I'm thinking of smoking pot...

[SoWhatIfImGoth]

Now, before I start, I'm gonna say: A lot of people in my family smoke marijuana, and I know that in it's "pure form", it's completely harmless.

I was thinking of starting smoking pot. Why? Well, I have a lot of problems in my life, and I suppose I'd just need something to... Get rid of all of them, just for that one golden moment... To give me the strength to carry on, in a way...

But what do you guys think? Should I start, or should I try and find an alternitive?

[CaliKid24]

While I agree that it is harmless, I do suggest you find an alternative. I know people who have moved on to worst drugs...

[Ambrosia]

Try and find an alternative. You are 13 and, in my opinion, people shouldn't start smoking marijuana until they are 18. Smoking pot at such a young age can do damage. Since you are so young it can cause you to lose what little motivation you have and not allow you to gain that motivation needed for the future. Turning to marijuana because you want to "escape" is no excuse. It should be recreational, something to do when your OLDER because you like to sometimes, not something you run to because you're upset. No drug or alcohol should ever be that way.

Start writing your problems down, or tell someone. Don't try to make something into your escape. Not like that.

[SoWhatIfImGoth]

Hmm.... You know, I guess you're right...
Thanks Lexi, I guess you saved me a lot of trouble...

[dontcare97]

It's normal to want to smoke marijuana but I think you might be doing it for the wrong reasons. I agree with the people above. You don't want to try smoking marijuana to solve your problems because it might not be strong enough and you would risk going on to a harder drug. Still, if it helps, smoke it exclusively with your family so you know you will be safe.

[Kayden]

Don't do pot if your depressed, as soon as you get off the high you'll feel worse. Pot should be socialble thing.

[tyler007]

Yes i thing trying pot is ok.... just see how you like it. And if you are smoking to "escape" something then maybe you should thing twice about it. And figure out what you want to escape form and talk to somebody ( teacher/Councillor about it )

[Wicked_Syn]

I was thinking of starting smoking pot. Why? Well, I have a lot of problems in my life, and I suppose I'd just need something to... Get rid of all of them, just for that one golden moment... To give me the strength to carry on, in a way...

But what do you guys think? Should I start, or should I try and find an alternitive?


What do I think? I think that it is completely ridiculous that you need a drug in order to cope with your life problems. I understand stuff gets tough and we need outlets, but consuming a drug or cutting yourself is just not the answer, it will most definitely lead to way worse things. I actually used to smoke pot, but I quit over a month ago because I was just falling apart and started not giving a fuck. Since I've quit smoking pot, I feel much more clear minded and more motivated to do stuff and such.

I'm not against the use of pot, but I am against it for people just to smoke it to relieve stresses or what not. Now if you have chronic pain, I'm completely for it. But yeah, if you're just having a bad day, go lift some weights man. Go box or go play some basketball. That's what I do and it's helped me more than pot has.

[Harlequin]

I would suggest you do not...i have to many friends and family that have wasted away. my older cousin had his marriage annulled and his son may be taken away from him....i know that is an older guy (who is only 23) he used to be stupid bright! but now...now i can do simple word games he taught me and he does not get them anymore...his brain is being fried.

once again....i advise you not to

[oceandude33a]

if your doing it to escape problems or trying to solve problems i dont think you should do it. but if you want to do it for like just chillen with some friends then i say go for it

[vginy124]

Oh please don't, I went down that road. I mean it may be different for others, and marijuana is relatively harmless compared to other drugs, but it is a doorway that leads to a darker place. I started around your age and in the end tried Heroine, which pushed me to the brink, luckily I had an amazing friend who pulled me back, but many aren't as lucky. So think carefully before you try something. Please :)

[terbear]

Don't do it! Be a good example!

[StoppingTime]

You may think it is a good idea to try it, and then stop in a little while. But if you like it, will you stop?? What good would ever come from it?
I would highly recommend against it.

[Cap'nCrunch]

Now, before I start, I'm gonna say: A lot of people in my family smoke marijuana, and I know that in it's "pure form", it's completely harmless.

I was thinking of starting smoking pot. Why? Well, I have a lot of problems in my life, and I suppose I'd just need something to... Get rid of all of them, just for that one golden moment... To give me the strength to carry on, in a way...

But what do you guys think? Should I start, or should I try and find an alternitive?

We're strictly forbidden from encouraging illegal drug use here. I personally think marijuana is a poor drug of choice in any situation. Maybe it's something you have to find out for yourself. Just don't get sucked into the illusion that it is harmless and not a "gateway drug." It can make you scared, lazy, and stupid. So be careful. This comes from a long-time user.

[XploZion]

i say go for it...it effects everyone differently though. for me it just makes me relax. i smoke every day and it hasn't effected my lungs at all (that i can tell)...i start as a WD on the varsity team at my high school and i play every game stoned lol.

fail lol....WR* Wide receiver

Merged - please don't double post, use the edit button if you want to add something. ~georgiamay.

[anon1992]

i cant give my opinion , as i dont want to be banned for promoting illegal drug use (that right there hints at my opinion).

anyways , its not bad to try pot. (again, im hinting at it , without explicitly saying my opinion)

however, pot will be a very expensive form of medicine. it lasts about 3 hours or less. and a dime bag here costs me 10 bucks and gets me high twice. If you want to feel good all day long, youd be spending about 10 dollars a day , given that youd smoke it twice a day. that is one of the few negatives of pot

overall, i think pot is better than prescription antidepressants in terms of side effects. sometimes an illegal herb is safer than a legal drug......

if you want to smoke it , be wary : pot has a POWERFUL and OBVIOUS smell. its best to vaporize it instead.

[landone]

It's the gateway drug to very harmful drugs - just don't do it. It can ruin your life.

Don't do drugs. Eat Tacos. (as my friend would say it)

[Rayquaza]

I wouldn't try it in the first place. Its not a life skill. It's not a neccesity. It costs money.

[ImCoolBeans]

i would say don't do it as an escape, a lot of people call it a gateway drug. in most cases it is not a gateway drug to lead to more intense drug use... but if you're using it for that kind of reason that worries me and leads me to thinking that might be the case in your mindset...

[itzBJ_James69]

Dont let it run your life but besides that its harmless if you smoke and just stay home and chill or whatever its harmless just dont drive around are do something to get the cops called on you and life will be cookie do!

[ZzKingz]

It's fine, but I want you to know that no drug can solve any of your problems for you.

[shadowhunter320]

I think that weed is totally harmless and does not lead to drugs ( I don't consider it a drug) but try to find an alternative... just wait a couple more years and experiment. Its not for everyone but if it is for you don't start smoking regularly till bout 18

[Sceneboy612]

I don't know why you would want to smoke pot to get rid of your problems... You feel better for a few hours, but nothing has changed. You shouldn't smoke pot to ease the pain, you should fix the problem, the problem that is making you want to smoke. I'm not telling you that you shouldn't smoke pot, nor am i telling you that you should. I'm telling you from experience that it is not the answer.

[Jagador]

I don't know why you would want to smoke pot to get rid of your problems... You feel better for a few hours, but nothing has changed. You shouldn't smoke pot to ease the pain, you should fix the problem, the problem that is making you want to smoke. I'm not telling you that you shouldn't smoke pot, nor am i telling you that you should. I'm telling you from experience that it is not the answer.

He said it all. Kudos to you

[Squisheee]

Personally I smoke weed.
I also do other substances, but weed makes me happy.
Its not like I feel otherwise if I don't have any.
I smoked pot for the first time when I was thirteen and I'm doing fine.
You know yourself better then anyone on this site ever would, so I personally think that that should be a question that you should as yourself, as far as using it to cope with things that doesn't sound like a good idea, personally if any drug is feeling something you lack or some sort of void. Choose a positive alternitave, I'm not saying weed or other drugs are bad things but becoming dependant on the definatly are if we're thinking long term here.

[Jupiter]

Yeah, this could only lead to worse things. You really should reconsider!

[Eclipsical]

nothing wrong with it...it's wrongfully villified but I still wouldn't

[kinchy]

THIS IS MY OPINION SO DON'T PLEASE DON'T REMOVE IT IF YOU THINK OTHERWISE.
Weed, is NOT a gateway drugs.. I did not smoke weed and then want something better so moved on to other things.. Its all by personal choice and find it sad that people who have different opinions are getting thier answers removed.
How are you going to give great advice if you only give it from one end of the spectrum?
Did you know that weed is illegal because Tabacco Companies did NOT want the competion?
Where are the problems in Amsterdam where smoking pot is legal.
Heres the flip side for the person who is monitering this.. there are also positives things that also should be said about any drug as long as its in moderation.
So please, lets hear from more then one side of the spectrum.
I'm not encouraging drug use at all.
BEHAPPYLOVE(:

[Belle -_-]

Toke away (: then listen to rooftops and the race by wiz khalifa