u/fanna_canna

Just a thought experiment. I didn't list any references but feel free to look up the data yourselves, I used sources I trusted. It makes no sense that alcohol is so much more dangerous than weed but recreational weed is still schedule 1. Marijuana should be de-scheduled completely like alcohol is. Where minors and children are mentioned it's for comparison purposes which show the disparity in "protecting children" legally between the two substances. LEGALIZE RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA FEDERALLY, GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT!

Legal status:

• Marijuana: Illegal for 56 years since 1970; Schedule 1, most extreme level; over $1 TRILLION spent in the Failed war on drugs. Biden tried to reschedule to 3 (weak and incremental change only) but was prevented by the Deep State inside DEA. Hemp based THC was legalized by accident in 2018; that’s being repealed in November. Trump tried to reschedule but DEA only did it for medical weed.
• Alcohol was illegal for 14 years. Prohibition in 1919, with the 18th Amendment to the Constitution. Unscheduled and legal since 1933.

Overdose deaths in US per year:

• Marijuana: Zero
• Alcohol: 88,000 (4,000 are minors); that’s 241 deaths per day (ten per hour, one every 6 minutes) just from alcohol poisoning not even including drunk driving accidents. In comparison fentanyl caused 73,000 overdose deaths in 2023 in US.

Directly and indirectly-caused deaths in US each year:

• Marijuana: Less than 100? Hard to find data.
• Alcohol: Over 178,000 deaths each year in the US either directly from alcohol poisoning, or indirectly through car accidents, diseases caused by alcohol etc. That’s 487 deaths per day, 20 deaths per hour, 1 death every 3 minutes.

Health effects:

• Marijuana: Relief from chronic pain, reduction of muscle spasms in conditions like multiple sclerosis, and alleviation of nausea and loss of appetite, particularly in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Additionally, it may help manage mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. The fact that the human body has an endocannabinoid system says it all.
• From NIH: "Drinking too much – on a single occasion or over time – can take a serious toll on your health. The whole body is affected by alcohol use--not just the liver, but also the brain, gut, pancreas, lungs, cardiovascular system, immune system, and more."

Home production:

• Marijuana: Home grow of one plant is a felony in some states (drug manufacturing). In weed legal states where home grow is allowed, it’s usually around 4-6 plants at a time, locked away and out of view from kids. My view: people should be allowed to grow it naturally in their garden alongside their tomato and pepper plants.
• Alcohol: Home brewing legalized by consitutional amendent in 1979. By 2013 every state had home brew, most had it well before that. We can brew 200 gallons per year, with no child protections in the law. It doesn’t have to be locked away or have child proof containers. Minors can purchase home brew equipment.

Minors allowed to consume? (note: Minors should abstain from using alcohol and drugs. This is for objective comparison only.)

• Marijuana: No, unless it’s used medically for seizures or other serious health condition in a MMJ state. (To be clear, I agree with the law here)
• Yes, minors can consume alcohol with parent’s or guardian’s consent, despite the obvious health risks involved. As noted above, about 4,000 minors in the US die every year from drinking too much.

Social consumption:

• Marijuana: Weed lounges: they’re rare even in rec-legal states; no kids or minors allowed (To be clear I think this is a good thing)
• Alcohol: Bars are everywhere. Minors and kids allowed in bars, breweries etc; minors can drink in bar if parent allows, in some states.

Production tourism:

• Marijuana: Some breeder facilities can be toured by adults but no kids allowed (To be clear I think this is a good thing)
• Alcohol: People visiting vineyards and breweries often bring kids.

Health risk to others:

• Marijuana: Low; basically, second hand smoke and impaired driving.
• Alcohol: Drunk driving and assault are a direct and well documented risk of over-drinking, resulting in many innocent victims.

Hey y'all, I need some advice. I’m planning my August-October outdoor grow and not sure which of these are best for handling the chillier weather (down to the low 50s some nights) late in the grow. So, probably not the Zamaldelica crosses, they’re too tropical/sativa, looking for the Indica-dominant plants – right? Here’s what I have:

• 91 Bananas
• Alchemist’s Apprentice
• Chem ‘N’ Qoolaid
• Compton Qoolaid
• Head Zeppelin F4
• Instant Classik
• Master Bruce
• Milk and Qookies F2
• Mulberry F3
• Purple Strawberry Popesicle
• Queen’s Banner V2
• Sourdelica
• Space Station Violet
• Strawberry Safari V2
• Wizard’s Apprentice F4
• Wizkey Sour
• Zambiguous
• Zamulet

Can anybody recommend Night Owl strains that do well outdoors (mold resistant, hardy, etc)? I've grown Queens Banner outside successfully before and want to try other strains. Thanks!