Zombified, drug-addicted teens in Wheaton startle community

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FBI Director Christopher Wray just testified today to the House Judiciary Committee that the number 1 concern of the FBI is drugs, specifically fentanyl in pills.

So this is not a MoCo problem, and fentanyl has nothing to do with weed (although personally I am against freely-available weed).

The precursor ingredients for fentanyl are made in several countries, particularly China, and smuggled at various points of entry, particularly the southern border.

It's a national and geostrategic problem. Remember when the UK pushed opiates in China? Well now this is revenge, isn't it? Tool of war, basically.

And the % of fentanyl users who never smoked weed is what, 1%?

I think the more pertinent statistics is the number of weed smokers who never tried fentanyl.

Not in this case. I bet every one of these kids has a history with pot.

DP. Given the large numbers of pot users who do not use fentanyl, "pot is bad because pot use leads to fentanyl use" is not a valid argument.

Hey Nitwit:

People don’t “use” fentanyl. They use other drugs, including pot, that are laced with fentanyl. And then they die.

To the extent that this is true, it's an argument for LEGALIZING pot. When you legally buy pot from licensed pot shops, you know you're not getting pot laced with fentanyl.

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FBI Director Christopher Wray just testified today to the House Judiciary Committee that the number 1 concern of the FBI is drugs, specifically fentanyl in pills.

So this is not a MoCo problem, and fentanyl has nothing to do with weed (although personally I am against freely-available weed).

The precursor ingredients for fentanyl are made in several countries, particularly China, and smuggled at various points of entry, particularly the southern border.

It's a national and geostrategic problem. Remember when the UK pushed opiates in China? Well now this is revenge, isn't it? Tool of war, basically.

And the % of fentanyl users who never smoked weed is what, 1%?

I think the more pertinent statistics is the number of weed smokers who never tried fentanyl.

Not in this case. I bet every one of these kids has a history with pot.

DP. Given the large numbers of pot users who do not use fentanyl, "pot is bad because pot use leads to fentanyl use" is not a valid argument.

Hey Nitwit:

People don’t “use” fentanyl. They use other drugs, including pot, that are laced with fentanyl. And then they die.

To the extent that this is true, it's an argument for LEGALIZING pot. When you legally buy pot from licensed pot shops, you know you're not getting pot laced with fentanyl.

You speak as though this is a vital product. We’re not talking about milk or bread

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Anonymous wrote:SOURCE: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/montgomery-county-leaders-host-listening-session-to-address-youth-crisis/3382965/

Members of one Montgomery County community came together Tuesday for candid conversation, as local leaders say drugs and violence are causing a youth crisis.

The Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee hosted a listening session to hear from the folks on the front lines of that crisis.

“I want them to take away the urgency of this situation. It is extremely urgent,” business owner Dave Jarrett said.

Jarrett‘s restaurant and lounge, Crossroads Two, has been open less than a year in Wheaton. But over the last six months, the small business owner said he’s witnessed a frightening trend on Fern Street.

“[They’re] spaced out, walking the streets like zombies,” he said. “I am seeing it. I stand there and watch the kids, zoned out, they come in and say, ‘Can I have water?’ and they are practically standing and sleeping. Just imagine what I’m telling you.”

Many members of the community have similar stories of young people out on the street, under the influence with nowhere to go.

Montgomery County officials said rates for youth public intoxication, overdoses and violent crime are up across the DMV.

Unbelievable. So so sad. And what is Maryland’s reaction? Make pot legal, of course

Doesn’t sound like they’re on pot. Weed doesn’t make you a zombie, it just mellows you out and let’s you chill. The thirsty thing is weird too. Weed doesn’t do that either. They’re probably on something else. Or perhaps they’re just trump supporters.

Either way, legal weed can offer them a safe alternative to whatever they’re on now, so we should all thank the state of MD for it’s foresight.

A “safe alternative?” What kind of a stupid statement is that? How about this- no drugs for minors, no “alternatives,” safe or unsafe needed. Got that?

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Anonymous wrote:SOURCE: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/montgomery-county-leaders-host-listening-session-to-address-youth-crisis/3382965/

Members of one Montgomery County community came together Tuesday for candid conversation, as local leaders say drugs and violence are causing a youth crisis.

The Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee hosted a listening session to hear from the folks on the front lines of that crisis.

“I want them to take away the urgency of this situation. It is extremely urgent,” business owner Dave Jarrett said.

Jarrett‘s restaurant and lounge, Crossroads Two, has been open less than a year in Wheaton. But over the last six months, the small business owner said he’s witnessed a frightening trend on Fern Street.

“[They’re] spaced out, walking the streets like zombies,” he said. “I am seeing it. I stand there and watch the kids, zoned out, they come in and say, ‘Can I have water?’ and they are practically standing and sleeping. Just imagine what I’m telling you.”

Many members of the community have similar stories of young people out on the street, under the influence with nowhere to go.

Montgomery County officials said rates for youth public intoxication, overdoses and violent crime are up across the DMV.

Unbelievable. So so sad. And what is Maryland’s reaction? Make pot legal, of course

Doesn’t sound like they’re on pot. Weed doesn’t make you a zombie, it just mellows you out and let’s you chill. The thirsty thing is weird too. Weed doesn’t do that either. They’re probably on something else. Or perhaps they’re just trump supporters.

Either way, legal weed can offer them a safe alternative to whatever they’re on now, so we should all thank the state of MD for it’s foresight.

A “safe alternative?” What kind of a stupid statement is that? How about this- no drugs for minors, no “alternatives,” safe or unsafe needed. Got that?

That's a great goal. What policies do you propose to achieve that goal?

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FBI Director Christopher Wray just testified today to the House Judiciary Committee that the number 1 concern of the FBI is drugs, specifically fentanyl in pills.

So this is not a MoCo problem, and fentanyl has nothing to do with weed (although personally I am against freely-available weed).

The precursor ingredients for fentanyl are made in several countries, particularly China, and smuggled at various points of entry, particularly the southern border.

It's a national and geostrategic problem. Remember when the UK pushed opiates in China? Well now this is revenge, isn't it? Tool of war, basically.

And the % of fentanyl users who never smoked weed is what, 1%?

I think the more pertinent statistics is the number of weed smokers who never tried fentanyl.

Not in this case. I bet every one of these kids has a history with pot.

DP. Given the large numbers of pot users who do not use fentanyl, "pot is bad because pot use leads to fentanyl use" is not a valid argument.

Hey Nitwit:

People don’t “use” fentanyl. They use other drugs, including pot, that are laced with fentanyl. And then they die.

To the extent that this is true, it's an argument for LEGALIZING pot. When you legally buy pot from licensed pot shops, you know you're not getting pot laced with fentanyl.

You speak as though this is a vital product. We’re not talking about milk or bread

Milk and bread are not vital to everyone either. You seem very sheltered. Why not mind your own business? You will never be able to understand why other people choose to consume cannabis if you are that naive. All you need to understand is that cannabis is legal now because most people do not think like you do. You’re going to have to find your own peace with that reality.

[Anonymous]

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FBI Director Christopher Wray just testified today to the House Judiciary Committee that the number 1 concern of the FBI is drugs, specifically fentanyl in pills.

So this is not a MoCo problem, and fentanyl has nothing to do with weed (although personally I am against freely-available weed).

The precursor ingredients for fentanyl are made in several countries, particularly China, and smuggled at various points of entry, particularly the southern border.

It's a national and geostrategic problem. Remember when the UK pushed opiates in China? Well now this is revenge, isn't it? Tool of war, basically.

And the % of fentanyl users who never smoked weed is what, 1%?

I think the more pertinent statistics is the number of weed smokers who never tried fentanyl.

Not in this case. I bet every one of these kids has a history with pot.

DP. Given the large numbers of pot users who do not use fentanyl, "pot is bad because pot use leads to fentanyl use" is not a valid argument.

Hey Nitwit:

People don’t “use” fentanyl. They use other drugs, including pot, that are laced with fentanyl. And then they die.

To the extent that this is true, it's an argument for LEGALIZING pot. When you legally buy pot from licensed pot shops, you know you're not getting pot laced with fentanyl.

You speak as though this is a vital product. We’re not talking about milk or bread

Not having laced drugs is more important than milk and bread.

[Anonymous]

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FBI Director Christopher Wray just testified today to the House Judiciary Committee that the number 1 concern of the FBI is drugs, specifically fentanyl in pills.

So this is not a MoCo problem, and fentanyl has nothing to do with weed (although personally I am against freely-available weed).

The precursor ingredients for fentanyl are made in several countries, particularly China, and smuggled at various points of entry, particularly the southern border.

It's a national and geostrategic problem. Remember when the UK pushed opiates in China? Well now this is revenge, isn't it? Tool of war, basically.

And the % of fentanyl users who never smoked weed is what, 1%?

I think the more pertinent statistics is the number of weed smokers who never tried fentanyl.

Not in this case. I bet every one of these kids has a history with pot.

DP. Given the large numbers of pot users who do not use fentanyl, "pot is bad because pot use leads to fentanyl use" is not a valid argument.

Hey Nitwit:

People don’t “use” fentanyl. They use other drugs, including pot, that are laced with fentanyl. And then they die.

To the extent that this is true, it's an argument for LEGALIZING pot. When you legally buy pot from licensed pot shops, you know you're not getting pot laced with fentanyl.

You speak as though this is a vital product. We’re not talking about milk or bread

Not having laced drugs is more important than milk and bread.

To the pothead poster that we are talking to, apparently it is.

[Anonymous]

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FBI Director Christopher Wray just testified today to the House Judiciary Committee that the number 1 concern of the FBI is drugs, specifically fentanyl in pills.

So this is not a MoCo problem, and fentanyl has nothing to do with weed (although personally I am against freely-available weed).

The precursor ingredients for fentanyl are made in several countries, particularly China, and smuggled at various points of entry, particularly the southern border.

It's a national and geostrategic problem. Remember when the UK pushed opiates in China? Well now this is revenge, isn't it? Tool of war, basically.

And the % of fentanyl users who never smoked weed is what, 1%?

I think the more pertinent statistics is the number of weed smokers who never tried fentanyl.

Not in this case. I bet every one of these kids has a history with pot.

DP. Given the large numbers of pot users who do not use fentanyl, "pot is bad because pot use leads to fentanyl use" is not a valid argument.

Hey Nitwit:

People don’t “use” fentanyl. They use other drugs, including pot, that are laced with fentanyl. And then they die.

To the extent that this is true, it's an argument for LEGALIZING pot. When you legally buy pot from licensed pot shops, you know you're not getting pot laced with fentanyl.

You speak as though this is a vital product. We’re not talking about milk or bread

Not having laced drugs is more important than milk and bread.

To the pothead poster that we are talking to, apparently it is.

What on earth are you even talking about? Regulated and tested cannabis is now legal in Maryland thanks to the new law. What don’t you understand about that? What is your obsession with groceries?

[Anonymous]

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FBI Director Christopher Wray just testified today to the House Judiciary Committee that the number 1 concern of the FBI is drugs, specifically fentanyl in pills.

So this is not a MoCo problem, and fentanyl has nothing to do with weed (although personally I am against freely-available weed).

The precursor ingredients for fentanyl are made in several countries, particularly China, and smuggled at various points of entry, particularly the southern border.

It's a national and geostrategic problem. Remember when the UK pushed opiates in China? Well now this is revenge, isn't it? Tool of war, basically.

And the % of fentanyl users who never smoked weed is what, 1%?

I think the more pertinent statistics is the number of weed smokers who never tried fentanyl.

Not in this case. I bet every one of these kids has a history with pot.

DP. Given the large numbers of pot users who do not use fentanyl, "pot is bad because pot use leads to fentanyl use" is not a valid argument.

Hey Nitwit:

People don’t “use” fentanyl. They use other drugs, including pot, that are laced with fentanyl. And then they die.

To the extent that this is true, it's an argument for LEGALIZING pot. When you legally buy pot from licensed pot shops, you know you're not getting pot laced with fentanyl.

THC isn't beer, and modern products have very high amounts of THC. Any kid can go to the store and buy high dose pack of gummies that can knock them out, make them into zombies and even cause psychosis. People overjoyed with legalization of cannabis pretend like these stores sell candy and THC is like CBD, no, it can seriously mess up inexperienced users, especially minors.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:
FBI Director Christopher Wray just testified today to the House Judiciary Committee that the number 1 concern of the FBI is drugs, specifically fentanyl in pills.

So this is not a MoCo problem, and fentanyl has nothing to do with weed (although personally I am against freely-available weed).

The precursor ingredients for fentanyl are made in several countries, particularly China, and smuggled at various points of entry, particularly the southern border.

It's a national and geostrategic problem. Remember when the UK pushed opiates in China? Well now this is revenge, isn't it? Tool of war, basically.

And the % of fentanyl users who never smoked weed is what, 1%?

I think the more pertinent statistics is the number of weed smokers who never tried fentanyl.

Not in this case. I bet every one of these kids has a history with pot.

DP. Given the large numbers of pot users who do not use fentanyl, "pot is bad because pot use leads to fentanyl use" is not a valid argument.

Hey Nitwit:

People don’t “use” fentanyl. They use other drugs, including pot, that are laced with fentanyl. And then they die.

To the extent that this is true, it's an argument for LEGALIZING pot. When you legally buy pot from licensed pot shops, you know you're not getting pot laced with fentanyl.

THC isn't beer, and modern products have very high amounts of THC. Any kid can go to the store and buy high dose pack of gummies that can knock them out, make them into zombies and even cause psychosis. People overjoyed with legalization of cannabis pretend like these stores sell candy and THC is like CBD, no, it can seriously mess up inexperienced users, especially minors.

Do you think it's better when everyone can buy cannabis but nobody knows what's in it?

[Anonymous]

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FBI Director Christopher Wray just testified today to the House Judiciary Committee that the number 1 concern of the FBI is drugs, specifically fentanyl in pills.

So this is not a MoCo problem, and fentanyl has nothing to do with weed (although personally I am against freely-available weed).

The precursor ingredients for fentanyl are made in several countries, particularly China, and smuggled at various points of entry, particularly the southern border.

It's a national and geostrategic problem. Remember when the UK pushed opiates in China? Well now this is revenge, isn't it? Tool of war, basically.

And the % of fentanyl users who never smoked weed is what, 1%?

I think the more pertinent statistics is the number of weed smokers who never tried fentanyl.

Not in this case. I bet every one of these kids has a history with pot.

DP. Given the large numbers of pot users who do not use fentanyl, "pot is bad because pot use leads to fentanyl use" is not a valid argument.

Hey Nitwit:

People don’t “use” fentanyl. They use other drugs, including pot, that are laced with fentanyl. And then they die.

To the extent that this is true, it's an argument for LEGALIZING pot. When you legally buy pot from licensed pot shops, you know you're not getting pot laced with fentanyl.

THC isn't beer, and modern products have very high amounts of THC. Any kid can go to the store and buy high dose pack of gummies that can knock them out, make them into zombies and even cause psychosis. People overjoyed with legalization of cannabis pretend like these stores sell candy and THC is like CBD, no, it can seriously mess up inexperienced users, especially minors.

Not true. “Any kid” cannot go to the store since they check your ID for 21+ before you enter.

[Anonymous]

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FBI Director Christopher Wray just testified today to the House Judiciary Committee that the number 1 concern of the FBI is drugs, specifically fentanyl in pills.

So this is not a MoCo problem, and fentanyl has nothing to do with weed (although personally I am against freely-available weed).

The precursor ingredients for fentanyl are made in several countries, particularly China, and smuggled at various points of entry, particularly the southern border.

It's a national and geostrategic problem. Remember when the UK pushed opiates in China? Well now this is revenge, isn't it? Tool of war, basically.

And the % of fentanyl users who never smoked weed is what, 1%?

I think the more pertinent statistics is the number of weed smokers who never tried fentanyl.

Not in this case. I bet every one of these kids has a history with pot.

DP. Given the large numbers of pot users who do not use fentanyl, "pot is bad because pot use leads to fentanyl use" is not a valid argument.

Hey Nitwit:

People don’t “use” fentanyl. They use other drugs, including pot, that are laced with fentanyl. And then they die.

You have no idea what you're talking about: https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2022/08/30/dea-warns-brightly-colored-fentanyl-used-target-young-americans

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Anonymous wrote:Cannabis is legal - its hilarious seeing you all cry about it

I personally know a wonderful 19 year old whose life and family have been entirely, heartbreakingly derailed by thc induced psychosis-i assure you, it’s not hilarious.

19 is a common age for severe mental illness to first show up in a kid. Schizophrenics often have their first major episodes around that age. You can’t really point to THC as the cause. Many of that kids peers consumed equal amounts of cannabis yet didn’t have a psychotic break so something was wrong with that 19 year old to begin with.

There is an extensive scientific literature on the link between cannabis and psychosis. It’s not a coincidental connection

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:
FBI Director Christopher Wray just testified today to the House Judiciary Committee that the number 1 concern of the FBI is drugs, specifically fentanyl in pills.

So this is not a MoCo problem, and fentanyl has nothing to do with weed (although personally I am against freely-available weed).

The precursor ingredients for fentanyl are made in several countries, particularly China, and smuggled at various points of entry, particularly the southern border.

It's a national and geostrategic problem. Remember when the UK pushed opiates in China? Well now this is revenge, isn't it? Tool of war, basically.

And the % of fentanyl users who never smoked weed is what, 1%?

I think the more pertinent statistics is the number of weed smokers who never tried fentanyl.

Not in this case. I bet every one of these kids has a history with pot.

Much like gambling, the people who want better odds are still going to go with a non regulated bookie -the potency people are looking for is better on the street and at a better price. they won't go to a dispensary.
DP. Given the large numbers of pot users who do not use fentanyl, "pot is bad because pot use leads to fentanyl use" is not a valid argument.

Hey Nitwit:

People don’t “use” fentanyl. They use other drugs, including pot, that are laced with fentanyl. And then they die.

To the extent that this is true, it's an argument for LEGALIZING pot. When you legally buy pot from licensed pot shops, you know you're not getting pot laced with fentanyl.

[Anonymous]

To the extent that this is true, it's an argument for LEGALIZING pot. When you legally buy pot from licensed pot shops, you know you're not getting pot laced with fentanyl.

If someone is a gambler, and they can get better odds and win more at a higher risk, they are not going to go to a traditional sportsbook, they will go to their bookie, if someone wants to buy something at a lower price, not have to be known, and have a higher potency, at a higher risk, they are going to buy it off the street.