does marijuana affect the liver or kidneys?

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does the use of marijuana affect the liver or kidneys?

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i am confused

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pot is not harmful at all.

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No, but the smoke is. Especially to people who are sensitive to carcinogens. See scientific research. Crying or Very sad

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ras411ras · Newbie Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Posts: 13

No doubt- HOW UNHELPFUL IS THAT!?!?!?

To answer your question:

marijuana itself does not cause liver damage but most marijuana contains various impurities and other plant material that CAN be damaging to the liver; some studies have shown linkage to kidney problems while others haven't -it's probably along the same lines as liver damage -caused by various impurities filtered through the urinary system. Hope you're still reading and this helps!

AS FAR AS THE ONE WHO SAYS IT'S HARMLESS:

I suggest you read some of the other forums where many describe their problems and issues with marijuana including withdrawal syndromes and addiction. There are very real problems associated with long-term, chronic use. I used to think it was harmless and non-addictive myself, but now know different. I smoked for 10 years and have only recently quit.

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It would be nice if the highlighted word in the sentence would lead to further discussion on the subject like a link should,but this is a waste of my time and a sorry excuse for the programers who could care less.Apparently all that matters is money so if u don't have the cash your better off going to the library!

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I myself have smoke Cannabis for about 10 years now pretty well steady. My father has as well, he has Fibromangalia (spelt wrong) degenerate disk disease, chronic all over body pain, and Ostioarthritis. I have Scoliosis (forgive me for spelling I am just to drained right now to bother) as well as a possible spinal or disc injury from childhood when a teenager jumped both feet on my back while I was reading laying on the grass. Ok now that is said and done, when I have not had the money to buy pot I have never had any kind of wanting to smoke it so bad that it drives me nuts like some people discribe. But it all depends on the person, some people I know do not like the feeling it gives them, I have even know people who are allergic to it or something in it (impurities) or even the fact of having to smoke it. Now pot smoking can damamge lungs just like any carcenogen and can cause addiction to the impurities in it. I myself smoke organically grown Cannabis, I beleive their needs to be more study on Cannabis. But for me it is the only way to ease my pain and keep working, the last 5 days I have had none because I have had some unexpected bills. I have back pain that feels like a hot wire going in my back at one point and also shooting pains in my neck and face, as well as shoulders, arms, hips, as well as pains that are close to my kidneys and it almost feels like kidney infection or what not. But I know it is not since my doctor said if it was a problem in my kidney I would be on my knees in pain. I don't know everything about Cannabis I don't think anyone can say that right now. But one thing I do know, is that Tylenol 2's make my dad constipated for the amount he must take for his pain. Where Cannabis does not, Cannabis takes more pain away for him then the pills. Plus the side effects of Synthetically made drugs (presciption drugs) have been known to cause even more sickness in the long run. So I am pro Cannabis. I think it should be available to those who need it medically more readily, doctors should be more informed on it. Study's need to be done on it, and I would even go so far to say legalize it, get it off the black market get it off the streets and out of the hands of children and teens. I don't think I have much else to say at the time, but this if smoking pot keeps my pain at bay for me to continue to work and have some enjoyment and freedome from my pain, then I am willing to find out what all Cannabis will do to me. I will be a human guinie pig, lol Look at Willie Nelson he is not doing to bad I think. Hard drugs and chemicals are bad for the body, so I do not wish to take them and that is my right as an individual on this planet earth. As long as I am not hurting anyone else, why should I be put in jail for trying to make my and my dad's quality of life better. Thank you for your time and attention.

Lee Dalton Rock
Ontario Canada

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I just wanted to add my input to the last message. Just wanted to let you know.... i'm not sure of your individual situation with your kidneys but you dont need to have that much pian to have an issue with your kidneys. I'm 19 and I've had 3 kidney infections in the last 6 months along with colitis, bacterial infection in my digestive system, and some other stomache/digestive issues. I have to say, I believe I've tried many of the commonly used naushea and pain meds.... but have not yet found a better relief to my stomache aches and kidney pain then smoking weed. I will admit to smoking more then necessary to heal my pain lol but I've also had a lot intestinal issues which smoking has also relieved the pain of. I'm not gunna lie... kidney infections really hurt haha, but two of mine gave me pain enough to not work or even get out of bed (kealed over on the way to the hospital in pain) but the 3rd one I had pain but it was barable.

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