Comments on: Move Over Ritalin: Medical Marijuana in the Classroom

By: Ianmcnam35

Ianmcnam35 — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 05:22:46 +0000

If anything I think Marijuana would calm anyone down, it’s not an agressive drug, Alcohol causes agression and alot of trouble and that’s legal, In my circle I have not know anyone who is stoned to start trouble it makes people relaxed, Alcohol on the other hand is nothing but trouble. Marijuana like anything is good if not abused

By: Anon ADHD

Anon ADHD — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 02:41:27 +0000

The ignorance in these comments is appalling. You all clearly do not know what the hell you are talking about – nor know ADHD very well. When you actually legitimiatley have this nuerological impairment, and, find marijuana in small quantities to do the same thing as ritalin except w/ NO side effects – then you can speak on this.

If you’re parents of adhd children, well, your ignorance is going to bite you. Your child is going to experiment with pot, and, he or she is going to be revolutionized by it. They will medicate with this eventually.

People don’t even notice when I’m high. I enjoy being high, it makes learning more interesting and I retain information better than without.

By: LordRandolph (Mr April 25th in dis)

LordRandolph (Mr April 25th in dis) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:41:55 +0000

The doc reports: “(weed) is safer than Aspirin” http://ecochildsplay.com/2010/01/26/move-over-ritalin-medical-marijuana-in-the-classroom/

By: LordRandolph (Mr April 25th in dis)

LordRandolph (Mr April 25th in dis) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:41:02 +0000

Weed to treat A.D.D. Instead of ritalin!! http://ecochildsplay.com/2010/01/26/move-over-ritalin-medical-marijuana-in-the-classroom/

By: Donesk

Donesk — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:06:41 +0000

Anna, I don’t understand your point. You say that your own experience with ADD and its treatment was unsuccessful. Don’t you think we ought to look at any medicines that could potentially help our kids?

I’m not saying that parents should start buying weed for their kids, but I think some research ought to be done in the field. Medicine should not be about commercial interest, and it should not be ab0ut fear mongering and the “reefer madness” legacy.

Medicine should be about helping people. No more, no less. A sick child’s body doesn’t discriminate based on the history of a medicine, it simply responds to what works.

By: Dr L. Emanuel

Dr L. Emanuel — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:43:04 +0000

You need to look at the science of the brain. The chemicals that make your brain function, are called Endocannabinoids, they are collected by cannabinoid receptors.

This is why it has such amazing results.

These receptors are also found in the lining of the gut. Its scientific fact.

By: Anna @Green Talk

Anna @Green Talk — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:30:28 +0000

I have to echo Kim’s sentiments above. I had ADD and supposedly I grew out of it when I was a teenager. I took Dexedrine for five years. In reality, I just learned to cope.

Giving marijuana to kids is a huge mistake. It may help with being hyper but that is about it. It will not help with staying focused.

Focusing on diet is a step in the right direction.

By: lisa Leverton

lisa Leverton — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:25:04 +0000

This is a really interesting article. I am not sure how I would feel putting a child on marijuana or any other drug for that matter but I have MS and would consider using marijuana when my symptoms become less manageable.

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:23:24 +0000

Hinshaw is correct–marijuana disrupts attention and focus and memory. It does suppress hyperactivity–hence the stoned effect–but can also cause depression and anxiety according to recent studies. It also suppresses the immune system, causes chronic bronchitis in heavy users, lowers sperm count, lowers birth weight in babies born to women who smoke marijuana during pregnancy, among other side effects, and may be linked to schizophrenia. Younger kids are also more likely to become addicted to marijuana. Parents who give their kids marijuana or who abuse marijuana can have their kids taken away in some states. Ritalin may be overprescribed, but marijuana is an unproven and possibly dangerous substance to give your children. Doctors cannot prescribe marijuana, and reputable doctors will not recommend it, especially for children and teenagers. Many so-called natural substances are poisonous, and marijuana is now being genetically altered to be more potent. It can also be tainted or laced. Some high school kids recently got sick eating what they thought were marijuana brownies.

By: idiots

idiots — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:05:55 +0000

Maybe if the sheep of america would stop worrying about how to treat ADD and a little more time trying to raise their children better, we wouldnt even be talking about giving CHILDREN weed.

“oh i cant control my kid. he has ADD.” No you cant control your kid because your a bad parent. sorry bro.

I’m a huge proponent of legal means for ADULTS to be prescribed and acquire medicinal marijuana. I’m also a huge proponent of marijuana being treated on the same grounds as alcohol. But the notion of giving CHILDREN marijuana is offensive to me.

Strict parenting and a drug free childhood is the only way a child can develop into an adult naturally.