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Dennis Vogel:
1Ti 5:23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
A 'little' wine means just a little, not a lot. Why? Because we do stupid things when we are not in control.
Physicians are mentioned many times in the bible so I don't think every medication is wrong.
But I know you will pay the price for anything that raises serotonin in your brain because when you get off the drug you are more depressed than when you first took the drug.
I don't have a problem with marijuana when used as a drug if it does not get you high.
"A powerful new form of medical marijuana, without the high"
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/a-powerful-new-form-of-medical-marijuana-without-the-high/2016/12/29/81bbf7c0-b5b2-11e6-b8df-600bd9d38a02_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.f3ccb65fbcba
I cannot speak from experience about Cannabis. But if it alters your mind that's not a good thing. Especially if it opens your mind to outside forces.
The bible does not speak kindly about sorcery and pharmakeia.
indianabob:
Well said Dennis and helpful for our better understanding.
Thanks, Indianabob
indianabob:
Hi folks,
As long as we are discussing practicing Moderation in all things, you may find this article helpful to our understanding.
I cannot vouch for the author's facts, but from my own experience they seem reliable.
Bob
http://branscome.org/Wine.htm
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--- Quote from: Dennis Vogel on March 20, 2019, 12:41:46 PM ---1Ti 5:23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
A 'little' wine means just a little, not a lot. Why? Because we do stupid things when we are not in control.
Physicians are mentioned many times in the bible so I don't think every medication is wrong.
But I know you will pay the price for anything that raises serotonin in your brain because when you get off the drug you are more depressed than when you first took the drug.
I don't have a problem with marijuana when used as a drug if it does not get you high.
"A powerful new form of medical marijuana, without the high"
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/a-powerful-new-form-of-medical-marijuana-without-the-high/2016/12/29/81bbf7c0-b5b2-11e6-b8df-600bd9d38a02_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.f3ccb65fbcba
I cannot speak from experience about Cannabis. But if it alters your mind that's not a good thing. Especially if it opens your mind to outside forces.
The bible does not speak kindly about sorcery and pharmakeia.
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Wanda:
--- Quote ---But I know you will pay the price for anything that raises serotonin in your brain because when you get off the drug you are more depressed than when you first took the drug.
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One of my brothers suffered with crippling depression as a result of smoking marijuana almost everyday as a teen. Before this, he was one of the happest outgoing people I knew. Once in his mid 20's it had altered the way his body naturally produced serotonin, leaving him with depression so bad he wanted to die. He eventually reached out for professional help, and was given psychotropic drugs, that worked temporarily, but they just reduced the serotonin production even more.
When he was 36, he could no longer endure the emotional darkness that had become his life , and he killed himself. My nephew is battling the same issue. There are millions of people, who are not able to cope with the harsh realities of life, turning to these drugs to cope, is only making things worse for them unfortunately. For me, there was nothing worse than seeing the pain on the faces of loved ones, who believed death was the only way out. Now I'm faced with the possibility my nephew might take his life as well.
Trying to defend the use of a drug that can and does have the ability to devastate lives, is in my opinion, done without accepting all the facts. All of these drugs that affect the bodies natural ability to produce serotonin are dangerous.
Wanda:
In addition.
Marijuana—At low doses, marijuana increases serotonin levels. Paradoxically, at high doses, it causes a major serotonin depletion, making it more likely the user will need antidepressants. It is also important to note that when marijuana is smoked it is difficult to accurately measure the dosage.
https://www.northpointrecovery.com/blog/serotonin-syndrome-much-good-thing/
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