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I'm not sure where I stand on this one. On the one hand now that I have been able to regulate my cannabis intake it has presented zero problems and a lot of good times. On the other hand, I was heavily addicted to cannabis for 4 years blowing literally every dime I had on the stuff. I tried to quit so many times, wanted to quit, but always came back because of the withdrawl symptoms and 'culture'.

I'm all for legalized legislated cannabis sale to persons over the age of 18. I don't agree with selling to kids who can abuse the product. I finally understand why my parents freaked out so much when they found my pipe at age 16, not because weed is some horrible drug, but because at a young age I don't think people are always equipped with the decisionmaking and willpower skills to handle it. Now that I am an adult (20) I can smoke weed around my parents, drink alcohol, whatever suits my fancy as long as I don't overindulge.

Not trying to piss off any of you underage smokers out there, I was one also, but I do wish I had waited until 18 and not wasted so much of my time in highschool. Of course there is exceptions, some people *are* equipped to handle cannabis intake at a young age but I would have to say underage use is still (in my mind) for the most part detrimental. I remember many beautiful schooldays spent skipping out at the park, laying in the sun smoking joints and having a blast. While this was a lot of fun, I think it could have waited a couple years.

I guess my final verdict would be that we should just present the information in a clear and truthful manner to kids so hopefully they can make the right decisions for themselfs without parents having to force the hand.

I <3 responsible drug use.
 
This is fucking amazing. Honestly, whenever I read shit like this, I just get more and more pissed off. Oh well, I'm guess I'm just a marijuana addict. I guess I'll seek treatment.
 
So far I haven't yet heard an explanation for why legalising dope would make anything better. I'm neither for nor against it, but deep down I really really really DON'T like dope, I don't really believe it makes you think or makes you more open minded. Why is it that lots of pot smokers I know seem so paranoid and secretive, have trouble meeting your eyes, just wanna stay home and 'chill'- I think dopes pretty harmful, I'm currently quitting (havent smoked for about 11 days) and fuck, its been pretty hard. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Anyway, its hard to see the dangers or pitfalls of dope when your in the midst of it . . .
 
^^^If I knew I couldn't get arrested for smoking weed, I personally wouldn't have anything to be paranoid or secretive about! *sigh* what a wonderous thing that would be :\
 
So far I haven't yet heard an explanation for why legalising dope would make anything better.
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The biggest reason is that the government has no right telling anyone what they can and can not put in their body. Beyond that, the list is long. Since we won't go there, we can look at the Netherlands. Pot is legal there (you can legally buy it in a store). Surprisingly, less % of kids have smoked bud before the age of 18 than in the U.S.

I'm neither for nor against it, but deep down I really really really DON'T like dope, I don't really believe it makes you think or makes you more open minded.
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That's your opinion and doesn't represent what ALOT of other cannabis users experience while high.

. Why is it that lots of pot smokers I know seem so paranoid and secretive, have trouble meeting your eyes, just wanna stay home and 'chill'- I think dopes pretty harmful
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People get paranoid because the U.S. government can take your house if they find a joint in it. True, cannabis can cause paranoia about all sorts of things...but paranoia intensity is usually strain dependent and can actually be viewed as part of "opening one's mind".
Also, cannabis is beneficial to health. The only thing it hurts is one's motivation to do things you don't want to do (homework etc.) But...it only does this if you let it ;)

I'm currently quitting (havent smoked for about 11 days) and fuck, its been pretty hard. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
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good luck with that :)
peace
 
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