Cannabis Legalization

[FredFred]

Cannabis becomes legal here in Canada tomorrow morning.

As of the 17th of October, I'll be able to buy flowers, oils and edibles from a legal, government owned dispensary. I'll be able to smoke and enjoy weed in the comfort of my own home without being judged as a criminal.

I was wondering what was this forums opinions on this subject! Is this a good idea, what will happen in the long run, how will today's society change in the following years? And the most important of all : will cannabis legalization have any repercussions on the population's overall connection with spirituality?

Let us know what you think!

[cetus]

@FredFred I just saw something about this at the end of the homesteading video posted here on climate change. Hemp itself is a great natural resource used to make many products.

[Arthur]

It's great that it will be legal tomorrow! Criminalizing and waging war on drugs, or on anything, is never an answer. This is a big step for Canada towards SD stage Green. Acceptance of natural substances and giving people a choice is excellent. 

As for Cannabis itself, I think Cannabis can be used and misused at the same time. From what I see, the majority of pot smoker actually doing the latter. 

In my opinion, proper use is:

• Using it not very often - once a month maybe.
• Doing it when you are mature enough
• Using it by yourself - no parties or chilling with a friend.
• No distractions - no TV, youtube videos, music, video games etc.
• Contemplation - trying to get new insights from each trip.
• In general, using it as psychedelic to get profound experiences.

In-proper use:

• Being psychologically dependent on it - doing it often.
• Doing it to escape social pressure and anxiety - you need to deal with them.
• Doing it to chill and relax - not the best way to do it.
• Doing it to sedate yourself and escape reality - terrible idea.

 

I think many weed users can relate to what this guy is sharing:

 

Edited October 16, 2018 by Arthur

[Forestluv]

@Arthur I would say consequences outweigh the smoking.

Someone could smoke occasdionally with a friend to chill, open up about themselves and form deeper human connection. Or, laugh their asses off and release stress.

The main downside I see of weed is it is habit forming. Once a person starts smoking weed it’s easy to want to do it all the time - movies, food shopping, hiking, yoga, concerts etc. Then, engagement with life can decrease. Wake-n-bake daily smokers seem more sedentary. Then, the costs skyrocket.

Yet, I also see a lot of benefits with weed for recreation and spirituality. Psychedelics have extremely low addiction potential, weed is much higher.

[Good-boy]

 I am so excited with the legalization of weed, going to buy some Grand Daddy purple tonight legally and smoke it in front of my garage. ?