Marijuana and your most important piece of equipment

They have known for quite sometime that weed can cause psychosis but mainly in those younger than 18. I know people who has smoked it for years and they are fine, no adverse effects.

I find it strange how we’re all told they don’t know about the long term effects of Cannabis when it’s been in use for over 2,000 years.

I am not really a ganji smoker but I think it should be legalised seeing as coffee does more harm than a good bit of weed. I always laugh when it gets criticised by people who I know that smoke! Smoking is one of the worse drugs we have and that it totally legal yet thousands and thousands of people die every year from it and it’s highly addictive… the Govt. make to much money from it to ban it.

Al be honest, I smoked my 1st joint at the age of 10, I started smoking it regularly at the age of 13 (I’m 20 now)! I’ve only recently came off it (past 5/6 months) and I’m feeling the consequences of long-term weed smoking.

I was fine when I smoked it, but I’ve given my mind a chance to come to terms with what’s goin’ on around me. and I don’t like it.

I’ve had problems, problems which I don’t wanna talk about on here for the whole world to see, and weed has been the root of those problems.

I love the stuff, love the feeling and love the social part too. But I had to look after ME rather than my needs.

So bottom line is, people who say weed doesn’t F you up…you couldn’t be any more far from the truth!

Peace

[quote quote="Seanza":3hd3zeec]Al be honest, I smoked my 1st joint at the age of 10, I started smoking it regularly at the age of 13 (I’m 20 now)! I’ve only recently came off it (past 5/6 months) and I’m feeling the consequences of long-term weed smoking.

I was fine when I smoked it, but I’ve given my mind a chance to come to terms with what’s goin’ on around me. and I don’t like it.

I’ve had problems, problems which I don’t wanna talk about on here for the whole world to see, and weed has been the root of those problems.

I love the stuff, love the feeling and love the social part too. But I had to look after ME rather than my needs.

So bottom line is, people who say weed doesn’t F you up…you couldn’t be any more far from the truth!

Peace[/quote:3hd3zeec]

I totally agree with you. im a litlle older and have spent the best part of ten years smoking it. I always thought that weed was the source of what made me creative, and always struggled when i didnt have any to be creative. i havent smoked now in at least 4 months, and u know what, stepping away from it gives u such a revelation that it doesnt do u any good.

The problem with weed smokers is that all too often it is the excuse used for everything. All my firends that do it, and im sure you can associate where im coming from here……
you have a bad day…. so the excuse is to cheer up with a spliff.
you have a good day…. u celebrate with a spliff
your bored…. u need a spliff to entertain u
your busy and stressed ..u need a spliff to get u through it

and so on…
thats where the problem i think lies… becuase before u know it, its not just recreational, its there for every emotion and reason of ur day. and for those theat dont think its addictive, then your challenge is to stop every month or so for a few weeks, and then tell me its not!

as for the creativity side, i believe done in moderation it probably does help some people, but too much and it really does cloud your judgment.

other than that i think weed / skunk etc these days is filled with all sorts of dodgy shit, and to be honest that bothers me more than the effects of the actual weed.

V.V.

[quote quote="avalonandon":2ycn3094]Some really good statements there vice verses. Admittedly, I have to agree as well, that done in moderation, it does lend itself to creativity. But that means maybe once or so a month. But as you said, if its more than that, it truly screws with your head in many ways.

I have been studying and practicing meditation. With practice, I believe it can grow into something that will replace…and improve on that state of mind. People have told me for years that we can achieve these states of consciousness without drugs. I believe them and Im willing to pursue this.

Anybody wanna comment on meditation, altered states and creativity, from experience?[/quote:2ycn3094]

never really looked into that…. maybe u should explain a little more?
am intrigued,

V.V.

The best feeling I have ever had was because of 3 Reiki sessions. Don’t ask me why, or why I can compare, but it gave me a natural high for at least 3 weeks without having another session. It gave me back the confidence to go and write original stuff again, and get me back to being my ‘Higher Self’ ie. the person I am, both physically and spiritually.

Those 3 weeks was like waking up every morning like I had played the best gig and to the most adoring, appreciative, and knowledgeable crowd of my life.

I have no need for classified drugs.

[quote quote="avalonandon":1w91g45g]
I have been studying and practicing meditation. With practice, I believe it can grow into something that will replace…and improve on that state of mind. People have told me for years that we can achieve these states of consciousness without drugs. I believe them and Im willing to pursue this.

Anybody wanna comment on meditation, altered states and creativity, from experience?[/quote:1w91g45g]

Great post Avalonandon, Have you ever listened to the Dopecast? Max Freakout has his own podcast on there about psychedelics and one he talks about the role of entheogenic experiences and spiritual development. I think it’s about half way thought the podcast.

http://dopecast.libsyn.com/index.php?po … chonautica

I think it’s on Psychonautica11.

This is a very interesting topic with some helpful and insightful comments.

I am not going to beat around the bush. I have been an avid herbal partaker for over 15 years. I was forced to quit 7 months ago due to my working situation and the fact that I have no other choice than to be a responsible adult. I would rather have a job in order to survive than to smoke a blunt.

During my time as a partaker I have always lived an active, motivated, creative and rich life. I graduated from college and pursued other academic achievements. I’ve participated in many creative endeavors such as playing in numerous bands, remixing music and shooting and editing videos. I spent many hours outdoors doing activities such as surfing, kayaking, bike riding etc. So in some regards I guess the effects of the drugs depends on the person. Don’t get me wrong I did enjoy sitting in front of the t.v. and playing videos games etc but many people do that when they are sober.

It has taken me awhile to adjust to being sober from weed as it were. I do feel that for me it was very helpful in regards to my creativity. I am just now learning how to tap into the creativity that I once had with the use of weed. I know many people who are very creative with it and without it. Again it depends on the person.

The one thing I will say is I like the fact that I am sober on a daily basis but being sober has not affected my motivation or lack there of only my creativity which i am dealing with. It really depends on who you are in my opinion.

I honestly think that weed should be legal and that it is up to the individual as to how they choose to use or not use it. I can think of a lot worse intoxicants such as alcohol which in my opinion is one of the worst things a person can do to themselves. I’ve known too many alcoholics in my time and what’s become of them is very sad.

But that is another topic.

Mr. C. who is now weed free

I agree 110percent

I have smoked weed and more for over 20 of years on and off ranging from very heavy to light smoking and I believe that I got quite a few things out of it: Depression, anxiety further confusion, a more addictive way of life and a number of friends that in the long run, were just no good for me. It starts off as experiment and just wanting to feel it, to making your life an experiment gone wrong and ‘having’ to feel it.

I would say this about the aid of such substances for things like spirituality, well I say this. Steroids can aid you to a more muscle-bond body more quickly. Does this mean that steroids is the way? Don’t you think that in a way its false muscles? If you think about it, you will find a whole load more such examples.

If deep deep spirituality is your thing, then become a monk, otherwise, search through your curiosity of the bigger picture instead of shrinking your brain (yes, you are loosing brain cells) with drugs.

Smoking does not make you spiritual, it makes you stoned. Did you know that the the only reason that you get stoned from drugs is because you already have the receptors in the brain for the substances? This is because your brain actually contains variations of these substances already. You are in theory just ‘overloading’ these receptors. If one does not have the receptors, one cannot get the feeling from the drugs. There are people like this and also experiments have been done to show this. These people are no less spiritual than any body else.

If you want to take short cuts to places you don’t know, then don’t don’t be surprised to get lost, and expect that getting back on track may take a damn sight longer and means that you have to go back over some horrible places you never wanted to have to return to find the way. Saying later in life "I wished I had listened" will not get you all of your mind back and you will just have to make do.

Those who have not tried drugs, do not think that there is this special thing that you have a chance of reaching by trying this out when the truth of it is that your BRAIN would just be affected by chemicals that have also destroyed little bits of your brain cells.

You know what makes me laugh? Does anyone remember that space dust? It was that sweet stuff that would crackle on your tongue. That was banned outright, but we are still talking about legalising drugs.

I got asked, from out of nowhere, by my sister (brother-in-laws mum is trained) who asked if I had thought about it (because of health issues) and I hadn’t. I agreed to go and have a session, and the impact was felt in 3-4 days. The most defining one for me was the 3rd session though (6 weeks after the first) which led to me having the job I have now and the revitalisation I still feel. A top-up is good now and again though.

In all seriousness mate, the best way to find one is by ‘word of mouth’ or failing that, have a look in the Yellow Pages.

Here is some in Scotland for you >><<

Just make sure you ask them where they did their training (should be by a Reiki Master) and what you can expect from it. They will tell you what the web says you should expect about Reiki, and only if you have been trained by a Reiki Master can they practice Reiki. There is also 3 levels of training.