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Post by juicebox07 on Feb 21, 2017 7:02:06 GMT
I've never been much of a weed smoker as it makes me really anxious. I enjoy drinking, but as I'm getting older my body cannot tolerate alcohol the way that it used to. I definitely think weed is better for you than drinking, but I've always preferred alcohol myself.
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Post by kaasa on Feb 21, 2017 10:22:56 GMT
I've only smoked weed once since High School. And I graduated 8 years ago.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2017 11:32:36 GMT
I'm more of a drinker than a smoker. But kinda like what you said, the older I get, the more harmful alcohol is. Every time I drink alcohol now, I sometimes end up with random bruises and may be at risk of having neuropathy. Which I had once before, or probably still do but everything feels normal now. Also drinking alcohol has probably damaged by shoulder, because I would always pass out in very awkward positions. But I'm starting to slow down on drinking now, or at least avoid the heavier stuff as much as I can.
As for weed, I have tried it a few times. I don't really condone people doing drugs, but weed has it's benefits. Especially for people like me who suffered from ADHD, anxiety, and asthma. And as you get older, screw trying to deal with all this mental and physical issue crap. It will only end up killing you a lot faster. Plus there are worse things out there that are legal, yet more harmful than weed. I've been taking Ritalin, which is made out of crystal meth, for many years. Yet that's "legal", but weed isn't? So that made it easier for me to say "yes" to weed.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2017 23:50:28 GMT
I haven't done either for over 20 years but I think pot is safer. We had it approved for medical use this past election but I think it's going to be tied up for a long time.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 3:37:01 GMT
If I was still going to lot's of parties to hang out with lot's of people, than it would be Alcohol to take the edge off.
As far as Reefer, what is it good for? Listening to Music, Eating, Munchies, Eating. Having.....well you know but not all the time- as that is a total hang-up. Relaxing in the tub reading Calvin and Hobbes.
But of course, one day in a land far-far-away, my sister scored me weed from her dealer except he gave her the wrong stuff and it was laced with PCB....melting walls and the whole nine-yards. That will shake you for awhile.
But it was not the gan-ja's fault.
Both in moderation can be enjoyed.
At the present I am a health nut and abstain from both,,,
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 3:41:36 GMT
If I was just going to a party to hang out with lot's of people, than it would be Alcohol to take the edge off. As far as Reefer, what is it good for? Listening to Music, Eating, Munchies, Eating. Having.....well you know but not all the time- as that is a total hang-up. Relaxing in the tub reading Calvin and Hobbes. But of course, one day in a land far-far-away, my sister scored me weed from her dealer except he gave her the wrong stuff and it was laced with PCB....melting walls and the whole nine-yards. That will shake you for awhile. But it was not the gan-ja's fault. Both in moderation can be enjoyed. At the present I am a health nut and abstain from both,,, I had mushrooms, they did that. I didn't like it at all. Do not want to do LSD or any hallucinogen, ever. I don't do anything anymore. I even quit smoking 3 years ago.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 3:56:54 GMT
Good for you! That is tougher than giving up both of these drugs.
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Post by Utpe on Feb 22, 2017 5:31:44 GMT
Alcohol, but in moderation.
I like kicking back a few light beers for the weekend. If I'm at a social function, then I probably drink more than I should. It's difficult to keep track of when there's music and discussions going on.
As for marijuana, I did try it once in the past, many moons ago. I remember (vaguely) crawling on the floor and sitting on the toilet for an hour, thinking I had to defecate. Then I fell asleep, LOL! Never again, especially since it's still illegal here where I reside, other than for medicinal purposes.
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Post by juicebox07 on Feb 22, 2017 5:35:17 GMT
Both in moderation can be enjoyed. At the present I am a health nut and abstain from both,,, I had mushrooms, they did that. I didn't like it at all. Do not want to do LSD or any hallucinogen, ever. I don't do anything anymore. I even quit smoking 3 years ago. I've never taken mushrooms, but I've taken LSD four times. I loved it and definitely don't think it's as scary as people make it out to be. I haven't done it in five years, but I would again if given the opportunity.
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Post by juicebox07 on Feb 22, 2017 5:42:04 GMT
Alcohol, but in moderation. I like kicking back a few light beers for the weekend. If I'm at a social function, then I probably drink more than I should. It's difficult to keep track of when there's music and discussions going on. As for marijuana, I did try it once in the past, many moons ago. I remember (vaguely) crawling on the floor and sitting on the toilet for an hour, thinking I had to defecate. Then I fell asleep, LOL! Never again, especially since it's still illegal here where I reside, other than for medicinal purposes. That's exactly how I am with alcohol. I prefer to toss back a few drinks by myself on the weekend while I'm watching movies. It's really relaxing and my way to unwind from the stressful work week. I can't seem to get drunk anymore without getting sick (either the same night or the next day), which is I'm not really a partier anymore. I always lose track and end up drinking too much and regretting it. That's so crazy about your weed story because the same thing happened to me once. It was about ten years ago, but my Uncle told me to hold the smoke in for as long as I could, so stupid me did just that. I ended up dry heaving and then spending what felt like an eternity in the bathroom because I felt like I had to poop but nothing ever came out. lol I also remember the first time I ever got high, and I smoked way too much. My heart was beating super fast and I kept thinking I had peed myself because my pants felt wet, but I didn't. I swore I would never do it again after that, but of course I did. I have anxiety now though and find that weed tends to make it worse, so I usually steer clear. That's why I like alcohol because it has the opposite effect on me and actually helps relieve my anxiety temporarily.
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Post by Jonesy1 on Feb 22, 2017 5:46:07 GMT
Never smoked marijuana, never been interested in it, I do enjoy a drink occasionally.
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Post by jeffersoncody on Feb 22, 2017 11:19:10 GMT
Marijuana is not physically addictive and in over ten thousand years of recorded history no one has ever died from using it. Compare that fact with the facts of how many people die because of smoking, alcohol abuse, car accidents, obesity and addiction to hard drugs such as heroin and "tik" (chrystal meth) every year.
I have spent the last 39-years of my life researching marijuana - studying everything about it I have been able to get my hands on, reading books about it, watching documentary films about it, talking to people who use it and, shall we say, experimenting with it personally. So I think it is fair to say I know what I am talking about.
As the late IFP MP Mario Oriani-Ambrosin said about medical marijuana in parliament before his death, "it is a crime against against humanity not to allow this" in South Africa legally. As someone who has witnessed first hand how marijuana use has improved quality of life and allieviated pain in friends suffering from cancer and other horrific diseases I can testify with absolute certainty that what he said is 100 % correct. Even the most basic reasearch on the subject will reveal this.
Legalizing marijuana for recreational use is also something we need to do urgently. One only needs to read some of the balanced, non-sensationalized news articles on the internet or watch the delightful and informative documentary ROLLING PAPERS (2015) to see that the legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado (one of eight American states where recreational marijuana is legal - with more to follow in the next few months) has had numerous positive effects on the economy and the people's quality of life in this great state (and folk travelling through it) and virtually no negative effects - nobody should drive a car when under the influence of marijuana, but fortunately those drivers that do this drive so slowly they are not a threat to other road users. Of course, now that it is legal and regulated no businesses in Colorado are allowed to sell marijuna (or the many delicious edibles into which it is mixed) to minors, and this is strictly regulated and adhered to.
South African marijuana activist Julian Stobbs has pointed pointed out that the cost to the state for arresting, prosecuting and applying correctional sanctions in respect of each marijuana offender stands at around R240 000. This is money that could be used far more effectively for fighting higher-priority crimes. Legaisation of marijuana would free law enforcement agencies to spend more time clamping down on trafficking in cocaine, heroin and other hard drugs.
I could go on - I have merely touched the tip of the iceberg here, but I am trying to keep this brief, so let me end by suggesting that the naysayers open their minds and inform themselves by reading up on the subject and watching detailed and well reasearched documentary films such as A NORML LIFE (2011), IN POT WE TRUST (2007), THE UNION: THE BUSINESS BEHIND GETTING HIGH (2007), THE CULTURE HIGH (2015), LYNCHING CHARLIE LYNCH (2012), CLEARING THE SMOKE: THE SCIENCE OF CANNABIS (2011), Dr. Sanjay Gupta's special CNN report WEED and 420 - THE DOCUMENTARY (2013). Many of these fine documentaries are freely available on YouTube.
People need to know the shocking truth behind why something that’s so natural as marijuana - with countless health benefits, capable of greatly benefiting our economy, is illegal?” If folk - pro or con - want to be part of the debate over the legalization of marijuana in our country they need to be informed. With all the good information out there, there is no need for ignorance.
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Post by Dontrocktheboat on Feb 24, 2017 8:52:16 GMT
Neither. During my clubing days i did both excessively. I hated the after taste of alcohol and hang overs. Mj while a great feeling made me dry out even worse. Now I can't do either.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 9:11:45 GMT
I have epilepsy, so i can't drink, but CBD oil has been proven to stop seizures in kids & it was recommended to me & i think it helps. even if they outlaw cannabis, CBD's dont get you high & they can save someones life.
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Post by tarathian123 on Feb 24, 2017 20:12:28 GMT
Why would anyone need either? To hide an inferiority complex perhaps?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 23:02:34 GMT
I've never been much of a weed smoker as it makes me really anxious. I enjoy drinking, but as I'm getting older my body cannot tolerate alcohol the way that it used to. I definitely think weed is better for you than drinking, but I've always preferred alcohol myself. Weed usually made me anxious/paranoid too, so it probably always will, some people never get paranoid from it, why? I don't know. I think drink (NOT hard liquor, because the hard stuff kills the liver faster) kills less brain cells. My reference being cousins who have been long time smokers or drinkers and the smokers seem much more burnt out BUT they had a really good time getting in that condition, lol.
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Post by northernlad on Feb 24, 2017 23:35:29 GMT
When I was younger I LOVED weed! It was all I wanted to do, go to class, come home and burn it up. I have a great appreciation for those days. But as I've gotten older, while I still have that appreciation, living a life like that isn't possible. PLUS, as I've gotten older...pot seems to make me anxious. If I can chill with friends, smoke cigarettes and just talk with people it's a much better experience...but it sure doesn't take much for me these days when I do it.
As for alcohol, I like it...but too much of it is an absolutely miserable experience. If you can drink just enough to feel strong and capable of anything...it's a great feeling. Problem is...knowing when to stop. Because you go too far with it and you're huggin' porcelain all night.
I voted for marijuana here. And I'll add that I'm very thankful and pleased to see that it is gradually being legalized...either recreationally or medicinally. The stuff is great when dealing with nausea and provides an excellent appetite for people who are taking chemo drugs or other such drugs that may cause wasting.
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Post by Heisenberg on Feb 25, 2017 3:21:29 GMT
I'm an MJ fan, and a non-drinker after a medical problem.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2017 3:11:12 GMT
Never smoked marijuana, never been interested in it, I do enjoy a drink occasionally. Same, except that Ive smoked weed before lmao i just don't care for it. I'm into fruity drinks lol 🍹💕
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Post by gadolinium on Mar 1, 2017 0:25:51 GMT
Alcohol.
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