i was blitzed, so i "ASKed FRANK"
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:32 am
i wrote a letter to ask frank (i guess he's like the british version of D.A.R.E.) and this is the response i got lol.
why do you make the sweet mary jane seem to be a villian with the way
you write about her? (and yes, i am personifying cannibis, because
she's not just a wacky plant, she is a portal inside yourself) you
know, i'm not going to knock FRANK. you guys are very tenacious in the
way you promote yourselves, inform and do all that lot, but i feel you
are using your powers for evil. you know people are going to use drugs
at the very least, cannibis (i don't like putting mary jane in the same
category as crack, meth, heroin, etc.) so why not educate them? why
not
give proper advice and real talk instead of using government funded
scare tactics. why not source and credit UNBIASED studies and surveys?
if you'd like an example, www.erowid.org, is more than fitting. i'm
not
advertising erowid, so don't get the wrong idea, but i am trying to
present you an example as to correctly and fairly post your
information.
please send me a response back and not ignore me as many in the public
eye do when they realize they've been found out.
-K.
the response
Hi Kyndra.
Thank you for your e-mail.
Drug use is your choice and your responsibility. It's up to you to
evaluate the risks of cannabis. See below.
What are the risks of using cannabis?
With long term heavy use, the user may feel lethargic, no drive, short
term memory loss, and if used with tobacco, coughs and sore throats.
- smoking it with tobacco may lead to users becoming hooked on
cigarettes
- it impairs the ability to learn and concentrate
- it can leave people tired and lacking energy
- users may lack motivation and feel apathetic
- it can make users paranoid and anxious, depending on their mood and
situation
What is skunk?
Skunk is a type of herbal cannabis. It is grown from specially
cultivated seeds.
The effect of skunk is more pronounced and can cause hallucinogenic
effects. Some people may find it to strong and the experience of
disturbing, while others may enjoy the greater effects.
Increasing amounts of this is being home grown for private use.
Another type of super-strength cannabis is Northern Lights.
Can cannabis affect my physical health?
There are a number of risks to health associated with misuse of
cannabis.
Cannabis affects blood pressure and increases heart rate. This can be
particularly dangerous for people with diseases of the cardiovascular
system, especially those with coronary artery disease, high blood
pressure and those people at risk of strokes.
Cannabis can worsen asthma. Frequent misuse of cannabis may also
decrease sperm counts in men and suppress ovulation in women.
Cannabis is most frequently smoked. Smoking in any form is harmful, and
tobacco smoking is the largest single cause of ill-health and premature
death in the United Kingdom. Smoking cannabis, therefore, presents a
real health risk, potentially similar to that of tobacco, with
increased
incidence of bronchitis, asthma, and lung cancer, as well as disorders
of the heart and circulation. Smoking cannabis may be more harmful than
smoking tobacco, since cannabis has a higher concentration of certain
chemicals that can cause cancer.
Are there risks to mental health associated with cannabis?
Yes - using cannabis can lead to panic attacks, paranoia and confused
feelings.
In some cases, acute cannabis intoxication can produce a psychotic
state, which may continue for some time, and which may require
treatment
with prescribed drugs.
Cannabis can worsen schizophrenia, and other mental illnesses, among
people who already suffer from them. The problem being that you may not
be aware if you have an underlying mental health problem.
Anyone who has a mental illness should, therefore, avoid using cannabis
Hope this helps Kyndra.
You may wish to search for free local help via the following link :
http://www.talktofrank.com/multimap.aspx?id=278
If you want to know any more, or would like to talk to one of our
advisors about this, call 0800 77 66 00 and tell them you've been asked
to ring for more information. Alternatively, you can get more
information at www.talktofrank.com
Hope to talk to you again soon.
FRANK
5123
The information and advice FRANK has given in this email is based on
what you have asked or told us, and the most current drugs information
available. FRANK cannot be responsible for any action taken following
advice given in this email reply to the maximum that the law allows.
FRANK can not give you medical advice. If you need medical advice,
please speak to your parent(s)/guardian or a nurse/doctor.
FRANK can not give you legal advice. If you need legal advice you must
talk to a lawyer.
The information you give to FRANK will only be used for internal
training and improving our service. It will not be passed to other
organisations or third parties that are not directly connected with
FRANK and you will not receive more communication from FRANK unless you
have asked for it.
You do not need to give us any personal information about yourself that
would identify you. However, any information given or received by FRANK
is confidential and for the addressee's attention only. If you receive
an email which is not meant for you then you must not tell anyone what
it says or let them read it. You should also tell FRANK immediately by
emailing frank@talktofrank.com. You must also delete the original email
without taking a copy or forwarding it to anyone.
If you have any further questions or comments, please contact FRANK on
0800 77 66 00.
why do you make the sweet mary jane seem to be a villian with the way
you write about her? (and yes, i am personifying cannibis, because
she's not just a wacky plant, she is a portal inside yourself) you
know, i'm not going to knock FRANK. you guys are very tenacious in the
way you promote yourselves, inform and do all that lot, but i feel you
are using your powers for evil. you know people are going to use drugs
at the very least, cannibis (i don't like putting mary jane in the same
category as crack, meth, heroin, etc.) so why not educate them? why
not
give proper advice and real talk instead of using government funded
scare tactics. why not source and credit UNBIASED studies and surveys?
if you'd like an example, www.erowid.org, is more than fitting. i'm
not
advertising erowid, so don't get the wrong idea, but i am trying to
present you an example as to correctly and fairly post your
information.
please send me a response back and not ignore me as many in the public
eye do when they realize they've been found out.
-K.
the response
Hi Kyndra.
Thank you for your e-mail.
Drug use is your choice and your responsibility. It's up to you to
evaluate the risks of cannabis. See below.
What are the risks of using cannabis?
With long term heavy use, the user may feel lethargic, no drive, short
term memory loss, and if used with tobacco, coughs and sore throats.
- smoking it with tobacco may lead to users becoming hooked on
cigarettes
- it impairs the ability to learn and concentrate
- it can leave people tired and lacking energy
- users may lack motivation and feel apathetic
- it can make users paranoid and anxious, depending on their mood and
situation
What is skunk?
Skunk is a type of herbal cannabis. It is grown from specially
cultivated seeds.
The effect of skunk is more pronounced and can cause hallucinogenic
effects. Some people may find it to strong and the experience of
disturbing, while others may enjoy the greater effects.
Increasing amounts of this is being home grown for private use.
Another type of super-strength cannabis is Northern Lights.
Can cannabis affect my physical health?
There are a number of risks to health associated with misuse of
cannabis.
Cannabis affects blood pressure and increases heart rate. This can be
particularly dangerous for people with diseases of the cardiovascular
system, especially those with coronary artery disease, high blood
pressure and those people at risk of strokes.
Cannabis can worsen asthma. Frequent misuse of cannabis may also
decrease sperm counts in men and suppress ovulation in women.
Cannabis is most frequently smoked. Smoking in any form is harmful, and
tobacco smoking is the largest single cause of ill-health and premature
death in the United Kingdom. Smoking cannabis, therefore, presents a
real health risk, potentially similar to that of tobacco, with
increased
incidence of bronchitis, asthma, and lung cancer, as well as disorders
of the heart and circulation. Smoking cannabis may be more harmful than
smoking tobacco, since cannabis has a higher concentration of certain
chemicals that can cause cancer.
Are there risks to mental health associated with cannabis?
Yes - using cannabis can lead to panic attacks, paranoia and confused
feelings.
In some cases, acute cannabis intoxication can produce a psychotic
state, which may continue for some time, and which may require
treatment
with prescribed drugs.
Cannabis can worsen schizophrenia, and other mental illnesses, among
people who already suffer from them. The problem being that you may not
be aware if you have an underlying mental health problem.
Anyone who has a mental illness should, therefore, avoid using cannabis
Hope this helps Kyndra.
You may wish to search for free local help via the following link :
http://www.talktofrank.com/multimap.aspx?id=278
If you want to know any more, or would like to talk to one of our
advisors about this, call 0800 77 66 00 and tell them you've been asked
to ring for more information. Alternatively, you can get more
information at www.talktofrank.com
Hope to talk to you again soon.
FRANK
5123
The information and advice FRANK has given in this email is based on
what you have asked or told us, and the most current drugs information
available. FRANK cannot be responsible for any action taken following
advice given in this email reply to the maximum that the law allows.
FRANK can not give you medical advice. If you need medical advice,
please speak to your parent(s)/guardian or a nurse/doctor.
FRANK can not give you legal advice. If you need legal advice you must
talk to a lawyer.
The information you give to FRANK will only be used for internal
training and improving our service. It will not be passed to other
organisations or third parties that are not directly connected with
FRANK and you will not receive more communication from FRANK unless you
have asked for it.
You do not need to give us any personal information about yourself that
would identify you. However, any information given or received by FRANK
is confidential and for the addressee's attention only. If you receive
an email which is not meant for you then you must not tell anyone what
it says or let them read it. You should also tell FRANK immediately by
emailing frank@talktofrank.com. You must also delete the original email
without taking a copy or forwarding it to anyone.
If you have any further questions or comments, please contact FRANK on
0800 77 66 00.
I remember in school we all got sent to younger years classes and had to stay with the class all day and teach them about sex, drugs and alcohol. So naturally we all got high and drunk throughout the day then at lunch i went home and had sex with my girlfriend. Sounds like i'm bragging....and i am 
it answers real problems with masses of untrue information and blind ignorance to the problem.