Weed Smell in Public

[MikeE024]

We have meth heads scattered through town here, and Opioids messed up a ton of people where I grew up in Ohio.

A Tucson friend lost her fiance to fentanyl (dude was the head of a clinic, which is why they moved to NM). Apparently he relapsed, and she found him in the house with a pool of blood with the dogs and cats circled around him. Real bad.

 

[srimes]

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There are better options now. Don't ask me how I learned about it.

It's a carbon filter that actually traps smoke particulate. Clever idea.

 

[Feralkid]

We have meth heads scattered through town here, and Opioids messed up a ton of people where I grew up in Ohio.

A Tucson friend lost her fiance to fentanyl (dude was the head of a clinic, which is why they moved to NM). Apparently he relapsed, and she found him in the house with a pool of blood with the dogs and cats circled around him. Real bad.

Meth and opioids are a completely different ball game from marijuana. Marijuana users generally don't disgrace themselves, commit crimes, or die because of it. Worst I've experienced that I can blame on weed is pigging out on junk food or showing up to work a little bit late.

There are better options now. Don't ask me how I learned about it.

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It's a carbon filter that actually traps smoke particulate. Clever idea.

With it being legal now a lot places, vapes are the way to go.

 

[MikeE024]

Meth and opioids are a completely different ball game from marijuana. Marijuana users generally don't disgrace themselves, commit crimes, or die because of it. Worst I've experienced that I can blame on weed is pigging out on junk food or showing up to work a little bit late.

Never said it was the same. Meth was brought up more than once in here, so I responded.

 

[Squatch]

Okay, I've been hesitant to even get involved in this conversation, as I've really no desire to get roasted (pun intended) by anyone for my stance on the issue. But then I figured "Eh, what the hell. I'm a big boy."

So, first of all, I can't stand having to deal with the smell. It's legal in this state, and its use is quite prevalent, apparently. I'm sick of hearing commercials on the radio for dispensaries, of seeing billboards all over the place, and of smelling it. I've never been tolerant of its use, never (knowingly) associated with people who use it, and as I'm sure you've surmised by now, have never used it myself. I attribute my lifelong stance on the issue to my upbringing. My stepdad (he raised me) was 27 years military (Navy), giving no quarter when it came to drug use. This is something that was passed on to each of us four kids. None of us has ever participated in it. Period. I raised my own son with that same mentality. In fact, he has never even tasted alcohol in his 33 years of life.

I can only imagine what some of you are thinking, but it gets even better (or worse, depending on your perspective). My stance against drug use is such that there are only two things that I absolutely will not tolerate/accept in my marriage: If my wife were to (for whatever reason) try to get me to deny my faith in God, or if she were to start using drugs (yes, even pot). I'd be done with the marriage if either of these were the case. Hardcore? Oh, there's more...

It has been proposed to me that medical marijuana would help me with some of my ailments. My response was that I will deal with the pain for the rest of my life before I would ever go down that avenue. It just will not happen. Funny enough, my sister told her doctor the same exact thing, telling him that if he ever suggests it again, she'll find a new doctor.

I don't expect that I'll get much in the way of understanding for my viewpoint on the issue of marijuana, but I've been the odd man out for most of my life on the subject. Seeing the comments in this thread just kind of reinforces that for me. I just thought I'd share with you a viewpoint (rather extreme, admittedly) from the other side.

 

[John Cooper]

Okay, I've been hesitant to even get involved in this conversation, as I've really no desire to get roasted (pun intended) by anyone for my stance on the issue. But then I figured "Eh, what the hell. I'm a big boy."

So, first of all, I can't stand having to deal with the smell. It's legal in this state, and its use is quite prevalent, apparently. I'm sick of hearing commercials on the radio for dispensaries, of seeing billboards all over the place, and of smelling it. I've never been tolerant of its use, never (knowingly) associated with people who use it, and as I'm sure you've surmised by now, have never used it myself. I attribute my lifelong stance on the issue to my upbringing. My stepdad (he raised me) was 27 years military (Navy), giving no quarter when it came to drug use. This is something that was passed on to each of us four kids. None of us has ever participated in it. Period. I raised my own son with that same mentality. In fact, he has never even tasted alcohol in his 33 years of life.

I can only imagine what some of you are thinking, but it gets even better (or worse, depending on your perspective). My stance against drug use is such that there are only two things that I absolutely will not tolerate/accept in my marriage: If my wife were to (for whatever reason) try to get me to deny my faith in God, or if she were to start using drugs (yes, even pot). I'd be done with the marriage if either of these were the case. Hardcore? Oh, there's more...

It has been proposed to me that medical marijuana would help me with some of my ailments. My response was that I will deal with the pain for the rest of my life before I would ever go down that avenue. It just will not happen. Funny enough, my sister told her doctor the same exact thing, telling him that if he ever suggests it again, she'll find a new doctor.

I don't expect that I'll get much in the way of understanding for my viewpoint on the issue of marijuana, but I've been the odd man out for most of my life on the subject. Seeing the comments in this thread just kind of reinforces that for me. I just thought I'd share with you a viewpoint (rather extreme, admittedly) from the other side.

Brother I admire you 100%! You will never get anything but respect from me because I wish I could say the same about never doing drugs or alcohol!!

But when I stopped, I stopped cold turkey and never looked back.

I have wrestled with using CBD oil for essential tremors and back pain, but just can't do it.

 

[AndyG]

In my lifetime, I have seen such a change…. When I was young people really looked down on people who smoked marijuana.

Now they brag that that is all their kid does.

Then you have people who are delusional like the dude that told my buddy he was not doing any drugs. He had only done some heroin.

Well, thank goodness you were not messing with the hard stuff Leroy

 

[Squatch]

Brother I admire you 100%! You will never get anything but respect from me because I wish I could say the same about never doing drugs or alcohol!!

But when I stopped, I stopped cold turkey and never looked back.

I have wrestled with using CBD oil for essential tremors and back pain, but just can't do it.

Thank you, man. It's kind of a weird position to be in. People have all kinds of respect for someone who has struggled with drugs and/or alcohol, but eventually got clean, and I get that. They've earned the accolades, to be sure. However, there seems to be a tendency (in my experience) to judge those who never felt the need/desire to participate in such things as being self-righteous individuals, or at the very least, "sheltered" and/or somewhat inexperienced in the ways of the world. You are only maybe the second person in my life who has ever said they had any respect for my decision to avoid that lifestyle completely. Again, thank you.

 

[06TJ35's]

I dont really consider weed a “drug” because it just needs water to grow. Obviously now theres a whole lot a tech that goes to growing weed but if we take it back to the beginning it just needs sunlight and water. Weed is just another of gods creation.

Again this is my view. I don’t want to make anyone mad.

 

[lBasket]

Thank you, man. It's kind of a weird position to be in. People have all kinds of respect for someone who has struggled with drugs and/or alcohol, but eventually got clean, and I get that. They've earned the accolades, to be sure. However, there seems to be a tendency (in my experience) to judge those who never felt the need/desire to participate in such things as being self-righteous individuals, or at the very least, "sheltered" and/or somewhat inexperienced in the ways of the world. You are only maybe the second person in my life who has ever said they had any respect for my decision to avoid that lifestyle completely. Again, thank you.

Those people dodged a bullet I wish I had when I was younger I think it's cool too.

Also... Probably catch flak for this but like 99% of "medical marijuana" use is an excuse to justify getting high IMO

 

[rasband]

there are no negative health aspects

That may be true of weed in the old days (you could argue even that isn't true, but I won't dwell here beyond highlighting heart and lung issues), but that's definitely not true of the highly concentrated options today. It can be as bad as triggering schizophrenia, anxiety, ptsd, personality disorders and much more.

 

[John Cooper]

Thank you, man. It's kind of a weird position to be in. People have all kinds of respect for someone who has struggled with drugs and/or alcohol, but eventually got clean, and I get that. They've earned the accolades, to be sure. However, there seems to be a tendency (in my experience) to judge those who never felt the need/desire to participate in such things as being self-righteous individuals, or at the very least, "sheltered" and/or somewhat inexperienced in the ways of the world. You are only maybe the second person in my life who has ever said they had any respect for my decision to avoid that lifestyle completely. Again, thank you.

One of the things that opened my eyes was.

Ted Nugent! Love the man or hate him i had and have respect for him!!

The man is an avid outdoorsman be it, hunting, fishing or 4 wheeling. Never done drugs or alcohol (maybe wrong on the drinking, but pretty sure he said he hasn't) He is a huge second amendment supporter and can shred a guitar.

 

[AndyG]

Those people dodged a bullet I wish I had when I was younger I think it's cool too.

Also... Probably catch flak for this but like 99% of "medical marijuana" use is an excuse to justify getting high IMO

A dog has no idea it is chained…. Until it tries to get free.

I know there’s a lot of variation, but I have a brother who started with weed and has destroyed his life.

My point is nobody knows exactly where the road is going to take them…. But not everybody wins the struggle and you don’t have to conquer the things that you avoid..

Really our society is getting a little bit twisted… I heard a girl one time admonishing another girls attempt at marriage because she didn’t try to live with the guy first.

I know personally the drugs and alcohol can be a boatload of fun…. but if you aren’t careful, they can bring a lot of problems.

 

[ColoJeep]

Thank you, man. It's kind of a weird position to be in. People have all kinds of respect for someone who has struggled with drugs and/or alcohol, but eventually got clean, and I get that. They've earned the accolades, to be sure. However, there seems to be a tendency (in my experience) to judge those who never felt the need/desire to participate in such things as being self-righteous individuals, or at the very least, "sheltered" and/or somewhat inexperienced in the ways of the world. You are only maybe the second person in my life who has ever said they had any respect for my decision to avoid that lifestyle completely. Again, thank you.

Just like many things in life , it falls on personnal responsibility for your actions . I don't see why anyone would have an issue with you.
Thank you for bringing this out in the open . I seriously doubt you pull any self righteous B.S. on anyone Squatch . Good on you brother !

 

[lBasket]

That may be true of weed in the old days (you could argue even that isn't true, but I won't dwell here beyond highlighting heart and lung issues), but that's definitely not true of the highly concentrated options today. It can be as bad as triggering schizophrenia, anxiety, ptsd, personality disorders and much more.

It's also documented to disrupt REM sleep (how many people tell you they smoke to help you sleep?) and cause abdominal issues.

People aren't just smoking joints now, a lot of usage is concentrated like 90% THC in a vape you can hit anytime anywhere. It's different

I don't really have anything against people that smoke though. Just a lot of misinformation and lying to themselves about what it truly does to you in my opinion

 

[lBasket]

A dog has no idea it is chained…. Until it tries to get free.

I know there’s a lot of variation, but I have a brother who started with weed and has destroyed his life.

My point is nobody knows exactly where the road is going to take them…. But not everybody wins the struggle and you don’t have to conquer the things that you avoid..

Really our society is getting a little bit twisted… I heard a girl one time admonishing another girls attempt at marriage because she didn’t try to live with the guy first.

I know personally the drugs and alcohol can be a boatload of fun…. but if you aren’t careful, they can bring a lot of problems.

Yep definitely. Whether or not it brings you down a worse path... It sure can bring a lot of apathy that is certainly not positive, even if it isn't destructive

 

[06TJ35's]

I just feel bad for the people who really need medical marijuana but cant get it because its not legal in all the U.S. There is so many benefits than using pharmaceutical drugs.

 

[AndyG]

I’ll also say this…. The people that I know personally that are longtime users that are getting into their mid to late 50s and early 60s have health problem I would not wish on anyone.

 

[Zorba]

Okay, I've been hesitant to even get involved in this conversation, as I've really no desire to get roasted (pun intended) by anyone for my stance on the issue. But then I figured "Eh, what the hell. I'm a big boy."

So, first of all, I can't stand having to deal with the smell. It's legal in this state, and its use is quite prevalent, apparently. I'm sick of hearing commercials on the radio for dispensaries, of seeing billboards all over the place, and of smelling it. I've never been tolerant of its use, never (knowingly) associated with people who use it, and as I'm sure you've surmised by now, have never used it myself. I attribute my lifelong stance on the issue to my upbringing. My stepdad (he raised me) was 27 years military (Navy), giving no quarter when it came to drug use. This is something that was passed on to each of us four kids. None of us has ever participated in it. Period. I raised my own son with that same mentality. In fact, he has never even tasted alcohol in his 33 years of life.

I can only imagine what some of you are thinking, but it gets even better (or worse, depending on your perspective). My stance against drug use is such that there are only two things that I absolutely will not tolerate/accept in my marriage: If my wife were to (for whatever reason) try to get me to deny my faith in God, or if she were to start using drugs (yes, even pot). I'd be done with the marriage if either of these were the case. Hardcore? Oh, there's more...

It has been proposed to me that medical marijuana would help me with some of my ailments. My response was that I will deal with the pain for the rest of my life before I would ever go down that avenue. It just will not happen. Funny enough, my sister told her doctor the same exact thing, telling him that if he ever suggests it again, she'll find a new doctor.

I don't expect that I'll get much in the way of understanding for my viewpoint on the issue of marijuana, but I've been the odd man out for most of my life on the subject. Seeing the comments in this thread just kind of reinforces that for me. I just thought I'd share with you a viewpoint (rather extreme, admittedly) from the other side.

Thank you. I'm the exact same way, including alcohol. People are free to do as they please - or should be - but don't involve me in it. I just don't participate in something I consider stupid - and yes, that includes smartphones!

 

[Zorba]

One of my witchy friends in California once told me something very interesting about pot. She says that pot essentially causes arrested development. In other words, if you start smoking it at age 17, you never mature much beyond that point. In my VERY limited observations, that does seem to be true, in addition to grandiose plans that never go anywhere. I don't know if stopping pot use will eventually re-start maturation or not. *shrug*