The whole prohibition of weed is crazy... And while personally I have experienced MANY setbacks as a result of my over-indulgence in the greenery, I STILL think it should be legal... I mean, like you said, nobody has ever died from a 'weed overdose' in comparison to Alcohol, it's kinda weird that it ever was illegal. I mean, the government officially says "It's bad" but that doesn't make sense alcohol is sold pretty much everywhere and kills thousands yearly. The logic does not add up and I am thankful that finally some of our resources can be put towards better use than trying to fight this stupid, un-winnable war against a FREAKING PLANT. Now having said all that, of course addiction to anything isn't good and because I started at a younger age, I think that's why I got so 'heavy' into it and it's really true that minors - unless suffering from some debilitating medical condition (such as epilepsy) should not be consuming Cannabis. And one last thing, if you don't smoke, and ever want to... just don't smoke too much. My buddy once told me... in order to appreciate something, you have to appreciate it. And lighting up every hour is certainly not appreciative! There have been times in my life where I really 'felt the magic' of this plant, the creativity, the mind-body connection, the hilarity... but all those 'good' qualities quickly go away when you're over doing it and it gets replaced by a 'blah' that can envelop your whole life if you let it run amok. It kinda sucks when instead of 'consuming cannabis' it 'consumes you' but ... then again, it's possible to become addicted to anything.
Funny though that on the day of legalization I am on like ... day five of my hiatus AND FEELING GOOD. However, the times that I've stopped 100% I've also wondered 'does it have to be all or nothing?' I am now at the point where I am seeking balance with it. But a good long break is definitely in order.
p.s. I just rear your snap description and I am happy that you agree!!! 👏 Thanks for posting! :)
All very good points @synrg! Balance is key! And clarity of mind is also very important. We should always maintain control of our own lives and not let any one substance control us. We should always keep ourselves in check and make sure we use self control and moderation to keep a healthy balanced life style. Also I agree minors have no place in using any sort of substance as their body/brain is still growing. They do not have the responsible qualities that come with adulthood as well. So they should not consume in my opinion. Also it is illegal for them to do so as well. Which is great.
All things considered it is much safer than drinking and I can not and have never understood why it was always so taboo. If anything making people go to 'drug dealers' to get their weed.. who also sell many other much more dangerous substances puts the general population in danger. This was a great move on Canadas part. It just makes me even more proud to be a Canadian <3
Thank you @synrg for your thoughtful and meaningful comment. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by :)