Pot

[PinkFloyd]

I have a friend that I've known since 6th grade. He just started smoking weed and says its awesome. he's not peer pressuring me. I just want to give it a try. I know it's not the right thing to do especially since I play sports. Then on the other hand people have said its so great. I don't know what to do. Please help.
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[Skyhawk]

I don't think you should do it. Sure, it may be all fine and dandy at first, but whatever residual effects that may exist will stay.

I don't know a ton about pot and every little thing about it, but my friend's family smokes pot on a regular basis, and I swear their thought process is gone and they can barely remember what they were talking about or what they were doing.

[ArsenicCatNip]

You're only 14, it'll have negative effects on your brain development because you're still growing(Not just from trying one time mind you) but ultimately it's your decision.

[Hungman]

it wont do you any good but it wont do you any harm. Try it, dont smoke to much or you may be uncomfortably high. It doesnt interfere with lung capacity even when smoked (proven study, ask for link) i smoke regularly and do intensive workouts 5-6 times a week. Have fun and stay safe

[CuriousDestruction]

If you are getting drug tested then I definitely don't recommend doing this however otherwise it won't directly affect your sports life. I do however think that 14 is pretty early to start smoking, especially since the brain is in a crucial time for development. And frankly we don't know exactly how pot effects a brain, developed or otherwise.

I started smoking pot on my 18th birthday and I don't regret having waited, if I had smoked in high school I never would have made it to college. But trying it once to see what it's like, probably won't have long lasting effects. If you make a habit of it you should research it more.

[Thunduhbuhlt]

While I never condone smoking anything, be it marijuana or tobacco, I have to say that weed is not as bad as parents, the government, and some society says. But don't be fooled, as the other part of society that says it's great and isn't bad for you at all isn't true either. Confusing, huh?

Well let's look at the facts. Any smoke will harm your lungs. Period, end of story. Anyone who says otherwise is uneducated. Also, it does not help when it comes to memory. I know from personal experience that it does harm your memory for a short period of time. For me it was about 2-3 days, but it can vary from person to person.

But on the other hand, it is commonly used for many medicinal purposes, such as for insomnia (I can personally vow for this one), stress, nausea, pain, and more. And in my personal experience, it has not harmed my performance in sports in any noticeable way. And this is coming from the guy who plays football and plays baseball as well and was once an almost daily smoker. And let me tell you, smoking pot doesn't make you perform any worse in school. Other than the memory issues it shouldn't harm school in any way, unless you start making that your main focus in life, and that's when it can be dangerous.

Nobody can decide for you, so do what you want. But before you do something as big as this, make sure you're really ready. Or you may regret it later on.

[LoveMe_HateMe]

l suggest not to start. One of my friends had started smoking it and since then she does it on a daily basis now and she gets involved in all sorts now. And someone else I know, their step-dad smokes alot of it and his mood swings so badly - its not nice.

Overall, I suggest not to. It really isn't all that -do. cracked up to be... Trust me. Also it could upset people around you...

[ackmedsgirl666]

although ut hasnt been proven as hardmful i would stay away from the stuff
its had negative impacts on me. its not like tobacco but you may feel sick the first and 2nd time and "greene" out
so if you are gonna try the stuff be smart and do it moderatly
im not trying to encourage drug use here but all im saying is be wise

[LoveMe_HateMe]

but you may feel sick the first and 2nd time and "greene" out

See, where I live, it's called a whitey.

But regardless of what it is called... it isn't very nice. At all.

[ackmedsgirl666]

yeah tell me about it.
i never actually puked but the nausea and munchies mixed doesnt feel too nice

[LoveMe_HateMe]

Nope, i was quite unfortunate and puked everywhere... multiple times. Really didn't enjoy cleaning that up! Which is why that was the first and last time I'll be doing that

[ackmedsgirl666]

lmao oh gosh.
well my boyfriend really got me into it at one point and i tried to avoid it and when he asked why i told him its cause i green and well he helped me get past the sickness and now im more prone to it but i still dont like smoking the stuff. it leaves a bad taste in your mouth.

[West Coast Sheriff]

Easiest answer in the world
DONT DO IT

[ackmedsgirl666]

yup what he said stay away dude

[Eliza Snark]

I think pot is as tame as drugs get, but kiddo, you've got better things to be doing at your age. Don't bother.

[Aves]

I'm gonna be the devil on your shoulder saying it's no big deal and you should do what you want. Just don't be stupid about it.

[Matt_2012]

If your really that curious about it then try it.. its not a big deal just take it easy.

[horizonlooker]

I'm going to be honest. I'm NOT promoting it or saying it's awesome, but try it. But, if you play sports, I wouldn't get into it now. As long as you do what you want.

[MartyG]

You're 14 and I would have to encourage you to wait a while. My dad died of emphysema so I really dislike the thought of putting smoke in my lungs. If I knew you and thought you were a good kid I'd try and discourage you from smoking anything.

The longer you put it off the better. If you're lucky...and you put it off long enough...you will no longer want to.

[Castle of Glass]

i want to try pot, but not yet. only once i turn 18-20 and move out. so yea, don't try it yet. also as you are 14 and do sports it is illegal and you could get expelled for doing drugs and your team could be disqualified from your league.

[justinglives]

One word.
DON"T

[Sordid Saint]

Do whatever you want man, you don't need other people's permission to do things in life. But you have to realize yourself what the consequences are and if youre willing to risk dealing with those. Smoking weed, well, drugs in general has changed my life a million percent around, mostly the way that I look at life and reality in general, which I am NOT complaining about. You can make whatever you want out of that.

[Athlete15]

Just go with your gut. People will argue with each other until their blue in the face about whether or not smoking weed is acceptable, but in the end, its how you feel based off of your morals. If you want to try it, then you try it and as long as you are not going to feel bad about it then that's that.

On a personal note, for me it was worth trying it but definitely not worth making a habit out of it.

[nocontrol]

If you want a real opinion watch the movie "The Union" it will answer all your questions and set things strait...