Is Marijuana Harmful to Health?

There’s just no way to talk about marijuana without someone completely misinterpreting what I say. Some of you are going to call me a fascist for saying anything bad about pot. Others are going to attack me for not coming down on it hard enough. But the truth of the matter is that many things that are far more dangerous than pot are totally legal in this country. That’s not my opinion, it’s what scientific studies show us. No one is saying marijuana is totally safe. But is it so bad for you that it should be illegal, even though it has benefits? Watch and decide. Happy weed day.

Those of you who want to read more and see references can go here: http://theincidentaleconomist.com/wordpress/?p=54913

And, yes, we do know about the new study on brain development, which came out long after we taped. But as with a lot of research, it’s being totally misinterpreted by the media. Go check out the references to see a nice article where the author of the study says the same thing.

John Green — Executive Producer
Stan Muller — Director, Producer
Aaron Carroll — Writer
Mark Olsen — Graphics




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50 Comments

  1. DallasPark 2000 on February 18, 2020 at 10:27 am

    I’m allergic to weed. Can’t have it. Can’t even be around it.



  2. BACK BENCHERS on February 18, 2020 at 10:28 am

    Im high now and watching this🀀🀀



  3. LOUIS MUZY on February 18, 2020 at 10:29 am

    Please is weed that bad ?



  4. WK28 on February 18, 2020 at 10:30 am

    Short answer: yes



  5. Ese Carlos on February 18, 2020 at 10:30 am

    A coconut kills 150 people every year and weed kills 0 but people still say weed is more dangerous



  6. T Flo on February 18, 2020 at 10:30 am

    I’m about to smoke right nowπŸ˜‚



  7. Mujeeb Tech on February 18, 2020 at 10:33 am

    Is it only me who have saw this person talking in video changing his position time to time πŸ€£πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚… Iam not high i repeat πŸ”‚



  8. Satyamev Jayate on February 18, 2020 at 10:36 am

    Marijuana is use as Medicine in Ayurveda for more than 2000 years.



  9. Lerry Dozie on February 18, 2020 at 10:38 am

    Roll a splif πŸ˜‹



  10. Jake Haas on February 18, 2020 at 10:38 am

    Why is marijuana against the law? It grows naturally upon our planet. Doesn’t the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit paranoid?



  11. Q-CrAcKsHoT-Q on February 18, 2020 at 10:40 am

    Marijuana helps me with anxiety and depression I love it , I don’t smoke everyday but its really not a bad drug it makes me appriciate life .

    #legiliseweed



  12. Elysia Cohl on February 18, 2020 at 10:40 am

    All these articles i’m reading are saying it affects your cognitive ability and intellect..



  13. steve harvey on February 18, 2020 at 10:40 am

    Marijuana messed with your head, kills your motivation, definite gateway drug and who knows what else…. I am for medical marijuana but against recreational …I lived the toking life for over 7 years….there is nothing better than SOBRIETY!! NO drug can beat a clear, functioning mind ready to take on life’s challenges….marijuana contributes to destroying that ability.



  14. Juan H on February 18, 2020 at 10:40 am

    2020 Canada, I’m high af



  15. Sandor Bianchi on February 18, 2020 at 10:43 am

    Can someone tell me why people want weed



  16. Robert E. Waters on February 18, 2020 at 10:44 am

    Except that this video begs the real issue. Effect of chronic use on IQ? Hmmm? In developing brains? Long-term effects on memory? Granted, alcohol abuse also has such effects. But a great deal more research is needed on THAT issue before we can conclude that legalization is safe, especially given the popularity of weed specifically with the most vulnerable population.



  17. Tack T on February 18, 2020 at 10:44 am

    It really can’t do much alone, but operation of machinery or driving while high can be dangerous…



  18. Aish Nikam on February 18, 2020 at 10:45 am

    Smokers hit like …… peace….



  19. Louis Augustin on February 18, 2020 at 10:48 am

    If you spend time to build a relationship with God he will be in your life. Every step of the way he is with you, look deep inside and think. Life didn’t just happened out of nowhere. Life is not a Coincidence.



  20. megadeth171souls on February 18, 2020 at 10:49 am

    To all my bud smoking friends – WE ARE ALL PEOPLE OF β€œSUBSTANCE” .



  21. Wyatt S on February 18, 2020 at 10:52 am

    Only Marijuana users would search this lol



  22. Noles fan89 on February 18, 2020 at 10:53 am

    Damn I should been dead along time ago been smoking for 13 years just helps my seizures and gives me a appetite so I can eat and definitely helps you relax and sleep



  23. Danny on February 18, 2020 at 10:56 am

    ayy weed aint bad for you and it dont get you dumb it relaxes you bruh y’all SCAMMING πŸ’€πŸ’€πŸ€£πŸ€£



  24. GEARS 1984 on February 18, 2020 at 10:58 am

    This video was sponsored by your local Marijuana dealer.



  25. Gorilla Glue on February 18, 2020 at 10:59 am

    In Greece you can buy alcohol and cigarettes from the age of 12 (the law says 18 but they don’t apply it) and if you get caught with a joint you will end up in the police department… that’s ridiculous



  26. Willie Hodges on February 18, 2020 at 10:59 am

    Weed causes meningitis



  27. Healthcare Triage on February 18, 2020 at 11:00 am

    Want more on the topic? Learn how marijuana affects crime rates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEI9YueX0O4



  28. Calvertron on February 18, 2020 at 11:00 am

    I was an alcoholic for many years, 2 years ago I gave up drinking for good..and some months later started smoking pot instead. I have since lost 70 pounds, I am the happiest and healthiest I’ve been since my teenage years. I’m not saying I owe it all to weed, but that drinking is legal and very very evil. Stay away…



  29. Bussinyagirl Cheeks on February 18, 2020 at 11:01 am

    I smoke weed everyday but anytime you put smoke in your lungs it gives off carbon dioxide which is harmful idc what anyone say smoking is harmful



  30. sumit sam on February 18, 2020 at 11:02 am

    Its effect on brain….. Like memory loss some time forget small things



  31. Shivesh Sinha on February 18, 2020 at 11:02 am

    Am I the only one watching this being high?



  32. Rolis Perez on February 18, 2020 at 11:04 am

    We should just make weed legal and cigarettes illegal



  33. Cakeism Trader G-MONEY inc. on February 18, 2020 at 11:04 am

    Here is one of the best if not the best Cannabis Company https://youtu.be/kkXT9E-nZgM



  34. 420 C on February 18, 2020 at 11:06 am

    Only danger you have smoking is eating too much and getting a stomach ache!



  35. Sarfnic Productions on February 18, 2020 at 11:06 am

    I personally don’t like Marijuana, but this video is fair. It causes no physical harms at all.



  36. Aidan Gold on February 18, 2020 at 11:07 am

    My friend is doing a study on individual differences and cannabis use. If anyone has the time to fill this out it would be a great help!
    Any data collected will be 100% anonymous and done through an online questionnaire which can usually takes about 15 but can take up to 45 minutes (depending on how stonded you are).
    https://www.questionpro.com/t/AQCa6ZgUAl?fbclid=IwAR0sgmJAW1varRYdw3TMH_Jza_V4o2ZHUmfLWEzU75rAUkBlHU1GrpjYmuk



  37. Im 47 on February 18, 2020 at 11:07 am

    Money whores sold opioids sounding same DEA gave licence for it .



  38. Enrixity on February 18, 2020 at 11:08 am

    I only no abut weed becus my 4 grade friend smok it



  39. Ashtonian Gaming on February 18, 2020 at 11:08 am

    He uploaded this on April 19th



  40. Willie Hodges on February 18, 2020 at 11:09 am

    People who say marijuana is healthy is fucking dumb as shit



  41. DiggingTheBurger on February 18, 2020 at 11:12 am

    Marijuana makes you lazy … Thats why i hate it



  42. sekhar on February 18, 2020 at 11:13 am

    4/20 is my birthday



  43. Kaptain Klown on February 18, 2020 at 11:14 am

    If I ever get caught I’m showing this video to my parents



  44. 015thugg Tshego on February 18, 2020 at 11:17 am

    Thank you for being so positive about marijuana bro πŸ€™πŸΎ



  45. Saint Zayan on February 18, 2020 at 11:18 am

    It depends on how you use it. Marijuana is NOT meant to smoke. You would have to be dumb to think that SMOKING the herb will give you full benefits for your body. How can an herb heal you when you’re burning away it’s natural and useful benefits?

    If you consume the herb and treat it like a medicine then yes I would agree that marijuana has appropriate healing effects



  46. Jacob Niedzwiecki on February 18, 2020 at 11:18 am

    Just on thee curiosity does marijuana cause cancer?????🀨🀨🀨🀨🀨🀨🀨



  47. Drip Aquaz on February 18, 2020 at 11:19 am

    School kill student πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“



  48. MICHEL GAMING on February 18, 2020 at 11:21 am

    thats how juice wrld died



  49. Dolo on February 18, 2020 at 11:21 am

    I love this man.



  50. Nicole BeltrΓ‘n on February 18, 2020 at 11:23 am

    You have become my favorite person in the world