As someone who has dabbled but not an everyday or weekly user by any means, I have a question. I enjoy marijuana, but the stuff I buy from the dispensary now does not allow me to function. I want a nice mellow mood enhancer, but two hits of the now legal stuff has me on the ceiling thinking in Japanese. Kinda not into it anymore because of this.
Bring back less potent weed that I used to smoke in college from the bro down the street.
The guys complaining about weed are the same guys that get their fix from alcohol. They would drink more often but they can't control their anger when they do.
As someone who drinks regularly, and rarely uses weed... alcohol seems quite a bit worse. People addicted to alcohol (and theres a lot of them!) are much worse to society than someone who smokes everyday. Neither is good but one of them hits his kids, and the other eats too many Cheetos. The ones that see weed as evil are just egotistically a**holes that have convinced themselves they believe its bad based on first hand accounts and not just being brainwashed by media. Everyones quick to point out the person that started smoking in college and went downhill.... but what about all the people you know that started drinking in college...? My experience, the drinkers ended up a lot worse off, but thats just me.
I rarely use weed, but to claim its harm and ignore alcohol is just egotistical and irresponsible.
As someone who has dabbled but not an everyday or weekly user by any means, I have a question. I enjoy marijuana, but the stuff I buy from the dispensary now does not allow me to function. I want a nice mellow mood enhancer, but two hits of the now legal stuff has me on the ceiling thinking in Japanese. Kinda not into it anymore because of this.
Bring back less potent weed that I used to smoke in college from the bro down the street.
As someone who has dabbled but not an everyday or weekly user by any means, I have a question. I enjoy marijuana, but the stuff I buy from the dispensary now does not allow me to function. I want a nice mellow mood enhancer, but two hits of the now legal stuff has me on the ceiling thinking in Japanese. Kinda not into it anymore because of this.
Bring back less potent weed that I used to smoke in college from the bro down the street.
..... you know you can just take less right?
1-2 hits and I’m cross-eyed, seriously. I hit a friends vape pen before going into a restaurant once and had to go for a 30min walk and skip dinner. Maybe just not for me, but I do enjoy being high so long as not too much. I’m sure many people can relate
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Pot is so nothing, why it gets the play it does amazes me. It shouldn't be legal or illegal it's simply threre. Have never understood the big deal SINCE we are cool with alcohol and tobacco. Both of them far more dangerous than pot.
Weirdest trip we have is this pot thing.
It certainly is something. It stinks. The funk is nauseating. Can't understand how people who use it can stand that disgusting smell.
All self reported and very vague symptoms if you ask me. If you were to change any behavior you would have many of the same issues. These are the same "symptoms" most supplements or quakery claim to "solve".
"Are you tired, irritable, suffer from anxiety, have difficulty sleeping at night, experience body aches..." These symptoms are just normal life but someone is always willing to sell you a "cure" or make you think something that is 100% normal is something you need treatment.
weed can totally be addictive and certain people (addicts) clearly can get addicted to it. there's 2 components to any addiction: 1) the physical addiction and 2) the mental obsession.
With weed, the physical addiction is not nearly as strong as something like alcohol or opiates. But the mental obsession can be just as strong. And there are definitely people who are addicted to pot because of the mental obsession.
Just came to say this. Maybe not physically addictive, but there is a definite psychological addiction that occurs over time. The daily stoners who need it to cope, relax, chill, motivate, get creative, there's a laundry list of excuses why they have to take a hit.
weed can totally be addictive and certain people (addicts) clearly can get addicted to it. there's 2 components to any addiction: 1) the physical addiction and 2) the mental obsession.
With weed, the physical addiction is not nearly as strong as something like alcohol or opiates. But the mental obsession can be just as strong. And there are definitely people who are addicted to pot because of the mental obsession.
Just came to say this. Maybe not physically addictive, but there is a definite psychological addiction that occurs over time. The daily stoners who need it to cope, relax, chill, motivate, get creative, there's a laundry list of excuses why they have to take a hit.
Of course there is. The same can be said for caffeine and even sugar.
Moderation is key with most drugs. Things like heroin and fentanyl should probably be avoided entirely, but weed is fairly tame. It’s also much easier for me personally to moderate than alcohol, and even easier than sugar for that matter. More people are addicted to twinkies and McD’s value meals than pot.
Daily smoker here, it’s more about the individual than anything. Without weed I would still be 300lbs and not able to run more than 300M before having to stop. 18 months later, smoking every night before bed I’m down to 202 running my first half with a goal 1:25 (nothing fast i know but considering where I was when I started I’m thrilled)
In my experience the pros have far outweighed the cons. My sleep and recovery is better than any point in my life. The infrequent/mild PTSD I have had since my enlistment is a non issue which will be difficult for most people to understand but it really is the only thing that worked and left me feeling myself. Lastly it has made me a better husband and father. I’m not going to bars/breweries as frequently , I’m bright eyed and bushy tailed when my kid wakes up 5:30-6AM, and I’m not wound down tight from daily stress so daily interaction with my wife is not clouded by the noise from my day. I’m sure it’s not for everyone but I talk about it frequently to non smokers to share my personal experiences in the event that it could help them in the same manner.
weed can totally be addictive and certain people (addicts) clearly can get addicted to it. there's 2 components to any addiction: 1) the physical addiction and 2) the mental obsession.
With weed, the physical addiction is not nearly as strong as something like alcohol or opiates. But the mental obsession can be just as strong. And there are definitely people who are addicted to pot because of the mental obsession.
If it’s not weed, it’s video games, jacking off, fast food, caffeinated beverages. Hell I used to work with a guy who couldn’t make it through the day without consuming a 2 liter bottle of Mountain Dew.
The mind and body are so interconnected, it is ridiculous to say pot is addictive mentally but not physically. It is all one thing.
Splitting hairs here, point is you won't go through a physical withdrawal if you stop smoking weed (shakes, nausea, chills). However, you may still crave it because you mentally want that feeling or talked yourself into believing it helps you.
Anything that causes pleasure can be addictive in someone prone to addiction. Therefore, it's not a question of "if" marijuana is addictive. It's a question of "how" addictive it is, and to whom. Anyone who says marijuana is not (or cannot be) addictive, has a poor understanding of how the human brain works, and of addiction itself. Or they're just lying because they want marijuana more plentiful, for their own benefit (to use, or sell).
The mind and body are so interconnected, it is ridiculous to say pot is addictive mentally but not physically. It is all one thing.
Splitting hairs here, point is you won't go through a physical withdrawal if you stop smoking weed (shakes, nausea, chills). However, you may still crave it because you mentally want that feeling or talked yourself into believing it helps you.
I sort of disagree. A drug like weed may not be "physically addicting" but if you take gummies to help you sleep at night and then suddenly stop, you're likely going to have trouble sleeping, which is a physical reaction. I do agree it's splitting hairs, but there's a physical component to almost every drug withdrawal, just some way less severe.
Quitting weed you might have trouble sleeping for a bit, quitting Xanax cold turkey could kill you.
1-2 hits and I’m cross-eyed, seriously. I hit a friends vape pen before going into a restaurant once and had to go for a 30min walk and skip dinner. Maybe just not for me, but I do enjoy being high so long as not too much. I’m sure many people can relate
I'm with Penguino on this one. That stuff they are smoking these days is off the charts. I function just fine with the cheap low-end stuff and that's all I need.
As someone who takes one edible in evening before bed; it is 100000x more beneficial than alcohol. I sleep so much better, my recovery is quicker and I feel way less aches and pains the next morning. The improved quality of sleep is enough alone for me. Sleep is king when it comes to recovery; specifically during marathon training.
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