[quote=Sangetsu;733204]A mind which needs external chemical stimulation "to open" is not the kind of mind a thinking person needs.

I have to admit, i am a little insulted by that comment, Not all cannabis smokers are lazy, or trying to open their mind, most just like to smoke a joint or so after a long day of work, instead of a beer or glass of wine. Cannabis is a safe plant and should be treated as such, with responsibility and sensibility by Adults along the same guidelines as tobacco and alcohol.

[quote=ecwsickboy;733299]I was a little offended by that comment as well, mainly because I said it was mind-opening and it was instantly assumed I rely on it 100% for expanding my mind and that without marijuana I'd be lost.

But I just want to say I don't rely on marijuana for opening my mind, the world is an amazing place and you can see all of it's beauty and appreciate it and all of the people and societies who inhabit it without drugs. But sometimes, viewing something through a different lens can change your thoughts on the matter and allow you to come to new realizations. I like to think that I'm an open person and I view ideas and problems in my own unique way, but I do think marijuana has had a positive effect on my view of the world and outlook on life.

Do you think that marijuana is a drug? Some people say it's just a plant and it isn't a controlled substance. But it really is.

[quote=Sean420;733308]i agree, woring at a cannabisdispensary, i see all sides of the spectrum when it comes to cannabis use. I see the "stoners" who dont have motivation(i find them annoying)I also se the businessmen and women who just want to relax from a hard days work without worrying about a hangover in the morning. And probably the saddest is the aids/cancer/schlerosis patient who smokes to cunteract muscle spasms or chronic pain, or just to boost their apetite so they can put on weight.(especially with aids patients) the fact that in most states theses men and women would be fined, Jailed, and probably have their house/car/personal belongings confiscated is insane and doesnt work. Why in america does a murderer or rapist on average get out of jail MUCH earlier than a Marijuana grower/dealer?Thankfully the laws are changing here, and maybe one day in Japan, but i wont hold my breath for that

I do beleive cannabis is a drug, my job at the Cannabis dispensary is to provide safe access to MEDICAL Cannabis. While i believe it is ok for recreational use among responsible adults, I am more for medical reform than recreational reform

you know when they introduced a cannabis pill a lot of people claiming it as medical use refused to take it because "it didn't work as well" some people have legitimate use for it. i believe it is often abused though.

This thread is supposed to be about marijuana in Japan - NOT a place to debate about the substance. Please do not veer off topic enough to warrant a thread closing. Everyone is welcome to have their opinion about these things, but it is edging into rule violation territory at this rate.

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I don`t believe that there is anything wrong with the original topic, but do not like where this seems to be headed.

Btw, Tobacco and alcohol are also drugs too, and they are socially acceptable. How many people die from drunk driving/alcohol poisoning a year in USA? tens of thousands a year. How many die from Marijuan overdose? 0 a year

I agree with that, and i'm sorry if i went on a tangent but it is a subject that i have a strong passion for. i will stay on topic from here on in.

In my opinion every external chemicals that you take (by this I mean, alcohol, tobacco paracetamol, every stuff like that) are drugs
And I think it is silly to take them
Ok I have to take drugs such as pain killers, anti-stressants, but I try to avoid it...
And marijuana doesnt get me calm or anything, so why am I gonna take something that doesnt make me calm? Instead of that makes me go into another world...
I think it is silly, but I also agree that, if people say "oh drugs, so bad for you" then why do they keep making it?