I have not achieved any goals as I am not a famous online persona. But at least online conversations like video games provide emotional and intellectual stimulation. Some people may consider it a waste of time -- but it gives us adrenaline which is much less harmful then artificial stimulants. In USA, the number of drug overdose deaths reached 50,000 a year. Now that marijuana is legal it generates billions of dollars.
Pot is not legal federally. Once that happens, then we'll see a real change. Right now it's illegal federally. Honestly, the government is probably trying to devise a master plan on taxing it and making money off it's legality.
I hope so. But I am forbidden by my doctor from using alcohol, tobacco, and any drugs except medical ones like antidepressants.
Marijuana helps with depression and PTSD http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/06/marijauna-depression_n_6622126.html I know a few guys I served with that now live in Colorado. They smoke marijuana and have been doing much better in their battles with depression.