I voted NO, b/c once you do it, you will be acutely aware of what you have been missing. I also don't suggest eating bacon, experiencing a massage, getting a huge sum of tax-free money, or having sex. Once you do these things, including marijuana...you will want them in your life from then on out!

I’ve been smoking pot for 30 years. My first instinct was to just vote yes. However, I think choosing to do anything for the first time should really be a personal decision.

Now that more states are legalizing, I would think you could feel a bit more secure in knowing it’s not bad for you, really. Have some good food and a comfy couch waiting, you’ll be thankful.

Depends on what state and what job you have.

If you have a job that tests for pot and has a policy against it, No. not a good idea.

If you live in a state that still has pot scheduled as a crime, No, not a good idea.

If you do not have a job that tests for pot and live in a state that has no law against weed, whatever you decide.

Yes, yes, and yes! Especially for us older stoners...we have no pain, we have no worries, we have no hunger (munchies, man!).
If you're not into getting high(yet), see if you can get some CBD joints... they're the bomb, without the extreme high.

I'd say try it at least once, if not twice. If you've tried other vices (smoking, drinking) why not add this one too.

you've been advised not to smoke too much the first time. the truth is, you will need more to get high the first time than ever again because it is the opposite of addictive. i didn't get high the first five times i tried! the sixth time, a friend was determined to get me high and we smoked all day long. she was on the floor by late afternoon and i was sitting there saying "i don't feel anything." about a half hour after we finally stopped, i felt an urge to conjugate a verb. (yeah, that's my idea of a stoned revelation!) then her parents took us out to eat chinese, and my food kind of burbled at me. i was delighted but couldn't mention it because of the grownups. after that, i was such a cheap date. it never took much to get me high after that.

some people find that the ONE thing grass won't fix and might make worse is a headache. others report no such thing. i won't smoke it if i have a headache. everything else, hell yeah, it makes pain more bearable, relieves anxiety, makes one forget depression, and it's not addictive (people with adictive personalities can become dependent on it, but such people can be addicted to video games, or shoe collecting, or anything, and the pot should not be blamed for that; it has no physically addicting properties).

i don't like drinking or being drunk, though in japan i dabbled in that (i was there 10 years; everyone drinks there!) it's not the same feeling at all. pot is nice.

but is it for you? only you can know, and to know, you have to try it. try it more than once, though. then decide.

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During the civil war, pot was used to incite troops to rabid violence. It worked fine. This is because pot enhances whatever emotion is in play.

So, beware. The use of any drug will change your life.

If you're going to try it, make sure you obtain it from, and smoke it with, people you trust.
The old adage was that "you don't get high the first time you smoke".
My first time smoking pot was 45 years ago, so I don't know if that's still true.
Potency has changed considerably since then.
Just go easy. If you don't feel anything right away, don't smoke more.
Same with edibles.
Rookie mistake. Be patient.
Don't mix with alcohol. Especially tequila. Trust me.

I’m a late bloomer and it has been a positive addition to my life. Still angry I believed it was dangerous for so long but better late than never. It helps I live in a legal state. But I don’t smoke it, only eat it. The sensations last way longer eating it so it’s a bit of a commitment at the time so smoking is the way to go if you want more control from what I understand. There are lots of tips for beginners online.

Do not mix it with alcohol.. thats usually why so many people have a bad reaction their first time..

Yes. Just note to not over do eatables. They pack a punch, but take a bit longer to get into the system. Once they do they are the best if not over eaten.

I would say this . . . . consider what you take into it. If you have weaknesses that could start you down a road that would lead you into a bad direction, be very careful. It can lead you into some serious exploration, or some serious trouble. Be conscious of that. Reading Aldous Huxley's "Doors of Perception" might get you off on the right foot . . . it is an experience, a mind-bending experience.

All drugs change brain structure. . .This is obviously demonstrated in every defense of a particular drug's existence, legal status, and affect upon society, in the advocates who have very obviously been using their preferred substance.

Marijuana will change your brain chemistry. And eventually your brain's structure.

To think otherwise is a reflection of your ignorance. Not your knowledge.

The line of addiction is different for each human.

I really want to find some pot of 70s strength. I miss being able to share a joint. Spit among friends was a tribal connection. The pot of today is way to much like moonshine. I want some beer pot. low octane and smokeable.

How is that wrong?

Why the hell not?!?

If you do, don't smoke too much your first time, if you can, get high with someone you know, who is experienced, and also knows you are not. It will make the experience much better.

This will change your life. No way to prepare.

Watch "Reefer Madness" before you make any decisions.

If you do please remember one thing: no amount is too small. Today's weed is state of the art strong. A milder buzz is much more pleasant.

ABSOLUTELY...GO FOR IT, if you don't mind being buzzed, you'll love it!!!

Everyone is different. If you are prone to addictive behavior I would not. Cannabis is not addictive but those that have "addictive personalities" might stay away from anything that they will pursue to the detriment of their lives. So if you are a well balanced, mostly happy person that is likely what you will be enjoying the buzz. If you are a psychopath with delusions of paranoia & auditory hallucinations....I would not advise it. Start slow with one hit. Do not begin with edibles, or oils, or hash or any of the more condensed & more potent derivations. Indica is relaxing. Sativa is energizing. Read up on the varieties. 15 to 30 minute buzz. Munchies, dry mouth. Enjoy.

Reality: you brain will change. You will perceive reality differently. No matter what others are telling you, you will be different.

Think about this. Do NOT listen to all those who are telling you there is no problem. They are speaking in defense of their decisions.

Possible side effects: Becoming more democratic, more sympathetic, more reasonable, more tolerant,... And more irritable.

This is not a joke, even as many think it is.

Any drug use will change you life. . . . It does not matter which color pill you choose.

I don't subscribe to the "if it feels good, do it" philosophy, because how do you know if it feels good until you do it? I don't think there is much harm in trying pot, though. I don't like it, but many of my friends do.

I just heard a NPR report on this. [npr.org]

Do you live in a canabis-friendly state? Have you ever smoked anything before (tobacco, weed, corn silkm banana peels, haschish?) If money is no object, get a vaporizer. It is much smoother and easier on the lungs. Happy mind expansion trip.

No harm in trying it. Seems like everyone & their grandmother use it these days.

Cannabis is an incredibly healing plant. I recently saw an incredible online seminar from a group called "The Sacred Plant." I've been using a tincture with CBD and THC and it has helped heal my rheumatoid arthritis, and ingesting a small amount of edible helps me to sleep better. I will probably experiment with taking a couple of tokes, as well, though I wouldn't want to smoke too often.
Yes, definitely give it a go, but I would recommend that you get it from a reliable dispensary, if at all possible.The fact that it was made illegal for so many years in America shows what a backward country it really is.