You are very knowledgeable.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4305783.stm

The New Zealand scientists said their study suggested this was probably due to chemical changes in the brain which resulted from smoking the drug.

The study, published in the journal Addiction, followed over 1,000 people born in 1977 for 25 years.

UK mental health campaigners said it was more evidence of a "drug-induced mental health crisis".

The researchers, from the University of Otago, interviewed people taking part in the Christchurch Health and Development Study about their cannabis use at the ages of 18, 21 and 25.


This is the latest in long line of international research over the last 12 months that shows we are facing a drug-induced mental health crisis
Paul Corry, Rethink,

They were also interviewed about various aspects of their mental health.

The scientists found psychotic symptoms were more common among cannabis users.

They analysed their findings to take into account the possibility illness encouraged people to use more cannabis, rather than the drug contributing to their condition.

But the researchers said the link was not likely to be due to people with mental illness having a greater wish to smoke cannabis.

Instead, they said cannabis may increase the chances of a person suffering psychosis by causing chemical changes to the brain.

The researchers also took into account factors such as family history, current mental disorders, and illicit substance abuse.

'Growing evidence'

The scientists, led by Professor David Fergusson, said it was likely cannabis use increased the chances of a person suffering psychosis by causing chemical changes to the brain.

Writing in Addiction, he added: "Even when all factors were taken into account, there was a clear increase in rates of psychotic symptoms after the start of regular use.

"These findings add to the growing body of evidence from different sources, all of which suggest that heavy use of cannabis may lead to increased risk of psychotic symptoms and disease in susceptible individuals."

Paul Corry, of the mental health charity Rethink, said: "This is the latest in long line of international research over the last 12 months that shows we are facing a drug-induced mental health crisis.

"Rethink is renewing its call to the Health Select Committee to investigate the latest research into the link between cannabis use and severe mental illness.

"We need action from the Department of Health and we need it now if we are to avoid the risk of tens of thousands of young people developing a severe mental illness in the future."

Marjorie Wallace, of the mental health charity SANE, said: "At last there is a convincing study supporting what we have been saying for many years, that there is a direct link between cannabis and psychosis.

"We urge the government to reconsider its decision on classification, backing that with a multi-million pound education and awareness campaign on the dangers of cannabis for young people whose brains are developing."

The Department of Health has said it will review all academic and clinical studies linking cannabis use to mental health problems.

You're right. Its not always true. I don't even remember typing that and am not really sure what I meant to say. Maybe I should lay off the drugs? But i know first hand that many drugs that are given for bipolar, ADD, etc. do more bad then good, so I'm not sure what I was getting at...

But my main point is bipolar does not turn people into as sholes. Thats just how he is.

You can blame alotta things he's done on the bipolar and manic episodes, like creating a poker room without the money to do it, but you can't blame the way he acts towards someone asking for an autograph on it.

FTR for those of you who doubt marajuana can bring on psychotic episodes just look at the literature. Some bipolars are extermely sesitive and just satying up late a few nights in a row can be a trigger for them.

And what Brian is saying in all fairness is something I struggle with myself. It's always difficult to seperate the disorder from the actual individual. Generally clients who use their disorder as an excuse arn't going to do very well in therapy. There is always a level of personal responsibility. While Boyd may be unable to exert any control while he is in a psychotic state he can certainly control the factors that lead him to develop a manic episode. Also it should be obvious but bipolars can function exteremely highly and rationally at times as well, so its not like everything he does is because he's bipolar.

I don't know Dutch Boyd so I can't really say anymore.

So, drugs are bad?

I love how everyone thinks it is OK to make fun of someone who clearly has some issues within his brain. I realize that most of you have no lives and you feel justified because you think he stole something. If Dutch was guilty of anything it was likely very bad judgment and probably a little immaturity. I am not sure you can blame it all on the mental issues but when you start throwing around words like crazy, you might want to check yourself a bit.

BTW, since Dutch stole so much money and clearly he is balling out of control, where is that money? I mean, I don't see him driving Bentley's or anything and I have known the kid for years. I think like most things the myth is much larger than the reality.

Of course I realize I can't possibly defend Dutch because goodness knows all the no lives will be all over me immediately. Some people lost some money on a young kids bad judgment and that really sucks but if you played online poker at that time there were a lot of risks. It never seems to get mentioned that at that time people had up sites that told people how to fraud these online companies and that is exactly what a lot of losers did. The winners got left holding the bag which absolutely sucks but this story is hardly black and white.

Making fun of someone for mental illness is wrong, I don't care how immature you are. And yes I get what NVG is about, it is about small people taking shots at people that matter so they feel better about themselves. Even though it likely doesn't make you a great person I am sure it has that exact effect.

His play was fine. But most people couldn't affect his eerie stillness if they tried. Had some combination of Jessica Alba and Patrik Antonius walked by in a very revealing outfit, I couldn't imagine him even glancing.

"BTW, since Dutch stole so much money and clearly he is balling out of control, where is that money? I mean, I don't see him driving Bentley's or anything and I have known the kid for years. I think like most things the myth is much larger than the reality."

Ummm why dont you STFU if you dont know what you're talking about...trust me, I do it all the time.

Did Dutch get high?

(Int. Rio Hotel and Casino, 11am)

Shronk sits at the PokerRoad booth prepping the show.

Dutch: "Hey man, do you know me??
Me: "Yea, we've met a few times."
Dutch: "Oh yea!? Well then what's my name??"
Me: "... Dutch Boyd?"
Dutch: "Say it again"
Me: "...uh... Dutch Boyd?"
Dutch: "Close enough kid." (walks away)

LOL WTF?

Next time just call the cops. Taking cards by force and without permission is a crime. lol.

Seriously though it sounds like he's on something ...

lolographs from poker players

Correct. Got it all in pre-flop against Hachem's AQ and rivered a 5.

I know...but I swear to you that he told me specifically that "two red fives - the 5 of diamonds and the 5 of hearts" was his favorite hand, and that's what he won my bracelet with. (which sounded wayyy weird to me the moment he said it because although I couldn't remember the exact hand, I did remember that it was a pretty big suckout and pocket fives would've stuck in my mind)

That said, I am fairly sure that this cat is not taking care of his illness at the moment which would explain the whole deal. I also find it sorta sad...

lol QFT

ok then, don't mind if I do.
Dutch is ****ing crazy a thief and a scumbag. But he's clearly very intelligent and he's an interesting guy fo sho.

You sound more and more ignorant with each post. If you want to study psychology I think that's great, but you sound pretentious and out of touch and if I were you I ould stop posting in this thread.

I have severe bi-polar and if you have never experienced it you can't begin to imagine what it is like

lololol

LOL are you serious beanie? It's not a big deal that he stole tons of money because he doesn't have any of it left???

Wait, the guy steals some money and now we're not even allowed to make fun of him? LOL

someone post the video of him interrupting someones interview to be real creepy...I cant remember who was in it though...

Beat: My ex slept with him and I think is now dating the Brandon guy who used to date Brandy. She never even knew about poker till she dated me, what have I done lol

but guys, dutch boyd and the crew have taken over the poker world.

Wait....Kenna James puffs down with Dutch Boyd?