Potheads annoy me and weed is overrated?

[SweetNovella]

Every time I'm at school my ex and his friends always talk about weed and its annoying as hell. I feel that people who rely on a substance to get through life are weak and pathetic. Potheads claim the drug is not addicting, yet i ask them "then why don't you stop now?" and they get quiet lol. It's sad actually, but whatever. People just discovered it when its been around since the earth was made, why the hype? Why is this drug even newsworthy for legalization?

[Anonymous]

When I met my, recently became ex, girlfriend she was a big pot smoker. Pothead doesn't describe how much she smoked blunts. I can say from being with her that it is addictive and if she didn't smoke at a certain point of the day or if she got to a point where she'd smoked way to much; she became nasty. She later graduated into selling it on a regular so that she could make enough money to have her own personal smoke. That tells you just how much she smokes it. It does have benefits in several forms, however many if not most use it for the high. After a while though it became an issue of legality. I wasn't in a position to risk my freedom being with someone that was a dealer. Her family and I asked her to stop selling it and she said that she would and told her family that she had. Came down to it though she couldn't stop selling it and continues to. It was to expensive for her to maintain her own use without the help of dealing and making the extra money to smoke herself up. In the end it was one of if not the main reason she's an ex. She's a gorgeous girl, however the pot made her nasty, disrespectful, and a lair. Worse part is... she's a mom to a three year old little boy. She says he's her whole world, but the risks she takes to deal pot says that she's overtaken by the pot to not let anything else get in her way for being high. Not even the risk of losing her son.

[TimesNewRoman]

There are two types.. Those that are stoners.. and those that smoke weed. Just like there are alcoholics and people that drink.

Stoners I agree are annoying. But there are people that you would never know smoke unless they told you. Its just something that some people do to relax. There are TONS of things that help someone relax. Dont judge someone because they chose weed instead of something else. judge them because they are a lame pathetic excuse for a human being. Most 'stoners' are... but hey, to each their own right?

[SweetNovella]

Yes, VERY TRUE!!!

[Anonymous]

My ex-boyfriend would constantly try to get mere to smoke with him, and called me names when I refused. Him and his friends constantly talked about it, and it annoyed me to no end. I don't really have a problem with people smoking it, but I do have a problem with people who can't go two minutes without bringing it up in a conversation.

I've seen that drugs--even pot--can make people do pretty dumb things or have bad side effects. For example, my sister used to smoke pot, and, because she smoked all the time, it's all she wanted to do and ended up going to school three days her senior year--and one of them was to drop out. She stopped being able to pay for it, so she stole about two hundred dollars from our brother who was two at the time.

It wasn't just bad parenting or her personality like so many people try to tell me. It was simply because she was more focused on pot than herself.

That's what I hate most about people who smoke pot.

[SweetNovella]

Lol Thank You!! That's what I'm trying to say. 👏👏👏

[UberTroll]

There's nothing wrong with marijuana, just people who make it the main focus of their life but that can happen with anything. Marijuana isn't physically addictive but it's as mentally addictive as anything else. It is simple enough to stop smoking pot but most people just don't want to and really, if it's not causing any problems for you, why would you? Marijuana should be legalized because there are more benefits from it than problems and people shouldn't have to worry about going to jail for doing it. It doesn't even make sense to have it illegal when alcohol, which is worse, is legal.

[been_waiting]

"Ppl just discovered it" 😂😂 no they did not. They really didn't. people have been smoking pot for a long time.

And no, Marijuana isn't physically addictive. If you do something everyday it becomes a habit and habits are hard to break, but that doesn't make it an addiction. An addiction is a physical and psychological dependency. One of my friends who smokes often tries to tell me she's addicted because she didn't want to stop (she did anyway though.) I've been hooked on pills before. I know what addiction is.

But I agree that weed is overrated.

[SweetNovella]

Lol I clearly said that "People just discovered it when its been around since the earth was made, why the hype? " what about the whole quote? Already being deceitful.

[been_waiting]

Yes, I know the rest of the quote, but I was addressing the first part. because I don't disagree with the second part..😒
You are saying people just discovered it, and that's wrong. Plain and simple.

[SweetNovella]

What you just said is ridiculous. You can't just disregard one part of a quote. That's twisting my words. I'm saying that weed has been here for so long, why is it such a trend to some people to just smoke weed all day and do nothing with their lives because it's "cool". But I think you're not playing fair. But on my part, I admit that I did say some things that I didn't say correctly.

[been_waiting]

Because the second part of the quote does not change the first. How do you not understand this? Yes we all know the plant has been on this earth for a long ass time. But again you're saying that people just started smoking it and AGAIN, the fact is, you are wrong. I'm not sure how else to word this to convey the simple logic to you. So... bye.

by the way you sure you aren't a stoner? Lol

[been_waiting]

Oh and the first documented use of Marijuana was in the 3rd millennium BC. I don't call that recent.

[SweetNovella]

No, this is not over. I'm saying why is it such a freaking trend to get high all day and do absolutely nothing. I'm not talking about weed being bad or weed being good. I'm saying that weed is overrated for that reason specifically. Who the hell in their right mind would get mad over someone saying that everyone just started to smoke weed. I did admit to wording things wrong but damn. You just totally ignored my last comment. It doesn't matter who smokes weed. What matters is if you are just a damn loser who hides behind weed. Well, Congrats you told me when weed was supposedly used for the first time. You must be happy with yourself. Now it's over. Bye...

[been_waiting]

I'm not mad, but you clearly are. I already agreed its overrated. But I am also not a condescending almighty holier than thou bitch who wants to tell everyone they're pathetic. I doubt most users are "hiding" behind it. But... whatever. Yeah u rite. Bye

[SweetNovella]

Wow. First if someone agrees with me, then disrespects me, we have a problem. You sound childish calling people names by the way. Even though I didn't agree with you, I still respected you. But whatever. I'm not mad I'm just proud of how I carried myself, because I was still open to hearing what you had to say. You just sound like a mad kid who's not having her way.

[been_waiting]

You started throwing names around first. You are incredibly hostile. get off your high horse.

[SweetNovella]

But I didn't use Profanity. Lol how am I hostile. You're the one who's on their high horse using profanity and being extremely disrespectful for no reason, like you even know where I'm coming from, which you don't.

[coolman222]

It's worthy of legalization because alcohol and tobacco are legal and those are actually bad for you. There has never been a documented case of marijuana overdose and there is little to no evidence that it is even bad for you; in fact some studies point to benefits of marijuana. coffee is worse for you than weed; so is sugar. A recent medical study shows that alcohol is worse for you than cocaine and weed. Yes you can get addicted to weed, but its no less different than being an alcoholic or over eating. There is nothing wrong with it as long as yours an adult and do it responsibly and in moderation. Many famous successful people would have been described as a "pot head" including Carl Sagan and the current president of the USA. The government has lied to the public about weed and its prohibition is expensive and has no real purpose. Thats why it should be legal.

[SweetNovella]

Thanks for ACTUALLY answering the question without sarcasm.

[Anonymous]

I think marijuana is fine for monitored medicinal use. I don't think it should be used recreationally though because it causes brain damage over time and has a much higher level of certain carcinogens than tobacco. You know how 60 years ago everybody was smoking and everybody thought it was fine? Even when studies came out suggesting the long term effects of smoking, people were like "no way", laughed it off, and kept smoking. Now here we are and we know all that happens when you smoke long term. I have a feeling marijuana will turn out the same way.

[SomeoneImportant]

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[SweetNovella]

AWESOME!!! at least SOMEBODY gets it. 👏👏👏

[Slowliquid]

As you see by BlueMax's post, there are people who smoke pot who are successful and others that are not. Marijuana use should be akin to alcohol use, it should be used in moderation. It's not chemically addictive, but if you get in the habit of doing it all the time, everyday, you're not going to be very ambitious. But to dismiss it's legalization is just inane, taxpayers' money has been too long wasted on such a minuscule "drug", how many car accidents are a result of pot as opposed to alcohol? Domestic violence cases? How many fatal cases of Marijuana? I used to be very anti-marijuana, but when I tried it I realized how silly it was to criminalize it, it's really ridiculous.

[SweetNovella]

Well thanks for answering respectfully!! (:

[Roxxy99]

There is a good case for legalization. I'll grant you that. However, most of the nation just isn't there yet. When you have responsibilities and you're working to advance your career, it's just dumb to risk it all on pot. Not to mention having a criminal record if caught. I prefer not to lament what should be and live in the current reality.

[Slowliquid]

@Roxxy99, That is even more of a reason to legalize, people should not be punished for what they choose to do on their own free time. If someone is coming into work drunk, you would fire them, no? But you don't constantly test individuals for alcohol or chastise them for what they do on their spare time. We need to shift our police forces duties of cracking down on such a inoffensive plant. If smoking pot is "childish" as you put it in your other comment, what is going to a bar on the weekends?

[Roxxy99]

If alcohol was illegal, I wouldn't mess with it either. You can argue morality and what should or shouldn't be all day long. However, reality is what it is. It would be irresponsible and immature of me to risk my career and possibly a criminal record (making me less employable in the future) over a stupid recreational drug. I'm smarter than that.

[Roxxy99]

Its nothing I care about either. I work a real job and I get drug tested. It's just not worth get fired or arrested over. Sometimes you you just have to make the decision to be an adult and leave childish things behind.

[SweetNovella]

THANK YOU!!!👏👏👏

[spuitkaas]

I don't know, I think it's overrated too. I have nothing against weed or potheads, but some people talk way too much about it and act they're all super awesome because they use weed and I'm like "it's just weed, not that big of deal", but maybe you think different about that, because it's legal in our country.

[springocelot]

Weed has some beneficial medicinal effects.

But there are two reasons I don't like it:
1. It smells really bad
2. It makes people really hungry and before you know it, they're eating your food. This actually happened to my sister a couple times in college.

[abundantlyrich]

Itobviously work short term for people who need to be relaxed by something but not by doing practical things to ease their emotional pain or stress, but overall, it can get addictive if people keep coming back to it for a quick fix, then they will never learn how to deal with things without using substances.

[abundantlyrich]

You can't avoid them, they are everywhere! They can be your superior at work, next door neighbour or the police guy that stops you for a ticket. The best you can do is keep your distance and say little.

[LovelySerene]

Not to mention that you even slightly mention that you don't like/agree with pot, and they harass and "preach" about how your opinion is wrong and how you must be stupid and uneducated about it... kind of like christian extremists.

I'm allergic and I also find it weak to have to rely on a substance to get by... I'm physically disabled and is in constant pain at all times... and I'd rather deal with the pain than get high.

[SweetNovella]

OMG. Can you not? You know exactly what I am trying to say. Please don't play dumb and put words in my mouth. But if you must. I'm trying to say that the people who don't want to do anything with their lives and smoke pot and dedicate their lives to pot annoy me. It's just an OPINION. I DID NOT SAY THAT I DONT AGREE WITH POT OR POT USERS. Potheads are people who smoke weed all day everyday. Alright. Please!! I'm trying to be cordial with you.

[LovelySerene]

... I was putting in my experience, when I said you, I was being general, not actually you... I personally don't agree with weed, and I stay away from potheads cause I'm allergic... I don't know why you're chewing me out.

[Fugue]

Nobody's forcing you to smoke weed. Stick with making friends you like.

Pot is not chemically addicting. You ask why don't they stop? Why don't people stop using the internet, playing video games or using gag? Same answer.

You speak of hype, but the only hype I see here are the lies you were programmed to believe about pot.

[SweetNovella]

Sorry, what lies have I been programmed to believe about pot? Well obviously nobody's forcing me. And hence, I said ex. But if you see in high schools and well the community college I go to, weed is where it's at. And is all everyone talks about.

[Fugue]

So rebel and avoid those groups. Easy. Stick with what you like.

But there's no need to condemn pot or pot users or imply that it's a bad thing. It's just your preference not to like it, like not liking seafood or brussel sprouts.

[DamanMannn]

You probably haven't been through " Life " yourself.
When you have a 9 to 5 job, dealing with idiotic scum of the world,
You'll know.

Arrogant people, Ignorant people, Selfish arse people.
They come in all shape and sizes.

As for those who rely on the substance? Why not?
Don't you want to see happy people in this world?
Unless you live in a decent to rich "White people" neighborhood, I guess you get the exception,
but those who are in the ghetto and urban areas, or villages.

I'd keep that comment to yourself. in my opinion.

[SweetNovella]

Aha. Let's keep peoples lives out of it just for the fact that we are on the internet. You don't know me or what I've been through in life and vice versa. But people do go through life and not become a hard drug abuser... Shocking huh? I'm not against weed. I'm against the people who use it because they want to act cool. And the people who just want to brag about it and crap. But yea I feel like I should be able to say my opinion on the internet like you can, sir. Thanks

[DamanMannn]

Welp, You stated Pothead (S) + your Ex.

WOOPS. My bad, I worded my opinion wrong, LOL. 19 Year Old Ma'am. #admitted

[MaiNameIsSunshine]

@DamanMannn, people that have extremely difficult lives don't rely on drugs and most of them never even try a drug such as marijuana. People are only as happy as they want to be. Might as well be saying "A gramme is better than a damn" (from Aldous Huxley's Brave New world, referring how the brainwashed members of society think it's better to take a gram of soma, a drug in the book, than to be sad).

[DamanMannn]

Well, Neither of you answered my question stated in MY opinion,
"Why do you question The Happy People in our world who rely on drugs?"
To question happiness that doesn't affect you in anyway, what is the meaning of it.

Since you two are so quick to judge, just by your down vote on my statement, It is easily assumed.
Let's hear it. <3.

[DamanMannn]

No wonder why Envy is such a sin,
You despise people who are seemingly happier than you all. ;)

I'm still waiting on an answer, feel free to reply whenever ladies.
xoxo

[SweetNovella]

I question the happy people who depend on drugs because they DEPEND on drugs. They're contributing nothing to society. They don't try to help other people but themselves. Because they're basically hurting themselves and society. 'A mind is a terrible thing to waste'. They may be living and working but what do they do with their money? Put it back Into drugs and rely on other people to care for their needs (housing, foods, etc.) and this, to me, is a fact because I live with it everyday.

[DamanMannn]

Hahahahaha ! Why not talk about taxes then, Our money is going to CRIMINALS, ACTUAL CRIMINALS. who now get Cell Phones OUT OF OUR MONEY, after they get outta jail, Did I mention, they're still CRIMINALS getting OUT OF jail hunny?

You sure care for the un-needed, you have a brain but it's not being used on the real problems in the world pumpkin.

Better start identifying the "REAL" problems, or ignore me and be utterly ignorant.
I can't choose for you, I won't persuade you too either,*** The Choice is All Yours.***

You're either a friend who walks beside me, or just another human being who I'll never take serious.
You'll never walk behind me, because I treat everyone the same, to an extent.

[SweetNovella]

Everyone needs to start identifying the 'real' problems here, and this question I asked isn't really that big of an issue compared to taxes, but I just wanted to share an opinion. I will choose to identify and focus on the real issues of The world. Thanks for actually letting me say some things, and not crucifying me like the other people on here.

[DamanMannn]

Of course, Only God can Judge people.
Tis be the reason why I don't assume and be quick to judge.

I'm just a rational & logical kind of Man.
Crucify you? Please, I only really talk when it involves hard liquor or bar fights.
Silly goose.

xo.

[Tokana]

I have a friend that comes over every second day and constantly i mean CONSTANTLY, will either light up bun, smoke a cigarette or drink liquor. Then has the nerve to ask why I'm obsessed with bodybuilding.

[sugarvenomx]

Why don't you stop eating h your favorite food forever? Are you addicted to it? Or do you enjoy it? Neurologically pot isn't anymore addictive

A good return question would be "why should I just stop now?". It brings people pleasure. People enjoy pleasure.

If you don't like something about a certain person... don't hang out with them. Trying to change them is pretty self involved and arrogant

[I_M_LEGEND]

i m rolling one as i read all this and it can be addictive.

everyone has a drug of choice.

well you got ignorant when you implied it has no value.

its used to treat so many diseases and CBD is proven to kill of cancer cells.

just because phamaceutical companies pressured the US gov to categorize it as 1 class drug along with heroin etc so the whole world made it illegal...

it should be legalized and regulated. it has many medicinal values...

so much ignorance

[SweetNovella]

So I'm assuming that it's treating your cancer, or your anxiety, or a disease that you may currently have... If so good for you. BUT you know who I am targeting and it's NOT the sick. Who's really the ignorant one?

[I_M_LEGEND]

no its to help me relax and let me sleep. i have ptsd and anxiety. also to further my answer, its also useful for preventative measures. alzheimers, some cancer etc .

listen, i read a lot and smoke with my doctor. you're the ignorant one still.

teenagers have so much energy and less brains. always talking and acting like they know so much.

[SweetNovella]

I don't think that I know everything but I do know some things, believe it or not. But really you are honestly just going on here. If you have some use for it then go for it. I AM NOT TARGETING PEOPLE WITH ACTUAL DISABILITIES!!! I'm targeting the people who use substances just to brag about it look cool and just use it and do nothing with there lives. Aparently this doesn't apply to you.

[I_M_LEGEND]

"I feel that people who rely on a substance to get through life are weak and pathetic." rely, meaning chronic users like me, and "Why is this drug even newsworthy for legalization?" just clarifying in an misinformed world.

[SweetNovella]

Well next time I say something I'll be extremely specific (: alright.. Just for you!!

[I_M_LEGEND]

yah i m detailed oriented and technical.

[belenrose11]

I smoke pot and I don't brag about it... reasons I smoke pot: stress reliever, and it helps my nerves, and because its better than getting drunk ,.. if you really hate it and don't know why people do it try it yourself, And to be honest its the best herb medicine than PHARMACY DRUGS they have HEROIN, COCAINE so id rather smoke pot and you could still drive correctly not like ALCOHOL

[Tokana]

Smoke weed and drive? Is not legal in the civilized world.

[belenrose11]

what im trying to say is that u never hear people who get into car accidents cause there high on weed! on other drugs like cocaine and acid etc... and defiantly on alcohol... but the point is weed is not a drug like people say it is , you can never over dose on it

[SweetNovella]

Well I'm not against weed and I've tried it like twice. But, I'm just Annoyed by people who brag about it. Which isn't you. Lol thanks for your input!!(:

[ironeddie]

Pot impairs coordination and reflexes. Take it from someone in law enforcement. It DOES affect your driving.
The charge of impaired operation of a motor vehicle. Is not used just for alcohol.

[DarkHumorRUs]

For some reason, I just like being a guy who has never done drugs. People are always impressed about it.

[boriblanca2010]

Weed is overrated but many of my Fam members are potheads so I can't really judge

[boriblanca2010]

But I hate weed, alchohol, cigarettes, drugs, medication. Etc.

[SweetNovella]

I feel the same way, My family is full of potheads too.

[boriblanca2010]

It Disappoints me, sometimes i wish they were all sober...

[betweenthesheets]

I started smoking weed at age 20. I had to stop because I am an EMT now. But it helped with my anxiety and was better than taking prescriptions

[SweetNovella]

Well I'm sure you did it to help you in some way and not brag about it and devote your life to it.

[betweenthesheets]

I did brag about it because it was an amazing treatment and I was astonished about the therapeutic affects. But I had to stop due to working in public safety

[SweetNovella]

Well, good for you!!(:

[linkywinky]

SIMPLE TWO STEP SOLUTION:

1. Don't talk to pot heads
2. Don't smoke weed

[marksmith108]

We smoke weed for fun. It's something harmless to do with your friends that helps you kick back and relax. It's a social thing. Growing up, everyone smoked so we all knew each other and chilled together no matter who you were.

[MyUsernameRules]

Why is alcohol legalized? And if potheads annoy you so much, don't hang out with them.

[SweetNovella]

Well I thought I stated ex. Aha. I try not to but it's always talked about. But whatever.

[code3]

"I feel that people who rely on a substance to get through life are weak and pathetic."

Screw you.
Seriously.

How judgmental, ignorant, self-righteous, insensitive, and just plain mean are you?

[SweetNovella]

Lol I give you that. It came out wrong but what I'm trying to say is that people who voluntarily go on hard drugs like heroine, Cocaine, Alcohol, etc DO choose to be on those. But some people don't need those things to become successful. It's sort of like digging yourself a whole. But I think that you thought I was talking about people who really NEED the medication. Not WANT... There is a humongous difference by the way.

[code3]

Alright, you're fine then. I'm sorry for the misunderstanding, it's a sensitive topic for me. That's still not a good excuse for flipping out though, so I apologize.

[SweetNovella]

No worries (:

[Anonymous]

Get out of that loser crowd as fast as you can. If they are lucky they will be pumping gas or flipping burgers until they get fired.

[Opinion Owner]

For those that down voted me... I will have a large fries🍔🍟 with my burger.

[Slowliquid]

Hmm, I suppose Carl Sagan, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Gates, and Steve Jobs were all just losers flipping burgers... what have you done with your life, again?

[Opinion Owner]

Me? Good job, nice car, nice home with pool, zero debt (other than home loan), and all my brain cells.

[Bluemax]

I'm on the fence about pot...

[Bluemax]

I myself don't use it (and could very well lose my job if I did), but I know people who do and it doesn't seem to affect their lives much. I know a food chemist who does. He has a Ph. D. and he's very successful. I know a microbiologist who does. Again highly educated and highly successful. I know a therapist who does. I know a securities analyst who does. I know a realtor who does. I know a chemical engineer who does. And so on.

At the same time, I've known quite a few people from high school who went on to ruin their lives by letting pot overrun them.

However, if it bothers you, then stop hanging out with potheads. Out of curiosity, did you know your ex smoked weed when you got into a relationship with him?

[blondfrog]

Marijuana is not the problem.

[Anonymous]

I'm a little baked at the moment but yeah weed is the shiznit!

[I_M_LEGEND]

ill be there with in you t minus 5 minutes. just destroyed my zags for filter paper

[Opinion Owner]

Used to love Zig Zags!

[Neko_Chan]

Stop hanging out with them?

[SweetNovella]

Well yeah, that's why he's my ex. But I was just curious on why the hype, you know? It's just annoying to me.

[Neko_Chan]

They just like how it makes them feel.

[tina15xox]

It's stupid and immature

[Anonymous]

#smokeweedeveryday