January 1, 2010

Nearly Standing Stoner - Too Many Hits


The argument against marijuana for recreational use is broad. One of the speaking points is how much stronger marijuana is today than it used to be. In California especially growers have developed super strains that are far more reliable and far more potent. Comparing today's weed with it's ancestor is like comparing snapping turtles to Ninja Turtles. Both are formidable, but the latter can really fuck you up.

Getting stoned these days can be a far lengthier and more wild adventure than it used to be. Modern buds have a much higher THC content, making the highs heavier. With weed this strong do we really need to smoke as much?

Every time one of those new extra potent strains comes out, it holds the much hailed potential to get you more baked than whatever you bought last week. After a while you might want and should want to ask, "Then why do I still smoke as much".

Every thing in moderation, even your weed. Stronger weed isn't the only reason to keep an eye on how much you smoke. Stoners have a tendency to take hit after hit, whether they're tokin' alone or in a group session. If you take a look at your smoking habits you may notice that sometimes you're getting, dare I say it, "too high".

Like everything in life there is a middle way with marijuana use. There's no need to get "really faded" every time you smoke. Learn the joy of snappers. Experience the full range and degrees of "stoned", and the learn to appreciate the difference. Analyzing your personal habits is a New Year's pastime. So this year strive to learn that even though over indulgence isn't the same thing as addiction, it's still a sneaky way of stealing from yourself.

That said, Happy Tokin' in the New Decade.

Nearly Standing Stoner



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  1. Your absolutely wrong about the weed be stronger now than it was back in the day. Check out the facts...
    http://tinyurl.com/yf8y77j
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  2. Its nice to see a fellow activist trying to get the good word out about Cannabis.

    However I think you need to rethink and research more on this issue before sending a wrong message. We can not let more misinformation be released. We have been fighting misinformation and lies for years and years, the public has just now realized they have been lied too and are now seeking truth and science based facts.

    We have to be very careful what we are putting out and I want you to know that we all are thankful you are attempting to help the movement but this story or blog about stronger pot is just off base. We have to make people realize that when there is stronger marijuana around that yes people, myself included, use less for the same effects as they would for more of a lesser quality.

    Second point that needs to be made is that even in the 60s and 70s there was really good pot around, I know this because I was there smoking it. I know for a fact that the weed that was used back then wasn't this Dirt or Hemp level THC they say it was, if it had been I wouldn't have liked it at all, considering I would have to smoke a field full to get a buzz.

    As an oldschool toker I want you to know that this like so many other lies being told, it isnt true and we shouldnt entertain any thought that its true. Higher grade pot means one thing to about 99% of smokers, that you can use far less to get the same buzz. Now for the 1% that feels the need to toke away even a very good quality, well then thats your loss, because again, its non toxic and the only side effect that one has when toking too much is sleep, yet then you just wasted it by falling asleep!

    Please realize this isnt an attack on a fellow activist, in fact Im very happy to see you are this passionate about the movement. Just remember there are so many facts out there to look at when writing about marijuana. We have to make sure we are sending the truth out otherwise we are digging our own grave for the movement.

    More potent pot isnt something anyone has to worry about, in fact to smoke less to get the same resolt is healthier! The biggest mistake we can make is to reinforce the lies and misinformation that the Anti Pot folks sling around and in this case you have done just that. Please reconsider this blog, see if you can research and get some real facts from folks that were there. I'm one that can tell you first hand, Yes we had strong and powerful weed in the 60s and 70s, I smoked it!
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  3. Great article, you know what your talking about. Weed in moderation is key and just like most things, if you keep having to much then you might start to get problems but the same goes for chocolate; if you eat to much you will become unhealthy and fat!

    Regdars
    Dan
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