Very interesting "Topic of Discussion" so far so I'll add my 'Dollar's Worth' to this discussion. A little back round first, I am older and have entered my sixth decade of existence and have been doing "Chemicals" for over 45 years. I am a 'Baby Boomer' by associated title and grew up in the 1960's and early 1970's......we were all about peace, love and enjoying ourselves(you know the saying, "better living through chemicals,")with music and politics playing a very important role and were instrumental in how we viewed the world and each other......
Each generation has a different perspective and outlook with different expectations. I feel it also plays a valuable role in our individual developments with each new generation having to learn and grow at an accelerated growth rate over the previous generation. As a qualifier in the 1950's we only had AM radio and then came the black and white TV's. We didn't have "instant everything" and adults were expected to work hard, conform and provide for their families......
As Tweens and Teenagers many of us had no responsibilities and had more recreational time to fill with all sorts of activities. Thus we jumped into music and the experimenting with "chemicals" with open eyes and minds.....all drugs are chemicals which can alter your mind and body. Some people develop addiction and dependency while others do not...it was all in the name of experimenting and having fun. Alcohol is a 'Depressant' which changes your mind and body and your tolerance changes from day to day. As for "MaryJane" it was available but also could affect each person differently. I know many say the "Hybrid Strains" available today are much stronger then in the 60's and 70's and I say it depends on what you had available to you. I was able to tap into friends where we had nothing but the best and I can tell you that many of these would rival anything available today. Of course tho, many were less potent just like today as well it just depended on what networks you had access too......
Now as for me..."smokeable's" have never given me the emotions or introspection y'all speak of but then again life was different than it is now. We also only smoked herb as Vaporizers and such were just not available. But we did have Opium, hashish, Keef and others available to us if you had the cash. I only had the types of feelings and such you speak of on what I will refer to as "extra-curricular substances." In other words so much more is known today than when we were learning, developing and "growing up."
For my thinking and using...I still prefer to smoke, the affects to me are no different then when I 'Vape' so I see no difference.....but then that is me!!! Finally, for me when I finished school and started working I found that getting "High" was no longer fun so I decided to only partake after work and when I was home or at friend's house.....
Just remember each person is different with different values, norms and ethics...there is no one right or wrong way to do your 'partaking' and what works for one person may not work for another. Just please remember to be aware of others and their feelings and thoughts and to respect everyone with kindness and understanding.....Peace be with you.....
Take care.....Frodo
