Is cannabis the new gin?

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By the early 18th century, gin was being produced at an unprecedented rate in England. It was cheaper than beer or wine, making it a popular choice among the working classes. This period, often referred to as the ‘Gin Craze’, saw a surge in consumption but also in public drunkenness, crime, and social disorder. Famous prints from the era, such as Hogarth’s ‘Gin Lane’, depicted the dire consequences of excessive gin consumption.

To combat these issues, the government introduced the Gin Act in 1736, imposing high taxes on retailers and leading to riots in the streets. Subsequent acts, with more moderate measures, were introduced, and by the late 1750s, the Gin Craze had waned, in part due to rising grain prices and the growth of tea consumption.

That was 300 years ago. Gin quickly and uniquely became associated with poverty, extreme drunkenness, madness, death and inferiority. They didn't call it mothers ruin for nothing.

For the past 20 years the UK is seeing the same thing with cannabis. Cannabis can have a number of long-term side effects, including:


Cannabis can have a number of long-term side effects, including:

• Mental health: Cannabis can increase the risk of chronic psychosis, schizophrenia, depression, mania, suicidal behavior, and other mental health issues.
  
  
  
• Physical health: Cannabis can impact the brain, gastrointestinal tract, heart, circulation, and respiratory system. It can also increase the risk of cancer, especially in the lungs and head and neck.
  
  
  
• Dependency: Cannabis can lead to dependency.
  
  
  
• Memory and intelligence: Cannabis can impact memory and intelligence.
  
  

I'd love to say its only the rich buying his drug, but everyone I know with money avoids it.
Cannabis is being associated with poverty and madness more and more, much like gin was 300 years ago.

Cannabis abuse prior to development of bipolar disorder has a significant effect on first-episode mania and on the course of the disease. Another study reported that using cannabis at baseline can significantly increase the risk for manic symptoms during follow up.

I have a strong belief that government wont do too much to crack down on supply. They want to keep the masses entertained and comatose.

If you want to stay poor, be push around by the government, keep buying cannabis. Be part of Britain's mental health earthquake