21 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

I'm sure many on this forum are going to insist that weed is evil and weed causes people to do horrific things, and that couldn't be further from the truth. Weed may strip one of ambition, and weed may make people lazy and lethargic, but it certainly doesn't make people violent. If anything the opposite is the case, these guys are just psychopathic super freaks, and whether straight or stoned they had a propensity toward violence, they were sorry, dark souls, with absolutely no emotional development, nor good parenting, and sooner or later they were bound to act in a tragic manner. 

 

 

Immediate Effects of Cannabis on the Brain and Behavior

Cannabis use can have immediate (acute) negative effects on the brain and behavior, especially under certain conditions or in higher doses. These are the main direct effects:

Direct effects on the brain:

Memory and concentration problems: THC, the psychoactive component in cannabis, disrupts working memory. This can make it harder to retain information or think clearly.

Impaired coordination and reaction time: This is particularly dangerous when driving or operating machinery.

Altered judgment: Users may act more impulsively or take more risks.

Distorted perception and time awareness: Time may feel like it is passing faster or slower than it actually is.

Behavioral effects:

Reduced motivation (sometimes called "amotivational syndrome"): Some users feel less driven to complete tasks or take initiative.

Paranoia, anxiety, or panic attacks: These are more likely with high doses or in people who are more sensitive to cannabis.

Increased risk of psychotic symptoms: Hallucinations or delusional thinking can occur, especially in people with a predisposition to psychosis or schizophrenia.

Disrupted social behavior: Cannabis can dull emotional responses or make users more emotionally reactive, which can affect how they interact with others.

Risk factors that increase the chance of negative effects:

Young age (under 25): The brain is still developing, which increases the risk of long-term damage.

High-potency cannabis (high THC content): Stronger cannabis is more likely to cause adverse effects.

Frequent or heavy use: The more often or heavily cannabis is used, the higher the risk.

A personal or family history of mental illness: Conditions like depression, anxiety, or psychosis can be worsened or triggered by cannabis.

It's absurd to blame weed on this.

It's obviously about a conflict between an adult guardian and teens.

The conflict could have been about cleaning his room.

Would you blame rooms then?

1 hour ago, peter zwart said:

Immediate Effects of Cannabis on the Brain and Behavior

Cannabis use can have immediate (acute) negative effects on the brain and behavior, especially under certain conditions or in higher doses. These are the main direct effects:

Direct effects on the brain:

Memory and concentration problems: THC, the psychoactive component in cannabis, disrupts working memory. This can make it harder to retain information or think clearly.

Impaired coordination and reaction time: This is particularly dangerous when driving or operating machinery.

Altered judgment: Users may act more impulsively or take more risks.

Distorted perception and time awareness: Time may feel like it is passing faster or slower than it actually is.

Behavioral effects:

Reduced motivation (sometimes called "amotivational syndrome"): Some users feel less driven to complete tasks or take initiative.

Paranoia, anxiety, or panic attacks: These are more likely with high doses or in people who are more sensitive to cannabis.

Increased risk of psychotic symptoms: Hallucinations or delusional thinking can occur, especially in people with a predisposition to psychosis or schizophrenia.

Disrupted social behavior: Cannabis can dull emotional responses or make users more emotionally reactive, which can affect how they interact with others.

Risk factors that increase the chance of negative effects:

Young age (under 25): The brain is still developing, which increases the risk of long-term damage.

High-potency cannabis (high THC content): Stronger cannabis is more likely to cause adverse effects.

Frequent or heavy use: The more often or heavily cannabis is used, the higher the risk.

A personal or family history of mental illness: Conditions like depression, anxiety, or psychosis can be worsened or triggered by cannabis.

I'm not saying that cannabis does not have any negative effects but I think it largely has to do with how weak one's mind is and how undeveloped one's personality is. Generally speaking I consider alcohol to be infinitely more dangerous and toxic. 

3 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

I'm sure many on this forum are going to insist that weed is evil and weed causes people to do horrific things, and that couldn't be further from the truth. Weed may strip one of ambition, and weed may make people lazy and lethargic, but it certainly doesn't make people violent. If anything the opposite is the case, these guys are just psychopathic super freaks, and whether straight or stoned they had a propensity toward violence, they were sorry, dark souls, with absolutely no emotional development, nor good parenting, and sooner or later they were bound to act in a tragic manner. 

 

 

You are wrong.

 

Marijuana use causes violent behavior through increased aggressiveness, paranoia, and personality changes (more suspicious, aggressive, and anger).

 

 

Furthermore, the consumption of marijuana is associated with an increase in violent behavior over the course of an individual’s lifespan, a high risk of psychosis for frequent users, an increase of cardiovascular diseases, and deterioration in health for individuals who have pre-existing mental health issues such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, social anxiety, and depression [4,5,6].

According to research studies, marijuana use causes aggressive behavior, causes or exacerbates psychosis, and produces paranoia. These effects have been illustrated through case studies of highly publicized incidents and heightened political profiles.

 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7084484/#:~:text=Marijuana use causes violent behavior,likely to cause violent behavior.

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

I'm not saying that cannabis does not have any negative effects but I think it largely has to do with how weak one's mind is and how undeveloped one's personality is. Generally speaking I consider alcohol to be infinitely more dangerous and toxic. 

New research published online in advance of print in the journal Psychological Medicine concludes that persistent use of cannabis may cause violent behavior as a result of changes in brain function due to smokingweed over many years.

 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-new-brain/201603/marijuana-use-may-increase-violent-behavior

 

 

1 hour ago, peter zwart said:

Immediate Effects of Cannabis on the Brain and Behavior

Cannabis use can have immediate (acute) negative effects on the brain and behavior, especially under certain conditions or in higher doses. These are the main direct effects:

Direct effects on the brain:

Memory and concentration problems: THC, the psychoactive component in cannabis, disrupts working memory. This can make it harder to retain information or think clearly.

Impaired coordination and reaction time: This is particularly dangerous when driving or operating machinery.

Altered judgment: Users may act more impulsively or take more risks.

Distorted perception and time awareness: Time may feel like it is passing faster or slower than it actually is.

Behavioral effects:

Reduced motivation (sometimes called "amotivational syndrome"): Some users feel less driven to complete tasks or take initiative.

Paranoia, anxiety, or panic attacks: These are more likely with high doses or in people who are more sensitive to cannabis.

Increased risk of psychotic symptoms: Hallucinations or delusional thinking can occur, especially in people with a predisposition to psychosis or schizophrenia.

Disrupted social behavior: Cannabis can dull emotional responses or make users more emotionally reactive, which can affect how they interact with others.

Risk factors that increase the chance of negative effects:

Young age (under 25): The brain is still developing, which increases the risk of long-term damage.

High-potency cannabis (high THC content): Stronger cannabis is more likely to cause adverse effects.

Frequent or heavy use: The more often or heavily cannabis is used, the higher the risk.

A personal or family history of mental illness: Conditions like depression, anxiety, or psychosis can be worsened or triggered by cannabis.

 so Its a wonder anybody would smoke it, Are they all self harming masochists? 

Your  list rather tellingly omits any and all of the reasons why millions of people actively  choose to do so.    Why would that be ? 

2 hours ago, Jingthing said:

It's absurd to blame weed on this.

It's obviously about a conflict between an adult guardian and teens.

The conflict could have been about cleaning his room.

Would you blame rooms then?

Loss of face too, He would not have liked to be confronted and denied something in front of his mates,  

18 hours ago, Mike_Hunt said:

You are wrong.

 

Marijuana use causes violent behavior through increased aggressiveness, paranoia, and personality changes (more suspicious, aggressive, and anger).

 

 

Furthermore, the consumption of marijuana is associated with an increase in violent behavior over the course of an individual’s lifespan, a high risk of psychosis for frequent users, an increase of cardiovascular diseases, and deterioration in health for individuals who have pre-existing mental health issues such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, social anxiety, and depression [4,5,6].

According to research studies, marijuana use causes aggressive behavior, causes or exacerbates psychosis, and produces paranoia. These effects have been illustrated through case studies of highly publicized incidents and heightened political profiles.

 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7084484/#:~:text=Marijuana use causes violent behavior,likely to cause violent behavior.

 

Enjoy a little tipple on occasion do you Mike? 

This sort of violence is more likely the result of meth use, while using the Cannabis excuse because that is quasi-/semi-legal and meth is not.

 

 

On 7/10/2025 at 8:51 AM, dinsdale said:

A classic post from someone that has absolutely zero comprehension of what they're talking about. Dope has been smoked billions of times (obviously an underestimate). Show us some data that links dope to violence. 

 

Read the article.

 

More evidence that weed kills.

 

Potential responses:

 

"Weed doesn't kill people, people kill people."

"If weed is criminalized, only criminals will have weed."

"From my cold, dead bong."

6 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

Read the article.

 

More evidence that weed kills.

 

Potential responses:

 

"Weed doesn't kill people, people kill people."

"If weed is criminalized, only criminals will have weed."

"From my cold, dead bong."

Please show where in the article it says that dope was the direct cause of this beating to death rather than an argument OVER dope and impulse control issues leading to this consequence. 

20 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

 so Its a wonder anybody would smoke it, Are they all self harming masochists? 

Your  list rather tellingly omits any and all of the reasons why millions of people actively  choose to do so.    Why would that be ? 

Much of what he said is correct, with the main idea that some people should never do any mind altering substances. It also isn't for children, as their brains are developing right into their mid 20's, so staying away from it as long as possible is a good idea.

 

People smoke to get high, which in most has them being happier, laughing, joking with friends. Sharing fun times, as long as you stick to the common sense.

 

Don't let it get to be a daily habit, especially if you need to work. Like any other mind altering substance, it can make you tired so driving afterwards isn't a good idea until you come down. It can make people lazy, not wanting to work their jobs, so that's something to consider. It affects everyone differently. I have friends that smoke every day and function at their jobs and some who have lost jobs because of laziness.

 

Just as alcohol affects some very badly, some should stay away from it also.The difference being weed doesn't kill if you smoke a lot, but alcohol does every day.

11 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

Read the article.

 

More evidence that weed kills.

 

Potential responses:

 

"Weed doesn't kill people, people kill people."

"If weed is criminalized, only criminals will have weed."

"From my cold, dead bong."

Some people should never do any mind altering substances but weed didn't cause these individuals to go off. Lack of self control and mental instability did. The same with people and guns or anything that can kill. People kill others here every day using weapons and not all of them are high, but I'm thinking many are drunk or on meth or cocaine. 

On 7/10/2025 at 5:49 AM, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 57-year-old man was brutally beaten to death by his nephew and two accomplices after he confronted them about regularly gathering to smoke cannabis at his home. The shocking incident occurred in Charoen Rat Subdistrict, Mae Chai District, Phayao Province.

 

Police confirmed that the victim, Mr. Sombat, died at the scene following a violent assault with a large bamboo stick, nearly two metres long. His 25-year-old nephew, Mr. Krisadaphon, reportedly attacked him with the help of two friends, Mr. Narachai 21 and Mr. Nantiphong 22.

 

According to investigators, a heated argument broke out between Mr. Sombat and his nephew after the older man criticised him for repeatedly bringing friends over to use cannabis at the house. Enraged by the reprimand, Mr. Krisadaphon allegedly incited his two friends to join him in attacking his uncle.

 

The trio fled the scene after the assault, seeking refuge in a nearby village. However, a police investigation team quickly tracked them down and arrested all three suspects.

 

During questioning, Mr. Krisadaphon reportedly confessed to striking his uncle with the bamboo stick, while admitting his two friends joined in the attack. All three are now facing initial charges of jointly committing an assault resulting in death.

 

Police have stated that legal proceedings are underway and the suspects will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, with possible further charges as the investigation continues.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-07-10

 

 

 

 

Death penalty for the lot of them. Prepare the needle!!!!

The usual wouldn't attack the father alone so called his pals the norm 3 against 1.

The Thai male:

 

25 and freeloading at his uncle's house.

Lazy. Smokes weed there all day.

The much older uncle reprimands him, telling him to cop on with his life.

This enrages the Thai male who must react with beating him with a weapon. But first needs to get2 of his friends to help just incase he cannot beat the nearly 60 year old man alone, even though he has a weapon.

 

Execute this spoilt entitled man-child with a bamboo club and hang his corpse in the village for all to see. 

8 minutes ago, Packer said:

The Thai male:

 

25 and freeloading at his uncle's house.

Lazy. Smokes weed there all day.

The much older uncle reprimands him, telling him to cop on with his life.

This enrages the Thai male who must react with beating him with a weapon. But first needs to get2 of his friends to help just incase he cannot beat the nearly 60 year old man alone, even though he has a weapon.

 

Execute this spoilt entitled man-child with a bamboo club and hang his corpse in the village for all to see. 

Likely true but enforcement is very weak here and many know killing someone, especially if you're young, will only get you a few years in jail, as the death penalty isn't carried out like it is in other countries. Once in 2009 and then once in 2018. This is three, so they'll have to put the blame on all three, and with the lawyers trying to prove who did what, the doubt will have them escaping serious punishment. They'll say they're so young, were high on drugs, not thinking, etc. If they actually did execute all three, it would definitely show others so inclined there might be severe penalties so they might think twice. Or not.

On 7/10/2025 at 7:02 AM, Pouatchee said:

. it was three neurotic thai males

Why neurotic ?

4 hours ago, mancub said:

Why neurotic ?

 

Neurotic: A person who is habitually anxious, emotionally unstable, or overly sensitive.

 

= thai man-child

18 hours ago, Pouatchee said:

 

Neurotic: A person who is habitually anxious, emotionally unstable, or overly sensitive.

 

= thai man-child

An incurable condition, probably not best served by habitual drug taking of any kind then ! 😁

I knew a BiB in Pattaya. He said it was yaba that always scared him, users were literally out of their minds. Weed? He said the worst thing they would do is order pizza and form a band like The Grateful Dead.