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In reply to the discussion: Marijuana Can Be Harmful To Your Health [View all]gulliver
(13,319 posts)Like with anything, you have to watch yourself and be moderate. People shouldn't have the idea that marijuana is harmless. The drug mainly appears to be harmless, but its holistic effect on the life of the user (and those around the user) can be terrible.
I speak from experience. I think my frequent pot use back in the early eighties didn't destroy my life, mind, or body. But I think it did set me back a year or two. It also made me less reliable and less present for others at the time.
It's great that pot is becoming more and more legal. Don't get me wrong. It was insane for it to be illegal. It's still insane that it isn't completely legal from the federal level on down. But, like with anything, you have to keep a close eye on it if you invite it into your life routine.