Visited my daughter in Denver, did so. I smoked pretty regularly in HS and college then never again since. It was ok, not going to make it a habit again.
My wife tried it for the first time, she wasn’t impressed.
I drove a thousand miles to a state where it’s legal, just to smoke some. So, yes. I eagerly await it becoming legal in a nearer state.
I agree with this. And it’s almost like you have to learn to get high – to understand the feeling.
I am a pot virgin. It being legal or not has never been the reason. I drank alcohol before I was legal to do so. After about 6 months of that and I had my fill of it. I don’t need or like having my mind altered. I do live in a legal state for pot. Not even a little tempted to try it.
Here around (not US, somewhere Europe) it is decriminalized since forever. You could use or posses a joint or two but you could not sell or produce it (even for industrial purpose). Since last year it is even medically allowed, but as synthetic THC only. It is not covered with standard medical insurance, you have to pay for it. And you have to convince some doctor to write you blank prescription.
As for my two cents. I did a smoke or two at high school, for cool factor, but did not inhale. Later, when I was 30, and was not intentionality at that special new year party, I did. High as a funk, no side effects. Would do it again. Once a year or so. Total legalization is still years away, so I’ll stick to legal drugs. And sport.
I had a total knee surgery. They gave me oxycodone for the pain. I told my wife if I have to have my left knee replaced and the docs can’t come up with something better then I will be using pot with the oxycodone. I hat that crap and can not believe anyone with willing take it>
Heh. Had my semi-annual checkup yesterday. They asked me if I needed any more Happy Fun Time Drugs (Oxy, Flexerill, Xanax) for my pain issues. I said no. What I didn’t tell them was the 6% THC 12% CBD weed I had was better for the pain than anything they could give me.
I don’t have drug testing at my workplace (though I could imagine some clients might require it, my current client does not) - but pot is NOT legal per the Federal government.
Right now I guess they’re simply not bothering to enforce it in those states that have chosen to decriminalize it. Nonetheless, an employer is probably within their legal rights to make abstention a part of their corporate policy - especially if they announce that as a condition of employment in advance.
That does make me ask, however: could an employer fire you for using, say, Vicodin? It’s legal (with a prescription) but you might still be an addict. Seems to me that if they demand your medical records to prove you’ve gotten the stuff for a legitimate purpose, that’s a big-time HIPAA violation.
…or just plain refuse to hire you? Can they tell any future employer who calls, “yeah, I’m not allowed to tell you about his drug use. Bye-bye…!”
Can any / all of your professional licenses, certifications, security clearances, etc be permanently revoked if even 1 part per billion was found by a test in your blood stream (or if just one of your hairs showed that spike under a gas chromatography spectrograph)?
Can the state remove your children from your home for it?
Can your drivers license be revoked for it?
Can you be refused entry back into the United States (if you travel) because of it?
Are you within XX-miles of a “School Zone”?
Could some holier-than-thou bible thumper post your name on the town’s web site because of it…?
(“Evil Pot Smoker!!! CRUCIFY HIM!!! CRUCIFY HIM!!! BARABAS…! BARABAS…! BARABAS…!”)
It’s not legal where I am but I’ve had it a few times, mainly when someone I was with had some and offered me some.
I don’t mind it but it’s not something I actively seek out. If I could buy a packet of joints at the supermarket I may buy a packet and throw in the drawer for if/when I’m ever in the mood.
It’s not hard to get even though it’s illegal, the illegality has never stopped me, just not that into it. I prefer booze, I can better moderate my own level of intoxication.