Thread: For those who dont smoke weed, WHY?

To be honest, I've never had the desire to. Same way I don't really find drinking that entertaining. I'd rather go experience something or do something than sit on a couch drunk or stoned.

Because, I don't wish to induce my mind with something that will alter it. To further my reason, I dislike the smell, I hate the facts of wanting to then have a false means for laughing, and to eat, with usually a complete disregard for what I would eat. It is also something that could and can bother as well alter the minds of others around me.

Okay, I'm done

I have to be honest. I smoked weed for years and liked it, but it's illegal and too hard to score. If it were the 60's I would probably do it, but it's lost the whole "hippie" feel and has become a business if that makes sense. Honestly, I have nothing against those that do it - right now I am looking for a job and most jobs drug test. Too much money, and too much hassle.

Keep em coming.

i dont like to drink or smoke cigs or weed because i like to be in my right mind. plus i get drug tested every 3 months where i work.

Originally Posted by danzik17

To be honest, I've never had the desire to. Same way I don't really find drinking that entertaining. I'd rather go experience something or do something than sit on a couch drunk or stoned.

I feel the same way, plus I don't want my kids doing it either. I don't get why people want to introduce an illegal/foreign substance into their bodies

I work in a profession that does not allow me to partake. Besides, I'm getting a little old for it (43). I don't drink alcohol, either.

Originally Posted by TheGreatSatan

I feel the same way, plus I don't want my kids doing it either. I don't get why people want to introduce an illegal/foreign substance into their bodies

cigarettes are the #1 "gateway" drug not marijuana....and to be technical marijuana is a naturally occurring plant and is found in just about every continent except for the very cold and very dry regions. the legality of marijuana is all politics and has nothing at all to do with health

I smoked a little when I was a kid, not since I was 26. I just stopped one day. Don`t really miss it. I also never smoked cigs. I just lost my Mom to lung cancer in April so I have no desire to smoke ANYTHING.

Going to echo others in saying I have no desire to and don't like the smell. Waste of time and money in my opinion. This is independent from marijuana being illegal, which just adds another reason why I wouldn't do it.

Curious, for those who do do it... why?

Originally Posted by Richard Gears

No offense but...Do you think you'll somehow live forever if you avoid getting cancer? My father died from cancer, so this isnt an attack. But think about it...99% of people will die before they reach 75. Death is inevitable. Life is temporary. Take care.

You are certainly right. It`s just a respect type thing. For my family, for my Mom. If thatb had not happened, I still would not be interested in smoking weed. I did while ago. I outgrew it. I have no issues with other people doing it. I like the occasional painkiller/bourbon combo. Only time my back doesn`t hurt. We all have our vices. The question was if you don`t smoke...why not. That was my answer.

I wish they would legalize marijuana, however I do not smoke. Too many people are being tossed in jail as part of some lost "war" on drugs.

But to answer your question, I don't smoke because I don't like the smell of smoke on your clothes and that it's a crazy habit - drawing smoke into your lungs.

Plus marijuana is illegal and simply put me to sleep as a 20something.

I get drug tested for my job plus there's way better drugs out there for me to spend my money on.

I'd rather snort ephedra

Originally Posted by TheGreatSatan

I feel the same way, plus I don't want my kids doing it either. I don't get why people want to introduce an illegal/foreign substance into their bodies

So are steroids!

But to answer the question, because it serves many useful purposes.

there isn't a way to block harmful substance from kids ..gotta parent teach...just don't tell them weed will kill ya i think thats the gateway the lie..but its just a thought

As I have gotten older I got busier and didn't have the time to do it.

Originally Posted by KentDog

Going to echo others in saying I have no desire to and don't like the smell. Waste of time and money in my opinion. This is independent from marijuana being illegal, which just adds another reason why I wouldn't do it.

Curious, for those who do do it... why?

1)It's relaxing
2)Don't like to be drunk, much rather inhale and drink a couple of beers
3)It intensifies most things and makes them better
4)Despite the propaganda that is presented as scientific fact, it isn't harmful for you aside from the smoking part, which can be circumvented with a vaporizer.
5)It's fun
6)The only drawback is the munchies

Having said all of this, for me it is essentially a cost to benefit ratio. It is fun and there are far worse things in our food supply/alcohol/cigarettes. Plus, $120 worth of weed lasts me over a month while that would be my beer budget for 2 weeks if left to my own devices. Go for a hike and smoke or go to a bar and drink is an easy choice for me.

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

1)It's relaxing
2)Don't like to be drunk, much rather inhale and drink a couple of beers
3)It intensifies most things and makes them better
4)Despite the propaganda that is presented as scientific fact, it isn't harmful for you aside from the smoking part, which can be circumvented with a vaporizer.
5)It's fun
6)The only drawback is the munchies

Having said all of this, for me it is essentially a cost to benefit ratio. It is fun and there are far worse things in our food supply/alcohol/cigarettes. Plus, $120 worth of weed lasts me over a month while that would be my beer budget for 2 weeks if left to my own devices. Go for a hike and smoke or go to a bar and drink is an easy choice for me.

ditto...to the above

i used to smoke it before i had kids and enjoyed it from 15 to 28 ish but being a parent i don't feel it's a good choice to be inebriated in any way around or as an example, responsibility wise, to my kids. i drink some alcohol but never enough to alter my speech etc just a drink to relax type drinker. pot doesn't make me feel much but varying degrees of paranoid anymore, and do you know how much milk you can buy with that much money mister my 13 year old son eats about $500 worth of groceries in 2 weeks. he's 5'8" if he didn't grow an inch last night, which wouldn't surprise me, and weighs about 100 pounds.

i still love the smell but detest tobacco smoke. Tess , being an adult, is allowed to smoke pot in my house but not ciggs. I have no problem with responsible adults using it if they so choose. it's ridiculous that it is illegal and it's a valuable medicinal for many people.

BTW, i hate people who pressure others into doing things they say no to. if you started this thread to get support you have it. my parents used to say "oh come on have a toke".... it's bullshit and very disrespectful. Tess says "wanna get haiiiii?" but she's just being silly and playful.

Originally Posted by Little Wing

it's ridiculous that it is illegal and it's a valuable medicinal for many people.

What a joke

Originally Posted by TheGreatSatan

What a joke

why is it a joke? many police feel this way. LEAP - Law Enforcement Against Prohibition - Cops Say Legalize Drugs

i've seen my step dad for long periods where his back pain was so bad i thought he'd kill himself. the meds the drs gave him never quite relieved it but with pot added he got relief.

alcohol is by far a more dangerous substance. it's ridiculous we have the freedom to make the choice to drink but not smoke pot. the war on drugs is a joke.

Originally Posted by TheGreatSatan

What a joke

You don't know shit about it.

I smoke some high grade every blue moon.I don't care for swag weed tho.But all in all I dont really enjoy it that much anymore.The thrill of doing it ended when I moved out my parents house got a real job and simply grew up.

Originally Posted by legendkiller85

I smoke some high grade every blue moon.I don't care for swag weed tho.But all in all I dont really enjoy it that much anymore.The thrill of doing it ended when I moved out my parents house got a real job and simply grew up.

Same here. Once it stopped being useful, I lost interest. I haven't smoked in a long time. Something about getting older. You start losing interest in a lot of things. Days go by faster, and you move slower.

Legalize it now!

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

1)It's relaxing
2)Don't like to be drunk, much rather inhale and drink a couple of beers
3)It intensifies most things and makes them better
4)Despite the propaganda that is presented as scientific fact, it isn't harmful for you aside from the smoking part, which can be circumvented with a vaporizer.
5)It's fun
6)The only drawback is the munchies

Having said all of this, for me it is essentially a cost to benefit ratio. It is fun and there are far worse things in our food supply/alcohol/cigarettes. Plus, $120 worth of weed lasts me over a month while that would be my beer budget for 2 weeks if left to my own devices. Go for a hike and smoke or go to a bar and drink is an easy choice for me.

valid and proven points and no hangover

Originally Posted by KelJu

. I haven't smoked in a long time. Something about getting older. You start losing interest in a lot of things. Days go by faster, and you move slower.

this right here. i did it in high school. i've grown out of it now