This article does a good job outlining concerns that I have had and provided more information. Without really considering the implications, legalization may seem like a great idea. But there are real consequences and seemingly very little coverage of those consequences. At a time when we are so focused on how products and chemicals affect our bodies, it is surprising to see the rush to use a “cool” but rather undefined product that has consequences.
When I used it in college many years ago, a major element was that it was a reasonably safe way of showing your anti-establishment credentials. Today it is so popular and widespread that it seems almost anti-establishment to not use it. Glad to have my anti-establishment credentials back after 50 years.
In my day, we called it grass (not weed) and we used quite a bit of it. That said, I'm one of those people who find its universal availability lessens my interest in it. It wasn't only a substance. It was an entire outlaw culture that made us feel special. It had its own lingo, its own costuming, its own music. Now it's a business. Bleh.
Thanks for the clarification about the difference from so many years back. I, too, was a very well-behaved kid but when I left for college, everything changed. Grass/weed/pot was definitely my drug of choice and I loved it--and the marvelous feeling that I was so creative and brilliant while using it. Aside from the laughter that was so indulgent and contagious.
I’ve wanted to try it again but have heard a lot about the potency and a lot more about bad experiences than good. Guess I’ll just have to content myself with wine.
My kids could not fathom why I’d never tried weed and brought edibles to my 60th birthday party ten years ago. Made me totally paranoid for about an hour. I in turn cannot fathom the appeal. Never again.
I am so happy to hear that THC provided you the relief you needed. You were wise to start with small doses and proceed carefully. Thanks for providing another voice in the discussion.
This is such an important topic and you covered it so well. I’m eager to learn more information about the long-term effects of THC use, as (like many here) I suffer from chronic pain that prevents sleep, and low-dose THC gummies are the only reliable sleep aid I’ve found outside of the addictive Ambien. Where are the scientific studies? As our country is aging and nursing homes are sending “Canna-Buses” of residents to pot shops, shouldn’t we have better answers?
This article does a good job outlining concerns that I have had and provided more information. Without really considering the implications, legalization may seem like a great idea. But there are real consequences and seemingly very little coverage of those consequences. At a time when we are so focused on how products and chemicals affect our bodies, it is surprising to see the rush to use a “cool” but rather undefined product that has consequences.
When I used it in college many years ago, a major element was that it was a reasonably safe way of showing your anti-establishment credentials. Today it is so popular and widespread that it seems almost anti-establishment to not use it. Glad to have my anti-establishment credentials back after 50 years.
In my day, we called it grass (not weed) and we used quite a bit of it. That said, I'm one of those people who find its universal availability lessens my interest in it. It wasn't only a substance. It was an entire outlaw culture that made us feel special. It had its own lingo, its own costuming, its own music. Now it's a business. Bleh.
Those were the days, my friend.
Thanks for the clarification about the difference from so many years back. I, too, was a very well-behaved kid but when I left for college, everything changed. Grass/weed/pot was definitely my drug of choice and I loved it--and the marvelous feeling that I was so creative and brilliant while using it. Aside from the laughter that was so indulgent and contagious.
I’ve wanted to try it again but have heard a lot about the potency and a lot more about bad experiences than good. Guess I’ll just have to content myself with wine.
My kids could not fathom why I’d never tried weed and brought edibles to my 60th birthday party ten years ago. Made me totally paranoid for about an hour. I in turn cannot fathom the appeal. Never again.
Thanks for echoing many of my feelings. I’m with ya.
The dearth of research is no accident. You can thank former President Nixon.
I am so happy to hear that THC provided you the relief you needed. You were wise to start with small doses and proceed carefully. Thanks for providing another voice in the discussion.
That's certainly a different spin on the outlaw instinct!
This is such an important topic and you covered it so well. I’m eager to learn more information about the long-term effects of THC use, as (like many here) I suffer from chronic pain that prevents sleep, and low-dose THC gummies are the only reliable sleep aid I’ve found outside of the addictive Ambien. Where are the scientific studies? As our country is aging and nursing homes are sending “Canna-Buses” of residents to pot shops, shouldn’t we have better answers?
I believe your concerns are well founded.