starmiler wrote:
I didn't want to go there, but since you have, I've got your back! :)
There are only two downsides to marijuana use: Lung damage, but this is not an issue with athletes who are working out, because a few tokes on a joint is probably better for you than a stroll through Downtown Mexico City.
The other downside is what pot can do to your will. We've all observed this. But since we're talking about world- or national-caliber athletes, it's unlikely that their wills will be much effected by getting baked every once in a while.
So roll up another one, just like the other one... :)
to be fair...I would add dehydration as a potential issue. That being said, those who fail to see the performance enhancing effects of pot are lying to themselves or they are blind to the reality of marijuana.
I see the point...it's a drug...we don't want our kids doing it etc.
I just think it helps when we approach the situation with HONESTY. The whole "there is nothing positive about pot" thinking is very dangerous.
Let's say your 15 year old child goes to a party and gets high. The kid is feeling good, vibing to some good music, socialzing etc. The weed has the kid feeling loose and good. The kid comes home, you smell the weed and scold the kid explaining there is nothing positive about weed. Now you look like liar and a jackass because your monologue on the evils of weed are in direct conflict with your childs hands on experience at the party. Do you see how this makes you seem crazy.
A better approach might be: "I smell some pot on you. I don't know if it was you that was smoking or not, and I understand pot can be fun bit there are some things I'd like to share with you..." then you explain the downsides of pot.
"it's a drug it's 100% bad, 0% good" is a dangerous, lazy, ignorant way to think.