Weed

[MisterV]

To hell with the tight ass bitches on this board who give me shit about being a stoner.

I smoke pot and don't drink alcohol.

All I have to worry about is the munchies; whereas you ...

[monet]

Doesn't make sense to smoke it when you can make edibles or butter/oil.
Butter/Oil seems to be the way to go as it is more condensed compared to brownies.
Five Times Stronger so it lasts 5 Times longer on the shelf.
You are basically turning one ounce into five ounces.
Lasts much longer in the freezer than you would think.
That is if you surf the waves with proper dosing.
It can be very easy to wipe out on edibles and enjoy a 3 hour coma or state of paranoia.
Some people report staying high for days as it reacts differently with different people.
One problem that can occur is Cannabis-Induced Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder.
Scary Stuff.

Smoking it is 4x worse (tar deposits) than smoking cigarettes.
Some studies have shown that Cancer is 3x more likely from smoking MJ.
The major problems are abuse or dependency and withdrawal.
Don't believe that Bullshit that MJ isn't addictive or doesn't have side effects or serious withdrawal.
Common Withdrawal problems are panic attacks, night sweats and irritability.
Many have reported serious depression when in withdrawal not to mention the drug can be a gateway.
Of course everyone reacts differently but these are very common issues associated with the drug.
Smoking it is fast and easy but certainly not good on the respiratory system, heart or bones.
I don't know much about the effects of ingesting it but I'm sure it wrecks havoc on the liver and other organs in the long run.
That's the price you have to pay for the Escape, High or Partying that one enjoys.
Nothing is Free in this World.

[mcap]

Fuck man, that pothead who made that meme doesn’t even know how to put an apostrophe in a simple word. Liver is, not plural livers. Dumb stoner.

[MisterV]

Ah, the grammar police strike again.

FWIW I simply pulled the meme out of cyberspace, I didn't create it.

You got the point, and that's what matters.

[MisterV]

Monet, I agree edibles are a safer way to go.

I've smoked weed since I was fifteen and (knock on wood) have experienced no pulmonary or other issues.

Hell, I smoked cigarettes for twenty years before quitting, and drank quite a bit before quitting as well.

The weed sold in stores in Oregon is so strong that now I typically take no more than one or two puffs from my small wooden pipe before the "Ahhhhh" moment arrives: I guess this helps limit the potential for damage.

My big problem is the munchies.

I guess there's no free lunch, er, I mean no free munch ...

[Chipychip]

I used to smoke weed, but over time I noticed it wasn't sitting well with me. It made me feel a bit too lethargic and sometimes anxious, which led me to look for alternatives.

I then switched to nexus products, which are vapes, and I've found them to be a better fit for me. They seem to give a cleaner experience and I feel more in control of the effects, which has been a positive change for my daily routine. It’s interesting to see how smoking trends are evolving with more options available now.

[MisterV]

I occasiioally go on "the weed wagon" and am on it now, not having puffed for a couple weeks.

Really don't miss it, don't crave it nor think about doing it, and thus far I lost ten pounds due to better dietary control.

My buddy who has a sleep disorder told me he finally got some good sleep after swilling down the entire bottle of a heavily THC infused beverage purchased at the local dispensary.

[mcap]

Took about half a syringe of rick Simpson oil once at the recommendation of a budtender when I had the worst tension headache. Fell asleep at like 5 pm and woke up at 10 am the next day thinking it was 10 pm.

[MisterV]

I wondered what impact being high on cannabis might have on one's gambling behavior.

Still abstaining, I gambled last weekend and my experience was different: I had more control over my gambling behavior than when I've been high.

For example, early on I got up seven hundred and rather than stick around and keep playing I ended it for that day, happy with the win and not craving "more."

Not sure how probative this is, but if cannabis use makes folks more willing to keep playing then the casinos might want to encourage its use, the same as they do alcohol.

[Tasha]

I wondered what impact being high on cannabis might have on one's gambling behavior.

Still abstaining, I gambled last weekend and my experience was different: I had more control over my gambling behavior than when I've been high.

For example, early on I got up seven hundred and rather than stick around and keep playing I ended it for that day, happy with the win and not craving "more."

Not sure how probative this is, but if cannabis use makes folks more willing to keep playing then the casinos might want to encourage its use, the same as they do alcohol.

Congratulations on leaving early when you were up a lot of money instead of staying because you wanted to get even more money. My Casino Friend told me he was up $500 and ended up blowing all of the $500 back, and lost all of his original Bankroll. He was disgusted and angry with himself for doing that. I tried to console him by saying something like,"At least you were playing with your Player's Club Card and got a lot of points and Comps. He gave me a little smile like the "Yeah, I got a lot of Points and Comps, but I still shouldn't have blown my entire $500 win and my entire bankroll too."

[MisterV]

I went back on Sunday, no weed, and in a "disciplined" way lost what I'd won the last trip.

No regrets...it happens.

It happens a lot; "That's gamblin;."

Gotta be able to take the bad with the good and not beat yourself up over it.

Gamble only with a bankroll you have set aside for that purpose and which you can comfortably afford to lose.