Pig Howard dismissed from team...

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#378
ProudVOLfan said:
If it has an effect on the body, then it's a drug.
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Are cheeseburgers a drug? What about soft drinks? Coca cola has killed alot more people than marijuana. I understand the rules and if this was the reason Pig got kicked off he's a complete idiot especially with all the second chances he was given. Personally, I believe the rule itself and Pig are dumb.
 
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#379
Does failed the concussion test really mean failed drug test?
 
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darkgable said:
For a small percentage of people who use it, marijuana can be highly addictive. It is estimated that 10% to 14% of users will become heavily dependent. In 2006 marijuana was responsible for 16% of all admissions to treatment facilities in the U.S. Because the consequences of marijuana use can be subtle and insidious, it is more difficult to recognize signs of addiction. Cultural and societal beliefs that marijuana cannot be addictive make it less likely for people to seek help or to get support for quitting. Over time, overstimulation of the endocannabinoid system by marijuana use can cause changes in the brain that lead to addiction, a condition in which a person cannot stop using a drug even though it interferes with many aspects of his or her life. It is estimated that 9 percent of people who use marijuana will become dependent on it. The number goes up to about 17 percent in those who start using young (in their teens) and to 25 to 50 percent among daily users. According to the 2013 NSDUH, marijuana accounted for 4.2 million of the estimated 6.9 million Americans dependent on or abusing illicit drugs.
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Just curious. Will you site a source for your info?
 
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rebelpride96 said:
Are cheeseburgers a drug? What about soft drinks? Coca cola has killed alot more people than marijuana. I understand the rules and if this was the reason Pig got kicked off he's a complete idiot especially with all the second chances he was given. Personally, I believe the rule itself and Pig are dumb.
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It's pretty obvious that Pig was given multiple chances to conform his behavior and he couldn't. That sounds like the behavior of someone who is addicted to drugs.
 
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darkgable said:
In the early 1990s, the average THC content in confiscated cannabis samples was roughly 3.7 percent for marijuana and 7.5 percent for sinsemilla (a higher potency marijuana from specially tended female plants). In 2013, it was 9.6 percent for marijuana and 16 percent for sinsemilla. The latter findings may help explain the results of a large longitudinal study conducted in New Zealand, which found that frequent and persistent marijuana use starting in adolescence was associated with a loss of an average of 8 IQ points measured in mid-adulthood. Significantly, in that study, those who used marijuana heavily as teenagers and quit using as adults did not recover the lost IQ points. Users who only began using marijuana heavily in adulthood did not lose IQ points. These results suggest that marijuana has its strongest long-term impact on young users whose brains are still busy building new connections and maturing in other ways.
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LMAO!!!! i am not even gonna comment on how ****ing stupid this is.

People are so brain washed by the government but that is an entirely different discussion for another day
 
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TylerFlip said:
LMAO!!!! i am not even gonna comment on how ****ing stupid this is.

People are so brain washed by the government but that is an entirely different discussion for another day
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I guess the truth hurts when it doesn't conform to the pot smoking world that you live in!
 
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My 2 cents, FWIW.. Marijuana is not physically addictive however some are prone to psychological addiction. I smoked weed (regularly) for years and when I made the decision to stop, I had no problems, at all..

IMO, it's effects are more problematic for certains personality types, i.e., someone who is not naturally endowed with a high drive or motivation should definitely avoid regular use..

Also, it most definitely helps with pain. As one who has had cervical fusion surgery and other back issues, I can attest to this and IMO is a much better alternative to opiates..

All that being said, the fact that it is still illegal is just stupid and that it is still a schedule I drug is beyond retarded..
 
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TylerFlip said:
LMAO!!!! i am not even gonna comment on how ****ing stupid this is.

People are so brain washed by the government but that is an entirely different discussion for another day
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Thanks for proving the point you are posting against. :)
 
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volspeach said:
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I hate to hear this news, like we needed this to happen.. What on earth was his thinking damn't? Very disappointed!!!
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Pig wasn't thinking, at least not of the team.
 
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JAllen18 said:
Was his 5th failed drug test.

Too bad, he's a good player.
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Hopefully recruits who use drugs will see this & commit elsewhere & most of the new players will be able to be more dependable; good hard life lesson !!! Whether or not Pot should be legal is not relevant since Pig knew it was against team & NCAA Rules !!!
 
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darkgable said:
In the early 1990s, the average THC content in confiscated cannabis samples was roughly 3.7 percent for marijuana and 7.5 percent for sinsemilla (a higher potency marijuana from specially tended female plants). In 2013, it was 9.6 percent for marijuana and 16 percent for sinsemilla. The latter findings may help explain the results of a large longitudinal study conducted in New Zealand, which found that frequent and persistent marijuana use starting in adolescence was associated with a loss of an average of 8 IQ points measured in mid-adulthood. Significantly, in that study, those who used marijuana heavily as teenagers and quit using as adults did not recover the lost IQ points. Users who only began using marijuana heavily in adulthood did not lose IQ points. These results suggest that marijuana has its strongest long-term impact on young users whose brains are still busy building new connections and maturing in other ways.
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Not disagreeing with your post, but it's funny that the biggest pothead I know just happens to be one of the smartest people I know and makes a lot of money doing what he does( building and managing a highly reputed musical instrument manufacturer) scored a 34 on his act, never let up on the ganja once, great guy and family man, I would imagine that prolonged use deters a person from expanding their education and falling into the stereotypical life of a stoner. Some I know are lazy azzes and then some are highly productive citizens.
When I had my tonsils removed I was encouraged to consume edibles to improve my appetite and I'm not ashamed of doing it all, sped my recovery up by 3 weeks, and my surgery was back in May ,I'm 30 and it's a risky surgery for any adult, pain mess are extremely addicting I don't care who you are, and the oxycodone syrup prescribed by my dr absolutely drove me insane the one time I took it. A few edibles a day and I was like new in no time, I wish it would be legalized for medical use atleast. Probably would've helped my uncle with cancer.
 
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McDad said:
As a father, I expect my kids to follow the rules of any group they chose to be a part of.

The reasons for Alton's decision pale in comparison to his actions.

I believe in him, though. Bet we see him on Sundays tearing it up from the slot position.
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Sure do hope so, McDad. Great post, man.
 
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gunner said:
It's pretty obvious that Pig was given multiple chances to conform his behavior and he couldn't. That sounds like the behavior of someone who is addicted to drugs.
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Do we even know, like in a fact, that Pig was dismissed for positive tests?

Either way, what's done is done. I wish him the best and if he is self medicating I hope he gets the help he needs.

GBO!!!
 
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#395
Unfortunately, many athletes have a difficult time adjusting to college life. It's a shame too because he was a good player.
 
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m1al said:
My 2 cents, FWIW.. Marijuana is not physically addictive however some are prone to psychological addiction. I smoked weed (regularly) for years and when I made the decision to stop, I had no problems, at all..

IMO, it's effects are more problematic for certains personality types, i.e., someone who is not naturally endowed with a high drive or motivation should definitely avoid regular use..

Also, it most definitely helps with pain. As one who has had cervical fusion surgery and other back issues, I can attest to this and IMO is a much better alternative to opiates..

All that being said, the fact that it is still illegal is just stupid and that it is still a schedule I drug is beyond retarded..
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All of this right here.

Well said.
 
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#398
Pot is NOT a schedule I drug under TN law It is a schedule VI drug (lowest classification).
 
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