Alcohol vs Weed

[enisthemenace]

Hey if edibles is your thing great. I don't think there is anything wrong with it. But the tendency to over do it, especially with newbies, is a real thing. It's not just something I made up.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.th.../marijuana-cannabis-edibles-overdose-too-much

Buddy of mine over did it this weekend. He gave me one after he had already had his. I asked how many mgs. He told me and I bit it in half. He asked me why I did that as opposed to just eating the whole thing. I asked “so, you just ate the whole thing, huh? Ask me in about a half hour why I ate half”.

 

[Cyinthenorth]

Tried edibles this past fall while out visiting friends in CO. It was very calming, very peaceful feeling. I kind of crawled up into a little ball inside of myself though and didn't really socialize with anyone. I just didn't feel any need to. It alleviated my feeling that I NEED to socialize, but it didn't make me a chatty kathy by any stretch.

It seemingly exacerbated my anti-socialness which is usually a reason I drink. Alcohol helps loosen me up around people. Weed, at least what I had tried, just seemed to make me a more magnified version of myself, perhaps just alleviated some anxiety I have about my behavior. Could really see the benefit of it though, to help calm me down and get to sleep better at night. I have a little bit of insomnia and can't usually fall asleep til about 1 AM, no matter what time I actually go to bed.

 

[cmjh10]

Generally agree. You say, 'I don't drink' and it's met with:

A. 'Why not, did you get pulled over?'
B. 'How come, do you have a problem?'
C. 'Uh oh, can you handle being around people that are drinking?'
D. 'Your turn to be the DD, huh?'

It's none of those and I know people aren't meaning any of them condescendingly, but that's how the come across at times. I've got kids that are at the right age where I want them to see that not drinking is totally acceptable. I also don't smoke, but that's generally accepted without a line of questioning.

I always get a look of shock like they want to ask how I function without it. Similar reaction to when I tell people I don’t drink coffee.

 

[enisthemenace]

Enjoy frying out your brains and lives with modern THC... I don't want to pay for your early onset of senile dementia alzheimers, paranoia, and lung disease. The medical literature is the there but you are too ignorant to research it out. There are tens of millions of us who oppose your immaturity and ignorance. What a clown show. Now go ahead and scream and cavech ..just like the losers you are.

The government owns a patent for cannibis use specifically for dementia and Alzheimer’s.

 

[CyCrazy]

The government owns a patent for cannibis use specifically for dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Well that was a random rant from the poster you quoted.

 

[Cyclonick182]

Buddy of mine over did it this weekend. He gave me one after he had already had his. I asked how many mgs. He told me and I bit it in half. He asked me why I did that as opposed to just eating the whole thing. I asked “so, you just ate the whole thing, huh? Ask me in about a half hour why I ate half”.

Either you had plans for later or you're soft

 

[enisthemenace]

Either you had plans for later or you're soft

Nah. Just knew better. I know you were kidding, but my buddy was passed out 30 minutes later, while I sat there having a great time.

I’ve been in the “I don’t really feel anything, give me another” camp before, and it’s not fun.

 

[CyCrazy]

Nah. Just knew better. I know you were kidding, but my buddy was passed out 30 minutes later, while I sat there having a great time.

I’ve been in the “I don’t really feel anything, give me another” camp before, and it’s not fun.

Agree I usually do half at a time. If I want more than the other half is their.

 

[Cyclonick182]

Nah. Just knew better. I know you were kidding, but my buddy was passed out 30 minutes later, while I sat there having a great time.

I’ve been in the “I don’t really feel anything, give me another” camp before, and it’s not fun.

Haha I've been in that situation on both sides. Edibles are always better when you are cautious. You can eat more but you committed to the ride if you go heavy to start.

 

[BCClone]

I always get a look of shock like they want to ask how I function without it. Similar reaction to when I tell people I don’t drink coffee.

I think the thought that alcohol relaxes you is kinda self fulfilling. I have never found it to. IMO, those that do are relaxing because the idea of alcohol relaxing them is what actually causes them to relax. I don’t like the flush face, warm feelings and other things. When I have a drink (rarely more than 1-2) I do it for the taste and that’s it.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Weed never makes you feel bad, but I’ve never found a kind that acts as a social lubricant.

I really wish I found it more fun than alcohol, but it just isn’t for a lot of people. It’s not about ingrained cultural attitudes at all.

Because nothing says “this who I really am” than having to drink alcohol to make you who you really are lol. JFC.

 

[CyCrazy]

Because nothing says “this who I really am” than having to drink alcohol to make you who you really are lol. JFC.

That is nothing like Al, alcohol doesn't make who he is I can promise you that.

 

[Al_4_State]

Because nothing says “this who I really am” than having to drink alcohol to make you who you really are lol. JFC.

That’s a hell of a conclusion you reached. Reeks of projection regarding your own cannabis use.

 

[WhatchaGonnaDo]

Agree I usually do half at a time. If I want more than the other half is their.

5mg at a time is the way

10mg all at once puts me to sleep every time

 

[WhatchaGonnaDo]

I think the thought that alcohol relaxes you is kinda self fulfilling. I have never found it to. IMO, those that do are relaxing because the idea of alcohol relaxing them is what actually causes them to relax. I don’t like the flush face, warm feelings and other things. When I have a drink (rarely more than 1-2) I do it for the taste and that’s it.

I've also found thoughts around weed to be self-fulfilling.

If I'm really anxious, weed is only going to take that feeling and take it to an extreme.

I've seen enough nervous noobs have a bad time because they were too worried about how it was going to make them feel. Turns out, once they started feeling it, they didn't like it. It's not that surprising when you think about it.

 

[Saul_T]

Weed never makes you feel bad, but I’ve never found a kind that acts as a social lubricant.

I really wish I found it more fun than alcohol, but it just isn’t for a lot of people. It’s not about ingrained cultural attitudes at all.

I think the "strain nerds" will become the next "IPA bros". There are certainly strains I've tried that increase my desire to be social. But like others have said, I usually like it to bring me down a notch and wind down.

 

[Al_4_State]

I think the "strain nerds" will become the next "IPA bros". There are certainly strains I've tried that increase my desire to be social. But like others have said, I usually like it to bring me down a notch and wind down.

I think that's already started. They're often (quite literally) the same guys.

If there were a strain that mimicked the positive effects of alcohol, I'd likely mostly ditch alcohol (other than occasional drinks because I do really like the taste of beer and bourbon). Weed definitely has the wind down effect for me, but I rarely drink to unwind anymore. When I'm drinking it's mostly in a social setting/party atmosphere. But I'm a very social person who seeks these environments too.

 

[ClonesFTW]

I think the "strain nerds" will become the next "IPA bros".

Oh we are already there.

 

[CashiWaku]

Hey, tricky question. Both weed and alcohol have their pros and cons; it depends on what kind of vibe you're going for. If you want to relax, weed is great for that. If you want to party, alcohol might be your choice. Just remember always to drink responsibly and know your limits. I usually stick to weed because my head kills me in the morning if I drink too much. I live in Canada and always visit my fav dispensary in Brampton. It's a good spot for quality buds and staff to help pick the right strain for your evening.

 

[Turn2]

Alcohol consumption is essentially an art of controlled poisoning. Too bad so many have such problems with the control part even when they're sober.

Nothing wrong with a Corona or two, but please pass the spliff.