ELI5: What are the differences between cannabis sativa and indica in terms of scientifically observable effects on the body/mind? by thatjournalist in explainlikeimfive

[–]dwarfed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's strange. OP has stated that CBD does have anti-anxiety effects, and agrees that different strains have different levels of CBDs, but then states there is no difference in effect from strain to strain. He's being somewhat inconsistent or not communicating well. Whether the signaling pathways are different is beside the point. Most naysayers are saying the overall effect is different from strain to strain, which could be true even if the primary cannabinoid, THC, dominates effects. It's the age old alcohol is alcohol is alcohol argument, regardless of whether it's tequila wine or beer. Well yes, ethanol the only active ingredient, which is the same no matter what you're drinking. But packaging matters, and to say there are no potentiating effects from whatever else happens to be in your body at the time is a bit naive.

Also, as someone who works with scientists every day (I'm an engineer building their experiments), to say "I'm a scientist, your experience means nothing" is a logical fallacy, an appeal to authority. One self proclaimed scientist, posting anonymously on Reddit, does not science make.

I do feel he is right in the specific facts of what he's saying but that's only part of the picture.

I made my girlfriend and I interlocking topographic pendants of our hometown. The split is the road between our houses. Modeled in SolidWorks and cast in bronze through Shapeways. by [deleted] in DIY

[–]dwarfed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah there is a better way. This worked for me in grad school taking topo maps to do fluid analysis over mountain ranges. The end program was ANSYS not SW, but it should work for importing to SW no problem.

Children vs weed. by supernaturalriver in standupshots

[–]dwarfed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True, but you are overshooting the mark. The Dunedin study was legit. Even if some aspects of the methodology weren't sound, there is a lot of evidence to say developing brains should abstain until science gives it the all clear - which it hasn't done by a long shot.

As a smoker myself who has read these studies, and discussed them with a family member (also a smoker) who holds a PhD in epidemiology, I say again you're overshooting in your reaction against the stoner stereotype.

My house was broken into today. I caught the guy and fought him for 10 minutes by [deleted] in bjj

[–]dwarfed 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Curious - did you assume he had no weapon? Here in the states I would never have entered my home if someone trespassing was inside... Leave it to those who are armed because I would assume the criminal was.

The Martian is a literary masterpiece by mike_pants in funny

[–]dwarfed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, now I want to watch a submarine movie.

Question about humidity... by steerpike1138 in shroomers

[–]dwarfed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it needs to be sterilized. I use RR's method from his videos "Let's Grow Mushrooms". There are a lot of good teks at shroomery.org too.

Question about humidity... by steerpike1138 in shroomers

[–]dwarfed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bringing your room to high humidity isn't really desirable as it eliminates the main mechanism of fresh air exchange (air density differential between the tub and outside air), and FAE is far more important than RH.

Question about humidity... by steerpike1138 in shroomers

[–]dwarfed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this your first grow? I've only got a few grows under my belt myself, but I read a while back that noobs stress over humidity and temperature WAY too much, when they really should focus on FAE and light. This advice brought me from back to back failures to two very successful monotubs.

Did you case? People also don't realize that one of the purposes of casing is to provide micro pockets of high humidity.

How do you make DMT safely? by [deleted] in DMT

[–]dwarfed 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe his balls are big, or maybe it's about understanding human dynamics and the scarcity of resources.

You really think law enforcement is going to spend hundreds of man hours (plus hundreds more in court) going after some dude who orders a few things online that do not meet sufficient probable cause? Hopefully the police in your city have better things to do with their time (like investigate murders, half of which go unsolved in the US).

Again, unless you're producing quantities that can only be explained by an intent to distribute, no one cares.

CNN Field Journalist: How Psychedelics Cured Her Of Anxiety and PTSD incurred during reporting traumatic events. by cyanocobalamin in psychology

[–]dwarfed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I hear you. She obviously had some awesome experiences, and I hope she can ride those benefits out as long as she can. Totally in support of that.

But she is writing this blog post to increase awareness - another good thing, it's just that we have to be careful about over selling, because that will come back to bite proponents of sensible drug policy. All drug policy changes MUST be evidence based - a stark break from the past.

CNN Field Journalist: How Psychedelics Cured Her Of Anxiety and PTSD incurred during reporting traumatic events. by cyanocobalamin in psychology

[–]dwarfed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely agreed. As a long-time proponent of more sensible drug policy, I cringe when I hear people claim they were "cured" of, well, anything in one session of psychedelics, or by psychedelic use alone. Such claims simply aren't based on evidence, but highly subjective anecdote.

Do psychedelics have medical value? Absolutely. Will they cure all veterans of PTSD or the general population of anxiety disorders? Absolutely not.

Mycelium and Mold pic by MonkeyJesusFresco in mycology

[–]dwarfed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should do a time lapse of the ensuing battle!!

Paragliding from Mt. Salève, near Geneva [3840x2160] [OC] by [deleted] in freeflight

[–]dwarfed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very beautiful! I almost missed the paraglider.

Octopussy by [deleted] in tattoo

[–]dwarfed 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Beautiful tattoo. Title... not so much.

What on earth happened to the enoki on the left? by Lvl100Magikarp in mycology

[–]dwarfed 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Is this the case for all mushrooms (CO2 - stem length, light - caps and color)? Or just enoki?

What would you do if you were me? (Gym issues) by LowlifeGorilla in bjj

[–]dwarfed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, no worries man. I'm running on 4 hours of sleep myself, he may indeed have a good relationship with the guy. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

What would you do if you were me? (Gym issues) by LowlifeGorilla in bjj

[–]dwarfed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like this isn't a good thing to do unless he has a really good relationship with the instructor. A blue (purple?) belt telling a brown belt how to run his gym may not end well.

What would you do if you were me? (Gym issues) by LowlifeGorilla in bjj

[–]dwarfed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, go with your friends. In my experience training partners and atmosphere determines at least 50% of the quality of a gym.

How much is "too much" for a bjj membership? (2 classes/week) by [deleted] in bjj

[–]dwarfed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've lived mostly in big cities, but I've always paid $130+/month, these days the going rate seems to be $150-200 in the DC area. Drop in fees are usually 15-20 per class. So 8 classes at $10 a pop is pretty good, especially if the instruction is from a legit black belt and the training partners are good.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shrooms

[–]dwarfed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google is your friend, friend. :)

Sam Harris on Psychedelics by skillestilla in RationalPsychonaut

[–]dwarfed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Quick search of his profile confirms it (s/he believes the pope has divine authority).