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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Soler" data-source="post: 2937775" data-attributes="member: 574673">For many stoners, smoking marijuana temporarily numbs out pain and destroys their worries. Emotional issues and or depression plague our youth today. Instead of going to a psychiatrist or talking about things in the past that have scarred them, they smoke a spiff. Marijuana isn’t necessarily physically addictive, but it sure can be mentally. Psychological dependence is a side effect of continuous use, which can be very hard to break. Stoner Tom Murphy gave me his opinion on the addictive properties of pot. “Marijuana is an emotionally addictive drug, believe me. I was addicted. I couldn’t go one second of the day without getting high. I used it to avoid my problems and it was an outlet for me.”(Murphy) In order to help substance abusers some psychiatrists will prescribe medications to handle the users depression appropriately. The theory behind this is that they will discontinue the use of illicit drugs and become dependent on prescribed, legal medications to make them feel better. This is in an ideal situation only and does not always work. Because of this many doctors will not prescribe medication to known substance abusers. In an interview I found out psychiatric nurse practitioner Kay Patch’s stance on it. “I tend to be a person who does not like to prescribe my medication to somebody who is abusing substances….when I’m treating somebody for mood disorder, anxiety, depression, or bi-polar disorder and somebody is using pot or alcohol the two substances are counter-indicative. In other words they check each other out and my substances won’t work at all”(patch). While I was being given medication I used marijuana. By doing that I made the results very vague. I had to basically start the process all over once I was sober. How does someone expect to get over depression with prescribed medication when they don’t feel happy unless they are stoned?What this whole issue all comes down is the marijuana consumer. The consumer makes the choice to use, and feeds the market. As someone who used to be addicted to marijuana, and is currently over a year sober, I myself am having a tough time deciding whether being drug free is worth it. In my mind I have two options for the future; to smoke or not to smoke. I can foresee a great battle that I am going to have to wage everyday. On one hand there are the cons of being a smoker. The main, and obvious, reason is that it is illegal. It is high risk and can easily screw up your life by being in the wrong place at the wrong time.  Another disadvantage to smoking is the health aspect. It is bad for the lungs and leads to respiratory problems.  My athleticism and endurance cannot be as high as if I were smoke free. My brain won’t be able to function as proficient as if I was sober. I can’t grasp new concepts as easily while baked. I can push others away and be a bad role model for my brother. Drug Counselor John Davis has worked with a plethora of marijuana users during his 12-year career. When asked about the changes in people who stop using he said, “They look healthier, respond to questions quicker, have more confidence, and are able to focus on personal issues better more invested in the process rather than just spacing out. (Davis)” Now that all the main reasons to not smoke are laid out the choice is in the users hands.In an ideal world if marijuana was legalized I would have reasons why I would want to use it. The main reason would be for an art tool. I would get high in order to unleash my creativity and be put in a different state of mind for inspiration. Another reason is to relax, be stress-free, and have something to look forward to, while I am working and staying on top of things. I have ADHD and find that it is the most effective way to treat the disorder. John Davis has ADHD and suggests his self medication, tons exercise and no caffeine or stimulants of any kind.Some people are able to lead successful happy lives while using recreationally however, that risk of being caught and the adverse effects are always going to be there. In conclusion I want to point out the fact that pot will always be around and tempting people. In all reality, marijuana distribution and use is very widespread today. It affects the culture, economy, media, legislature, and millions of uninformed people. Unless the actual facts are shared, and received by the masses this problem will continue to thrive</blockquote>

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