Does EVERYONE smoke weed?

[HunterSteele]

There's a kid I know who I talk to all the time. The other day we were talking and just out of the blue he said "I was going to blaze today but I changed my mind." I was really, really startled for a second. I never thought of him as someone who would use marijuana and it surprised me especially to hear him talk about it so matter of factly. I wanted to ask him about it but I was so surprised I didn't manage to say much. All I asked was why he'd changed his mind and he said because it was too expensive. He hasn't mentioned it again.

So I was just wondering: Does just about everyone use marijuana? Do you do it yourself, and do you know anyone who does? If you do but your friends don't, what do they think of it? And if it's the other way around, how do you feel?

[CharlieHorse]

So here's my question: Does just about everyone use marijuana? Do you do it yourself, and do you know anyone who does? If you do but your friends don't, what do they think of it? And if it's the other way around, how do you feel?

No
No
Yes
N/A
Nothing really

[HunterSteele]

No
No
Yes
N/A
Nothing really
I was hoping for something more insightful.

[CharlieHorse]

Well, I have no interest in doing it because it messes up your brain and lung cells and it's addicting and expensive and illegal.

[ReginaGeorge]

Does just about everyone use marijuana? No.
Do you do it yourself, and do you know anyone who does? No, yes.
If you do but your friends don't, what do they think of it? -
And if it's the other way around, how do you feel? Fine.

My friend's use of weed is very occasional. I'm not a huge advocator of drugs, but weed is relatively safe if used maturely, and sometimes you just need a break. People have breaks in different ways, some smoke weed, others go on holiday, or read a book, or go for a drive. I'm not going to judge people for that. It's their choice, and it's not hurting others, or themselves (although I'm aware there are risks, but there are also risks with driving).

Excessive use though, not a fan of. It would waste money, mainly. Also there are more important things that can't be done while high.

[ihateusernames]

Well, I have no interest in doing it because it messes up your brain and lung cells and it's addicting and expensive and illegal.
except it's not addictive and it doesn't damage brain cells. and the amount it damages your lungs isn't even that bad, unless you smoke almost nonstop.

[HunterSteele]

Well, I have no interest in doing it because it messes up your brain and lung cells and it's addicting and expensive and illegal.
Thank you for the reply. Those were some of the same things I was thinking.

[Troy35216]

i don't smoke it. i don't judge people who do but i get along okay without it

[Hungman]

smoking cannabis is no worse then drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettes, in fact, its a lot healthier. There are almost no ill side effects and despite popular belief from government propaganda it does NOT damage your brain or your lungs. There have been studies that suggest cannabis can increase lung capacity, and fight cancer!

Take this situation, and replace the weed with a cigarette or a glass of whiskey, is it still so totally bizarre or is it just normal? yes it may be illegal but "If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so." – Thomas Jefferson.

You are quite judgemental about peoples decisions arent you?

[Lyra Heartstrings]

A lot of teenagers do smoke weed. I did it once. It's just a part of growing up.

[LouBerry]

I don't smoke weed. Some of my friends do, but most of them don't. It's not actually as common as you'd think.

[Aves]

Does just about everyone use marijuana? Not everyone, but you'd be surprised.
Do you do it yourself, and do you know anyone who does? Yes and yes. Smoking alone isn't near as fun.
If you do but your friends don't, what do they think of it? It all depends. I have friends who don't, but would also have no problem with smoking. I have friends who don't and won't, but don't care if others do. And then there's ones who don't like that anyone does it.
And if it's the other way around, how do you feel? N/A

[LACH1E]

nooooo i dont and neither do most of my friends , im not really worried / into that kinda stuff

[workingatperfect]

Does just about everyone use marijuana? Not everyone, but i know most of my class at my old school did, as well as all the classes before that, at least up to my brother's class in 08.

Do you do it yourself, and do you know anyone who does? Um. Well, I kind of do... I've smoked for around 4-5 years, but I quit. The thing is though, I didn't actively quit, I just don't have money or sources anymore. And yes, practically everyone I know smokes.

If you do but your friends don't, what do they think of it? - We never really talked about it.

And if it's the other way around, how do you feel? N/A

I live in a small town, so of course there's lots of drugs and drinking. The fact that it's illegal makes no difference. Just means you have to be more careful :P Just because the government says its wrong, doesn't mean it's wrong. Plus it's less harmful than alcohol or cigarettes, and people openly do that.

I saw this picture on tumblr that was supposed to be like a bumper sticker, and it said "My kid sells drugs to your honor roll kid." It made me laugh because that's how it was at my old school. A lot of the guys that were on honor roll and played sports smoked.

[Kriss41]

Well doing any drug kills brain cells, for starters. Marjiuana is no exception.
I personally don't know anyone that does it, nor do I do it myself. My friends and I all try to refrain from using drugs. We do crack jokes, but if any one of us found out we wouldn't hang out with that person. Not that we don't like them, but rather we don't wanna be harmed by the effects of someone pushing us to do drugs, or the smoke of the drug, of which can be just as harmful.
The addiction really isn't healthy either. It causes severe lung and heart troubles later on in life. My father, who used to do weed, now has many heart and health problems, and tells me "If you EVER do drugs, expect me to slap the soberness into you." That being said, he said it because he's starting to have troubles breathing, moving. The drugs really messed him up.
But also, if someone wants to do the drug, dandy for them. It's their life, their body, I'm not here to tell them they cannot do it.

[ADDude]

Not everyone smokes weed and certainly not all the time. I think a third of people don't like it after they try it and have a bad experience, another third are never going to try it, and the last third hopefully will have a job where they are drug tested so they can't smoke it as they please. Occasional use might lend a different perspective and I read somewhere that a very small amount might even grow brain cells--small meaning almost none at all.

[AbbaZabba]

I don't smoke it but know people that do.

[Dooby the potato god]

1/20 people I know do.

[Lost in the Echo]

I smoke weed occasionally. But there's only a few others I know, who smoke weed too. So I don't really have the same "problem" as you.

[Coolboi]

I have tried it a few times .
no I don't like it but may do it again .
seems like most of my friends do it daily to .
I don't really care that my friends do it just dont understand why they do it so much .
"bong it up "that's the saying at school .

[karl]

No, I don't smoke it and none of my friends do either.

[zerosix22]

I dont smoke but some "not so close" friends do. They think that i should do them but i simply say "no" everytime they ask me to puff their weed. None of my bestfriends does.

[Cicero]

I never have and neither have my friends.

[Swa19]

Well doing any drug kills brain cells, for starters. Marjiuana is no exception.
I personally don't know anyone that does it, nor do I do it myself. My friends and I all try to refrain from using drugs. We do crack jokes, but if any one of us found out we wouldn't hang out with that person. Not that we don't like them, but rather we don't wanna be harmed by the effects of someone pushing us to do drugs, or the smoke of the drug, of which can be just as harmful.
The addiction really isn't healthy either. It causes severe lung and heart troubles later on in life. My father, who used to do weed, now has many heart and health problems, and tells me "If you EVER do drugs, expect me to slap the soberness into you." That being said, he said it because he's starting to have troubles breathing, moving. The drugs really messed him up.
But also, if someone wants to do the drug, dandy for them. It's their life, their body, I'm not here to tell them they cannot do it.


Any drug kills brain cells? Oh you mean like ibuprofen and advil? Because those are drugs too. But WEED does not kill brain cells nor does it harm your lungs. The SMOKE from SMOKING weed is "harmful" but only in insanely high proportions. That could even be prevented through the use of cooking it or using a vaporizer. Even then there is no proof that what your dad is experiencing is from weed use, it could be MANY MANY things. Marijuana itself is next to harmless. Also it is becoming widely accepted that the benefits much out weigh the "downfalls".

It is NOT physically addictive shown by MANY studies. Psychological addiction towards weed is about the same as people that get addicted to eating. Its not good but it does not happen to most and is a personal issue, not an issue with weed itself.

But Hey, if you aren't comfortable with it, don't do it. You aren't obligated too just the same as you aren't obligated too. Also it is still illegal. It is legal on the state level in several states but not federally. I personally believe that within 10 years it will be legal for recreational use. I could be wrong but good day!

[clooney]

I don't do it but LOTS of kids in my school do, including one of my friends. I could really care less if they do it but it's stupid that they do it in school which is full of cameras and security. I guess it's a growing trend.

[Kriss41]

Oh no. I meant ones like meth. I did a little research after I said that and realized what I said was wrong. I didn't mean to start anything. I'm really sorry.

[TinyDancer]

I don't smoke and my friends don't but I know people that do. No big deal I guess.

[MisterSix]

I don't smoke it, I'm allergic. One of my friends is also allergic.
I always laugh at people that say its not addictive. I know a few people that will shrivel up and die without it

[Texas warrior]

I do it on every once and a while. And I only have one friend that smokes weed.

[tundravortex]

now i have friends that smoke but i dont,i seen what it did to my cousin and its looks bad

[WalkingOnDisaster]

Nope. Don't smoke it, and I don't know anyone (except a guy that I don't talk to but used to be friends with) who does.

[Immortal Love]

You know, I'd been wondering the same thing actually. I know so many people who smoke, and have before-- one being my mother--even grandmother! Personally I have never done it, and think I won't to be honest, I'm too chicken, hah! Two of my closest friend do it what seems every weekend and always try to get me to go, but oddly enough something always comes up and prevents me from going. Fate perhaps? I don't mind that they do it, not at all. They've never gotten in trouble either, and are really well behaved. If it makes them happy, why not? I'd prefer they do that then drink and maybe get in a accident.

So there's my long reply~

[amandamanda]

No, not everbody at all.

[clarksonian]

Lately I've been stressed and kind of pondering the idea although I never have. I plan on drinking friday for the 1st time more than just a single beer or whatever

[Smeagol]

I don't smoke marijuana, but I know some people who do. I don't dislike them for it, but I'm never doing it.

[LuckyEddy]

I smoke, my friends smoke, not everybody smokes, some people don't care about the fact that people smoke, some do, and some people would never go around anyone who smokes and place them in the box of drug dealers and murderers. Me and most of my friends acknowledge that most people don't smoke pot, a lot of people might have tried it, but most don't. And I hate the people that say they hate potheads or people who smoke because I do it and I don't like to be judged and I don't like judgy people, and those people would probably either look down on me or try to "save me" from the "evil" world of drugs. I also hate pot smokers who try to pressure people into weed. Hope that answers your questions.

[One_eyed_willie]

I smoke weed and im just fine i smoke all day and my mental state is superb idk why u all think its bad it not bad it helps alot like when i have a massive headache i smoke a couple bowls and the pain goes away and especially when i got my wisdom teeth pulled i was in so much pai, but when i smoked it was all better and its not addicting because its all in ur mind and if people say they are addicted they are dumb. 420 :)

[AuseJann]

I don't because I gave asthma. :D But if I didn't I would try it but try not to be addicted. It's okay to try so that you can experience something but it's not okay if you get too hooked.

[Twilly F. Sniper]

I don't do it and never will. It's no good for anybody. Not even the addict, actually especially the addict.

[xmojox]

So here's my question: Does just about everyone use marijuana? Do you do it yourself, and do you know anyone who does? If you do but your friends don't, what do they think of it? And if it's the other way around, how do you feel?

No, not everyone smokes, but, you'd be surprised by some of the people who do. I smoke weed and I know tons of people who do. It hasn't hurt my education any. I'm 14, and I'm currently doing my junior year, and it isn't because I skipped ahead. I've done every hour of the work. I run more every day than most people walk in a month, so wind is definitely not an issue. I'm not a weed junkie robbing and stealing to feed my habit, lol. I, personally, don't even count it as a drug. The only reason cannabis is even illegal is because a long time ago a bunch of white people launched a racist smear campaign against some Mexicans in Texas. So yeah...end rant.

[Castle of Glass]

Does just about everyone use marijuana?Not really. it is like saying everyone in high school is having sex
Do you do it yourself?NO
Do you know anyone who does? yea
If you do but your friends don't, what do they think of it? N/A
And if it's the other way around, how do you feel?Well, i know ppl who do it, but i am not their "friends"

[CastigateMe]

I don't, but I have before.
I feel like it's your own personal choice, and whatever you choose to do is on you.

[Jose Mendoza]

sometimes when i'm with my friends.. but i don't really like it

[xGloria]

Well I don't.
Some of my friends don't smoke weed either.
Some do, but definitely not everyone.

[Buck]

Does just about everyone use marijuana? Not really
Do you do it yourself, and do you know anyone who does? Sometimes, yes
If you do but your friends don't, what do they think of it? ---
And if it's the other way around, how do you feel? ---

For me it's more a social thing, like at a party I will ect

[pjandrew2012]

no i dont think everyone does it, some people say they do it just to fit in i guess
i smoke pot sometimes, like at a party , it helps with my social anxiety i think

[Shadow]

Weed is bad. A list of of facts provided by WebMD is attached below do read.

[Nellerin]

Weed is bad. A list of of facts provided by WebMD is attached below do read.

I'd really like to see you argue that point, Marijuana is far from bad. It is actually better than caffeine, causes no long term health issues and does absolutely nothing to your lungs. How is it bad again?

Now, should everyone always be smoking it, no. But is it "bad"... definitely not.

http://www.drugpolicy.org/drug-facts/10-facts-about-marijuana
http://www.takepart.com/article/2012/01/11/marijuana-not-bad-your-lungs

[Shadow]

I'd really like to see you argue that point, Marijuana is far from bad. It is actually better than caffeine, causes no long term health issues and does absolutely nothing to your lungs. How is it bad again?

Now, should everyone always be smoking it, no. But is it "bad"... definitely not.

http://www.drugpolicy.org/drug-facts/10-facts-about-marijuana
http://www.takepart.com/article/2012/01/11/marijuana-not-bad-your-lungs
Look I don't want to argue with you ok? Lets just agree to disagree.

[Nellerin]

Look I don't want to argue with you ok? Lets just agree to disagree.

Ya I mean there is no argument anyways, there has been an overwhelming amount of studies done. All of them come back showing it is virtually harmless.

[Shadow]

Look I used to have a friend and she smokes pot… it has lead to her abusing other drugs and engaging in self-destructive behavior, she has attempted suicide numerous times and has run away from home many times and on her most recent runaway she ended up getting raped because she was high on barbiturates and opium and she is now pregnant at fourteen and is choosing to keep her baby. Drugs like weed have ruined her life.

[sidharth]

no i dont

[Nellerin]

Look I used to have a friend and she smokes pot… it has lead to her abusing other drugs and engaging in self-destructive behavior, she has attempted suicide numerous times and has run away from home many times and on her most recent runaway she ended up getting raped because she was high on barbiturates and opium and she is now pregnant at fourteen and is choosing to keep her baby. Drugs like weed have ruined her life.

Weed didn't do that, sorry to hear that she ended up like that but it was not weed. Marijuana causes NO direct desire, need or want to do other drugs. Weed cannot ruin your life.

[Shadow]

Weed didn't do that, sorry to hear that she ended up like that but it was not weed. Marijuana causes NO direct desire, need or want to do other drugs. Weed cannot ruin your life.

It has already been proven that weed is a gateway drug and weed can ruin your life. But I'm done arguing.

[Nellerin]

It has already been proven that weed is a gateway drug and weed can ruin your life. But I'm done arguing.

Proof? Lol, sorry but that is childish.

The opposite has been proven
http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20020048.html
http://stopthedrugwar.org/speakeasy/2009/may/28/research_proves_marijuana_not_ga
http://healthland.time.com/2010/10/29/marijuna-as-a-gateway-drug-the-myth-that-will-not-die/
http://scienceblog.com/12116/study-says-marijuana-no-gateway-drug/
http://norml.org/news/2002/12/03/marijuana-not-a-gateway-to-hard-drug-use-rand-study-saysconclusions-raise-serious-doubts-regarding-the-legitimacy-of-us-drug-policy
http://www.420magazine.com/forums/cannabis-facts-information/104027-research-proves-marijuana-not-gateway-drug.html

Please stop spreading misinformation, you ruin threads by doing so.

[dontfiguremeout]

Please don't make this a debate. If you wish to keep debating on it, then make a thread in ROTW and debate there, otherwise this should only be used for it's main purpose which is that little survey. Thanks.

[Nellerin]

Please don't make this a debate. If you wish to keep debating on it, then make a thread in ROTW and debate there, otherwise this should only be used for it's main purpose which is that little survey. Thanks.

Yep sorry, isn't a debate, the kid just threw out random inaccurate things which I responded to. But I will return to the original question. However him saying that "weed will ruin your life" does relate to the OP's topic.

Hard to have a debate when one side is 100% right. :D

[rocketsheep]

..I sure dont. I think it's horrible

[Larissa]

I don't smoke weed.. actually i don't smoke at all..
It's legal in the Netherlands to buy weed in a coffee shop, in every city you can get it... I did try it, but didn't like it..:P

[Celtic.]

That is the drug that kills you the fastest. Why because you dont get very high from it so you do something else that gets you higher and then you wanna get higher until you die. WEED IS BAD.

[Jinxxy]

There's a kid I know who I talk to all the time. The other day we were talking and just out of the blue he said "I was going to blaze today but I changed my mind." I was really, really startled for a second. I never thought of him as someone who would use marijuana and it surprised me especially to hear him talk about it so matter of factly. I wanted to ask him about it but I was so surprised I didn't manage to say much. All I asked was why he'd changed his mind and he said because it was too expensive. He hasn't mentioned it again.

So I was just wondering: Does just about everyone use marijuana? Do you do it yourself, and do you know anyone who does? If you do but your friends don't, what do they think of it? And if it's the other way around, how do you feel?

I'm a model and I smoked weed and experimented with other harsher drugs for a year. There was a week that I can barely even remember because every day of it I was either high, drunk or both. I smoked so much I became Anaemic (because weed pretty much smokes away all your Iron in your body).

I've quit now, but I shan't lie, nor be proud of what I'm about to say, but some times I do miss is. I lived in supported accommodation, most of the teenagers there were kicked out because of drugs and we all used to go out together and get blazed almost every night. It's not really expensive around here where I live, and it's easy to get if you know where to look.

My fiancé made me make a decision - him or the drugs and I chose him, but he understands me missing it. And he supports me through it :)

If any of you have trouble with drugs, I'd like to let you know I can help you with it :)

[HunterSteele]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I understand this better now, so I'll ask a moderator to close this topic.

[xXl0sth0peXx]

OP Request. :locked: