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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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TinyViolins · 31-35, M

My biggest reasons are that it stunts brain development in teens. People that might think it's cool to do at an early age will suffer from it later.

A second reason is that marijuana abuse and dependency is real. It's not as bad as other substances out there, but it can still keep a person from living their best lives.

That said, I smoke pot and drink and spend hours a day on the web. My life's been in the shitter for decades, so I'm not a fixer upper that weed is limiting. It has lots of uses, but let's not treat it like a miracle drug. It's perfectly fine if used responsibly.

ash365 · 26-30, T

@TinyViolins Responsible use, I think you put it right there. I only started after I went through a hard time, had just been kicked out by my parents and bought a cookie off my coworker's homemade bake sales, the stress relief had me hooked. But in the end, drugs, weed, alcohol, sex, doesn't everyone have some kind of crutch...

TinyViolins · 31-35, M

@ash365 True, we all have our vices. It's ultimately all about finding a balance