Making peace with cannabis | Zachary Walsh | TEDxPenticton

[@ladytempest7273]

Thanks, my mother used to self medicate her depression when Dad passed. She couldn't get out of bed at times, and would allow us to go without food for weeks at a time. But when she had some pot, she was Marry Poppins, cleaning, cooking, doing laundry. She passed 3 year's ago. 62 yrs of age. Not a long life, but not too short either.

[@leslieseale9761]

Thank you for sharing this - helps me come out of my own anti cannabis brainwashing Peace

[@chadlyons6791]

not a long life but not a short one either..that just flipped my brain

[@jamesbentonticer4706]

I was diagnosed with ADD, OCD, mild depression, insomnia, and an anxiety disorder. I was prescribed two medications per ailment. I had to take 10 pills, 2-3 times per day. It made me very anti-social, lethargic, and almost in a coma like state. Then one night I apparently went out driving at 1am and ran into a power line and took out a bus stop sign. I have no recollection of this at all because I was experiencing a severe sleep walking episode due to all of the prescriptions. That was the LAST time I ever took that crap from a pharmacy. I got my medical cannabis card and I have now replaced 30 dangerous pills per day by one medicine. I am no longer feeling any of my symptoms and can fully function. I finished school and am now a physicist. I would not have been able to do that while on all those toxic prescriptions. Cannabis is the healthiest substance on earth. We should love it. Everyone should.

[@XBoxwolf]

+James Benton Ticer Not to mention hemp man it is a billion dollar industry that we could be exploiting

[@breath888]

+James Benton Ticer Good on you, James!! I think all the time about how the opiate/heroin addicts could be stepped down and weaned off with the help of cannabis. They walk around town like zombies, and it is infuriating to see politicians/DEA straight up lie about a plant. They want you to believe that cannabis is drugs, and Big Pharmaceutical is medicine. It's the other way around... plants are medicine and their chemicals are drugs. People are finally waking up to this. Peace

[@breath888]

+breath888 also people need to go to change DOT org and sign the petition to oust the head of the DEA for his dumb comment that cannabis as medicine is a joke. He's the joke.

[@jaredwolbert9931]

+James Benton Ticer Nice. It's really hard for me to grasp how people can be so stubborn about the positive results people are getting from these plants. I think if there is one positive thing that the prescription drug abuse epidemic is bringing to light is that these insanely numbing pain killers, anxiety medications, etcetera are far more addictive and dangerous than cannabis.

[@Quackalott]

+breath888... Well said!

[@megusta2620]

I've been smoking daily for 15 years(to treat severe panic attacks) up until 10 days ago when I quit. I never thought there was REAL withdrawal symptoms, but I promise you, there are AWFUL side affects. I think Marijuana is a miracle when used appropriately, and with proper dosage and timing. Overuse, as I have learned, actually flips the situation and makes things worst. I realized that the medicine I was using to self treat was actually causing panic attacks and general anxiety. Moderation is absolutely key and I'm learning the hard way. The sad part is, with it STILL being federally illegal, it leaves almost no room for researchers to discover how beneficial is can be in moderation - but how bad quitting can be when overused.

[@opopopop6286]

CFS is a thing for a reason...IT IS THE WORST CANNABIS SYNDROME you can get...it is pure brutal. People think cannabis is a joke addiction wise, yet I can guarantee you for some people it is 10-100x more addictive than so-called hard drugs like crack!

[@matthewthompson6455]

thank you for sharing your perspective, I'm glad this comment appears near the top of this video.

[@760bjc]

Sounds like you need to get a strain that is higher in CBD.

[@opopopop6286]

@@760bjc makes little difference in ways, if you are a CHRONIC like many are that suffer from symptoms of CFS then what is causing the gumming up, the problems is the chemicals itself, main one being THC, yet there are others. it is also the addiction, this stuff is super addictive for many people. Far more than so-called hard drugs, and for sure more under the radar when it comes to such, most / many people ridicule it's powers in this area, which just shows how little knowledge is often embraced towards the entire aspect.

[@dreamchasers1293]

This helped me

[@chilwinful]

The biggest killer on the planet is stress and I still think the best medicine is and always has been cannabis. - Willie Nelson

[@1Monkey808]

Win Matthews what is stress?

[@davidjames4521]

@Andrew Brent not really, recreational is when you take it to get wasted whether you're stressed or not, often leading to stress when you abstain.

[@kiflomkidane6159]

@@1Monkey808 depression + worry=body present mind Absent

[@colonelangus2596]

Dam,you are dead on .!! No pun intended.!! Stress caused you to drink,drug. But cannabis beats ALL.!! PERIOD...

[@colonelangus2596]

I just got my medical marijuana card, never smoked pot@57,any suggestions as to how to benefit ,not bug out. I have around $200. Of Massachusetts approved cannabis products. I have tincture,3 vape pens ,some edibles... Wow,where do I begin.??? Totally serious here.sick of booze.

[@richardkaiser6462]

I have a schizo effective personality and it is not a disorder. I was born this way. My smoking Cannabis eases my schizoid personality and helps keep my calm.

[@rBennich]

I am the opposite. I get schizo tendencies when I'm high, and i actually like it. I mostly hear music, which is good, because i work as a music producer and composer. It just makes my job so much easier. The plant just makes ideas pour like water.

[@3-methylindole730]

@@rBennich That's also a reason I use Cannabis and particularly psychedelics. I like the mania I get from weed and the schizophrenia from acid.

[@pinkplight9992]

I have schizoaffective disorder, so I use weed to help with my depression. The only bad part is if I'm in a negative mood and I'm eating edibles I'll hallucinate those negative thoughts. If I think positive, I hallucinate like I'm in a different world that friendly to me and tree would talk and help me.

[@AxemanMessiah]

@@johndoeredfeather9600 CBD is known to be very helpful for it

[@AxemanMessiah]

@@johndoeredfeather9600 Everything in moderation, even food can ruin your health if you eat too much (a clear problem today). The truth is we cannot give good or bad to the plant but to the consumer, how they choose to use it, etc. Literally everyone experiences reality differently, there is no absolute reality, just a relative one. Weed doesn't demotivate you from being a productive society worker but makes you realize the arduous path you take when following society. It brings new perspective on how to serve society in other ways, and you can be happy without being attached to it.

[@Teaganbear]

Mary Jane is a spiritual teacher & healer plant. She's a sweetie :) but treat her well! don't abuse the gifts she gives

[@ashleysanchez4494]

Teaganbear ppp

[@BrokenSymetry]

Fully agree. We need to teach our kids the importance of responsible use of cannabis, and psychoactive substances in general.

[@luckydog5200]

I find the phrase “less is more” very helpful when it comes to Cannabis dosage.

[@terrencegibbons3351]

Teaganbear what if she’s a he?

[@sherryd0049]

@@terrencegibbons3351 nature usually is referred to as feminine so don't be insulted :)

[@VE.creations]

I quit cannabis and my decision. Best of luck to others. Know yourself, listen to your body. 😊

[@justinwood1570]

Have suffered from depression, social anxiety, insomnia and ADHD. All I can say is wow! This stuff changed my life! Much of my anxiety has melted away, I am no longer weighed down by irrational anxious thoughts, I can focus better, and feel more alive in general than I ever use to. I'm glad I chose this therapeutic plant over the zombifying antidepressant pharmaceuticals!

[@chrism6904]

Is there a specific marijuana strain you use for anxiety?

[@oidodsonido]

which strain do you use?

[@andybreedlove]

Antidepressants destroyed (no joke£’) my life… after thinking they were the solution, I’ve been left with cptsd/brain injury/in shock and bedridden for 18 months in complete breakdown. Just reinstating weed again.. it’s a mixed bag and I’m super sensitive to it (and everything) now. Here me hoping - wish me luck

[@tmac9938]

Are you sure its the weed vs getting off the antidepressants?

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

PLANTS OVER PILLS!!!

[@special-t5586]

Word up !!!

[@reforest4fertility]

@@wilham9 pills are generally petro-chems, same source as motor oil.

[@josephcecilhornesmithjunio1426]

Jason Scharrer Yes Please Plants OVER Pills!‼️💚🎗🎨🏳️‍🌈🍌🏁🔆Cleanliness Healthy Helps Heaven And More!❗️

[@johnspence8141]

pills come from plants

[@torethyen3893]

Intelligence over stupidity! Ergo stop being a substance fascist when the ground rule is that everyone has their own needs in these matters and generalizations of the kind you made are misleading.

[@ttop2385]

I quit smoking weed after being a recreational daily smoker for 10+ years. My anxiety levels are down, my energy levels are up, I’m more charismatic like I used to be, and I actually get things done now. I agree there may be some benefits with cannabis use, however I believe it’s not for everyone and what it may give you in one hand it takes away from you with the other hand. That’s just my opinion on it.

[@dirkfade113]

t top I’m trying to quit - I’m in my senior year of high school and I just want to be happier. I’ve always been self conscious and I want to get in shape since I’m an athlete and all weed did was make me lazy. All it did was put my goals on hold for temporary short term pleasure. I want to stop daily use and maybe do it once every couple of weeks. What r ur thoughts on weekly use? Right now I’m on day 2

[@xmark9x598]

You are right. It is just a getaway drug, so you dont care about your problems and just postpone them. It is great if used like once or twice per month though - those highs are then very different if you smoke daily

[@dirkfade113]

xmark99x what u think about smoking at night after getting all ur stuff done

[@lizwinkelaar3613]

Smoke AFTER your productive day..... don't wake and bake. Take one day a week without weed.

[@shermanpayton1383]

Well stated💯🙏🙏

[@tricklovejoy]

Started 25 year ago smoking solid. Been smoking skunk for past 15 year everyday. Quit 2 weeks ago. Can not explain how much better my life is. If you think you need to quit it can be done I never thought I could stay positive.

[@chazzypark1076]

Use cannaabis evry day without pause is dangerous , you need to make break every year for 1/2 week .

[@drsmetal2747]

That's what CBD is for..

[@chazzypark1076]

@@drsmetal2747 yah man, cbd regalated thc effect.

[@chetanandrei950]

Good job, wish u a great life, wish my gf would quit it, we are on the margin to break up after 2 years. I just cant make peace with it and watch how it affects her. I know i cant oblige her or have any control, but i cant watch her loosing her memory and motivation day by day. I know some people Function well with weed, but they dont know how bad weed can be for others and how many of them lie to themselfs that is a miracle on earth. Wish u a good life without weed!

[@chazzypark1076]

@@chetanandrei950 like everything there is right and wrong use, it's not the weed's fault it's your girlfriend's fault. Many people know nothing about marijuana and use it in the wrong ways, including smoking strains rich in thc.

[@mariojuana3987]

Governments need to realize the truth about drugs and society. We're not criminals #Cannabisambassador

[@individous2833]

+Mario Juaña goverments are just following their own plan. they are really not interessted in taking care of the population in the way you think they do. WE ARE OUR GOVERMENTS! if we would be bold we would stand up and let them no longer do the things we jet allow them to do. they are just literally reflecting ourselfes back to us, so we can understand that this is not really us. if it would, we would not having this conversation.

[@thrasher2094]

+Individous We are not our own governments. We do not vote in our own president. The government has never cared about the health of any citizen ever. The changes we need in the world also cannot happen with severe bloodshed.

[@forwhatitsworth2252]

The government is looking at DOLLAR signs, before using it to help people with many health problems such as myself, cancer,chronic pain 22 yrs, anxiety, MIGRAINE HEADACHES. It's not a schedule 1 drug AT all!

[@christelspiritus4892]

They have known the truth for a long time, they realized it's potential and so it became bad and forbidden.

[@katiekane5247]

@@christelspiritus4892 it was how they disenfranchised the peace movement. MIC will not stand for ANY affront.

[@iscream2232]

It's a great plant but certainly affects people differently. I'm 32 now and smoke less than I used to. I look at it now as an occasional treat. If I do it too often I eat junk food and feel lazy but once in a while it's really nice. It's certainly far less harmful than booze. I quit alcohol last year and not once have I had a hangover or said things I dont mean or behaved in a way that I regret. It really does need to be fully legalized already. It's dumbfounding that people continue to be locked up for a plant.

[@runsub3814]

@iscream22 how many times you smoke per month? Because if people usually say they smoke less I don't know exactly how much they smoke

[@tomasprochazka168]

@@runsub3814 i used to smoke everyday when i came from work to home into i felt asleep. Was like 2g/day for more than 10years. now i smoke before sleeping and once in a month im having occasional treat : wake bake, playing games, eating junk food. and not even enjoying like before, when i realized im killing my brain :D

[@reefread1234]

@@tomasprochazka168 i found it dulls senses not enhancing them perseption gets flipped its still helpful for chronic pain but yhe fogginess after not smoking lingers which is a negative ceryain strains leave less residual fog

[@Rebelass74]

I fully agree with what you say bro. I quit alcohol 4 years ago and only smoke now. I do attack the junk foods when I over do it but that's occasionally. The only issue i have now is I feel like a criminal everytime I'm smoking, which is hiding in the forest.

[@notyrmom5698]

Mother earth is so patient. She waits and waits for us to accept this gift.

[@notyrmom5698]

@ So sad to hear this! Especially as much of the world seems to be slowly (so slowly) waking up a tiny bit. And yes, the answers scare me. Thx for the info. I wish you luck and all good things!

[@hughhempner]

The horrible damages done by prohibition are beyond our imagination. Thank you for talking sense

[@conman2317]

prohibition never has and never will work, for any drug.

[@individous2833]

+ReliveTheDream - for anyTHING! because everything is equal in value, everything is there, therefore it has to be allowed to experience it. otherwise it wouldn't exist. thats the idea of exsistence.

[@shawndamours8991]

Prohibition hasn't worked since God told Adam and Eve not to eat the Apple

[@FXBBMIKE]

It works for the corrupted!

[@sherryd0049]

when has government ever had our best interest at heart, only our hard work, misery, and taxes

[@cipriangheorghe970]

Prohibition is used to avoid taxes and monopolize the market. It's just a money thing. No one cares about our wellbeing but our families and friends.

[@tiffsaver]

This is perhaps the most intelligent, well-supported, and sane talk I've ever heard on cannabis, anywhere on the net. Kudos to this excellent speaker. P.S. If the federal government REALLY wants to declare a "War on Drugs," why don't they attack the big opiate drug companies and put these toxic pill pushers in jail??

[@jameshadfield5624]

you know..money

[@kevinpaulus4483]

Wait till you're End Of Live. You absolutely need them then. At those levels of pain there really is no substitute.

[@tiffsaver]

@@kevinpaulus4483 Who said that pot works on all levels of pain, moron??

[@jameshadfield5624]

@@kevinpaulus4483 L.S.D. would be much better than that silly Puff-Puff stuff! Grow up!

[@ibuydigital1574]

Helps me with stress but simultaneously makes me anxious. Cannabis was too paradoxical to help me, so I had to quit.

[@goosefraba7510]

been a stoner for about a decade now. Its weighing down on me alot. Been feeling a major burnout, realizing how dependent i am on it and the toll its taking on me has been destroying my focus. My focus when im at home and not getting the things done that need done and even though i dont smoke at work, its driven me down a road of damn near incompetence. Weed, alcohol, really just about anything can be good or bad depending how much you choose to indulge yourself in, but most cant deal with consistent everyday smoking without it ruining them in some shape or form. Ive taken heavy notice not only from myself but looking around me at other fellow stoners just like myself, we can say were not addicted, that its fine but we lie to ourselves thinking we can control it. Those who do it RECREATIONALLY control it. Those who feel the NEED to just have a hit even just a few times throughout the day; just keep in mind its controlling you. Took a real hard long look at myself to figure that out. You dont need a hit or a glass of whiskey everyday to take the edge off. If you do, you are dependent.

[@bootesvoid1275]

At last a voice of reason.

[@xaviertheegoat6080]

Facts

[@dreamchasers1293]

Yoo this is all facts up

[@jordana7784]

Woke up today after the last 3 months I’ve been stoned everyday and I aim to atleast ease up on it, save the seshes for the weekend instead of Everyday as I became dependent on it

[@susanshepard4688]

YES Cannabis will help us reduce the neurotic tendencies that seem to be growing, the timing is perfect

[@jakewalky73]

Susan Shepard are you a scientist i want to read up on your work, or a doctor?

[@Calebmepapi]

What tendencies exactly

[@stephenhedrick7490]

I believe that. I also think it's very important not to get too high when you aren't experienced. But just a small dose a little at a time can help people rewire their brain and move away from neurotic behavior, but too much can just make it way worse. Timing and dose are very important.

[@MissJean63]

I just spent the past years withdrawing from 75 mcg Fentanyl usage. Cannabis helps me ignore my pain. I have a spinal fusion from T10 to S1.

[@jetpaq]

he smoked one before this talk!

[@clintclore5717]

Yes!!! and....??

[@AntonySimkin]

Came here to support a comment about him being high lol

[@Daniel-rk2qz]

@@AntonySimkin I also did the same hahaha!

[@luckydog5200]

Nah... i don’t think he could get that talk out if he was high.

[@oldrigenovy]

He looks rather drunk

[@bRadicalmagic1]

Thank you sir for confirming verifying validating the Truth about Cannabis

[@Dean_AZN]

Thank you for people like this. 5 years ago and his work is finally paying off. Just need to get the rest of the world onboard

[@savagesweetheart90]

I started smoking cannabis at 27 and I actually quit taking my antidepressants and its definitely a massive change. I still have anxiety and some panic attacks only if the anxiety isn't under control, so I'm learning about my body each day, understanding the signals and I know when to light up and when to just focus on breathing, mediation, talking with my support system until I am good. My husband has seen a massive difference just in my energy and sleep. In the beginning I was irritable but I knew about the withdrawals because during my 11 years of taking antidepressants I stopped taking it for a few days on and off. I just didn't feel like myself while on those antidepressants, looking back at my childhood I never had any mental health issues, not until I was a sophomore in high school. So I question every day since being off my antidepressants was I misdiagnosed? I don't blame my parents one bit because they didn't know what to do and I truly think Drs just push these drugs for money instead of actually looking into the patient and understanding why they feel that way.

[@MissBlueEyeliner]

I wish my psychiatrist and neurologist would watch this. I’m sick of being treated like an addict.

[@jansoriano3889]

What kinds of quacks do you go to ?

[@nunyabizwacks6711]

Long term weed use most def causes and enhances anxiety and depression

[@nunyabizwacks6711]

@Me, Also Me and you are right on the money. Nothing on earth is 100% positive so when ppl try to talk that way about weed it just takes away their credibility imo

[@Mrllama-ui5ke]

Me, Also Me yea biggest thing is to just always be able to look at it honestly

[@aaronjanusch6090]

@@nunyabizwacks6711 Apparently not for everyone. After 34 years of use it hasn't enhanced anything bad. I can honestly say it has done quite the opposite for me. Being bipolar, it does a better job of keeping me level with my medication than the medication on its own. It might be different for those that smoke themselves into a stupor every day. But, for those of us that use it in daily moderation, it really helps. I can't speak for everyone, but everyone I know that has used marijuana would tell you the same basic thing.

[@NEXTLEVELAWARENESS]

great talk thankyou, we need more people like this.

[@adelal-hajj4941]

Be one then

[@Owned_By_Cats]

Works great for impeded nerve type injuries as well. I could not sleep without it. I am starting to lean more towards CBD as it leaves me with less of a "hangover" the next day.

[@Artman1]

Started smoking at 16 years old my grades went from just passing to top of class with honours.

[@dennisnicholson952]

Yours, sir, is the first level-headed discourse on cannabis that I have so far seen. I am an American and am an advocate for it's legalization both medically and recreationally. Let me emphasize, however, with sensible regulations and restrictions.

[@writersmama]

about anxiety/worry....here's how I term it: my give a shit factor go ways down when I take my medicine....seriously....& high anxiety plagues me and my family...good TEDtalk!

[@helenamaria710]

When I smoke I love to clean my little space. I really get into dusting all the corners, the bookcase, polishing metal things, and doing a great job. All the details. No idea why, but cannabis makes it so much more fun! 😁

[@daniyalghauri6120]

It opens up the new window , you see the deeper meaning of life when you take the control. Chao

[@djwonderm4562]

I HEARD" CANNABIS" 63 TIMES DURING THE PAST 951 SECONDS FROM THIS GUY. AVERAGE 0.06624 CANNABIS PER SECOND,OR 1 CANNABIS EACH EVERY 15 SECONDS. I DID NOT KNOW IF I WAS COUNTING IT RIGHT, BUT WHAT I DO KNOW IS I MIGHT BE A LITTLE BIT HIGH.

[@macygill1930]

I have a herniated disc and i need both THC and CBD to alleviate my pain. I will choose cannabis over pharmaceutical medicine till the day I die.

[@taichiroward5770]

I was diagnosed with anxiety & depression after awaking from a coma caused by a motorcycle accident that got me pulled from medical school. My pcp wanted to put me on an SSRI but already knowing the common potential side effects, I told her that I had it covered. She was so baffled & I asked her to remember what was one of the 1st things my lil brother told you when I was planning to join the family? I reminded her that my lil bro told her that I was a pot head through hs, but since I was a straight A student & a band geek, I never got in trouble for it.since I was a good kid. Marijuana has been legal in my Alaska since I was a kid. I use it medicinally only needing to medicate once or twice a month depending on what my body tells me where my cortisol levels are. Cannabis is medicine, not a drug!

[@GoneGYT]

I started using weed as a recreational fun substance but as work and stuff started to pick up I started to use it at specific times to help regulate the pain my job has caused.

[@Sm0k4dee]

This talks out of my soul! I have anxiety and pain and cannabis is the best medication for me without other side effekts...thanks for that!

[@Tambrose0405]

THC levels are so high today that more and more people are getting addicted. I made it to 76 days before I relapsed. Still struggling to quit.

[@carronlutz1712]

I love and support every word,you said in your lecture. I'm a fan. Thanks for your words. They were thr words I couldn't fin d being a multiple pain sufferer.

[@alancornelius1ghf]

I belive in cannabis 100%.

[@alancornelius1ghf]

I'm desperate for some right now.

[@tommasoribaudo5962]

Paul Desca i feel you, hope you found some!

[@alancornelius1ghf]

Ihad shit loads today.

[@56madguy]

Idiot. Everyone knows cannabis doesn't exist...

[@56madguy]

Samira Haddad Sorry, i can't tell if you're joking or you just completely misunderstood me.

[@SouperDuck1]

Just to force a point. Posting on KZbin will not make a difference. People have to stand up and lobby politicians. Tell them you have had enough of this. Show them that you have had enough. They will not be sweating reading comments here. Change will not happen unless you work to make it happen. I strongly believe that good citizens are not bad citizens because they use cannabis and to live in fear of a criminal record for using something relatively harmless is unacceptable. Do something about it!

[@individous2833]

+PaperBag right aditude in my eyes. but we are making progress in so many ways. it is all up to our understanding of who we truly are. holisticly spoken.

[@smilingdog4067]

Although this is an old post, your words are more true today than they were 2 years ago. Jeff Sessions is a dangerous corrupt man with power now. He is going to attempt to force the Federal government's punishment system on folks who have VOTED to allow cannabis in their state. Small government Republicans with an agenda...money. He is soaking in Big Pharma and private prison money. He is an awful man. Remember his little "JOKE"? He claimed he thought the KKK was alright until he found out they smoked marijuana..."nuff said.

[@shannonnefra9738]

Moderation is key and everybody is different!

[@jakeman025]

who watching this high? Made me cry at one point.

[@karlhaynes3090]

Watch out with those mushrooms. Spores can survive in outer space. These mushrooms might actually be alien invaders, here to spread their message of love and peace and shit.

[@ivansanabria8928]

Yeah dude, shrums....

[@terriavery2315]

LOL......BUT,SERIOUSLY, I HAD A FRIEND WHO USED TO PICK HIS OWN(HE HAD A BRILLIANT IQ) NOW HE IS A VEGITABLE.....HIS BROTHER IS CRAZY .THEY WERE EXTREEMLEY INTELLIGENT PEOPLE,,THEY WERE,IS THE POINT...BE CAREFULL..OF COURSE IN THOSE DAYS THE EFFECTS WERE ENHANCED BY A CERTAIN CHEMICAL THAT CATTLE FARMERS SRAYED ON THERE FIELDS FOR IMPROVED CATTLE GRAZING....EARLY MORNING ,THESE LIL GUYS WOULD SPROUT ON THE COW PIES ,JUST WAITING TO BE PICKED...............AH THE 70'S.................JDA

[@cl2984]

lol

[@natalieknau8999]

Karl Haynes What a better way for an alien to disguise itself than in a mushroom

[@jointhelodge7582]

nah its just The Creator showing his/her message of love and peace and shit

[@pepper419]

Yes, I think it's time I got the chance to use it as an epileptic in Australia. Compared to the medications I'm using un-effectively that are causing my memory to depreciate.

[@lenasvisionyoutube]

Withdraw symptoms are real. Sleep insomnia, negative thoughts, sweating, restlessness, sadness... I've had them a couple of times.

[@jaredhonusankrom]

he crushed that talk, how could anyone disagree with any of the facts he brought up?

[@sletsjam3995]

God watching these sort of videos talking about the scientific facts behind cannibis motivates me to study harder to be part of the pro cannibis movement!! 420 for all!

[@SilentReports]

I'm stuck with a valuable friend. I'm happy, hope you're happy too!

[@CoriTripCPetersen]

EXCELLENT to see this as one of the fabulous TED talks! Love it, love it, love it Zachary, well put.

[@gerrybrownlee3217]

Thank you I hope people become more informed understanding the benefits this plant and others like it have.

[@nealamesbury1480]

All political parties need to realize,many of their people like it.wake up.

[@34cvc]

Congrats on the new laws canada! You're a big part of history :)

[@erikcharlat9844]

so, so good. so much truth. i live this life. occasional microdosing mushrooms, ,with daily use of cannabis has given me a life that prozac, lithium and xanax failed to provide for me in my youth. today i am happier and healthier and more connected with this life than i ever thought possible. your words are truth. i grow my medication legally in 2018 and it is such a gift to be able to do that legally

[@nikolasnsasi3249]

I'm so high and I dont even smoke I just learned how to breathe and it's got me floating

[@khalendriapowell1655]

I love it

[@ghulamrasool7975]

I am suffering from anxiety, depression, and lack of confidence for number of years now. I recently started taking cbd oil and I can really see the result I am less anxious I can feel my shoulders are not tight as It use to be.. I will recommend cbd oil to every one it has no thc so you are not baked as well

[@michaelfulton3071]

We've spent so much time attacking something that help us become a progressive race. Its time to mend the broken bonds.

[@ChefDerekButt]

The Spanish brought marijuana over to South America. Marijuana is Spanish for Mary Jane. The herb along with its medicinal properties traveled north into Mexico and then into the United States. When the states imposed prohibition they demonized marijuana just as they do today. Cannabis is the cured dried flower of the marijuana plant but cannabis is now a medical term that classifies marijuana as a patented class one drug. There is no difference between medical or recreational marijuana. The herb will heal you wether you enjoy it or not.

[@yasminhusain213]

Being relaxed about everything isn't a good thing. Stress can actually push one to get up and do what needs to be done. Life isn't about sitting back and smoking and getting high.

[@cynthiasims885]

Most people don't understand stress. Being able to relax is a blessing. It's not about getting high, it's about being able to wind down (instead of drinking), and relaxing from pain relief is a real relief.

[@pullingthestrings5233]

Life isn't about just picking up the axe and begin to work. Humans need to relax and no alcohol does not relax you

[@interestedparty8144]

I live in Canada and started using when it became legal. I have a broken hip and stenosis of the spine, and use cannabis capsules to sleep. Before using cannabis I seldom could go to sleep before 3 in the morning and some nights not at all. Now I take 20 milligrams, 4 capsules all together and go to sleep within an hour and sleep well every night. We live near a number of condos and it gets loud on Friday and Saturday and I used to get up. NowI just dont bother about the noise.

[@theBMFbrasil]

Thanks a lot for those informations........We're gonna spread It.....Salute from Brazil.

[@rickywinthrop]

I completely replaced lexapro for depression and painkillers for several painful injuries with the Acapulco gold strain of weed and my life is terrific now. Antidepressant withdrawl was the lowest point in my entire life and I was a full blown oxycontin addict 15 years ago so thats saying sonething...I smoke daily when I get home from work as despite the fatigues of the day it gives me great focus to plod theough my chores and get things done Less pain and less anxiety and depression, What more could I ask for? What more could anyone ask for really, on this lousy noisy stressful rock were all trapped on. I'm productive and chatty and work is going well (plumber). My kids love me and aren't afraid of me and my wife sees the improvement in my outlook and the way I flow through the world with ease now... And it doesn't seem to dull my emotions like the antidepressants did so I feel alive and human again. I treat it like a medicine and it treats me like the sick person that I am. Life changer for me personally. Highly recommend this strain in particular as It hasn't been messed around with and is an ancient strain. Try it, I think you might just enjoy it!

[@conservativepersonnel8458]

I love weed and smoke it everyday, i like being high and thats my choice. Thank you

[@23jazz24]

I love weed also...just wish I could use it more often...for some reason I get anxiety from it out of nowhere, other times it's all good

[@conservativepersonnel8458]

@@23jazz24 i always get anxiety, sometimes start thinking of unnecesary stuff but now i just think possitive and get a good high

[@danishishfaq]

9:40 People are using Cannabis for three primary reasons. 1. To help sleep. 2. To reduce pain. 3. To alleviate anxiety.

[@smoothee.stashjar]

the cannabis leaf mirrors the shape of our human hand. it's pretty much nature trying to give us a high five :)

[@fist_full_of_bacon521]

Smoked CBD just before watching this, very relaxed and calm. I don’t really care for the high from THC, but if some people do let them have it, got no worries, let them be happy...✌️

[@SaintSergey]

Did you smoke cbd flower from cannabis or from hemp?

[@steveyj75]

Excellent, informative talk. Thank you!

[@OGMangler]

Australia federally legalized medicinal cannabis in 2016. The US needs to get with the program.

[@chuchaichu]

That sign "from central Asia" showing "cannabis plant hang upside down to dry" is Chinese, we still use the character till today: 麻, it still holds the same meaning.

[@AkhilChintuAkhil]

Was heart broken ... Couldn't live the life normally ... Full of depression, anxiety and so many suicide thoughts and can't kill my self because of the responsibilities I have. Then magic happened with cannabis ... Only PEACE ❤️🔥😎 ... Smoked for 18 months continuously and stopped for 3 months now ... Gonna smoke again

[@bajajoes1]

People did not have a falling out with MJ! The Law had a falling out with the people!

[@mordechailevinson8646]

...Zach....thank you so much for your very fine presentation.....

[@carolstrachan4197]

I suggest you read up on the effects of cannabis misuse. My son has been using this drug for over 25 years and it's made his anxiety worse! It has cost thousands of pounds too, not to mention it's illegal for a reason. He's at the stage where he can't function without it. 😢

[@jmc8577]

Nor should others be denied it IF it helps alleviate their issues. Just because someone cannot tolerate penicillin should we deny it for others?

[@cicin9313]

Make no mistake, it was illegal bc Big Pharma couldn't profit from it. It being legal or illegal has nothing to do with the morality of it. Catching rainwater is also illegal lol.

[@Bredburn99]

‘God’ Bless this man.

[@MrOnay-px1jx]

Honestly i'm getting sick of how much people praise cannabis as some sort of miracle drug. Being sober is always a better alternative.

[@Johndoe-co3pw]

As. 25 year smoker I can say stick with less modified flower when it gets to concentrates tinctures and cartridges be wary. That’s where people will run into problems long term.

[@davidhormann8402]

It’s not so complicated. God provided this natural plant for those that inhabit his world. Gov should not be involved!! Period. Next.

[@LucasBuysFood]

End the Prohibition in the US and NY already! The combination of Cannabis and CBD has been so helpful for my well being. Really helps keep me away from destructive drugs like alcohol.

[@DailyDisorder07]

Weed smoke more - Eat More- Exercise More. Now i have 6 packs body... I smoke 2 times in every week last 2 years no side effect high concentration in work and Feeling relax every time

[@001chronos]

It worked wonders for me. Changed my life

[@FGKing-gc3xn]

There's nothing better than a sober mind.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

It's easy for some to say that...but harder for others.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@rbloch66 absolutely....no one deserves to live life in pain...mentality or physically...NOTHING is wrong with MaryJane

[@chalo212]

@@wesleyAlan9179 Keep telling yourself that lie, see where it gets you.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@chalo212 You must be misunderstanding me. I told NO lie. Please tell me what you're referring to and I'll give you a solid answer.

[@chalo212]

@@wesleyAlan9179 I understood you say there is nothing wrong with weed but there clearly is... I used to tell myself that it just helps me but i was blindfolding myself to the truth, I hope you accept the cons of consuming rather than praising weed like its your saviour.

[@mrschneebly9691]

11:45 I believe this is a big reason why the US is taking so long to move forward on this issue. Big Pharma likes its money and is very powerful.

[@ExiledQ]

“Just when I think I’m out, THEY BRING ME BACK IN.”

[@avesatanas666]

Everytime

[@darrith9434]

What an insightful talk? Most illuminating.

[@egodust11]

great talk. i would’ve included a 3rd category: consciousness expansion. most openminded people realize exactly why it was demonized in the ’30’s. the pharmaceutical industry stood to lose major profits. so, they coerced as well as infiltrated the FDA to criminalize it. also, one of the fairly common side effects is paranoia. this can be easily overcome by using hybrid strains (proper combined breeding of cannabis sativa and cannabis indica; where the former is the alert and the latter is the drowsy catalyst), resulting in as close to an ideal means of achieving a steady state of well-being, with or without meditation. IMO, if it’s used as an expander, it will rarely if ever cause overuse or misuse. peace to all beings!

[@lihamedi8363]

cannabis users experience short-term memory problems; other studies suggest that cannabinoids impair all stages of memory. Young people who use the drug may be most at risk. A 2011 study suggested that memory impairment is more severe in adolescent cannabis users, and might even have a lasting impact. However, frequent users often become tolerant to the memory problems cannabis can cause.

[@marklindsey6175]

Li Hamedi Yes, the developing brain is effected by all substance use (Pharmaceuticals, Cannabis, Alcohol, Caffeine, Etc.) and no matter the age; anything in excess is bad. There’s nothing that works for everyone at all times. Life is not that easy.

[@jackreacher4297]

To help sleep, reduce pain & alleviate anxiety

[@Chiefthepup]

How do I find the source to 3:26 cause that's dope

[@betamax1828]

I am a medical and recreational user. I love getting stoned and I enjoy the high like nothing else, it also helps me whenever I'm having really bad anxiety and can drag me out of even my deepest pits of depression and let me move away from my insomnia medication

[@alexa-fx2fb]

I have depression and use cannabis but it's all only temporary you have to stay high to feel the euphoria.

[@jasminedragon333]

User of cannabis for lil over 9 years. I can tell you that cannabis does have negative side effects in the long term for an everyday user. Especially if said person started smoking cannabis before they hit their 20’s not giving their brain enough time to fully develop. After years of using cannabis I’m seeing these mental health issues cannabis can give you long term. I wish I would’ve waited till I was at least 25 to start cannabis or should’ve never started. Ive become aware of the dangers cannabis can bring. You can become dependent on it. Cannabis addiction is real & whom ever says it’s not is lying to their self. When you actually start seeing the truth & stop taking other people’s advice you start to understand in what way it’s harming you & how it CAN be destructive to ones health if not respected. Everyone’s different . I can say 💯 that cannabis does come with negative effects in the long term. I am one person. Take it as you will.

[@northsouth4246]

I believe it also cleanses the home just like sage or better

[@ConnorGordon95]

My landlord disagrees.

[@CaneSugarCane]

What do you mean "cleanses the home"?

[@cicin9313]

@@ConnorGordon95 🤣😂🤣😂

[@cicin9313]

@@CaneSugarCane If you are a believer in the spiritual world, certain kinds of plant smoke, such as sage, are believed in many ancient cultures to cleanse the space of negative spiritual entities or even to generally lift the frequency of the atmosphere.

[@CaneSugarCane]

@@cicin9313 oh. Fascinating. Are you into that, and how exactly does that work?

[@nigeldaniel8461]

Finding the right balance and chemovar is majorly important.

[@sarangtamirisa5090]

Whenever i smoke pot, i feel really self conscious, kinda anxious(i don't really understand what anxiety is), thoughts jump so rapidly and my brain is so occupied that i almost become lost. So i like to smoke alone But that makes me almost socially extinct. So i quit pot... Only me?

[@mcozy333]

CBD helps a lot with the plants metabolism for some people... some people love THC all day and others some CBD mixed in... you can get CBD from peppercorn... just chew on one or two peppercorns for anxiety relief...

[@lindenstromberg6859]

I switched to cannabis to deal with anxiety. Alcohol is great for getting rid of attacks quickly, but cannabis (I use every three days) seems to prevent attacks. In fact, I only felt anxious once. The effects of edibles seem to stay with me for days, long after the high wears off.

[@erininorange3594]

Pharmaceutical side effects are scary. Weed is known to cause depressive too. Yet the new cultivation and knowledge is key to less scary approach and natures healing powers. Our bodies deserve the chance to heal not greatly mask with alot of deadly side effects. Severe chronic Pain sucks, anxiety goes with it and public juddgement is alway choice window to humanity or stayed ignorance. Im learning slowly asking questions. Ty

[@monyamotley3079]

The plant should be used as a medicine..it has a jod to within our bodies it heals * Taps into the endocannabinoid system and takes care of any ailment you're having and gives a since of well being. Not abused smoking just to be smoking

[@jccarrasquillo3060]

Powerful message in this Tedtalk, well done Mr. Walsh

[@999Egon]

Sad to say this, but recently I feel much more anxious when I smoke weed... I don't know what happened, but it's been that way for the past year. Problem is canabis is illegal where I live so I cant choose what kind of canabis I get, whatever dealer has... I heard you can experiment with different types to see what suits you better. So it's a problem for me because I can't drink alcohol also, being sober for a long time, you know people need to party sometimes :/

[@mcozy333]

look into vaporizing the dry herb... a dry herb vaporizer like Extreme EQ or portable hand held like Fury 2. smoking can increase hydrolyzed proteins as the action is hydrolytic . vaping provides more catalytic activity as those precursor acid compounds can be delivered in the vapor too along with the decarboxylated forms later on during the vape sesh. Edit- start vaping @ about 360 to 375 F. go up in increments as you vape through the sesh... a water assisted device will help cool vapor if you vape through it.

[@marklindsey6175]

Anything in excess is bad. Take a break or quit; do what’s right for you and listen to your body. I would also look into breathing techniques as any particulate matter obviously damages the lungs which can lead to oxygen deprivation and thus stress and anxiety.

[@AmandaGarcia-ik9yp]

When im in pain i hobestly feel like my pain entensifies when i smoke weex i smoke to feel calm and to help me sleep it has helped me out so much

[@nunyabizwacks6711]

It def can intensify pain and it also can prevent you from entering good REM sleep even tho it helps you fall asleep

[@SteveHyde1959]

Cannibis as a divine herb.

[@mitchelbunny2940]

Medical user 15 years workplace incident triggered it. Long story but my use is being questioned. I feel alone and scared knowing I could loose my 17 year career over a medicine that my DR. Signed off as no impairment and a medicine that improves my quality of life 10 fold. I appreciate this video.

[@zcwalsh]

I'm very sorry to hear about your troubles - thanks for taking the time to make a positive comment.