Recreational marijuana is now legal for a good percentage of American adults. Colorado, California, Massachusetts, Washington, Nevada, Oregon, Maine. But you cannot operate a motor vehicle while under the influence. Will you smoke, vape, or eat marijuana foods in one of these states? Will you go to one of these states to partake in legal marijuana use?
I smoked a bit of weed years ago. Usually gave me uncontrollable laughing fits, a little paranoia, and once hallucinated. So I never did it again, till this past Halloween. Smoked some weed and had a beer. Was fine for a few hours, and then all of the sudden I was having a MASSIVE anxiety attack. Took a few hours to pass. Took at least 2 days for my brain to return to normal. Knowing this, I think I really should stay away from it. Legal or not.
And the reason you believe this had anything to do with marijuana is? Your messages seem to follow the same pattern sometimes.
Yeah, strange as it sounds to some, weed is not for everyone. I knew a guy with bipolar disorder that weed affected just like you're describing. Different brain chemistries.
i haven't had a serious anxiety attack since....hmm... 2005? then all of the sudden I smoke some weed and drink some beer, and two hours later i have a massive anxiety attack. and then 2 days later my brain is healed and back to normal. but go ahead, don't connect the dots.
interesting, as I am 100% not bi-polar. but i do admit the weed + alcohol may have made things worse. not sure, who knows, not gonna risk it.
Ah, well I certainly wasn't trying to imply that bi-polar is the only brain chemistry that interacts poorly with pot. It was just an example.
I don't smoke, but plan on doing so occasionally when I retire. From what I've been reading, the stuff nowadays is so strong, it could be dangerous; too much THC and not enough CBD. https://www.thestranger.com/feature...lax-dont-let-them-talk-you-into-high-thc-weed But THC is just one of many cannabinoids in marijuana, and now that the state is filled with expert cultivators, some growers are cultivating for other cannabinoids—including cannabidiol, commonly referred to as CBD. High-CBD products are primarily associated with medical marijuana, as CBD has fantastic painkilling and epilepsy-fighting properties. It isn't psychoactive the way THC is. It doesn't turn your brain into a bouncy ball the way THC does. In fact, it's thought that the CBD in a plant is what regulates the THC high. A plant with high CBD levels and low THC levels is awesome for anybody who is looking to enjoy some of the many benefits of pot sans mental debilitation. "I recommend CBD to all novice users," said Dr. James Lathrop, founder of Cannabis City, the city's first recreational pot store. Lathrop is a doctor of nursing practice and a third-year PhD student at UW with a research focus on cannabis. "Certainly for people who are prone to anxiety, someone who doesn't want that high-THC effect, the high-CBD strains can really do it." Strains like Sour Tsunami, AC/DC, or Charlotte's Web are primarily CBD, often containing less than 1 percent THC. The plant you see on the cover of this magazine, being grown in a greenhouse in Ellensburg, is Life Gardens' high-CBD Blueberry Essence strain. The strain's THC content ranges from below 1 percent to as high as 5 percent, with CBD content ranging from 5 percent up to 15 percent. The ratio of CBD to THC varies, but it is never usually lower than three to one, said Rachael Lowatchie, administrative director at Life Gardens. While these strains aren't very psychoactive, meaning you won't feel more than the faintest head high, they still have profound effects. People love CBD, and for good reason. In addition to being an extremely promising medical compound—one that caused CNN medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta to change his tune on cannabis and come out in support of legalization—it's got a whole host of more mundanely awesome benefits. https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/can-cbd-undo-the-anxious-side-effects-of-thc Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, is an excellent anxiety-fighting compound. It occurs in trace amounts in most varieties of cannabis, but recent years have seen a surge of high-CBD strains and products. CBD isn’t psychoactive like THC – when isolated from its THC counterpart, it does not produce the obvious euphoria. Although THC and CBD are two distinctive compounds, they work together in interesting ways. For example, CBD has been found to enhance THC's painkilling properties while diminishing the paranoia it can cause. “CBD interacts with THC in complex ways, diminishing certain effects (the munchies, sleepiness, the high) while augmenting others,” writes Martin A. Lee in his book, Smoke Signals. “Cannabidiol balances the buzz and softens the euphoria – or, in some cases, the dysphoria – induced by THC, which, in concentrated form, can make people feel very loopy and weird. CBD is the yin of THC’s yang.”
Dangerous? Well the higher concentration of THC isn;t dangerous, unless you are cutting meat with a saw. But you shouldnt cut meat under any drug, including alcohol. Especially alcohol. CBD has worked miracles for some people suffering from siezures. I would prefer the herb with lots of thc and a decent level of cbd. Sativa for the day time, indica for evening. I am currently vaping 87 percent thc, 12 percent cbd. Indica, medical. And it isnt any more powerful than the weed I smoked in the 70s, the good stuff like columbian gold, panama red, puna buds, jamaiican. People keep talking about weed being more powerful, and indeed you see more of the powerful stuff today than you did in the 70s But believe me, some of the best weed back then was as good as the weed you see today.
Panic attacks? Yes, sometimes pot will give them to some of the weaker, less stable minds. Especially the sativa strain. I do not get panic attacks from weed. But my mind is very stable, as I tripped on 250 micrograms of orange sunshine in 1970, and tripped several times a week for almost a year. Never one bummer trip. I put the acid down, never tripped again. I stopped smoking weed by 1980, personal choice and only started vaping it here recently for a better quality of life in my old age. It works. But you seem like the kinda fellow who needs to smoke or better, vape daily. Indica since you get panic attacks. It would really chill you out and make you treat others better. So, a win win for you and others around you.
I don't use it, . but would be open to external use as a painkiller, or maybe occasional flavoring if it were legal. The legal penalties just don't make it worth it, otherwise, even though it is an obviously useful herb that should be free for everyone to grow in moderation, unaltered by fanatics.
I voted no because of the fact that those who use alcohol, narcotics and other mind altering substances, do not keep it to themselves. Why does this take place? It is because of the fact that when any mind altering substance is ingested into the bloodstream, the first casualty if judgement. Judgement is intricately connected to behavioral controls, also known as inhibitions. Once inhibitors are lowered or altogether destroyed, than a person’s societal functionality, which is intrinsically founded on the ability to effectively manage how one conducts himself or herself among others. This is why it is illegal to operate motorized vehicles, including heavy equipment under the influence of alcohol or other sensory inhibitors. In these cases, the lives of others are potentially put in unnecessary peril. How does this relate to marijuana? It relates to the use of marijuana because many, who consume said narcotic, use in public places with impunity; they have no basic regard and consideration for others, including those of us who do not use narcotics and alcoholic beverages.
I'm 83 and never smoked it. If it becomes legal here (Arizona) I would be curious enough to give it a try.
Tried it in Colorado, but I wouldn't specifically travel in order to use it. I had nothing but bad experiences with pot in the past, but I agreed to try some with my wife on our last vacation and I'm glad I did. Turns out it is really just the "headier" sativa stuff gives me the bad experiences. Indica had a much more positive effect.
Paranoia is a common side effect, though that can be a good thing. A big difference between alcohol and marijuana is that alcohol makes some people exceptionally mean and violent. Marijuana doesn't tend to make a person violent. Both adversely affect motor skills and mental focus. In states where it is legal, you can buy the form, type and strength you want precisely. Smoking/Vaping hits faster and harder, but does not last as long. Drops under the tongue or eating it comes on more subtle and lasts longer. The strongest stuff if smoked hits like a hammer, but also is pricey where legal. If a person is adversely affected then obviously should not use it. Alternatively, the person might should try a weaker form and use drops or eat it rather than smoking it (though your costs go up if you do), reducing their consumption level as well.
hey, and you could be the next Einstein, looking in a mirror wondering what would happen if going the speed of light and looking in a mirror for your reflection never know the ideas you may come up with
