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RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

Big John — Sat, 17 May 2008 18:15:38 GMT

[quote][b]hendershot (5/16/2008)[/b][hr]I pretty much smoked on a daily basis from the ages of 15 to about 24. Then I had to grow up and be an adult. I've smoked a few times here and there since then and still love it. However, it affects me much differently now that it did when I was younger.

I had no problems smoking out and enjoying regular activities when I was younger. I'm closing in on 40 and the last time I smoked I was worried the neighbors would smell it and I'd end up in jail. I'd try to watch TV and relax only to find myself up and about, cleaning my house within an inch of its life. I can't relax and do it casually now unless it's in a party environment. Real parties don't happen anymore in your 30s. Now they consist of dressing up and bringing a side dish and discussing politics and gas prices. They bore me to tears. I remember showing up and chipping in for pizza and smoking the place out. Those were the days.

Parties now are about being image-conscious and have little to nothing to do with having actual fun. I miss my 20s.
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You're scaring me. I don't want to get out of my 20's!

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

The Lord of Orange — Sat, 17 May 2008 07:22:27 GMT

What? Was that all?

:cool:

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

No Escape Claws — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:52:10 GMT

[quote][b]JP-80 (5/16/2008)[/b][hr]I smoke daily, but still pull a 3.8 GPA!! Great Party Attitude..:D[/quote]

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

No Escape Claws — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:50:11 GMT

[quote][b]Fargin (5/16/2008)[/b][hr]I tried it but didn't inhale. :LOL:

Regards,

Slick Willy[/quote]

I smoked a shite load. Has it affected me. Ha? Look at me I'm da prez. Mission accomplished

Dubya.

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

hendershot — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:01:09 GMT

I pretty much smoked on a daily basis from the ages of 15 to about 24. Then I had to grow up and be an adult. I've smoked a few times here and there since then and still love it. However, it affects me much differently now that it did when I was younger.

I had no problems smoking out and enjoying regular activities when I was younger. I'm closing in on 40 and the last time I smoked I was worried the neighbors would smell it and I'd end up in jail. I'd try to watch TV and relax only to find myself up and about, cleaning my house within an inch of its life. I can't relax and do it casually now unless it's in a party environment. Real parties don't happen anymore in your 30s. Now they consist of dressing up and bringing a side dish and discussing politics and gas prices. They bore me to tears. I remember showing up and chipping in for pizza and smoking the place out. Those were the days.

Parties now are about being image-conscious and have little to nothing to do with having actual fun. I miss my 20s.

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

rollerjag — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:12:14 GMT

I smoke a little bit about three times per day, mostly to alleviate the effects of autonomic dysreflexia. I don't know of any medical studies that support this treatment, I just know it works.

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

rollerjag — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:04:30 GMT

[quote][b]J'villeJags (5/16/2008)[/b][hr]Nothing wrong with smoking. I used to smoke out quite frequently but I have broken the "habit" for good, for a few personal reasons.

CowboyBarry, I'll throw an opinion out there, but I will say that I'm not here to start any nonsense. I think it should be legal for those who wish to partake in the activities. Some of the reasons for it being banned in the first place are ridiculous, or at least the reasons I've heard.. For example, it will cause Reefer Madness!! Not everyone who smokes is a hippie, or a crazy person. In fact, of the ones I know, are quite the opposite -- introverted, but "normal" people. They aren't looking for trouble; they just want to relax. It just makes you feel good, and personally, I enjoy feeling good. BUT one of the main negatives I see of it is the public perception. Until it is legalized, it's not exactly something that looks good on your record. I don't know if it ever will be. Stereotyping is common when referring to "pot-heads."

I have read where mary jane is linked to teen depression and even suicidal thoughts, according to some study done by the White House. Do you think a negative public perception is helping these teen's depression? I wouldn't think so. Most teens just want to be accepted, and if they aren't accepted for who they are, as a "pot-smoking teen," then that in itself could be a big part of the depression and anxiety -- not necessarily the THC. Most adults have already passed the phase of wanting to be accepted. They are comfortable with who they are. That's why it's not really an issue with them. JMO.

[url]http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/news/press08/050908.html[/url]

If teens are taking marijuana as an anti-depressant, and it's only causing their depression to get worse, then what is the point in Medical Marijuana? Is it just teens that suffer from this? Why wouldn't MM users experience the same? I am not too familiar with MM. I know it's very potent, but I've never been around it. Just curious.

Tobacco and alcohol aren't any less harmful than marijuana. You can drink responsibly. You can smoke responsibly. I say legalize it, and put an age limit on there if you don't want teens smoking. You must be 21. You can't "smoke and drive," etc. That way, law enforcement can still do their job, and if they need to punish someone for using it in a reckless manner, then so be it. You don't want teens drinking either but there are 13 year olds getting drunk somewhere right now. That doesn't make beer illegal, or any less dangerous. The people who want it are still going to get it. The government might as well get some more tax dollars out of it. As long as people know the risks, they should be allowed to do what they want with their lives. So slap a Surgeon General's Warning on the box of fat blunts.

I wasn't intending on writing very much on the topic, so I apologize. I tend to ramble. A yes or no answer probably would have worked as well but I felt like writing more.. and more.. I am not here to debate or attempt to sway other's opinion with my own. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But yes, I'm a retired smoker. :smooooth:[/quote]

As usual, The White House got it wrong. It was a study started during the Clinton administration, and it was an intern named Mary Jane that led to Hillary's bout with depression.

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

Barnes69 — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:30:25 GMT

I smoke daily, but still pull a 3.8 GPA!! :D

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

Vindication — Fri, 16 May 2008 13:11:18 GMT

[quote][b]jones&24 (5/15/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]The Vindicator (5/15/2008)[/b][hr]Kill the Hippies.[/quote]Finally...Cartman?:unsure:[/quote]

Nah, it was the only one that didn't get a vote.

Besides, how could anyone not like Hippy Dog?

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z301/Copper2490/IMG2128-1208736382.jpg

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

CowboyBarry — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:55:13 GMT

[quote][b]GAlanJag (5/16/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]Fargin (5/16/2008)[/b][hr]I tried it but didn't inhale. :LOL:

Regards,

Slick Willy[/quote]

Okay, I've got to ask this. If he did smoke, as he said he did, why didn't he inhale? That is the point of smoking pot, right? So was he lying to us about smoking it and not inhaling or is he so stupid as to not know what he was trying to do? Just wondering.[/quote]

You misheard. He said "I tried it [on Earth], but didn't in Hell".

It was all a clever way of telling the truth while still not letting on that he was a dirty, no good pothead.

That's why they call's him Slick Willy. :)

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

GAlanJag — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:02:31 GMT

[quote][b]Fargin (5/16/2008)[/b][hr]I tried it but didn't inhale. :LOL:

Regards,

Slick Willy[/quote]

Okay, I've got to ask this. If he did smoke, as he said he did, why didn't he inhale? That is the point of smoking pot, right? So was he lying to us about smoking it and not inhaling or is he so stupid as to not know what he was trying to do? Just wondering.

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

HURRICANE!!! — Fri, 16 May 2008 09:30:10 GMT

A few times back in college. I prefer tequila and drinks that are considered pick-me-ups.

Funny thing is that I've seen the Grateful Dead 19 times and hit the reggae places all the time so I'm always around it. My preference is getting my blood alcohol content up as high as possible.

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

Fargin — Fri, 16 May 2008 08:27:14 GMT

I tried it but didn't inhale. :LOL:

Regards,

Slick Willy

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

NPC — Fri, 16 May 2008 06:56:22 GMT

Thank you. Whew...

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

J'villeJags — Fri, 16 May 2008 01:08:49 GMT

Nothing wrong with smoking. I used to smoke out quite frequently but I have broken the "habit" for good, for a few personal reasons.

CowboyBarry, I'll throw an opinion out there, but I will say that I'm not here to start any nonsense. I think it should be legal for those who wish to partake in the activities. Some of the reasons for it being banned in the first place are ridiculous, or at least the reasons I've heard.. For example, it will cause Reefer Madness!! Not everyone who smokes is a hippie, or a crazy person. In fact, of the ones I know, are quite the opposite -- introverted, but "normal" people. They aren't looking for trouble; they just want to relax. It just makes you feel good, and personally, I enjoy feeling good. BUT one of the main negatives I see of it is the public perception. Until it is legalized, it's not exactly something that looks good on your record. I don't know if it ever will be. Stereotyping is common when referring to "pot-heads."

I have read where mary jane is linked to teen depression and even suicidal thoughts, according to some study done by the White House. Do you think a negative public perception is helping these teen's depression? I wouldn't think so. Most teens just want to be accepted, and if they aren't accepted for who they are, as a "pot-smoking teen," then that in itself could be a big part of the depression and anxiety -- not necessarily the THC. Most adults have already passed the phase of wanting to be accepted. They are comfortable with who they are. That's why it's not really an issue with them. JMO.

[url]http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/news/press08/050908.html[/url]

If teens are taking marijuana as an anti-depressant, and it's only causing their depression to get worse, then what is the point in Medical Marijuana? Is it just teens that suffer from this? Why wouldn't MM users experience the same? I am not too familiar with MM. I know it's very potent, but I've never been around it. Just curious.

Tobacco and alcohol aren't any less harmful than marijuana. You can drink responsibly. You can smoke responsibly. I say legalize it, and put an age limit on there if you don't want teens smoking. You must be 21. You can't "smoke and drive," etc. That way, law enforcement can still do their job, and if they need to punish someone for using it in a reckless manner, then so be it. You don't want teens drinking either but there are 13 year olds getting drunk somewhere right now. That doesn't make beer illegal, or any less dangerous. The people who want it are still going to get it. The government might as well get some more tax dollars out of it. As long as people know the risks, they should be allowed to do what they want with their lives. So slap a Surgeon General's Warning on the box of fat blunts.

I wasn't intending on writing very much on the topic, so I apologize. I tend to ramble. A yes or no answer probably would have worked as well but I felt like writing more.. and more.. I am not here to debate or attempt to sway other's opinion with my own. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But yes, I'm a retired smoker. :smooooth:

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

jones&24 — Thu, 15 May 2008 22:53:34 GMT

[quote][b]The Vindicator (5/15/2008)[/b][hr]Kill the Hippies.[/quote]Finally...Cartman?:unsure:

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

Vindication — Thu, 15 May 2008 22:47:51 GMT

Kill the Hippies.

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

TexasJagsFan — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:59:07 GMT

Nope, never smoked, and never will smoke.

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NPC — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:28:25 GMT

[quote][b]KingIngram052787 (5/15/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]NPC (5/15/2008)[/b][hr]The thc in it is an hallucinogen. THC content varies with the strain of the plant, the way it's cured etc.. It's no more harmless than booze really - in fact I think it's less harmless. One major problem with it though is the carcinogens the smoke carries. That is what tempers my use which is only occasionally. Psychologically speaking, there could be problems if the user is cognitively resistant to the effects. That's when paranoia starts. So it's ok for some but not for others. Simply put, if someone experiences feelings of unsettledness or the like, they should stay away from it. Parents should educate their children on these types of effects and encourage them to say "No" and not feel any remorse in doing so. Conversely, if a parent finds that their child is smoking grass, it's important not to stigmatize the child but to open communication in a non-confrontational way.

just mo.

Thanks Dr. Phil

[/quote][/quote]

You're welcome. And it's true that you're cheating on your fiancee'?

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

CowboyBarry — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:00:49 GMT

[quote][b]Fargin (5/15/2008)[/b][hr]The proper title for this thread is "Do You Smoke Weed And If So How Often?" It really doesn't ask anything about ones opinion of it.[/quote]

Good catch Fargin.

I originally was going to start a thread about people's opinions on it, but decided that it would probably just end up going down the toilet after about post 6 or 7.

So I changed the options to just find out who smoked or didn't smoke and if so how often. I guess I forgot to change the title though. :pinch:

You always have to come in and ruin all my fun don't ya. :D

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

Utopia — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:42:31 GMT

Seriously, pot is for wimps. I stick with crack, heroin, and meth.:w00t::w00t::w00t::D:D:D

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

Fargin — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:41:58 GMT

The proper title for this thread is "Do You Smoke Weed And If So How Often?" It really doesn't ask anything about ones opinion of it.

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

Utopia — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:41:07 GMT

My wife consideres it a miracle cure for her migraines, so it's always around. I really have no interest in it though. I'm a bona-fide beer hound, and that's good enough for me. I've done it, and it really doesn't do much for me other than make me sleep. Plus, I shouldn't be stoned...............It would make me act silly.:D:D:D

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

KingIngram052787 — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:16:50 GMT

[quote][b]NPC (5/15/2008)[/b][hr]The thc in it is an hallucinogen. THC content varies with the strain of the plant, the way it's cured etc.. It's no more harmless than booze really - in fact I think it's less harmless. One major problem with it though is the carcinogens the smoke carries. That is what tempers my use which is only occasionally. Psychologically speaking, there could be problems if the user is cognitively resistant to the effects. That's when paranoia starts. So it's ok for some but not for others. Simply put, if someone experiences feelings of unsettledness or the like, they should stay away from it. Parents should educate their children on these types of effects and encourage them to say "No" and not feel any remorse in doing so. Conversely, if a parent finds that their child is smoking grass, it's important not to stigmatize the child but to open communication in a non-confrontational way.

just mo.

Thanks Dr. Phil

[/quote]

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

TheClotTroll — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:27:06 GMT

Wow.

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

CatAttack78 — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:49:24 GMT

:thumbup1:

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NPC — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:42:38 GMT

The thc in it is an hallucinogen. THC content varies with the strain of the plant, the way it's cured etc.. It's no more harmless than booze really - in fact I think it's less harmless. One major problem with it though is the carcinogens the smoke carries. That is what tempers my use which is only occasionally. Psychologically speaking, there could be problems if the user is cognitively resistant to the effects. That's when paranoia starts. So it's ok for some but not for others. Simply put, if someone experiences feelings of unsettledness or the like, they should stay away from it. Parents should educate their children on these types of effects and encourage them to say "No" and not feel any remorse in doing so. Conversely, if a parent finds that their child is smoking grass, it's important not to stigmatize the child but to open communication in a non-confrontational way.

just mo.

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

6 Joe Six-Pack 6 — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:41:56 GMT

3 times a week on average..

I might quit after I graduate college.. or maybe when I start a family with the old lady..

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

INT — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:37:04 GMT

Option #1

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TheClotTroll — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:26:45 GMT

Maryjewawwna is...is bad, mmkay?:D

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

KSoze — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:24:14 GMT

Worse drug ever... for me. I just sleep. Some people I know work better on it, some I KNOW study better. And some treat it like going home and making a drink.

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

jones&24 — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:19:24 GMT

I smoke daily.

RE: Your opinion on marijuana?

IWEARTEALSHOES — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:45:16 GMT

I'm not afraid to answer--- I used to smoke, I went through a phase. But now that I'm back on track of working out and being a Personal Trainer, it doesn't fit my lifestyle. I have nothing against anyone who smokes out.

There's a lot worse things to do in this world.

Weed makes me tired and crave Taco Bell, not too dangerous if you ask me.

Not even close to what the anit-marijuana people want to claim weed does to you.

Your opinion on marijuana?

CowboyBarry — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:41:51 GMT

Someone brought up this question in another thread.

So, who smokes often, who doesn't smoke at all, and who is somewhere in between?