Posted by Mr Beev on July 29, 2002, at 23:45:42
In reply to Question about Marijuana???, posted by JonW on July 29, 2002, at 19:51:30
I am not certain there is a typical experience. I am a regular consumer when I can obtain it. For what it is worth, here is what I have observed:
- There are many, many varieties; and little quality control, as one would expect from an illegal substance (unless one has the good fortune to be, for example, in Amsterdam). Some m. might indeed knock a fellow on his buttocks, and some might hardly produce a noticeable effect.
- Those who claim negative psychological effects from m., such as paranoia, tend to be afraid of drugs in general, or of "losing control" in front of others.
- Those who claim m. has no effect tend not to be smokers and so do not in fact inhale all that much.
- Heavy drinkers tend to claim both of the above. All "dedicated stoners" that I have known drink in moderation or not at all, and would always prefer a toke or two over a jigger or two.
- Anti-depressants do not seem to interfere with m. Indeed, I would go so far as to say that m. goes well with anything.
- Group dynamics are always much, much improved when all are stoned. We are all familiar with the belligerent drunk, or the morose drunk, but a chap who smokes a bit too much m. usually falls on buttocks and giggles, or at worst is nauseous (the occasional "bad trip"). I never had such fine times at parties as when one and all were well and truly stoned.
- M. seems to function as a moderate anti-depressant and anti-anxiety agent; it is known for greatly reducing social anxiety; I also find it powerfully enhances music listening.
- Smoking a joint tends give one the "hit" up front and at high strength. Smoking through a water-pipe, ie. a bong, produces a more even, mellower high. I prefer bongs at parties, and joints when alone and listening to music.
- In short, depending on the m., whether you've eaten, how much you inhale, and so forth, your experience could vary from virtually nothing, to easy social interaction, to wild giggling, to knocked out flat on your back: all of which are quite pleasant, actually.
I emphasize that this is merely a rough summation of my own experiences over 15 years or so.
Hope this helps,
Mr Beev
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