine.
A JAMAICAN drug courier sentenced to 10 years in jail for cocaine smuggling has been granted refugee status.
The Irish Independent can reveal that the Jamaican female drug courier received a 10-year sentence in 1999 after being caught with ?50,000 worth of cocaine.
She was granted refugee status in April.
The revelation comes as it emerged that a Nigerian mother of four-year-old twins - one of whom is autistic - could yet be deported.
Yesterday Justice Minister Michael McDowell arranged for a stay on the deportation order for Clonakilty-based Olivia Agbonlahor.
"We want to stay here - we don't want to go back to Nigeria. There is nothing for us there," said the mother-of-two.

A tale of two asylum seekers

A JAMAICAN drug courier sentenced to 10 years in jail for cocaine smuggling has been granted refugee status. The Irish Independent can reveal that the Jamaican female drug courier received a 10-year sentence in 1999 after being caught with ?50,000 worth of cocaine.

www.independent.ie

 

[Professor]

The Dutch are experimenting again and have big plans, one way and/or the other!!
Curious because their debate is sort of how we here on thread view things - For Vs Against

An experiment enabling cannabis smokers in the Netherlands to light up legally has been expanded to eight new cities, as authorities extend a trial that aims to curb criminality and social problems . . . .

. . . . The consumption of small quantities of cannabis is technically illegal but police choose not to enforce the law as part of a so-called "tolerance" policy in place since the 1970s.
However, the production of cannabis and supply to coffee shops is both illegal and not tolerated, meaning producers and coffee shop owners have to operate in the shadows.

This has led to gangs getting involved, with a related rise in petty crime and anti-social behaviour that local officials hope to stop with the legal cannabis experiment.

Vs

. . . In the Netherlands, one uncertainty hanging over the cannabis policy is the Geert Wilders factor after the far-right leader won elections in November.
His PVV Freedom Party wants to scrap the "tolerance" policy for good, close coffee shops and push for a "drug-free Netherlands".

Dutch extends trial of legal cannabis to eight new cities

An experiment enabling cannabis smokers in the Netherlands to light up legally has been expanded to eight new cities, as authorities extend a trial that aims to curb criminality and social problems.

www.rte.ie

 

[Coal Gas and peat]

I have not been to Amsterdam since 2007 and massive changes have happened since then , there's about 50% less coffee shops , Geert's plan seems extreme to me when Germany has recently went the other way

 

[Professor]

I have not been to Amsterdam since 2007 and massive changes have happened since then , there's about 50% less coffee shops , Geert's plan seems extreme to me when Germany has recently went the other way

Geert wants prohibition, but for what benefit?
Do you think @SeekTheFairLand and @valamhic would know . . .

Yes, Amsterdam have closed down all those shops which were located too close to residential, family, school and other sensitive zones - Fair play, good on the Dutch for accommodating all points of view.

I

 

[SeekTheFairLand]

Geert wants prohibition, but for what benefit?
Do you think @SeekTheFairLand and @valamhic would know . . .

Yes, Amsterdam have closed down all those shops which were located too close to residential, family, school and other sensitive zones - Fair play, good on the Dutch for accommodating all points of view.

I

Perhaps to make Amsterdam a less seedy, dirty city tramped through by monged-out stoners?

 

[Professor]

Perhaps to make Amsterdam a less seedy, dirty city tramped through by monged-out stoners?

Yes & No, because the city is kept very clean, from first thing in the morning they spray n brush all the pavements, Bins are advanced design, etc etc.
Seedy, yes but it's mostly confined to the red light district - it's traditional.
Those stoners are generally welcomed without much problem but they provide a welcome bonus to many other local business.

But anyway go ahead and ban cannabis tourism, ok, however the measures mentioned above in the article are much more to do with cannabis policy in the Netherlands concerning the Dutch.
See the problem with prohibition is it creates more criminality than what they have at the moment.
Is that a reality to pursue?

 

[Myles O'Reilly]

Rumour is Conor McGregor's in rehab


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu5X-w7iTxQ

 

[Coal Gas and peat]

Would that be for drink or drugs or both sir ......and if drugs what would the drug be ? Presumably powder ?