Is smoking a little pot bad?

Question

Dose it help stress and anxiety?

Answer 1

Good luck getting a consensus here. To be sure the answer is very gray.

Everyone is different in their reaction to a drug. Only you know if it helps you with your stress and anxiety. And a little goes a long ways, just like with any drug (illegal or not).

If you find that pot increases your anxiety (which in some people it does), then you may not want to use it. You should test this with others who have more experience with pot than yourself -- someone you trust to be honest. If you live in California, you can get an MD to prescribe pot, if s\he agrees that it will help you with your issues.

But unlike other drugs, the addiction is psychological. Your body cannot crave the drug like nicotine or heroin -- it's all in your head if you "crave" pot. If you become addicted to pot, it is a little easier to get off of it than other, more serious drugs (e.g., alcohol, cigarettes, heroin).

Pot is inappropriately labeled as a Schedule C narcotic. However, it is a plant that need not be chemically treated to be effective (like cocaine or heroin). How many drugs can you say that about? Peyote maybe?

Treat pot with respect and you will not be disappointed.

Answer 2

Pot isn't bad at all. I smoke it all the time, HEY! Not really, I don't smoke pot. It's only good if you have an illness and the doctor gives you a prescription for it or something.

Answer 3

yes, its very bad! you may hear alot of people saying-- pot is harmless it doesnt do anything but it really really does-- think about this-- 1 joint of marijuana is equivalent to smoking 5 cigarettes

and no it doesnt help stress and anxiety it just makes it go away for however long you are high/stoned but the second your out of that loop it all comes rushing back so unless your high all of the time youll still be stressed and anxious

Answer 4

You may report me for abuse. But I don't believe in using illegal drugs for anything. Surely there's someone, like a doctor or mental health councilor that can help you. Smoking a little pot for anxiety is like stepping out into traffic because you have a flat tire.

Answer 5

you won't get hurt from smoking a little pot now and they. However, it may not help with stress/anxiety and could actually increase it.

Answer 6

Its probably better than a lot of the Prescrition drugs they give you to relieve stress, of course thats just my opinion, Smoking a lot is not too good, tho. Most people oversmoke, You really dont need a lot, just a puff now and then , to relax is fine, I believe, other than maybe getting arrested for it. Smoke at home or when camping or something,not just out for anyone to see.It,s pretty stupid that it's illegal, in my opinion, It sure beats alcohol!
everything, in moderation, as they say!

Answer 7

It helps alleviate stress and anxiety and is also nice to use meditationally. I smoke pot every day and enjoy it very much. It does NOT, however, get rid of your stressors and things that cause anxiety. only you can get rid of those things! don't abuse it because you have problems

Answer 8

Smoking pot is something many people do now a days. Personally I have found that it helps to calm me down and make me more relaxed. It is illegal though.......

It makes food taste SOOOOO much better too!!!

Answer 9

yes and no. Pot actually insreasses your heart rate and can give you the anxious feeling youare thrying toget rid of.

Answer 10

Not as bad as smoking a little crack.