Ok guys, help me out here

I'm in the middle of a hot debate on another forum. People are saying some WILD-ass things and it sounds like reefer madness all over again. So, do you think that weed is addictive? If so, in what ways? Does it effect you in bad ways or good ways or both? Why do you smoke?

 

I smoke to relax pure and simple. I am quite highly strung, volatile and irritable. Smoking instantly rids me of life's worries and anxiety's.
I dont think its addictive, I smoke an ounce straight off in about 4 days, and then have a break for about 2 weeks until my system clears. I have never suffered withdrawal symptoms, I have never had hot/cold sweats, aching legs, fever, irational paranoia or any of the things you would associate coming off drugs. I have nursed my brother through several attempts to get clean and off heroin, and I have never experienced anything like what he has been through.
I dont like alcohol, I find it increases my mood swings and I am not a happy drunk. I avoid it as if it were poison. However, people do seem to enjoy being in my compnay when I smoke, they say its nice to see the person and not the shit.
I am also an insomniac and I get the best nights sleep ever when Iv had a smoke.
God sorry, I sound like a right lunatic having just read what i'v written! please believe me thats not the case, Im just a regular stressed out wife and mother!

 

Weed is definitely psychologically addictive. It can affect your life in many negative ways similar to other drugs. Most people have a hold on it, but there are quite a few people that care about nothing but getting stoned. I used to be that way, and I was kicked out of school twice for toking and kicked out of the army for toking. I don't regret it, really, because I would gladly trade some book smarts for the memories I made getting stoned. It definitely affected my life in a negative way for a while. Weed is a drug, and a powerful drug at that. You gotta be able to handle your responsibilities if you're going to continue to smoke regularly. It's definitely not AS addictive as other drugs because it doesn't cause any negative physical withdrawal symptoms, but it definitely causes some crazy ass mental symptoms after a while.

 

I smoke for many reasons. I smoke for stress. I smoke because it helps my depression. I smoke to help the symptoms of ADHD. I smoke because I like it. I also smoke because I am told not to by the government. I guess I also smoke partly out of habit. The positives definitely outweigh the negatives.

 

I think that just like alcohol.. certain people can become addicted to weed like chemical dependency I guess it what it would be. But that does not necessarily mean everyone does. I am not. I smoke weed because it makes me relax and I put a lot more thought into things. BUT on a side note I won't smoke it during the day when my son is up. I just don't feel comfortable with him being so young. I wait until after he goes to bed and still I only do it once a week if that.

 

i dont think it is addicting. i can easily go a few days without smoking weed & it doesnt bother me, but with ciggarettes i cant. but i would rather smoke weed anyday, fuck ciggarettes.

 

weed is only psychologicaly addictive, ive never had a problem with it, i smoke for my anxeity,creativity,something to do while hanging out with firends, makes music sound so different and because i like it,the only problems ive had from weed are paronia which was only a couple times cause i almost got caught by my parents,but i talked to my dad about my smoking and he doesnt mind

 

I dont smoke straights, only weed, I go through times of smoking everyday and then months without....think its a mind set, I have a lot of friends who are 'addicted' to the stuff some have even been put into a mantal homes from just smoking weed! I think as long as you are a strong person and are in control of it rather than it being in control of you, you will be ok.
I smoke because it helps me relax and think and I love the social side of it, though I do feel less productive the next day.

 

And drugs are not the only things that people can get addicted to ya know... anyone can get addicted to anything (mentally or physiclly). For example... compulsive eaters, extreme gamers, etc. Of course, with any addiction there are negative impacts and the good ones. Depending on how you think they impact you negativly or posativly, that determines the outcome of an addiction or not.

There are some who cant really figure out when enough is enough, or how much too much is. Like with weed, if used responsibly it can be a more posative thing in your life then a negative one, but if you abuse it, and become a stronger and stronger user, thats when the problems come in to play.

I hoped this helped =)

 

Addiction is not always a bad thing, either. You can be addicted to something and it affects your life in totally positive ways. People who are addicted to exercise are healthier. People addicted to reading become smarter. SOME people who are addicted to weed(psychologically) can still live very successful lives and the weed only helps. Addiction is only a bad thing if it has negative effects on your life. I could live life without weed, but I wouldn't enjoy life as much without weed. It has affected my life in negative ways in the past, but I have learned to prioritize and do what I need to when I need to do it. Addiction only becomes a problem when it negatively affects your motivation and your priorities.

 

I feel fantastic when I smoke weed, and unlike with alcohol I can jump straight out of bed the next day and feel re energized having had a relaxing evening and a good soild 8 hours sleep. I get heaps of stuff done the next day (I have no choice, kids school, chores, work,etc etc) and to keep my anxiety and depression under control I smoke, for me it was a simply choice between weed and prozac, and filling my head with manufactured chemicals as opposed to natural ones wasnt an option.

 

Smoking pot isn't addictive.. Doing coke/heroin IS. I know, I've done coke, and even when I'm "off" it, I still think about it. I haven't done it in awhile, but I still think about it.

Now pot,.. Well, pot is my friend. It helps me when I'm stuck creatively, it helps me sleep, it helps me when I'm in pain. I've never gotten into a fight with someone over pot.. but I sure have over coke. Fucking aye.. People love to talk shit about pot. I've never heard of anyone dying from smoking pot and driving. People do all the time from alcohol! Fucking morons.

 

I was chatting to a woman I know in a bar and she was asking me why I don't drink alcohol. I pointed out all the bad things about it (big up to Bill Hicks!) while she guzzled pints of gin and tonic. She asked what I did to chill out and I replied that I smoke shitloads of weed.

Then she started berating me about pot being a depressant and can make a person feel violent! I laughed at her and gave her another pint of gin to drown herself in.

Oh. Btw. Nice picture, Albin0... You're very cute!

 

Ehhh heroin addiction is physical though, cocaine is mental. Also have to second what was already said, niiiiiiiice picture.

 

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all the positive ones, plus paranoid. only negative aspect for me.

 

weed is addicting. physically and mentally. but the withdrawl symptoms are so mild, most people dont notice the addiction or withdrawl untill they know what too expect. if you go 2 weeks without smoking when you had been smoking everyday, youll get grouchy, and some sleep issues. either hard to sleep, or very tired alot. but its so mild, most dont notice it. so dont worry. this is not a dangerrous addiction

 

Uhm... no. It's not physically addictive at all.

 

you dont have to believe me, i diddnt either but i just finished some drug education shit and this actually makes alot of sense if youve had to quit. and it wasnt one of those bull shit things where they tell you all these lies, they actually said most myths are false and shit. but i also experienced this shit when i had to quit so i think it is. but like i said, its so mild, its not noticible. but whatever. im still gonna start smoking again

 

Oh fuck, i dont know why i opened it, didnt read anything and clicked sick, so deduct 1 for sick and add it to something good.
Smoking weed makes me happy, chilled, tired sometimes and stoned, i dunno when i say stoned i mean, my head feels heavier or lighter sometimes, i can tell as soon as weed is affecting me before im actually stoned cause it feels like my brain is swimming around in my head...