I never said Cannabis wasn’t important to you, but if you were locked up in prison tonight, for the next five years, and given the choice of never having access to either food, water, or Cannabis, there would only be one choice that could possibly end with you surviving your sentence.
That’s because Cannabis isn’t necessary like food and water.
With all of that said, I’m not at all anti-Cannabis. I wouldn’t waste my time coming here if I thought it was all bad. I’m also not a big time pill popper. I avoid taking medications that I don’t need, like many others here. I’m also not accusing anyone here of being addicted to anything. Just to clear that up.
I just don’t think that Cannabis is without flaws, and it can be dangerous to just pretend that it is.
My main point is that anything, including Cannabis, can be abused, and that too much of anything can have negative consequences. What constitutes “too much” may vary widely from person to person, and that should be acknowledged instead of being ignored.
There are a few posts in this thread that are indicative of problematic Cannabis use patterns, and it would likely benefit the posters more if they were given constructive advice, rather than being told that what they are doing is no different than eating a healthy meal or drinking a glass of water.
If Cannabis is negatively affecting your grades, work, relationship, health, mentality, etc., you should be concerned and look into your relationship with the plant. Hopefully, you can make a few changes that will allow you to continue enjoying it without going overboard. If not, maybe it’s just not for you.
Beautifully put,
@EverythingsHazy. When injesting anything, including cannabis, we need to consider cleanliness, purity, healthfulness, amount and effect on our bodies and in our lives. Just as people vary in temperament, they can vary in physical reaction and emotional and mental response. I came to cannabis later in life, in large part because I have a son who was/is addicted and I saw how that played out. It is part of a larger constellation of problems he has, and he is a person designed to abuse anything, be it substances, pets or people. Cannabis contributed to his problems to no small degree, and if my health hadn't been destroyed I would have not began using it at all. I'm glad I did, as it helps with my symptoms, but I would far prefer not to have symptoms at all. Unfortunately, we don't always know what we are injesting, or even that we are injesting it.
I don't think everyone who uses daily is addicted. I think dependence is different than addiction. I think regular usage is different than dependence. As responsible adults we have to consider how our actions effect ourselves and others, use our best judgement and make difficult choices. If Madri-Guy expressed the slightest bit of concern about my cannabis consumption, no matter how much I felt it helped, I would quit. He lives with me, and shouldn't have to deal with serious negatives about my usage. I don't want him dealing with any negatives at all, but I can see having a serious discussion about whether a prime sunny spot in the garden should be given to his tomatoes or my Devil's Lettuce .
I don't worry about coffee, as I don't drink but a cup a day, or less. I don't consume tobacco, and rarely drink. The only OTC med I use is Tylenol, but no more than 3 times a week. Any prescription medications are only taken after serious discussion with my physician, and alternatives discussed. I have 37 medication allergies, so this is taken very seriously. I become extremely nauseated from opiates and won't take them, including after surgery. I've given up meat, dairy, and any number of foods and never cared for salt. Excepting my cup of coffee, I prefer to drink water. This all works for me, and I am not suggesting the way I do things is right for anyone but me.
I am using cannabis on a daily basis, and am not addicted. I'm open to feedback from well meaning family and friends, or my physician, about any concerns they might have about my usage, and if problems develop I will quit. I just won't accept the label from strangers, or people unqualified to make a diagnosis.
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