The first issue to previous use is regulation. I used to smoke weed for a few years on and off but I always end up smoking too much. Most of my friends that I hang around smoke weed (alot), so some days I found myself smoking 5-6 times throughout a day, 5-7 days a week. If I started up again I probably would not tell anyone but a few close friends (or anyone at all) to prevent myself from temptation. Don't get me wrong, marijuana is an amazing drug but when abused has worse effects than not using it at all. Weed is extremely available for me, it is much easier to obtain than any other legal drug like tobacco or alcohol (ironic lol). I am fascinated about how the drug is not very harmful at all physically, but when abused can cause mental problems (though not severe, one can become more lazy, less intellectual, mentally slow, etc..). So one issue would be to regulate myself to maybe smoke few times a week so I don't go overboard.
Another issue is sleeping. Weed can make a person pass out instantly which is great if you have sleeping insomnia, but I don't. Right now I've been getting to sleep within 5-10 minutes. Back when I smoked (I've quit for 3 months) I would have sleep insomnia when I didn't smoke before bed because I was so used to the ease of sleep from smoking before bed. And it is not a good thing to smoke before bed 1. because of it being a bad habit but 2. because it decreases melatonin levels in your brain that makes you repair from the day and feel refreshed in the morning. So even when I would sleep for 10 hours when I smoked right before bed, I would feel groggy and irritable like I only had 5-6 hours of sleep.
The third issue being legality. I get very paranoid when driving high or even driving while possessing marijuana in the car or having the car smell like weed in case I was stopped by the police I would be fined and or go to jail. I am 17 and know you can obtain a Cannabis Card as a minor. My parent is borderline willing to sign for me and I know with enough persuasion she would follow through (I'm allowed to smoke weed outside my house). With a card I would not have to worry about the police (on a state level) and I would be able to purchase weed legally and even grow my own plant for personal use. I have 7 months until I'm a legal adult, should I wait until then or attempt to obtain a card now? And another question is do Cannabis Cards show on background checks for jobs? I plan on eventually either working a high position for a big corporation or the government, and I don't want to be declined because I had a medical Marijuana card.
Now, I love the effects of marijuana. They are very relaxing and can help in other ways like lowering anxiety and pain. I also love the euphoria knowing that there is something fun and enjoyable to do at the end of the day that I can look forward to. Recreational use is also a great plus, just relaxing on the couch smoking a joint playing video games with friends, temporarily losing all sense of responsibility and worries, entering a state of bliss. I am currently working 40-50 hours a week until class starts up in a few weeks. Almost everyday I come home working a 7 hour shift I am exhausted and need something to relax on. I'm trying not to smoke weed (haven't been for the last 3 months) because of the 3 issues as states above. But I have been smoking a cigarette a few nights a week (even though they are very harmful) to relax. I would love to substitute that cigarette with a joint but I don't want to enter a smoking cycle.
With all the input I have given, would you advise me keep abstaining from smoking weed or continue in hopes of self regulation and legality by obtaining a Medical card?
Thanks
Chris
Another issue is sleeping. Weed can make a person pass out instantly which is great if you have sleeping insomnia, but I don't. Right now I've been getting to sleep within 5-10 minutes. Back when I smoked (I've quit for 3 months) I would have sleep insomnia when I didn't smoke before bed because I was so used to the ease of sleep from smoking before bed. And it is not a good thing to smoke before bed 1. because of it being a bad habit but 2. because it decreases melatonin levels in your brain that makes you repair from the day and feel refreshed in the morning. So even when I would sleep for 10 hours when I smoked right before bed, I would feel groggy and irritable like I only had 5-6 hours of sleep.
The third issue being legality. I get very paranoid when driving high or even driving while possessing marijuana in the car or having the car smell like weed in case I was stopped by the police I would be fined and or go to jail. I am 17 and know you can obtain a Cannabis Card as a minor. My parent is borderline willing to sign for me and I know with enough persuasion she would follow through (I'm allowed to smoke weed outside my house). With a card I would not have to worry about the police (on a state level) and I would be able to purchase weed legally and even grow my own plant for personal use. I have 7 months until I'm a legal adult, should I wait until then or attempt to obtain a card now? And another question is do Cannabis Cards show on background checks for jobs? I plan on eventually either working a high position for a big corporation or the government, and I don't want to be declined because I had a medical Marijuana card.
Now, I love the effects of marijuana. They are very relaxing and can help in other ways like lowering anxiety and pain. I also love the euphoria knowing that there is something fun and enjoyable to do at the end of the day that I can look forward to. Recreational use is also a great plus, just relaxing on the couch smoking a joint playing video games with friends, temporarily losing all sense of responsibility and worries, entering a state of bliss. I am currently working 40-50 hours a week until class starts up in a few weeks. Almost everyday I come home working a 7 hour shift I am exhausted and need something to relax on. I'm trying not to smoke weed (haven't been for the last 3 months) because of the 3 issues as states above. But I have been smoking a cigarette a few nights a week (even though they are very harmful) to relax. I would love to substitute that cigarette with a joint but I don't want to enter a smoking cycle.
With all the input I have given, would you advise me keep abstaining from smoking weed or continue in hopes of self regulation and legality by obtaining a Medical card?
Thanks
Chris