Pot usage poll......

[Logical]

Just curious if DUers use pot, or would if it was legal....

55 votes, 1 pass | Time left: Unlimited
	I have used pot in the past, but not now, but would again if it was legal in my state
	11 (20%)
	I have never used pot, but would if it was legal in my state
	0 (0%)
	I have used pot in the past, but would never use it again
	6 (11%)
	I currently use pot and will continue, legal or not
	26 (47%)
	I have never used pot, and would not even if it was legal in my state
	12 (22%)
	1 DU member did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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[Ohio Joe]

1. I use it...

I smoke a little... Eat a few edibles... Mostly I use my vaporizer.

[Ed Suspicious]

2. I might be a little frightened to take the poll especially if I were so inclined to profess

an intention to break the law/continue to break the law.

[Logical]

3. Really? You think Feds are tracking these answers? n-t

[Jesus Malverde]

12. Ever since the Reagan years people have been in the closet and living in fear...

One day we'll live free and no longer in fear. Fear of losing jobs, fear of being raided, your dogs shot, your children kidnapped by the state. Your land stolen, and maybe even your life lost. Fear no more, the times are a changing.

[davidpdx]

4. I have never used it and never would

But I support legalization. The ballot measure in Oregon a year and a half ago needed to be written better. I also think the hindsight of having Washington and Colorado working through the issues of legalization will help other states.

The ballot in Oregon in November is going to be packed with ballot measures I think. Should be very interesting.

[sabrina 1]

21. Same here, never used it, never will probably, but absolutely support legalization.

The Drug War is evil. It needs to end like all of our other evil wars.

[FreeJoe]

33. +1

[Curmudgeoness]

5. I used to use it

but probably would not bother even if it was legal. It was fun while it lasted, but I rarely drink alcohol these days either. I no longer care to be intoxicated in any way.

[TreasonousBastard]

7. Beat me to it...

As I get older, I am more jealous of what straight mind I have left.

Lots of things were fun when I was younger.

[Curmudgeoness]

8. LOL.

I really can relate.

[socialist_n_TN]

56. Geez, is that an old folks thing?..........

I'm the same way. I used to use it quite heavily and have gradually tapered off through the years. Without ANY problems quitting BTW. And like you I rarely even use alcohol. Now to be totally truthful, I still use reefer maybe once or twice a year and enjoy it when I do, but it's not that big of a deal either way. My alcohol use is probably about the same, once or twice a year. Both usages are usually social in nature and when I do use, I enjoy the pot more, but as I said, I could go the rest of my life without either and it wouldn't bother me.

In spite of my personal lack of usage though, I want both legal, not just decriminalized, but legal.

[Curmudgeoness]

69. I think it might be.

My take on it is "been there, done that". I am just glad that I didn't acquire any addictions in my youth because, god knows, it could have been a distinct possibility...too much of a lot of things.

And I agree with you, it should be legalized. There is no good reason not to, with tobacco and alcohol legal, weed is definitely safer than either of those.

[Shivering Jemmy]

6. No interest

It offers me nothing.

[scarletwoman]

9. I love pot. I only stopped using it because of random drug testing where I work.

If it were legal, I would delighted to be able to use it again. I miss it, I miss the places my mind would go when I was high. I think that having access to those places made me a more joyful and creative person.

[Egalitarian Thug]

30. You bring up a rare and excellent point. Widespread legal pot use is going to shape

our society going forward, and one of the most significant factors will be that very experience you describe.

[PassingFair]

71. I have a medical card, but I can't partake!

Because I'm looking for a job, and they drug test!

[LumosMaxima]

10. Even if it were legal in my state . . .

. . . it's still not worth the risk until it's legal at the federal level. And even then, I don't think I would use it regularly if at all.

[uncle ray]

65. what risk?

the feds simply do not come after individual cannabis smokers.

[Codeine]

11. Never had the slightest interest.

No sort of intoxication has ever appealed to me, really.

I grew up with parents who sold pot in sometimes-huge quantities and who used it pretty much non-stop. I hated the smell and ritualistic trappings of it as a child and disliked the way it made everyone act like a bunch of fucking morons, and as an adult I feel nauseous just smelling the stench of it pouring off those who use it.

[Ed Suspicious]

20. I can respect that, though it seems a little weird coming from an avatar called Codeine.

[Ron Green]

13. Sometimes I miss my stoner days, and sometimes I wonder if I'd be

a more or less interesting person without them.

[Iggo]

14. I never used it, but I smoked the shit out of it for 18 years.

I been clean for 17 years and I don't see that changing.

That said: LEGALIZE IT!

[PowerToThePeople]

15. I may use for medical purposes in the future

If I have pain in old age which could be made bearable by use, then I may use it again. It is legal in my state. I will not use for recreation again even though I did in my youth.

[Beacool]

16. I don't do drugs, nor smoke cigarettes.

[Tikki]

17. Tried it long, long ago, will never again..no matter what.

I would die of embarrassment if my grandchildren or their friends thought I used pot or smoked anything.

Tikki

[etherealtruth]

45. Yep n/t

[ChisolmTrailDem]

54. Why is that? nt

[socialist_n_TN]

59. Yeah, I curious about that too.......

Everybody that knows me knows I used to toke and still will a couple of times a year if it's offered. That was one of the things that allowed my kids to feel comfortable talking to me about anything.

I rarely use either reefer or alcohol anymore, but I'm certainly not embarrassed about my past usage. Is it the illegality thing I wonder?

[Ed Suspicious]

19. I loved a couple hits about an hour or two before bed after the family has gone to sleep. If it

were legal, I would do that. I wouldn't go out and smoke, or really even use it socially. I would just use it when my day is done and I want to have a little time to relax and enjoy being high. Is that bad?

[eShirl]

46. this

[Spirochete]

22. I used to use it

Never intended to make a career out of it, and haven't used it for a long time. I'm tempted to say I never will, but - never say never - I would if it was necessary for medical purposes. I support full legalization.

[Warren DeMontague]

23. Other: You need to define "now"

I smoked the crap out of it as a youth, never had a problem with it, it was never a big deal to stop, and as I got older I moved on from being a pothead. Haven't smoked it in years but I am not actively NOT smoking it, it's just not really part of my schedule.

I never had any problem smoking it despite it being illegal- so my support for legalization has more to do with prohibition being a dumb idea, an anti-freedom wasteful clusterfuck, than anything else.

That said, am I like "ohmigod if someone passes me a joint at a Ratdog show no way would I ever take a hit off of it?" No, not gonna say that either.

[misterhighwasted]

24. My first post so I'll start here

Of course I've used it in the past & would certainly do so again for medicinal needs. That covers a broad spectrum, from pain management to stress or anxiety on any level. Perhaps we'd become a kinder & less murderous society if more people chose pot before prozac. Just sayin

[Le Taz Hot]

42. Welcome to DU

[Xyzse]

25. I have never used pot, and would not even if it was legal in my state, but who knows?

Generally I don't think I ever would, but I like the medicinal properties of it.
If there was a strain that gets me all the medicinal benefits without the getting high part, I would definitely partake.

[ZombieHorde]

26. I really like it, but I haven't used it in a while.

I plan on using it again regardless of the law.

[DesertFlower]

27. a few years ago my doc prescribed medical

marijuana for my pain. it had the opposite effect. my pain became intense -- my blood pressure went up -- i was hyper and was up till 4 am. i thought if it didn't help with the pain at least it would help with my sleep problems.

back when i smoked pot (not since '79) friends used to laugh because i always fell asleep.

they told me the medical was strong and i only had 2 tokes. amazing how the body changes in it's reaction to different things.

that's why i answered that i used it, but would never use it again.

[SheIsSane]

28. Hit the pipe.

I am hitting my bowl now. My friend was taken to trial over 3 grams of weed. He won, aquitted by using entrapment as a defense. 3 f*** grams. Full Jury Trial. Un freaking real. He wouldn't become informant. A long time ago, I sold weed and mushrooms to an attorney I knew of from the area. He has now become a Judge. I totally respect him and would take my secret to the grave. I hope he hasn't lost his coolness (:

[Egalitarian Thug]

31. Welcome to DU.

[Th1onein]

29. I really don't think that this is any of your business....and you shouldn't be asking this question

This "I'll show you mine if you show me yours" tactic is an old one. Please, everyone, don't mark yourself for law enforcement to raid your home, etc.

And, please, stop asking this kind of crap.

[Logical]

41. LOL, paranoid much? nt

[Callmecrazy]

55. Yeah, really...

Lay off the kush, bro. Everything gonna be awwright.

MARILIZE LEGALJUANA!

[Logical]

62. LOL. +1!! :-)

[Th1onein]

73. Yeah, anybody who chooses NOT to post about their illegal activities on the internet

MUST be paranoid.

Geez.

[Logical]

78. LOL......

People join NORML, there are dozens of forums about growing pot (grasscity.com), there are magazines like High Times. And you think the DEA is going to get a subpoena for the DU and then get the IP address and then get a subpoena for the internet provider and then start following them to arrest them for pot?
LOL, yes paranoid!

[Th1onein]

84. You conveniently forget the title of your OP:

"Just curious if DUers use pot..." You didn't ask if they supported it. You didn't ask if they were members of a group that supported it. You didn't ask if they read a magazine about it. YOU ASKED IF THEY USE IT.

Totally different from what you're saying now.

And, by the way, people that go into shops that have equipment for growing hydroponic are often raided simply because they went into that shop. Happens all the time. In fact, sometimes they even request lists of customers.

[Logical]

85. So you think soon skinner will get calls from the DEA? You really....

Are paranoid"

[Th1onein]

86. I'm not concerned about that.

I'm concerned about the people on this forum who would vote affirmatively in your poll. And I'm concerned about the motives of someone who would post such a question to DUers.

It's really, really none of your business.

[Logical]

87. LOL, you have been entertaining! nt

[Codeine]

63. Oh, good grief. nt

[Feral Child]

77. Lighten up.

We get it, you don't approve. Some of us like to chat about things we find interesting. You can always move on to another thread if it bothers you.

As to your LE fears, I can assure you that SWAT isn't going to kick in my door over my 1 plant. Do you really think your local constable is perusing DU with the intent of finding all the retired white-guys who grow a single plant in their suburban basements?

Locals don't have the time or resources to concern themselves with me, and DEA is a business. If they can't get free press-coverage/advertisement or confiscate substantial property value or cash, they aren't interested.

So, thanks for your concern but I think we'll all be OK, despite our public confessions.

[rurallib]

32. Don't now, never have and probably never will

unless I would need medical marijuana.
I quit alcohol and tobacco and don't want to get involved with another drug.
But I do not care what others may do so long as it does not endanger anyone.

[madokie]

34. In a heart beat I'd resume my pot smoking

I quit on doctors orders in order to keep meds I otherwise need flowing.

[retread]

35. Who wants to know?

[Logical]

40. I work for the NSA! n-t

[Bluenorthwest]

36. So many aspects of the language of this poll I dislike. So I'll pass, thanks.

Among other things, there are no answers provided for those of us whose cannabis is currently State legal. But you have a nice day!

[Douglas Carpenter]

37. I smoked pot very heavily for about seven years - I have not smoked it at all in about four years

not because I have sworn it off - in fact I suppose if someone offered me a toke tomorrow morning when I get off work - I would probably gladly accept it - But I just kind of gradually lost interest - Now its bourbon and scotch for me - like the good Lord intended

[Bluenorthwest]

52. Seems to me if some 'Good Lord' intended us to drink Scotch rather than consume cannabis

There would be a yearly whiskey harvest from the Scotch plant.

[hootinholler]

57. It coincides with the pasta harvest

From the spaghetti trees!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/april/1/newsid_2819000/2819261.stm

[pipi_k]

38. Not the best thing

for someone with anxiety/panic disorder. IMO, anyway. It only made things worse unless I mixed it with booze.

So yeah, I did use it occasionally 35+ years ago, but never again.

That said, I fully support legalizing it.

[MadrasT]

39. Have used it a few times long ago, will never use it again, but support legalization.

I can't stand the feeling it gives me.

[G_j]

43. none of your business

just sayin'..

[Le Taz Hot]

44. Well, not being the paranoid type

and never hiding the fact that I partake of the ganja regularly, yeah, I partake of the ganja regularly and have for 40 years. I've always used it to self-medicate for anxiety and as I get older I find it's GREAT for arthritis.

This last summer I went to visit relatives in the Bible Belt and so was without it for 10 days. By the end of that 10 days my fingers hurt so bad I could barely use them. One of the first things I did when I got home was smoke a bowl. Within 24 hours my hands were back to normal.

[Logical]

47. Wow, that is great.....

And it is a shame that this drug is still illegal. We need studies to prove that pot is helpful.

The next step is to stop it from being a schedule one drug.

[Le Taz Hot]

48. The thing is,

there have been studies. Virtually all of them tout the benefits of cannabis. If PO wanted to re-assign it as a Schedule II or III, even though it's about as harmful as a piece of lettuce, he has the ability to do that. Most people are unaware that it was Nixon who scheduled it to I originally. He talked Congress into allowing him the ability to Schedule a "drug" specifically so he could place cannabis on the Schedule I list. What a president can add, a president can also take away because, as far as I know, that law is still on the books. Obama has chosen not to do that. (That's as kind as I can be about Obama on this issue.)

[Logical]

50. He needs to do it immediately. n-t

[Lurker Deluxe]

49. The risk

I enjoy smoking pot, always have. However, I do not smoke on a regular basis and on the rare occasion that I do I take a significant risk to my employment.

The company I work for has a two strike policy, the first dirty test gets you placed into a drug education program that you have to pay for and complete on your own time. The second within the next five years gets you fired. And after the first you have mandatory monthly urine screens for a year.

It just isn't worth it. The government making it legal will not make the employment drug test go away, it will be decades after that before the employment drug testing begins to relax ... by that time I will be retired, and smoking whatever I want whenever I want.

[Logical]

51. Yes, my company can test anytime also but has not in the 15 years I have been there. Still....

until legal in my state I would not risk the arrest.

[NM_Birder]

53. I've always hated the term "used pot"

I "enjoy" a fatty.

[Bennyboy]

58. Wake and baker......

Been that way every day of my life since 16 or so....(Smoked pot since 13 but not everyday). If not? Well, I am a crazy mofo.

I've always treated the early AM as my time, and especially now with me caregiving, I ahve a few hours to groove, create, and all that, before my charge gets up. Been that way for a long time.

Ten years ago, after a series of incidents, I was diagnosed with depression and given Zoloft. I stopped smokig pot, at least as much but there was a problem. I hated it, told the doc after 8 weeks or so and he prescribed doubling the dose. In 8 more weeks, my life was over. I flipped out completely.

I kept on with it for a while and really hated myself a lot. Finally, I went back to puffing and poof, I am focused and doing better. I never get depressed to the point of suicide, but in that Zoloft period (look it up on my posts) you can see that I was incredible depressed then and when not toking up all day.

If I only have a teeny, bit I will save it for the morning. Makes my day. Gets my brain going, I believe that it helps me think.

[Voice for Peace]

80. I had a similar bad experience with Zoloft, and then Prozac,

it seemed because they inhibited my ability to feel
or care about much of anything. I became a functional
robot, basically. The urge to drink or smoke pot was
never stronger, than when I was taking those anti-
depressants.

The urge for pot does, for me, have something to
do with not only lighting up my creative brain but also
accessing deep emotions. A human being is by design
a feeling machine.

I've got a medical card here in NM, it's been the
first time in my life that I've smoked pot this
regularly for this long. Many pros, and a few cons.

[Bennyboy]

81. Oh yeah, zombie like...

made me more depressed and I drank so much then it wasn't funny. SEX wasn't even in my thoughts and I was kind of mean, or not as nice as I usually am.

If I saw that doctor walking down the street I would beat his ass.

[LWolf]

60. Other.

I used pot as a teenager in the 70s. By the time I hit adulthood, I had too many responsibilities and too few resources to party, and left it behind. If it were legal, I probably still wouldn't use it. My current state of health requires very strict adherence to a very strict diet, and I can't afford the munchies.

[Faux pas]

61. Tried it a couple of times from 18-20

paranoia struck deep lol. Tried it again at 27 and have used it ever since. I'll probably be tokin' away on my death bed.

[Logical]

64. Cool, looking forward to trying it some day. Make a trip to colorado maybe. n-t

[Faux pas]

66. Try it, you'll like it.

Nothing ventured nothing gained...and all the jazz.

[Logical]

67. I am looking forward to it. n-t

[Motown_Johnny]

68. I have in the past, don't now but might again regardless of the law

although medical is legal here so if I decide to start doing that again (drug testing at work prevents it from being an option right now) I might go get a card.

[fizzgig]

70. the legality of it was never a concern

it was decriminalized in colorado before i was born, possession of up to an ounce was a petty offense. the only thing that's going to change for me is that we're going to try growing our own.

[11 Bravo]

72. Other: I was a fairly regular user during my late teens through my 20s, and 30s, but haven't ...

smoked for quite a few years and don't really miss it.

[tblue37]

74. Other. I have in the past, would like to again if it were legal, but probably would not

because my deafness is caused by Meniere's disease, and twice in the 1980s I had a Meniere's vertigo attack after smoking a joint, so I suspect that weed can trigger them.

But since I am not certain that the attacks were triggered by weed rather than coincidental, I *might* try again if it were legal, since it is a safe, nonaddictive substance for relieving very serious chronic pain, which I suffer from.

[OldHippieChick]

75. I used in the past and

actually partook again recently (first time in 30 years) as it is now legal in my state.

[gollygee]

76. I haven't used it

I put that I wouldn't, but now that I think of it, I have some health problems that might warrant trying it, if it were available. Who knows. I'm not interested in getting high but I've even tried acupuncture, which I knew wouldn't work and was expensive, but when you really want help you try anything. This would have a better shot than that.

[Feral Child]

79. Started smoking

in The Nam in '68. Occasional user ever since, until retirement. Now I smoke a bit everyday.

I don't traffic, either selling or buying. It never leaves the house, I never get trashed, and never drive stoned.

I'll welcome legalization, but it won't change my usage.

[Blue_Tires]

82. I'm pretty sure the stuff I smoke with friends isn't reefer

it's much closer to "Mexican lawn trimmings mixed with shredded garbage and cheap potpourri"

[Logical]

83. LOL, nt