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People against pot use- your reasons?

I've been a daily weed smoker for a few years now, I know a lot of people have stigma against it. For those adamantly against general use- what are your reasons? Do your views extend to alcohol and cigarettes? Is it purely because of legal reasons? Past history? Former user yourself? Can you say you're against something you haven't had any direct exposure to?

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SW-User

I used to smoke hash (the resin that comes off of marijuana). After a couple months I realized that it was making me lazy and lowering my cognitive abilities to the point where I was struggling to function in my day to day activities. Not only is weed NOT harmless, it'll make you into a vegetable over time.

[quote]Do your views extend to alcohol and cigarettes?[/quote]
No. The mental effects of alcohol are temporary and nicotine actually helps me to focus on work and hobbies.

[quote]Can you say you're against something you haven't had any direct exposure to?[/quote]
Yes. There's plenty of evidence out there that weed is harmful.

ash365 · 26-30, T

@SW-User I hate when I run out and scrape resin, there's this nasty feeling to it. I can agree with the vegetable state, there's a need to keep your own tolerance below a certain level. I find the laziness is a matter of self-motivation, I've certainly went to work, drove, socialized, generally lived under the influence, I only get that lazy if I let myself.

MildlyInappropriate · 51-55, M

Thanks for sharing your thoughts - I've used cannabis for about 30 years now, and my experience differs from yours considerably.

Sure, there are times that it can make me lazy (sometimes the difference between sativa and indica), but mostly, it just adds a filter to my regular existence. I still function nearly exactly the same way as I do whilst not under the influence, it just allows me to tap into creative thought a little easier overall. It also lowers inhibitions, which just makes social situations more fun in general.

My experience with alcohol, on the other hand, is not as positive. It makes my mind sluggish, both in the moment, as well as the next day, if I've had a little too much to drink.

We are fascinating creatures, in that our individual experiences with various substances can vary so widely, wouldn't you agree?

@SW-User

ash365 · 26-30, T

@MildlyInappropriate I think my experience is much like yours, you experience things through a different type of filter with weed. I don't view the lowering of inhibitions as a bad thing, actually there's a lot I never would have had the courage to do if weed hadn't allowed me to just say 'fuck it'.
Your point that our experiences are so specific and individual is a very valid point however, the way I experience it isn't necessarily the same as for the next person, I know plenty of people who dislike the sensation.

Gangstress · 41-45, F

@MildlyInappropriate yep this is same for me

Alas resin is not a good smoke. I have always considered it the stupid mans weed because you dont know what's added. I have found hair, plastic and other things within bits of resin which first boad well.

My opinion stay away from resin @SW-User