Just read in the newspaper that Harrison Ford's son Malcolm is being treated for marijuana addiction.
Malcolm Ford, 17, has been going to a rehabilitation clinic in Los Angeles for the past year. Harrison often accompanies him to the therapy sessions, which he attends several times a week. Ford and his former wife Melissa Mathison enrolled their son in the programme last year when he turned 16. The couple divorced this year after separating in 2001, and Malcolm is said to have been deeply affected by their split.
The strongest evidence that cannabis use may be a risk factor for later psychosis comes from a Swedish cohort study which found that heavy cannabis use at age 18 increased the risk of later schizophrenia sixfold. This article presents the first prospective longitudinal study of adolescent cannabis use as a risk factor for adult schizophreniform disorder, taking into account childhood psychotic symptoms antedating cannabis use.
It’s hard for some fans to accept that Harrison Ford is a flawed hero.
Marijuana is as addictive as chocolate. That means you might consume some if offered, or you might not. Probably depends on your mood and other factors, like how good it looks, but certainly not on a chemical dependence.
Physical addiction hasn't been established to the point of proof, but the fact that people can build up a marked tolerance to the drug strongly suggest that physical addiction does occur. Habitual addiction certainly does occur.
Originally posted by intergamer Physical addiction hasn't been established to the point of proof, but the fact that people can build up a marked tolerance to the drug strongly suggest that physical addiction does occur. Habitual addiction certainly does occur.
And marijuana is nothing like chocolate.
Well-said intergamer. I think it’s nice that Harrison is now helping his son with treatment. Do others think Harrison has neglected his family?
My famous words are, "No pity for the self inflicted." I feel bad for the people around Malcolm, but unless someone is forcing him to use pot, he is worthless in my eyes.
Originally posted by Sundance Do others think Harrison has neglected his family?
Absllutely, to the point of no return and thanks to his son Malcolm I imagine that the entire Ford family will spend the rest of eternity in the darkest reaches of hell.
In some way, the real shame is that somebody even bothered to print this. Yes, some will argue, if you are a public figure, your private life suddenly becomes public as well. But why should it be that way? Why is that the price one has to be for a life in the arts, or in public service? Why are things the way they are? Should they be any different? Is it possible to truly find the answers...no, probably not. But what if it were...ah, what beauty and peace that would be.
And this, my friends, is why the philosophers have the most pain - because they dare to think about that which is unpleasant, and then find they have no way to backpedal.
I guess my reaction to this news is somewhat mixed.
First, I'm not surprised that this happened. Some people will say--- "Oooh, Harrison Ford's son has an addiction-- isn't that awful?"
I wonder why people are surprised to hear that. Yes, he's the son of a famous father, but he's still a human teenager, people.
As far as Malcom's addiction goes, I'm also mixed. On one hand, I don't have a lot of pity for the kid. No one, and I mean NO ONE forced him to smoke a joint. It's no one's fault but his own. No one forces an addiction on you. Yes, bad people will pressure you and you should stay away from those people. Ultimately, though, YOU are the one who chooses to toke, not anyone else. I do indeed believe the marijuana IS addictive. It's a drug, for crying out loud! How could it be otherwise-- it's common sense, guys. Drugs=addiction whether it's hooch, weed, food, over-spending or pain killers. The excessive use of ANYTHING that begins to take over your life is an addiction. If there is something you do that you find you cannot stop on your own, you have an addiction.
On the other hand, my hat (fedora preferred) is off to Malcom for admitting that he has a problem and is actively doing something about it. Any addiction is extremely difficult to overcome, and I wish him the best. I'm also glad that Mr. Ford stepped right up in supporting his son. He may not be a "model" husband, but he seems to be a model dad.
As far as the "tension" between Mr. Ford and Ms. Mathison, it's Ms. Mathison I side with. Like I mentioned above, Harrison Ford, like his son, is a human being. A famous human being, but a human nonetheless. I used to respect Mr. Ford a lot because in the midst of Hollywierd's "pseudo weddings," here was a man who was faithful to his wife-- for years, not a YEAR-- two tops.
Now he has fallen into the same rut as many other male human beings, famous or not. He cheated on his wife, he lost my respect and he's paying a big price. You play, you pay and you (hopefully) get what you deserve. I still respect him as an actor and I love his looks, but that's about it. And I wouldn't want my ex-husband's girlfriend that he cheated with around, either. I'm glad Ms. Mathison got the settlement she did. I'm sure she's not an angel either, but what Mr. Ford did was absolutely stupid-- I think so anyway. No "poor Harrison boo-hoo" spoken here.
And that's my 2 cents.
Last edited by Indyologist : 09-29-2004 at 07:34 AM.
The conclusion reached by the DEA’s administrative judge, Francis J. Young, confounded expectations and was severely downplayed in the media. “Nearly all medicines have toxic potentially lethal effects,” Young said in summing up the report. “But marijuana is not such a substance… Marijuana, in its natural form, is one of the safest active substances known to man. http://www.commondreams.org/views04/1229-12.htm
The conclusion reached by the DEA’s administrative judge, Francis J. Young, confounded expectations and was severely downplayed in the media. “Nearly all medicines have toxic potentially lethal effects,” Young said in summing up the report. “But marijuana is not such a substance… Marijuana, in its natural form, is one of the safest active substances known to man. http://www.commondreams.org/views04/1229-12.htm
Didn't they used to say the same sorta thing about asbestos?
Harrison Ford's son addicted to pot
