Just wondering: Have you ever smoked pot?

[Colobo]

I have never done it. I'm afraid of most drugs, legal and illegal, including alcohol. Anything that messes up my thinking process scares the hell outta me. I would probably be one of those who would get a serious bad trip from LSD.

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

1. Pot, schmot.

MKJ

edit to add, credit to Richard Lewis.

[porphyrian]

2. It's my only vice, and I want to keep it as long as possible. - n/t

[tekisui]

55. HERE! HERE!

[porphyrian]

75. Well, pass it already then...

;)

[dysfunctional press]

62. mine too-

i don't drink alcohol or coffee, and i don't smoke tobacco.

but- i do burn thru about an oz/week of very nice herb.

[porphyrian]

76. I've got to count coffee as a vice?!

Alright, dammit, then I've got two.

;)

[pitohui]

3. it doesn't mess up your thinking processes

however you know yourself best and if you are this fearful best to let it pass you by

[Colobo]

7. I suffer from anxiety, and any situation that is outside my routine

messes me up a bit. For that reason, I'm afraid trying it or anything else will screw me up royally.

[pitohui]

14. ok fair enough

it is true that some people have reported feeling of paranoia or anxiety as a side effect, i don't know how common this is, i would think not very, but it is not worth the risk when you have anxiety anyway

[shadowknows69]

23. I'v had friends who have had panic attacks on it

I never really had. Doesn't make you the most enthusiastic social person in the world but for me there are mundane things I couldn't dream of doing not stoned. Working is a big one. Pretty much 99% of the time I was driving my cab I was baked beyond reason. You have no idea how many lives of arrogant drunks that saved.

[alfredo]

82. People were always passing joints through the pay slot back when I

was driving cab in Detroit.

I used to drive this one undercover vice cop around as he was picking up protection money at brothels and big time dealers. All the while he was rolling joint after joint, lighting them up and pulling them down. He was a crazy fuck. Tipped well.

[H2O Man]

25. It is not uncommon

for people who deal with anxiety to feel more anxious when they have smoked pot. This is more likely to happen in settings that would tend to create anxiety if they were not smoking pot.

Likewise, it is not uncommon for people who tend to not be anxious, but who have stress at work, etc, to find pot relaxing.

For the majority of adults, pot is fine. But there are many people who do better by avoiding pot.

[Klukie]

26. I tend to get paranoid.....

I don't know why. I can only enjoy it in a comfortable controlled environment otherwise the paranoia overtakes me.

[goodgd_yall]

45. I do too

But it doesn't matter if it's a controlled environment or not.

[Sparkly]

73. That happened to me...

I always thought there must have been something else in it. No?

Anyway, it scared me away from it.

[Jed Dilligan]

36. As long as you don't act out of fear to infringe on others' liberty

I don't care what you do or don't do.

[AZ Criminal JD]

39. Alcohol helps with anxiety. n/t

[goodgd_yall]

44. You're making the right decision

If you start off being afraid of it, you'll probably have a bad experience. Marijuana is usually innocuous on an occasional basis, but I developed a bad reaction to it. I would mentally spiral down into a black hole. It wasn't like that when I first smoked it, but for some reason my reaction to it changed.

[AtomicKitten]

66. I prescribe Indica for you.

Know Your Medication

Indica has a higher CBD content to THC ratio and induces a more relaxing mood. This is a treatment for anxiety, pain, tremors and many more applications. Indica is most commonly used to induce appetite. Indica plants are normally shorter and stockier plants, reaching 1-2 meters in height and have wide deeply serrated leaves and a compact and dense flower cluster.

The effects of Indicas are predominantly physical although the relief of certain physical symptoms can have an emotional result as well. These effects can be characterized as relaxing, sedating and pain reducing. Indicas are generally best for later in the day or before bed.

Some benefits:
Reduces pain
Relaxes muscles
Relieves spasms
Reduces inflammation
Assist in sleep
Reduces anxiety and stress
Reduces nausea
Stimulates appetite
Relieves headaches and migraines
Reduces pressure inside the eye
Anti-convulsing agent
Reduces seizure frequency

Sativa plants have less chlorophyll than the Indica counterpart. It has a higher THC content to Cannabinoid (CBD) ratio and offers a much more energetic type of mood. Sativa is used most commonly to elevate a depressed mood. Generally speaking the Sativa plant is the taller and lankier variety, reaching heights of over 5-6 meters. It is characterized by narrow serrated leaves and loose spear like flower clusters that can be extremely resinous.

Primarily the effects of Sativas are on the mind and emotions. In this regard they tend to be more stimulating, uplifting, energizing, and creativity enhancing. These benefits can be particularly helpful for the psychological component of many illnesses. Sativas are generally better for daytime use.

Some benefits:
Reduces depression
Relieves headaches and migraines
Energizes and stimulates
Reduces awareness of pain
Increases focus and creativity
Reduces nausea
Stimulates appetite

[Colobo]

68. Thanks for the info, Atomic! Sounds very interesting

and something to think about, given that I do not take any medication for my anxiety/OCD problems because they make me ill.

[maximusveritas]

53. It depends how you define those terms

but there's no question it alters brain function, at least temporarily.

[The Straight Story]

4. After 41 years of life I finally did. And it didn't do jack for me.

Give me beer any day and some Marlboro lights.

And yes - it was the good stuff and from a nice bong (a friend of ours knows quite a bit about pot....).

It does well for others, just not for me. To each their own.

[sojourner]

18. I can do without the cigs, but same thing for me. One try, talked into it by my kids. ZIP

[dysfunctional press]

63. a lot of people don't get high the first time.

or else your kids just have shitty weed.

[immoderate]

34. For some the effect is subtle.

I didn't feel like I got stoned the first time.

--IMM

[DemGa]

41. Did nothing for me the first time either

Thereafter it did.

[LandOLincoln]

52. It's a reverse tolerance. You have to try it several times before

it has any effect on you.

At least that was my experience and that of most of my friends, 40-45 years ago. ;-)

[pitohui]

67. my experience also EOM

,

[Zhade]

71. Ditchweed, probably.

NT!

[BlooInBloo]

5. I would like it more if it weren't for the coughing and hacking. Hate that. And I smoke.

[PinkTiger]

6. You need a category for "yes, I used to in my youth, but no more."

I haven't smoked weed for 20 some years, but in the 70's and 80's, it was not unusual to smoke it a couple of times a month or so. Purely recreational, and frankly, as it got stronger and I got older, it lost its allure.
Today I get a buzz off one beer. LOL.
I'm a cheap date....
'

[Colobo]

9. That would be "Yes, several times." Many people try it in their youth.

[Kahuna]

10. That would be my category too..

:pals:

[baldguy]

8. I didn't inhale

:rofl:

[Colobo]

11. LOL!

[BlueJazz]

12. I smoke it for purely medical purposes. The Doctor told me to eat...

...lots of Potato Chips, Milky Ways and Ice Cream.

[TomInTib]

13. Every damned day for 42 years.

Unless I was in the hospital (and, sometimes, even then) or locked up (ditto).

[Canuckistanian]

15. What, like in the past half hour?

Hey, did you see that "Leave Britney alone" video? It's hilarious!

Gotta go, my popcorn's ready.

[AlCzervik]

16. yes and i miss it!!!

it's been like 20 years since the last time i smoked it.

[abq e streeter]

24. Amen

several years for me too, due to increasingly bad physiological reactions. Still miss it occasionally; it was great for creativity, as a sort of self-truth serum, and for giving me perspective when I was letting stuff that was really unimportant in the grand scheme of things get to me.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

17. Could you please repeat the question?

:smoke:

[undeterred]

19. Once, when I dated a doctor.

Does that count as medical supervision? It had absolutely no effect on me. He said I had to try it a second time, but I didn't.

[shadowknows69]

20. You mean since five minutes ago?

[Richard Steele]

21. Of course not. That would be illegal!

[Blue_In_AK]

22. Often.

It's not illegal here, and I enjoy it.

[JohnnyLib2]

27. I checked "prefer not to answer."

Call me paranoid, but I can imagine the percentages from the poll being gleefully announced by Ol' Limbaugh. That would be a distortion, yes, but that's his style anyway.

:hi:

[Colobo]

28. Hahahahaha!!!

Can you imagine that? "There was a poll done by a member of the far left, hate website Democratic Underground, you know, one of those places where the loons on the left use to bash President Bush and the troops..." :)

[JohnnyLib2]

30. Dang, you're good at that.

:applause: :rofl:

[AZ Criminal JD]

38. I don't think he is in a position to lecture

about the use of illegal substances.

[goodgd_yall]

47. rather the misuse of controlled substances

[grytpype]

29. Yes, until I lost all my connections.

And now I find I'm drinking a bit more, which is even less healthy.

(Anyone know a reliable MOM or delivery svc in NYC, PM me... please???)

[ima_sinnic]

74. LOL--I've been having the same problem since I moved to the boondocks

of Maine ...

[OzarkDem]

31. Some wise advice

Never admit to anything that could incriminate you.

[TheFriendlyAnarchist]

35. True, however, the act of being high or having used is not illegal.

Only possession, distribution, and possession of para (Which is usually BS, btw) are actually illegal. I'm sure if they felt so inclined they could somehow twist this though. . .

[Scurrilous]

54. Good advice. n/t

[HughMoran]

32. Strange, no choice for us who smoked a lot as a youth, but not at all now

almost everybody in my neigborhood smoked pot.

[ElizabethDC]

33. Nope, I've never been interested

I just don't like the idea of smoking anything (I've only ever smoked hookah, and I didn't care for it. I find the sensation of inhaling and exhaling smoke to be very uncomfortable.)

[wuushew]

43. THC is fat soluble and can be used in baking

Properly made brownies are quite good.

[Initech]

37. Smoke 'em if ya got 'em!

:hippie: :hippie: :hippie: :hippie: :hippie: :hippie: :hippie: :hippie: :smoke: :smoke: :smoke: :smoke: :smoke: :smoke: :smoke: :smoke: :smoke:

[in_cog_ni_to]

40. Yes. and if it was legal, I'd be growing my own crop! QUESTION: Has anyone tried THIS stuff?

http://www.herbalsmokeshops.com/index.html

Has anyone ever tried the LEGAL HERBS you can smoke? Do they do anything? Are they close to pot? I almost ordered some of this, but was hoping to get some feedback FIRST...because it isn't cheap. They also have solids..."herbal" hash.;) Has anyone here tried it? It's all legal.

I haven't smoked pot for years and really miss it. I loved smoking it.:smoke::hippie:

[alfredo]

42. LSD lasts too long and unlike pot, you can't readily bring yourself down.

The first time you use it you may not feel anything. Depending on the pot it could be a head high or a body high. I have arthritis so I like the body high. It relaxes me, lowers anxiety, and takes my mind off my pain.

Of course if I am listening to some Miles Davis, a head high would be just fine.

Now that I am on Soc Security I can't afford pot so a shot of bourbon has to suffice.

[DaveJ]

78. I thought I'd get a bad trip off of LSD

It's the best thing I ever did. Things that scared the hell out of me no longer did anymore (like talking to a convicted murderer), since it helped me see things in a more 'real' way.

In my case at least, I think it had psychological benefits like it was initially intended.

[alfredo]

81. I had good trips with occasional scary moments. I didn't like being

out of control. I got it in my mind I wasn't going to take it anymore and I haven't. Cigarettes disappeared from my life the same way. Cold turkey in 73, never went back to the habit.

[alfredo]

87. When the time is right.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=nlSkKkmdkhY

[Bennyboy]

46. I smoked pot for a week...............yesterday!

Old stoner joke. I smoke it all the time. It is my only vice, I have done everything and tried everything but pot is the one thing I will always do. (okay psychedelics too)

I have some problems with depression and anxiety and it really helps with those. (eating it is another can of worms altogether). It is much preferable than prescriptions I have been given. They ruined my life.

The thing is you always know your stone. Seldom do I get higher than usual. So it is a maintenance thing. Couple of puffs and presto.....

I like to vaporize it more than smoking it. no smoke and less lung damage.

[Swamp Rat]

48. ...ssssssssp!... ssssssssssssspp!!

hoooooooo..... right now. :smoke:






:D

[in_cog_ni_to]

51. LOL.....what a cute baby!

:loveya:

[smalll]

49. Happy to vote in the green column -

like that blue column too - "several times in my youth or recently"? Kind of, even I have to say, Clintonian. It means, "I smoked a few times when I was a kid 30 years ago" OR it means "I smoked a few times this weekend. So yeah, I smoked several times recently." I claim half the blue line for the green column! :smoke:

[ret5hd]

50. I forget...what's the question?

[Disturbed]

57. Busholini smoked pot, as well but did that cause him to

advocate decriminalization of it? Has he advocated lesser prison terms for people that are arrested for possessing small amounts? Has he advocated medicinal use?

[cgrindley]

56. When I was a kid, sure

but I grew out of it. It's a dumb drug.

[radiclib]

58. I inhaled but

I didn't smoke. Contact high, man :hippie:

[ellisonz]

59. ...

:rofl: :rofl:

[in_cog_ni_to]

60. OMG! what a CUTE smiley!

:hippie: that's so cute. :hippie:

[OxQQme]

61. The first time for me

was two grilled cheese sandwiches (whole wheat grilled in real butter), a package of Oreos, a quart of milk, some chips and then the paranoia of, "Hmm, I wonder if I'll get back."
That paranoia goes away forever after a few ups/downs.

[dysfunctional press]

64. still burning strong at 46.

about an oz/week on average.

[MagickMuffin]

65. Have you ever smoked pot? Yes

nuff said:evilgrin:

[kestrel91316]

69. Not just yes, but HELL YES, lol. As for whether I have smoked any

since entering the adult world of veterinary practice, I'll take the 5th.

It's in the same category as beer and wine to me. You can use it responsibly for personal pleasure, or you can abuse it. If you can't use it responsibly you should abstain.

[w8liftinglady]

70. if it were legal now,I still would

unfortunately,in my line of work,drug screens are a way of life.

[Beausoir]

72. Yes. I kept trying..for a couple of decades. It just made me paranoid. I gave up.

I get paranoid from pot.
Pot is the "hardest" drug I've ever used.

[Warren DeMontague]

77. I haven't for years. Strongest thing I do now is caffeine. But it should be legalized, regulated,

and taxed. Abso-frikken-lutely.

[Pastiche423]

79. The only thing that I have found

to stop spasms due to paralysis is pot. Since I began smoking every night before I go to bed, I have broken no bones, (my spasms were violent) and I can sleep a full six hours before waking.

From a paralyzed insomniac, that says a lot.

[TwilightGardener]

80. Nope, and no plans either.

[rucky]

83. A few times a year.

it's fantastic stress-relief and a creative lubricant for me.

[Lucinda]

84. Allergic. but

I tried during chemo...no help for nausea and it made me itchy. :)
Legalize it. Tax it.

Loved LSD and mushrooms but it was ALWAYS in a controlled environment.
That was about a decade ago. No more for me...

[Stinky The Clown]

85. Once .... in my youth

[Missy Vixen]

86. No, never, and don't plan to do it

I should also mention that I never even tried smoking, and I rarely drink alcohol.

Reality's scary enough for me.

Julie

[otherlander]

88. No... I don't trust the stuff they sell around here.

But I might try it if I ever find some that I know is clean... Not laced with anything, no preservatives, no pesticides. I mean, so clean that even the CCOF would say, "Damn, this shit deserves a medal."

[alfredo]

89. So you won't ever have to use it, I can give you an idea.

If you have a nice sound system sit yourself down in front of it. Put something on the messes with you, something that stretches time, like some Miles Davis. The second cut on his Jack Johnson album would be a good example.

Close your eyes and allow yourself to really go into a deep listen. Just give the music control. Pay attention to what the music does to your body. You can let your eyes open, your mind drift, just feel the music. Really get into the complexity, or focus on one instrument. If the music causes any physical reaction like a tingling or a start, then you get an idea of what pot is like.


Now go into the kitchen and spread peanut butter on saltines and pour a glass of milk. Really enjoy it.

[name not needed]

90. Shit, I'm high right now

[Maine-ah]

91. other

did it long time recreationally until I got pregnant last year. Quit, along with cigs cold turkey. I don't crave pot. I crave a cig everyday though. Been smoke free since Feb 28, 2006

[B Calm]

92. I probably still would be smoking pot if corporate America didn't

do random mandatory drug testing on employees.