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riderinthestorm

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102. "Like alcohol, some can handle it and some just can't, no matter how much they would like to."

Wed Nov 28, 2012, 05:38 PM

Nov 2012

Yup, your last line exactly.

I've never had any negative experiences with it. I don't do it anymore since my teen's got substance abuse problems.

Still I believe it should be decriminalized and medical MJ for people who need it must be allowed.

We MUST stop the war on drugs. The wasted resources and money on this futile "war" is insane.

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Does anyone else have a problem with weed? [View all] Bicoastal Nov 2012 OP

Your environment changed Occulus Nov 2012 #1

All in moderation, maybe you should smoke it. mikeysnot Nov 2012 #2

It's perfectly fine for everyone said no one ever. bluedigger Nov 2012 #3

some people romanticize it Enrique Nov 2012 #4

I don't want kids that try it to end up with a criminal stain on their record. My state was among bluestate10 Nov 2012 #170

Legalizing weed means the incidence of respiratory disease will tick up. randome Nov 2012 #5

I smoke AND use it in baking. When I smoke it's right before bed and kestrel91316 Nov 2012 #13

One experience isn't much to extrapolate from. randome Nov 2012 #18

I don't use cannabis to "get high", lol. I use it to control back/neck/nerve pain and kestrel91316 Nov 2012 #47

Got you! My mistake! randome Nov 2012 #61

Weed is widely and openly used and has been for decades. Comrade Grumpy Nov 2012 #150

Don't know. randome Nov 2012 #165

Not that widely available everywhere? Arctic Dave Nov 2012 #177

Barrow, Alaska is hardly 'easy to find' -unless you live in Alaska. randome Nov 2012 #193

Um.. quakerboy Nov 2012 #186

Has it been shown to cause respiratory illness? Schema Thing Nov 2012 #26

Being illegal makes it difficult to have a sizeable sample population. randome Nov 2012 #31

That's randome for: "Nope, but I want to blather on like it has..." Romulox Nov 2012 #77

I don't think you do your position much credit by denying smoke is bad for the lungs. randome Nov 2012 #81

Scientific studies don't support your argument, randome. This stream-of-consciousness stuff isn't a Romulox Nov 2012 #84

Here's one. randome Nov 2012 #86

You didn't understand: "tobacco smoke, but not cannabis smoke, may result in lung cancer"? Romulox Nov 2012 #88

I blockmarked the passage. randome Nov 2012 #92

I see your confusion. "Carcinogenic" means "causes cancer". THAT was your claim in post #81. Romulox Nov 2012 #97

That's fine. It may not be carcinogenic but it does contain carcinogens. randome Nov 2012 #100

In other words, no evidence, but you won't be deterred from posting misinformation. Romulox Nov 2012 #104

Marijuana smoke contains carcinogens. That's a fact. randome Nov 2012 #108

That you can't provide any cite for whatsoever. More "facts" off the top of your head, I guess. Romulox Nov 2012 #111

The blockmarked passage I listed twice now. randome Nov 2012 #114

For all your bloviating you could replace the word Callmecrazy Nov 2012 #118

For the most part, I agree. randome Nov 2012 #119

Yeah, smoke can be bad for the lungs.. Upton Nov 2012 #85

The 'War on Drugs' is not the same as decriminalizing marijuana. randome Nov 2012 #89

I see.. Upton Nov 2012 #94

I don't agree with incarcerating someone for possession. randome Nov 2012 #98

So, other forms of delivery other than smoking would be okay with you.. Upton Nov 2012 #107

I could be swayed to that position. randome Nov 2012 #109

You've spent way more than 5 minutes posting misinformation in this very thread. Romulox Nov 2012 #99

Like I said before... randome Nov 2012 #105

That goes to show you that bad poetry, trite expressions, and a fact-free worldview Romulox Nov 2012 #110

Getting high means nothing to me??? Bohunk68 Nov 2012 #191

Getting high from outside means nothing to me. randome Nov 2012 #192

This message was self-deleted by its author Upton Nov 2012 #195

Hang on a sec... Callmecrazy Nov 2012 #113

I don't say that it causes cancer. randome Nov 2012 #117

I imagine those who value their health never do those things, either... LanternWaste Nov 2012 #221

And alcohol isn't good for the liver....or reflexes if you're not coordinated to begin with. loudsue Nov 2012 #83

It should be decriminalized but not legalized, IMO. randome Nov 2012 #90

How many people think drinking is cool? How many die a year? Why are you not worried about that? Logical Nov 2012 #143

I AM worried about it. randome Nov 2012 #146

For me NOTHING is more dangerous than alcohol............. kooljerk666 Nov 2012 #206

Why not just go and legalize it? Comrade Grumpy Nov 2012 #152

Decriminalization, to my way of thinking, means a small fine. Not jail. randome Nov 2012 #163

We already have decriminalization in Washington state.. Upton Nov 2012 #198

How is it different from tobacco and alcohol? randome Nov 2012 #200

How is it different than tobacco and alcohol? Upton Nov 2012 #201

You're right, it's not very consistent. randome Nov 2012 #208

(2008), Bullous lung disease due to marijuana. Respirology, 13: 122–127. yawnmaster Nov 2012 #137

no, tobacco smoke is magical. it's unlike any other smoke known to man. that guy doesn't HiPointDem Nov 2012 #169

Huh? I'm not sure of what you are saying. eom yawnmaster Nov 2012 #225

My husband has a vaporizer marlakay Nov 2012 #29

There's no doubt that's safer. randome Nov 2012 #34

From what I understand, pot smokers don't have much of a breathing problem. Neoma Nov 2012 #48

Maybe so. But I wonder if there has been a study on that? randome Nov 2012 #95

So does smog, but at least the pot has other desirable effects Duer 157099 Nov 2012 #126

So why bother trying to live longer? randome Nov 2012 #142

Quality of life matters far more to me than quantity of life Duer 157099 Nov 2012 #158

Vaporizer effects are just as quick as smoke. ArcticFox Nov 2012 #51

I did not know that. randome Nov 2012 #63

I think many of them already are lighting up. ArcticFox Nov 2012 #181

How do you feel about HFCS? bluedigger Nov 2012 #43

More nonsense from randome. You cannot back up this claim with any objective source. Romulox Nov 2012 #75

Studies show otherwise tama Nov 2012 #130

The smoke is still full of carcinogens. randome Nov 2012 #141

I've never gotten the munchies ArcticFox Nov 2012 #182

Alcohol and cigarettes are legal, not just decriminalized--yet both of those tblue37 Nov 2012 #172

Sure, you have a point. randome Nov 2012 #173

So when I see a TV commercial for 'Birthday Cake flavored Vodka' is that society Bluenorthwest Nov 2012 #204

Do you read the labels on most bottles of alcohol? randome Nov 2012 #209

The latest scientific evidence drmeow Nov 2012 #178

Just like the other study in this thread, it refers to infrequent use. randome Nov 2012 #194

Anything you inhale can be harmful lbrtbell Nov 2012 #211

The price of personal liberty is some people will suffer. MicaelS Nov 2012 #222

There may be a few things going on here NICO9000 Nov 2012 #6

I totally agree DryHump Nov 2012 #127

About every day for 40 years. AAO Nov 2012 #7

My experience was similar. lapislzi Nov 2012 #8

You probably got ahold of some sativa instead of indica. kestrel91316 Nov 2012 #9

What you said... exactly. Indica (ingested) forever for this old man. nt Bigmack Nov 2012 #58

i was just going to suggest the same thing frylock Nov 2012 #122

Good Point - go with the indica womanofthehills Nov 2012 #203

As I got older MuseRider Nov 2012 #10

I can't smoke it anymore B2G Nov 2012 #11

I agree with the last liberalmike27 Nov 2012 #12

I'm not certain I understand your concern. LiberalAndProud Nov 2012 #14

I'm wasn't really "concerned"... Bicoastal Nov 2012 #46

I don't think you're alone. LiberalAndProud Nov 2012 #53

about paranoid.. dixiegrrrrl Nov 2012 #214

how do you know you're not smoking that fake weed or pot with some additive like pcp? Sunlei Nov 2012 #226

Yes and no Duer 157099 Nov 2012 #15

Ever try a high cbd strain? ArcticFox Nov 2012 #184

I'm sorry for you.... mike_c Nov 2012 #16

Two very important things... Lionessa Nov 2012 #17

Switch strains. JaneyVee Nov 2012 #19

A small percentage, but still a large number, of people don't do well smoking it. Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #20

i used to smoke it laruemtt Nov 2012 #21

Same here. RebelOne Nov 2012 #35

I like it MORE as I get older musiclawyer Nov 2012 #22

stir fried? frylock Nov 2012 #123

Yes the residue musiclawyer Nov 2012 #135

edibles don't seem to effect me as much as they do for some people.. frylock Nov 2012 #140

You are lucky musiclawyer Nov 2012 #161

Since 1StrongBlackMan ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2012 #23

Were these mysterious phone calls from another world, perhaps? randome Nov 2012 #24

I don't know ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2012 #52

THAT's some powerful grass, dude! dixiegrrrrl Nov 2012 #215

I don't have a problem with it being legal Silent3 Nov 2012 #25

Yeah, the 'need to relax' bit always bothered me, too. randome Nov 2012 #28

I try to tell my son this AldoLeopold Nov 2012 #37

No drug is perfect or harmless. DirkGently Nov 2012 #27

Wouldnt it be nice quakerboy Nov 2012 #188

Frustrating, isn't it? And damned silly. DirkGently Nov 2012 #199

Now for my philosophical answer Duer 157099 Nov 2012 #30

Based on things I have ... overheard, yes. DirkGently Nov 2012 #134

What you describe is pretty much exactly why I quit several years ago. dogknob Nov 2012 #32

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one this happened to AldoLeopold Nov 2012 #33

The only bad experience I ever had with pot marlakay Nov 2012 #36

that happened to my BIL shanti Nov 2012 #125

I have never used weed. I smelt it at a concert once and it made me sick. So I southernyankeebelle Nov 2012 #38

Seen too many really savvy people get all goofy and paranoid on that stuff... But you can use it... Tikki Nov 2012 #39

+1 Care Acutely Nov 2012 #185

Only when I run out PD Turk Nov 2012 #40

I've hit stress levels that aren't helped by smoking. tridim Nov 2012 #41

Yes. I hate weeds. Common Sense Party Nov 2012 #42

Just like any other non-adictive psychoactive substance, you do tire of it, usage goes down. patrice Nov 2012 #44

I have had much the same experience. mysuzuki2 Nov 2012 #45

well of course. that goes without saying liberal_at_heart Nov 2012 #49

Your experience is extremely common. Zorra Nov 2012 #50

I would really like for this stuff to be legal, so I could see what everyone is retread Nov 2012 #54

I'm glad you're sharing your experience Tsiyu Nov 2012 #55

I toked daily for 40 plus years madokie Nov 2012 #56

I recently developed an allergy to alcoholic beverages. Mariana Nov 2012 #57

I can't drink like used to either. OJT for being a cocktail waitress when I was in college. patrice Nov 2012 #82

I have COPD riqster Nov 2012 #59

I recently started taking the occasional toke again hifiguy Nov 2012 #60

does anyone else have a problem with weed.... cntrfthrs Nov 2012 #62

Insomnia and racing heart. dixiegrrrrl Nov 2012 #64

sulphite sensitivity... nebenaube Nov 2012 #210

insomnia =sulphite sensivitivity? dixiegrrrrl Nov 2012 #212

I get the same feeling RedCappedBandit Nov 2012 #65

I smoked regularly for about 10 years. Adsos Letter Nov 2012 #66

You had a bad experience; seems like a reasonable basis to continue the War on Drugs. Romulox Nov 2012 #67

Go through the nausea associated with chemo without weed and get back to me on that. geckosfeet Nov 2012 #68

I'm one of that tiny percentage that hallucinates on THC LadyHawkAZ Nov 2012 #69

Yeah I got a problem with weed. Panasonic Nov 2012 #70

What somebody ran out of weed? lonestarnot Nov 2012 #160

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Nov 2012 #71

only when i'm out... spanone Nov 2012 #72

I've been smoking it pretty regularly for 45 years. Blue_In_AK Nov 2012 #73

Stand by for the stoner answer.... SomethingFishy Nov 2012 #74

As the LP slowly circles the stylus........... ;-) WinkyDink Nov 2012 #93

Eww Led Zep and dope. I can't help but recall one of my favorite sarcastic Led Zep album reviews. retread Nov 2012 #120

Wow... SomethingFishy Nov 2012 #121

Man, he sure killed THEIR career with that scathing review! 6000eliot Nov 2012 #197

On a personal level, I can't stand the stuff. MadrasT Nov 2012 #76

My wife is allergic to orange juice jberryhill Nov 2012 #78

I developed allergies to citrus late in life dixiegrrrrl Nov 2012 #218

Hey, I'd like to hear more about that jberryhill Nov 2012 #223

Seemed to have crept up on me.. dixiegrrrrl Nov 2012 #224

Sorry to be late to the discusion but life gets in the way sometimes tech3149 Nov 2012 #79

No problems whatsoever, TexasTowelie Nov 2012 #80

I think some of it may have to do with individual brain chemistry. I tried once in college..no more libdem4life Nov 2012 #87

Me too Ligyron Nov 2012 #91

I have asthma, and the smell makes me cough. JoePhilly Nov 2012 #96

indica vs sativa notadmblnd Nov 2012 #101

"Like alcohol, some can handle it and some just can't, no matter how much they would like to." riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #102

I had similar experiences LiberalEsto Nov 2012 #103

Strictly personal? Spider Jerusalem Nov 2012 #106

Its too expensive Eyes of the World Nov 2012 #112

Yes, NEVER enough Politicalboi Nov 2012 #115

that too Eyes of the World Nov 2012 #116

Too much cloning? What do you mean? tridim Nov 2012 #131

I think it has much to do with your psychological state. TroglodyteScholar Nov 2012 #124

Not really. Systemshock212 Nov 2012 #128

Most people I know who used to use it regularly have either quit or drastically cut down slackmaster Nov 2012 #129

I know this happens sometimes to some people OnionPatch Nov 2012 #132

Couple things tama Nov 2012 #133

Indeed musiclawyer Nov 2012 #136

It tends to make people stupid. But then again, illegality promotes excessive use. Bucky Nov 2012 #138

ITT: Someone who used to smoke weed but doesn't (BAM just saved everyone 10 minutes...) DFab420 Nov 2012 #139

I sound like Donald Duck the day after smoking. bklyncowgirl Nov 2012 #144

I do etherealtruth Nov 2012 #145

not fond of the smell quinnox Nov 2012 #147

I quit probably 30 yrs ago after having a paranoia attack that left me with panic attacks. Every now Raine Nov 2012 #148

Maybe it's the quality? When legal, I guess it'll be regulated? Your source may cut it Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #149

This message was self-deleted by its author eugene jones Nov 2012 #151

It's the closest thing I know to a benign psychoactive drug Warpy Nov 2012 #153

I end up laughing all the time I do it. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #154

Bicoastal, you might try experimenting with weed that has higher CBD concentrations. Comrade Grumpy Nov 2012 #155

TOO OLD TO SMOKE POT Sedona Nov 2012 #156

Thanks for that BeyondGeography Nov 2012 #202

Same thing happened to me. EXACTLY the same thing. sibelian Nov 2012 #157

Indica & Sativa Loge23 Nov 2012 #159

I can't stand the smell of it democrattotheend Nov 2012 #162

+1 Daniel537 Nov 2012 #220

Was the strain you were smoking sativa or indica? They have opposite effects: LaydeeBug Nov 2012 #164

I have never smoked the stuff and when I have been near people that have, thought they stunk. bluestate10 Nov 2012 #166

all my experiences were speedy and panicky. that was 40 years ago & i haven't been back. HiPointDem Nov 2012 #167

I have known some people who say that weed makes them feel paranoid. tblue37 Nov 2012 #168

Thank you for courageously posting this... fadedrose Nov 2012 #171

Ignorance is bliss. trouble.smith Nov 2012 #174

K&R for your honesty. David Zephyr Nov 2012 #175

Maybe as your stress level went up the pot made you too calm to handle that stress and RKP5637 Nov 2012 #176

I get depressed when I smoke... Drunken Irishman Nov 2012 #179

Problem? Jim Warren Nov 2012 #180

Try a strain rich in cannabidiol (CBD) ArcticFox Nov 2012 #183

My Espoused One Le Taz Hot Nov 2012 #187

I always experienced pecwae Nov 2012 #189

Making it legal in Switzerland actually REDUCED use. Festivito Nov 2012 #190

Yep, same reason why we should lower the drinking age. Daniel537 Nov 2012 #217

Yeah I have a weed problem. Ganja Ninja Nov 2012 #195

That's the same problem I have with it independentpiney Nov 2012 #207

I have smoked from 13 yo to 52............ kooljerk666 Nov 2012 #205

only when i run out... :) pnwest Nov 2012 #213

Never tried it, and never seen a reason to. Daniel537 Nov 2012 #216

curled in a ball crying panic attacks?, marijuana or not..that depth of mental ill. needs a Dr. Tx. Sunlei Nov 2012 #219

Besides the fact it's too expensive? jschurchin Nov 2012 #227

Yes. TexasTowelie Feb 2013 #228