manitoubass2

this is hilarious. I got the munchys.

Smoke more weed. Which strain ya got?

How does the story end. Don't leave me hanging.

The end of the story is too many people are closed minded. Accept reality as they are told and dont dare to question it. What they believe as correct is most often completely wrong.

 

Funny thing is, if your alive and happy, it all doesnt really matter anyhow.

 

 

Ok Rick, that is a rambling response dude.

 

But you make a statement that chimes more with my understanding of addiction in that it is partially defined by the negative consequences of the 'addictive behaviour'.

 

For example, yes, whenever I eat a Cadbury's Creme Egg my brain produces natural endorphinspleasure chemicals, when I finish my creme egg I'm done and go on about my business.

 

I might come into contact with more creme eggs as I go about my daily business but do not feel the need to indulge further.

 

If I was addicted to Creme Eggs though it would be very different. I would probably eat way more than one in any given session. My weight would balloon and health would suffer, however because of my compulsion to engage in my creme eggs I would be unable to stop and begin to create intricate self denial messages to make me ok with doing stuff that was bad for me.

 

This denial would also manifest itself in my attempts to hide my use as I am now ashamed of my creme egg habit. As I spiral deeper into my Cadbury's driven nightmare my finances also begin to be impacted, I lie to my wife and let my kid eat as many as he likes when he is with me because that makes it ok for me, but its our little secret, honesty in my personal relationships is dead, so then it follows intimacy is too.

 

I am in debt, ashamed, alone and need to feel better, off to Walmart I go to steal 100 creme eggs, I get caught and now I'm facing jail as I am already on bail for hitting my spouse over an argument when she found a whole bunch of Creme Egg wrappers hidden in the live well of my boat..lol.this is a good story!

Hahaha thats the best response ever!

 

But remember i said, there is healthy addictions and non healthy.

 

Im off to get some of those, they sound delish???

in my opinion

you are giving me your opinion not facts

 

the definition is the definition

if you choose to have a different definition then as I said it is not mainstream

 

I will not continue with this because you have your "beliefs" and we will not agree on this subject

Lol its basic science.

 

But yes, we dont need to continue. Your stance is yours and mine is mine.

 

This is what I studied in school so its not an uneducated opinion, just so ya know.

a quick google and here is the first thing that pops up

 

Addiction is a condition that results when a person ingests a substance (e.g., alcohol, cocaine, nicotine) or engages in an activity (e.g., gambling, sex, shopping) that can be pleasurable but the continued use/act of which becomes compulsive and interferes with ordinary life responsibilities, such as work ...

 

by any definition I have heard Addiction is when it becomes abnormal behavior.... beyond normal and again eating is a normal function

but as I stated before what you eat can be an addiction but not the act of eating

A quick google search is not knowledge.

 

But yes, part of that is right, part of it is flawed.

 

Study the mind and youll see.

 

Or like I said, just enjoy life as it is and move along.

 

Biology and the mind are closely intertwined as I said before.

 

Understanding the relationship is not so cut and dry.

 

But thats what people want, a cut and dry definition. Accept that if you will, it doesnt hurt me or you if your happy.

 

The fact of the matter is your Biological, physiological and your perspective, greatly influence every aspect of your life

Im not sure?

 

But alot of his pics and stories should be in magazines IMO.

yeah he seems to be using a pretty broad and not mainstream definition that I don't subscribe to

Im not sure how you cant see it? What is your definition of addiction?

 

Actually dont, because if your functional and happy just keep doing what your doing

 

And your mind is not 'biological'?

 

Just curious what definition of addiction you are using Rick?

Your mind acts biological of course, but its highly influenced by basically everything, this is not debatable.

 

Our understanding of how and why can indeed be questioned, its in our "biological nature" to seek answers, correct?

 

Addiction to me is again, a dirty word.

 

When it harms ones self or others around them, then yes thats a problem.

 

We all have our issues, alot of them revolve around "addictions".

 

You me and everyone on this board. EVERYONE...

 

Every issue you have mentally, revolves around neurotransmittors, all of them. Naturally stimulated or artificially.

 

I know im gonna get alot of flack for my posts because its not "general knowledge".

 

I too put myself through destructive behaviour, so im not judging anyone.

 

Maybe just trying to help people understand??? Im not sure myself... ask ricks GABA, dopamine, serotonin, etc.

maybe what you eat but not the act of eating or breath or crapping or peeing

 

it's a biological machine that needs fuel

Yes and no. Are you going to pee? Of course. But the act of doing so alters chemicals in your body that alter your mind.

 

Of course you have to eat, sleep, pee, deficate. But all of the above alter your mind to a varying degree.

 

But thats not your biology telling you you have to eat, thats your mind.

 

You can starve yourself to death but it wont be pleasant. Part of that is because of the neurotransmittors that dictate your pleasure reward system.

 

Thats where homeostasis comes in. Your mind fights all these changes, then sends those signals to the hormones throughout the body

 

You body doesnt like change. It wiĺl fight it at all cost, or adapt with a new way to stimulate what the body/mind needs.

I don't think i would call bodily biological functions an addictions

They are exactly that terry.

 

They all have to do with the effects of neurotransmittors and how they effect the functions of your mind and body.

 

What Im talking about is really just a different prospective on how the mind and body function.

 

Your biology is the addiction to live.

 

They are very closely intertwined.

 

Part of my point is addiction is kinda a dirty word.

 

Life itself can be abused or enjoyed, or both(always the case) but your Biology, genetic makeup, physiology etc. all determine how that works out for you

By definition, you are addicted to food and water. Is that a bad thing? Yes and no, it keeps you alive. But it also causes disease etc that can or will kill you.

 

Would you sell all your tackle, rods, boat tomorrow? No? Your addicted to fishing.

 

The fact of the matter is addictions keep us alive and functioning, and addictions also kill us.

 

Some are productive, proactive etc, others are self destructive, kill us or harm or kill others.

 

Its a never ending cycle.

 

Try to quit sleeping and tell me how that works out for you

 

(Not directed at anyone in particular)

We live in an addictive society: Timmies, beer, cigarettes, fishing, wine; what's one more thing.

I don't know how many times I have been sitting around with a bunch of guys (not necessarily guys I know) when someone that is hammered on alcohol starts into those that smoke pot, calling them pot heads druggies etc. I just laugh to myself because I can't say I have seen drunken behaviour from someone who was stoned on weed.

Another issue with legalizing is what to do with vehicle operators. It is my understanding that THC remains in your body for approximately 1 month. "Call into work, sorry boss I smoked a joint last night, so I will have to take a month off before I can drive to work again" What kind of breathalizer would they use?

I think most that smoke have no problem in satisfying their needs.

We dont live in an addictive society.

 

Its hard wired into our brains and bodies. Study neuro anatomy etc.

 

Every human on earth is an "addict" to something or many things.

 

Its called the "pleasure/reward system".

 

Its in every human and without it you would enjoy nothing, actually you wouldnt even function.

Fair enough. I've heard plenty of evidence on both sides of the argument. I guess what you could say is there doesn't seem to be any health benefits for healthy people to smoke it. Just like everyone else here, I "used to" smoke it, and probably more than my fair share. From my experiences, it does effect my breathing and performance in athletics, especially from daily smoking. One thing you need to realize when reading some of those articles and studies, "regular" or "frequent" smoking is classified as more than once a month.

 

The plant isn't heavily processed, but the chemicals that it's treated with are, and they're still there when it's smoked. There are also plenty of things that are "of the earth" that are incredibly toxic.

Chemicals come in more in large scale harvesting, not homegrowing.

 

Yes many things exist in nature that are incredibly toxic, thats not debatable. BUT, does the government regulate those?

 

They have no business IMO telling anyone which plants they cannot harvest, smoke etc.

 

Of course smoking weed hurts your lungs to a degree, your inhaling smoke. Its a moot point. You could smoke a dandelion and it will effect your lungs. But if you enjoy it or get some benefit from it do you think I should tell you you cant do it?

 

Lots of studies portray marijuana as bad because its an elicit substance. Since when does the government want to admit they are wrong and backtrack to make it legal?

 

These are the same folks that pushed codeine on toddlers for anything and everything in the mid 1900's.

 

They have an agenda, so all studies done by them or supported by them are flawed in their very nature.

 

You need independant, double randomized placebo studies on large groups, varying in age, sex, nationality etc to draw any informed conclusion.

I mentioned it is of the earth, and it is left fairly unadultereated. Im not saying it doesnt have its risks but its minimal at worst. Its far less processed then say cocaine or heroin.

 

And if something that exist in nature isnt safe to consume, thats not the governments call IMO.

 

Im guessing the body has cannabinoid receptors for a reason, same with nicotine. Heck there is even opiate receptors.

 

 

It's funny you say that. Was watching a reality show with my kid a while back and the guy ate bear poop to survive. Called it "natures granola bar" LOL!

Hahaha

 

Lets all rush out and try fresh bear turd!

Yep thats me as well mike.

 

3 to 8mph.

 

Ive even fished em right in rapids(not incredibly effective lol)

Geez mike lol

 

Ever eat a leech? Thats about the worst Ive ever eaten

Def. Try all these techniques mentioned as Im sure they will all produce.

 

It took me 3 years of putting in alot of hours to figure out heavy current walleyes and my techniques.

 

One tip, if there is water fluctuation throughout the year or at a specific time, take a mental picture when the water is low and youll be ahead of the game

Geez we better start a marijuana thread lol.

Whats the depth?

thoughts on 3 on 3 OT?

Personally I love it. The shootout is great too but id rather see 5 mins of 3 on 3. Thats where smart hockey sense, plays and endurance will thrive.

 

And as much as I like the shootout its somewhat unfair to the goaltenders IMO

Hes got millions waiting for him in china.

 

Im sure he has a great portfolio to subsidize his 360,000 dollar per year salary

Walleye in heavy current feed often and strike hard.

 

If its shallow a spinnerbait will get the bigger fish. Just fish it down current very slow.

 

If its deeper water this is weighted swimbait territory. Again slow is the key. Pop it off bottom much like jigging but much slower as it takes time for the bait/lure to get back to bottom. The current provides and awesome erratic action on the swimbait. Be carefull choosing your baits though, many wont run true in heavy current.

 

A simple jig and grub will work here also. Again the key is slow.

 

Use good line and a reel with a good drag. A 2lb walleye in heavy current feels like a 12lb fish. Dont take your time to land them either. The will wrap around rocks etc once hooked. Really pay attention to where your line is going.

 

also, look for those submerged rocks. Thats where they ambush prey from. They sit behind structure in wait, also reducing their effort to stay in place.

Ah my forte!!!!

 

Ill chime in soon

Vegas will get a team no doubt. Bettman has pushed it for awhile now.

 

It wont last though