To those who live in States, or countries, where it is legal. Do you partake ? THC based, not just CBD.

I'm just not into taking recreational drugs, so I haven't done it. I suppose if there was medical reason to do it I would, but I've been lucky to not need it. I tried pot once many, many years ago and simply didn't like it. I didn't like not being able to focus and do things I wanted. I realize that there are different "dosages" that can have a lower impact, but my thinking is, "what's the purpose?" I just don't feel the need to take something to alter my mood or outlook. I prefer reality.

+1

I'm the same as Arthonon. I say the same thing to everyone I know: "whether pot is legal or not doesn't matter to me because I'm simply not interested".

I tried CBD oil gummies for insomnia issues, it worked ok, but no better than any number of cheaper solutions.

I probably should have specified. For medical reasons mainly. I deal with anxiety, and ptsd. There is much about my life I do not share here. 99.9% of it I do not.
I would be looking at using it instead of Xanax. As that is highly addictive. My Dr. told me long term use of Xanax can lead to dementia later in life. I am on a small dose, and use it much less than I am prescribed for. But I have been using it for a long time.
I smoked weed in the 80s when I was a teen, but had quit by my early 20's.
I don't drink, as I am an alcoholic. I drink my beers 18 at a time. I can't do a couple. Wish I could.
I quit drinking for good in 2002. Still crave it once in awhile. Now that beer is sold in every store, that doesn't help.
The thing in the 80's, you had no idea how strong the weed was. Now they have it down to a fine science. It's like talking to a pharmacist. Now in Ontario, there are as many weed stores as there are coffee shops.

Bottom line, I am not looking to get blitzed. Just fight off the d@mn anxiety attacks.
Now you know only don't know 99% about me.

Interesting thread,

For me the plant helps keeps me off the drink.

Ive never trusted pharma companies or doctors that hand there patients any ol tablet to shut them up and get them out the door.

My granny suffers from MS and i always skin her up a doobie but just 1 a day,

When she was taking medication the side effects were terrible and she was in pain every day,

Sometimes its better not to take these pharma drugs...

What a good grandson, twisting up a cannon for his Grandma.

You make a very good point about pharmaceutical drugs and their side effects.

THC has done less harm to society, than the socially accepted alcohol.
Mind you, THC has become very socially accepted in the last 7 years or so, where I live. That's when it became legal.

My brother in law lives near a shop, he says it is mostly people over 50 going in. Little old ladies.

+1 wango.

THC is a very relaxing drug just the same as alcohol when we start getting that Great felling of when we were all 20 year old bulls with balls bigger than brains lol.

Prob with thc plant is that it relaxes the human mind so much that we cant function as we should.

We cant drive or get things done the way we should.

I got a blood clot in my right calf when i was 49 a now im on 20mg blood thinners a day called xeralto.

In fairness they are great tabs and my doc tried to give me these stupid nerve tabs.

I told him straight out and in a the nicest way that i could :Never give me these EXPERIMENTAL DRUGS...

jJust be careful with the med system,

Remember its all about money and the pharma dudes will put you on multiple tabs to get what they want...

Be well.

When I was first going thru chemo and radiation I had terrible nausea and pain. I stopped eating. It almost got to the point were they wanted to put a feeding tube in me. I had several doctors offer to prescribe medicinal marijuana . In my desperation I tried a little of it. For me, it only made my anxiety worse. Like way worse. I was even given the kind that is supposed to relax you. It did not help my appetite either. This was not like the stuff of my high school and college days. I know it has helped many people, so I will not not denigrate it's use. In my experience with a long term illness, Benzodiazepines like Xanax and Ativan are for short term usage only. I know that coming off them can be difficult for some people. I hope you consult your doctor closely on this. I'm sure you will though. Good luck man.

Thanks LB4LB.
I hope your health issues are behind you.

The majority of SimHQ members are reaching our “golden years”. As such, conditions we have will get worse and we will develop additional ones. It is sad, but true.

Great post LB

My older bro went through four years of the rad and kemo,

But the dam cancer just kept coming back and in the end nothing worked ?



I think its great whn we can tell each other about these BAD kiillers of all mankind.

1 day we will give cancer a Kick in the nuts and then it will no longer tell us who will live...

Human man is the toughest creature on the planet and we will kill cancer when we learn how to give it a good slap back.

Amazing that we have just given covid a good slap back .

The bat failed against the human.

Or was it a bat???

Thanks guys. WT, I've been in remission for a while now. Only thing, all those surgeries have caused other issues. Nothing I can't handle though.

Glad you are in remission LB4LB.
That is a good point oldgrognard. Maybe we can lean on each other through tough times.
Some things may be to personal to share. As they may involve a family member, for example.
The best thing we can do, is remember we are all human, and realize we have no idea what may be influencing each other's lives.
Personally, I know I could be more kind. Something I will work on.

It's not that simple because while some cancers are due to negative lifestyle habits like smoking and excessive alcohol use, other cancers are due to inherited genetic mutations. We would essentially need to find a way to re-write human DNA in order to fully stamp out those genetic mutations.

That's tough. It's also how crazy different people react to the same stuff. A friend of mine is going through round 5 or 6 of cancer (keeps coming back) and the marijuana he takes is the only reason he has any appetite and can keep what he eats down.

I may be cynical. But I don't think the pharmaceutical industry will allow cancer to be truly cured. (unless it relied heavily on medication, even then patents are time limited).
The Cancer research industry would suffer if a cure was found.
We are still using chemotherapy, which was introduced in the 1960's. It's a horrible ordeal for someone to go through. Surely we should have evolved to something less harsh by now ?
Yet with Aids an "cocktail" was found in about 15 years. It does not cure the patient, but they can live a normal life.

And with my tin foil hat on tightly....population control.
Do I have faith in mankind to do the right thing versus financial gain ? For most of mankind, no, I believe money talks.

The cynical part of me can't argue with any of that.

My big problem with this is that a conspiracy like that would by necessity require the involvement of many people in key positions in both government and the private sector. There's no way that could be kept secret in our 24/7 instant information social media world.

Millions, billions of dollars. That can keep people quiet. Or they can meet the fate of so many of Hillary Clintons friends.