Cannabis & Drug Abuse

[@sonnysmith5243]

Xisuma is the one human who doesn't have any skeletons in his closet... he keeps them like a biology classroom, on display for research

[@braydensmith2053]

Sonny Smith ,I agree.And nice last name

[@SuperSideKian]

Clever!

[@petergallagher1790]

This is really smart lol

[@Noam_.Menashe]

If he's the only one, how can you compare him to an existing thing? Just being a freaking dumbo Edit: I'm the Dumbo.

[@evanbookout]

Unless there’s some dead mouse behind my dresser or something... no, I don’t think I’ve got any skeletons in my closet either

[@jswzzyp9844]

I can’t imagine how tough it is for you to share your story here, but I’m sure this is helping people and thank you for sharing. Keep up the great work, X!

[@WillBoy]

In Canada, cannabis was recently legalized and only approved producers can sell cannabis products. Also, only people over 18 can buy that, same as with alcohol. I think it's a good thing, actually knowing that you can trust the source of the products you buy.

[@pepre7594]

Cannabis itself isn't all that harmful (unless used when driving, or with other substances, or by smoking it), but the dodgy people that sell it load it with god knows what else that can be very harmful

[@supersts7628]

@@pepre7594 Usually dealers put in Nicotine or other addicting substances to get people hooked and keep buying it

[@pepre7594]

@@supersts7628 that's evil

[@Sid6927]

I'm also from Canada but I dont support the legalization of recreational marijuana. In my opinion, it is quite easy to get your hands onto, a few kids in my high school consume it everyday. This also applies for vape. Looking at weed and vape being addictive and its common in schools and adolescents. I feel that it should remain criminalized as it will be easier to control and its wont be easy for kids to get their hands onto.

[@cjfuller43]

But like Big Tobacco in all countries, and I know because I'm in a high tobacco farming area, they are extremely sneaky and are doing things that are bad behind the scenes.

[@djwillcaine]

X you just described my current life to the T. I've been using cannabis habitually for nearly 3 years to deal with my depression. I hope I can do the same as you and change, you've given me a little bit of hope. Update: I found a support group later that day and started the process of quitting forever. It's been a rocky start but I'm clean at the moment and intent to stay that way.

[@amirahazizi4080]

Im hoping you're still true to your words. Proud of you!

[@Jelleboekema]

Great work! How are you doing today?

[@djwillcaine]

@@Jelleboekema still in recovery :) I definitely found this video at the right time, I don't think I'd still be here if I didn't.

[@Teddy-up5cd]

I'm glad you are doing well!

[@Alex-cd2kv]

Good job!

[@silkice.]

I just want to appreciate X for a minute, he's come so far, and he really is brave to talk about this kind of stuff. Wow

[@rubbelbehuhhul930]

Jeez, your youth was really dark. I hope you have recovered of all your problems you had in that time

[@IkBenSytse]

These videos do really have an impact on me, even though I have never been bullied, nor have I ever taken drugs. Just the thought of someone going through all of this just makes me really glad that you got out of it, wish you the best of luck in the future with everything!

[@michielvoetberg4634]

X, when did you decide to speak about your past on youtube? Maybe I've missed out talks in streams, but before I totally did not notice that there was this past behind you. I think it is very brave, healthy, and supportive to others to speak out.

[@pian-0g445]

Michiel Voetberg his first one was about racism and how he was lead to be racist. I think it came out about a few weeks ago

[@michielvoetberg4634]

@@pian-0g445 I have watched all of them. I wonder why he started the whole thing, not just this video

[@tacosandwich1485]

@@michielvoetberg4634 probably to help people in the same situation and to get these things off his chest

[@SVoided]

You are very brave for coming out and admitting all of this. This has all been very useful for because I am able to pass this information onto people who need it. Keep being brave X. I feel bad for your past life

[@ethan951]

Sentient Teapot fuck you

[@yuyureishinoshojo]

@@ethan951 ok then...

[@toomuchtime4896]

@TripleBloodyG Maybe they meant "lots of love" .

[@DarthMakroth]

@TripleBloodyG lots of love would make sense with an exclamation "!"?

[@notapenguin3129]

Glad to see that you evolved into the great and positive person you are now :)

[@gingerpatch6803]

I hate when people say “its just a plant” Plants can be dangerous, too. For example, the Gympie Gympie is an Australian plant that causes agonising pain, that can drive sufferers to killing themselves. My favourite example of Gympie Gympie plants causing havoc is this guy who used the leaves as toilet paper, he eventually shot himself. Lesson here: plants can kill you, they are not safe. Sorry for the plant rant.

[@the_sky_is_blue_and_so_am_I]

Can I have more of these?

[@gingerpatch6803]

@@the_sky_is_blue_and_so_am_I more plant facts?

[@shotakonkin2047]

Cannabis can be used as medication if used responsibly, it's not as bad as alcohol but much the same it's a drug just as much as alcohol is. The problem would be psychological dependency not a physical reaction like from a chemical dependency.

[@thechair83]

Yes but arsenic is a plant that would kill someone if they stumbled across it, and cannabis is a plant that has never killed anyone. Its uses in medicine date back 1000+ years, and it has been proven to be a help with so many things. When people say that 'it's just a plant' , they're making the point that alcohol for example is literally a poisonous chemical that like with coke, pills and tabs of acid, have to go through a long chemical process to be made. Whereas cannabis is found in the wild and taken as it is without chemical interference. All of these drugs kill hundreds of thousands of people every year and cannabis has never killed anyone! You can get prescribed Morphine, a pack of paracetamol is very dangerous for you, and yet weed is this terrible thing? I think not. The point people are making when they say that is that most people do things every day that are WAY more harmful than weed is.

[@thechair83]

@@shotakonkin2047how may I ask, is it as much of a drug as alcohol?

[@monkeymode5652]

I smoke a joint maybe 3 times per year and what I have noticed is that cannabis should NEVER be smoked when feeling down. For me, it really amplifies my mood and when I am upset or bummed it turns into a depressing cry-fest. I now only use it when I'm with a small group of people I trust and when I feel up to it.

[@henrijs1499]

Yeah, that's how psychedelic drugs work. The stronger the drug, the more it will amplify your emotions. That's how you get a bad trip when taking acid. If you want to take drugs, be smart about it.

[@degumanrc8173]

yes same for me! I really never smoke when I'm feeling down because it only gets worse. Even if I smoke a joint a week, rarely alone( because then I start being depressed when I'm high), I really never had any bad experiences with weed! Nevertheless, enjoying your time with weed and friends is priceless!

[@thechair83]

You say it should never be smoked while feeling down, but that is an oversimplification. Cannabis has a massive dependence on genetics which is why some people get paranoid and I never have. I was a massive depressive and insomniac for years before trying cannabis and it has actually brought me out of it a bit, which it is also medically proven to do. As X said in his video nothing can solve your problems, that has to come from within, however it has improved the quality of my life substantially. I've never heard of anyone say it enhances whatever mood your in, that is a description for alcohol more than anything. Usually the case is you'll get paranoid or you don't. The only point I'm making here is that if you were angry and took a puff on a joint you wouldn't be more angry. As I say, it sounds like it doesn't work for you which is fair enough, but to say you should NEVER do something when there are a vast amount of people (myself included) that have witnessed the benefits of cannabis first hand, it is a very simple statement for something altogether more complex

[@principleshipcoleoid8095]

Glass... Thank you for real life horror stories.

[@clairebowers3387]

Honestly terrifying

[@I_Mark_Mills]

Yeah, never heard of that one. I was lucky enough to have a close friend who grew the stuff, and had been doing it for the last 50 years or so. Proper old school guy. None of this glass hash nonsense.

[@heidi7905]

Your past sounds rough, but I’m happy you’ve improved and became a good person.

[@Ligands23]

Thanks for being so open and sharing all of this X, it's so good to hear realness from the people in life we look up to. And thanks for your factual & open-minded way of talking about the matter; there's so much fearmongering on the -against side, and dismissing the dangers on the -for side, it's great to just hear someone tell it like it is for once.

[@corey5609]

You are seriously one of the most impactful people in my world to me.

[@theclaydude3166]

I'm proud of you xiuma for stopping drugs and being able to tell the whole world that you did it

[@axelmeysmans1530]

Man, this series is really something else, but in a positive way! Thanks for sharing these stories.

[@davidtobin8782]

Your school days sound tough, glad you are past this stuff.

[@sandwich2473]

I remember Gabriel talking abut his addictions in the videos he used to do with Yahtzee, he described getting out of his habits by replacing them with other ones, like fitness. I'm guessing that this all comes down to whether or not you have an addictive personality. I really do appreciate you making these videos. They have the potential to be an invaluable resource for many others who may not have anywhere to go for advice on these kinds of things.

[@jochem420]

A friend of mine had a cannabis addiction, and it made him schizophrenic. At last, he couldnt take it anymore and took his own life. Ever since the funeral, I barely smoked any. Just shows how dangerous a seemingly harmless drug can really be.

[@ZofiaSofyka]

Your previous videos about SH and bullying made me relate brcause I kinda know how it feels. I was bullied, and while it was nothing even close to what you described it felt shitty. I had no one for a long time. I had a problem with SH. Hell, I still do - I may have stopped cutting but I still do all the little things that can be easily overlooked as habits out of anxiety but also don't bring any of the satisfaction. This video made me cry because I can't imagine it. It sounds so horrible and in a weird way it makes me feel guilty for not having the same negative experience. I have smoked weed, but it was usually from from a trusted source. I had a bad trip that made me stop in fear of it happening again and that was it. I can't imagine what you went through X. I'm really happy you're in a better place now and I wish you all the best going forward.

[@resveries_]

personally i think weed is pretty similar to alcohol, and in canada where i live the laws seem to reflect that. both can definitely cause a lot of issues and can have very serious negative effects, but when used responsibly it’s not unhealthy. anyway, my thoughts aside - thank you for talking about your past x. you’re doing a lot of good for others by speaking out about these things and showing people that it does get better and that they aren’t alone in what they’re experiencing, so from myself and on the behalf of everyone else you’re helping, thank you. what you’re doing is amazing.

[@thechair83]

Alcohol is significantly more dangerous than weed by a considerable amount! Both can have negatives, absolutely, but the amount of negatives for alcohol is significantly higher than the negatives of weed, and there are no medical benefits to alcohol, but there are many benefits to cannabis. Also alcohol kills 100,000+ people every year but weed has never killed anyone. If you ingest edibles rather than smoke it there are actually no negative effects on your body, you obviously have to look out for your mind but if you don't get paranoid, the likelihood of you experiencing the negatives of weed are significantly less. Also the lack of people talking about alcohols effects on the brain is crazy, it can mess your head up really bad, as well as your body. When comparing weed to alcohol from that perspective there really isn't much contest which is worse

[@samuelmelcher]

A parallel if slightly different perspective: I also went through a period of heavily using cannabis to cope (in my case with bipolar depression), and looking back while the pot made me feel better in the moment, I think it was over all making things worse. I stopped using for a while, got my life together in other ways, and since then I’ve been able to return to it in moderation (i.e. about once or twice a month). Biggest change I’ve made besides frequency: THC content. The stuff I used to use was super high THC, and in retrospect it was a much less pleasant experience than the stuff with a THC/CBD balance. The more mild stuff is over all more relaxing which is honestly what I’m looking for. Getting high off my ass was fun in its own way, but definitely not worth the negative side effects. These days if I want to get high I take a smaller amount of the milder stuff and just chill.

[@steliastarlight]

It's amazing to hear someone be so brave as to talk about the negative things in their life instead of keeping it all bottled up inside. You are truly an inspiration to me because I am prone to self harm to keep my mind off of anger to basically restrain myself from psychologically harming someone because of them just making me angry at a low point. It's like going insane as I call it. It's like a safety blanket, that if you don't think about it, it's hard to breathe. When I'm near someone who has made me angry at a low point, and I can't keep my mind off of them, I try to ignore them but when I do, it's mentally and physically exhausting.

[@banaantje0456]

Wow you went through some crazy stuff. Hope you’re doing better now!

[@MazerTime]

Thank you for talking about it xisuma.

[@GeneralWarLord]

I don't think I'd have the courage to share these things.

[@sumroks7020]

really needed to hear this from the right person thanks x

[@CillianMurphy1993]

I can't believe I just heard X say he used to smoke soapbar and sprayed weed. Thanks for making this video, you've given me a lot to think about, and it must take an awful lot of courage to open up about these things for the world to hear. So thank you ❤️

[@kendallkreidell7299]

This series has really made me thankful for your content. I love your Minecraft videos, but something about these raw videos really resonate with me. Thank you

[@tenstairs]

I came to a similar conclusion regarding cannabis and my anxiety and general negative thoughts and feelings about the world. I still love the stuff, but I've cut down considerably and don't use it in my day to day like I used to. Now I get the most out of it when I have the mental space to explore my thoughts and mind and extrapolate on ideas and concepts.

[@shotakonkin2047]

It's a very great mediation tool when used right.

[@alextheboy4730]

man life has been mean to you but it came back and with a brighter and better way

[@alextheboy4730]

sorry for bad grammar my main language isn’t english

[@Lenny-ue8hk]

A journalist from my country (New Zealand) made a fantastic 2 part documentary called Patrick Gower: On Weed. He explored whats really going on in NZ where it's illegal as opposed to places in the US where it's been legalised. He also goes over medicinal and recreational. New Zealand is currently about to have a referendum on legalising because if policies are judged solely on their outcomes, the so-called 'war on drugs' is the biggest pro-drug movement in history. It's amazing how many politicians can't seem to understand the evidence behind it. When it's legalised it's much easier to regulate, just like alcohol. We've also had debates around drug testing at festivals where people should be able to get any substances tested to know for sure whether it is what you think it is. Plenty of politicians think it will be endorsing drug use. The evidence is that people will do it anyway, but when testing is available, it's used and most people who find out it's not what they thought will choose not to take it. The testers also make it clear that they do not recommend using them at all.

[@vulplion]

I am Pro-Cannabis myself and the way you went about making this video is so personally honest and I love it. I feel like this gives people more points of view to make their own choices instead of following what others are doing. The example you were saying how mentally it kept you from doing other drugs because you felt like it was safe/just a plant also really interested me because I always used that point but flipped the other way; I say to people calling it a gateway drug makes it a gateway drug because people that try Cannabis might feel that this "isn't that bad" how bad can other drugs hurt if they said Cannabis was this bad when seemingly it isn't.

[@vulplion]

also I am an American and noticed our terms are really different on what they mean (like hash for example) and how they're used and I would love to talk about it more

[@zachw927]

This make me think even higher of you for putting this on KZbin for everyone to see and talking about it in such an honest way

[@lampymic]

You are a true legend and I think you are amazing in what you do. I know it’s hard to talk about it but you are helping a lot of people. Keep going X you are amazing.

[@RamkrishanYT]

Hey man! Thank you for talking about these important issues

[@fluoxetinekisses]

i used to watch your videos all the time a few years back and occasionally i would catch your streams. i stopped for a while because life got busy. i never expected that you went through things. i am so glad to hear your stories and i think it's great how you overcame your struggles. i am currently dealing with alcohol abuse and drug use to cope with life. i hope to better myself and listening to these videos and your stories is very therapeutic for me. thank you!!

[@kendallkreidell7299]

Thanks for sharing your experience X. Despite having every opportunity to partake, (friends who encourage cannabis use, a brother who is a heavy user/surrounded by dealers, and a mother who smokes marijuana daily) I am not a user. The one occasion that I did smoke (with my brother and cousins) I didn’t have a good experience. I feel like people around me use it to escape their problems and that doesn’t sit well with me. I can’t judge people for using drugs as an escape as I do have a prescription antidepressant (although I haven’t taken it in roughly 8 months). Regardless, Cannabis has always been in my life through the people I associate with and it rarely seems like a healthy outlet (not to say that it can’t be).

[@pontifexcellence6648]

Hearing your life unravel in these videos is only possible because you got through it. I hope these help people going through the same thing.

[@JeremyMunoz845]

You are such a legend dude.

[@Sphendrana]

I use cammabis for pain relief, as I have chronic pain due to neuropathy, and it's very helpful. I also have come to a point where I don't smoke to get high anymore, I simply take it like medication, dosing properly so as to have the right effects. It's certainly been a positive experience for me, and I'm extremely excited for all the research being put into it to create these great new medical break throughs.

[@Robstar0]

Gosh, all these serious stories do make me wonder: How were your parents involved in all of this? I don't want to imply you had bad parents, just to make that clear. I had my issues during my teen years and my parents barely noticed cause they were too busy fighting eachother and eventually divorcing. And then the aftermath. But that didn't make them bad parents, they were just very distracted, and I was really quiet.

[@joemorton9200]

Robstar i had a similar issue. I disguised these issues from my parents but every now and again I make a joke about my mental state to see how they’d react and they don’t really notice the signs. They aren’t bad parents but I just keep it to myself. I hope your issues have improved

[@laurenminney3487]

I always wondered why you never did a face reveal. after watching all of the videos about your dark past and now i understand why stay strong X, lauren

[@syntaxerror9994]

Wow... UK weed culture and US weed culture is WAAAY different!

[@quetzalcueyat]

Yeah I never hear about all this horrible stuff x is talking about. I've smoked weed for a long time and never really had negative experiences. The worst thing is I ate too much. I think good Marijuana is amazing used responsibly. I've used extacy at raves and drank alcohol. Tried mushrooms and acid but never cared for other substances. I've always been fine with Marijuana. I now prefer cbd because I feel at peace and don't eat so much. I really feel bad x had these negative experiences.

[@adrian_zombturtle148]

Yeah but I can't help to think that like 20 years ago it was way more similar

[@sautis8877]

my mum was addicted to Skunk when she was around 24-25, this caused her to go through a psychotic break around this time. This caused her to also have another psychotic break earlier this year when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. It causes real long term damage and people dont understand the seriousness of it.

[@quetzalcueyat]

Woah never thought my two favorites would be together on your channel

[@razorback7736]

This is a big deal to come out and say, I have a very similar past to you and it's very inspiring that you have put all this behind you, I have only just gotten to a point in my life where I am truly happy and moving forward. Thank you for spreading knowledge X

[@nickrhyswarren]

Great video. I'm really enjoying listening to you talk about these tough topics. The topics of the videos basically describe my life growing up. I have been effected massively by drugs. I was bullied and abused as a child which I think helped push me in the direction of drugs. I eventually stopped smoking weed as it had such a bad impact on my mental health. Eventually I moved on to cocaine and mdma which just made things worse, with the side effects often leading to very dark thoughts. I still struggle with drug missuse but have been clean for several months, alcahol is next to go hopefully. It is inspiring to hear your stories and how similar they are to mine. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@joshpayne463]

I really appreciate this bunch of videos. I have had a number of the same issues and definitely relate. It is not easy to talk about some of these things. You are a good man to speak of them so candidly. Thank you for your honesty, and for great videos in general. You are single handedly responsible for a large percentage of my entertainment and inspiration on KZbin through the hermitcraft members. Minecraft helps me focus my energy when I get introverted. You guys help my stuff look and work better. Lol.

[@dhulme]

Glad you worked it all out X. It would be interesting to hear about your family and upbringing - whether that helped or made worse what you went through. And perhaps would help parents to know how to help their children who might be going through similar stuff.

[@ben_beanbag9502]

Thank you X for being confident to share this

[@thatdude5104]

Nice to see you are comfortable enough to share stories, knowledge and experiences like these. I learn a lot from it!

[@Cyberjjc]

Xisuma, I never knew you had those kind of skeletons in your closet. Thanks for opening up to us and sharing. I am sorry that you went through that. I myself had a rough past but the way I fought back is by making better decisions now.

[@brennanforsberg1733]

Love you Xisuma!

[@TheBlackRangerPL]

It takes incredible strenght to overcome all the issues you had to face. You are a hero, an inspiration to all the people struggling with these things. Thank you for not being afraid of sharing this with us, you are the best

[@bkm8556]

Your journey is something to be proud of, keep telling each story you have. You're inspiring X, and you're helping more people than I think any person in your position would be able to comprehend. Thank you

[@kiwimiwi5452]

my mother uses it as mediaction, prescribed by a doctor. What she takes is medical grade and clean. She has a variety of health problems and it's pretty much the only thing that effectively calms her down and helps her to get rest, so I am very used to seeing it around and to the smell. I've talked with a pharmacist who specializes in the drug before as research for one of my classes and I expected him to be pro legalization or even just to speak somewhat highly of it, but when I asked him about the cons he pretty much gave me double the amount as with the pros. In my life I've only seen it as helpful medication as luckily I have no friends that struggle with drug abuse and the part of my family that has issues with that lives halfway across the country, so I am glad you shared your experiences so I can see that side of it as well.

[@thechair83]

I have spoken with a scientist who is specialised in medical cannabis and is extremely high up in the field, and they could not be more different than the doctor you described, I suppose it just depends who you talk to. However ,the person I spoke with told me all sorts of invaluable information like for example THC is actually one of the best anti inflammatories in the world and one of the reasons it struggles to be legalised in certain places is because pharmaceutical companies will lose an unfathomable amount of money as cannabis is a better, safer alternative to a lot of pharmaceuticals on the market. From everything I’ve read, cannabis has a significant number of positives and only a few negatives that only show themselves if you abuse the drug and it doesn’t agree with you genetically (IE if you don’t get paranoid you are far less likely to experience the negatives). As for X’s story about the dodgy weed he got, that isn’t indicative of UK weed culture, to be honest I find it highly unlikely (not saying it’s untrue just that he would have to have met some evil people). I know many people that have grown and have never heard anything even close to that in my life. It’s a herb at the end of the day, there is no need to supplement it with anything. It sounds like it is working for your mum which is a great thing. As someone who has been on some pretty heavy prescription drugs myself I can say with certainty that a lot of those are way more harmful than weed is! You should ask that same doctor about the negative effects of alcohol, codeine, or antidepressants, even paracetamol and see what he says as those things are all more harmful than weed is 😂 I’m glad it’s working for your mum, the amount of research to show it’s benefits for so many things is incredible, cancer, ALS, Parkinson’s disease, Arthritis just to name a few. The amount of anecdotal evidence to suggest it is extremely helpful to autistic people is staggering as well. The sad thing about weed is that, more than most things, 90% of what you read is baseless misinformation so when real fact comes along it is lost in the sea of people vilifying it for no good reason other than the propaganda that was spread around in the 1960s. I have spoken with many doctors and psychiatrists about my use of it and it is crazy how many of them are still caught up in the propaganda of reefer madness, and when I actually spoke with them about this I realised that I actually knew more about the drug than they do 😂 (provided I am in the UK and we haven’t quite caught up yet)

[@kiwimiwi5452]

@@thechair83 cannabis has been partially legalized where I am since I left that comment! As I am an adult I'm now allowed to own 3 plants for personal use. At first I thought about getting one as a joke, but it might be worth it to try out the effect THC could have on me since I am autistic. My mother also takes medications that are usually given to people suffering from Parkinson's disease and cannabis is by far one of the most effective meds in comparison. It's pretty incredible that a singular plant can treat that many things! The pharmacist I interviewed back then mainly listed the issues with transport, the legal complications that would follow the legalisation and then all the health risks for people who are likely to suffer from addiction or who don't react to it well. One personal experience I made was when I was in hospital and the patient I shared the room with was a woman who had consumed cannabis and got stuck with some of the side effects. In comparison, that is the only bad story (apart from Xisuma's in this video here) I've heard in connection with cannabis. I'm also glad it's working for you! There's a lot of research going on and I really hope that in the future even more countries will allow their citizens to legally and safely take advantage of cannabis for medical or personal reasons.

[@Rdasboss]

so many of the problems from drugs is because they're illegal and also a lot of mental problems can be swept aside by just labeling someone a drug user. Its a shame we need more holistic approach.

[@lookinggood6955]

It must have taken a lot to talk about stuff like this, thank you for sharing your story and possibly helping someone who might be in a similar situation to what you were in.

[@starshot5172]

Thank you for sharing your story, I think it's very good of you to share these things so openly. Cannabis is luckily legal here so I never had any experience with bad stuff cut with anything. I smoked high THC stuff mostly last year to deal with lonelyness and mild depression, but I started to feel more and more disassociated, to the point where I couldn't recognize myself in the mirror. I never smoked a lot, probably 25 grams at max, but it ended up making me feel dumber and less mentally capable, more easily distracted. Still regret it, but some of the most memorable moments were enhanced by weed, and made them so much better. Mostly while I was on my own somewhere, I didn't like smoking it together with friends as I would become very silent and anxious, or just tired or overly excited

[@eXtremeStreamers]

Don't be afraid of making mistakes in life be afraid of not learning from them. X well-done, let's hope with more people like you we can stop with the culture of peoples past being used to destroy them and let them show the world making a mistake isn't the end. that doesn't mean you are allowed to make mistakes just because you can.

[@bladebart]

Thank you very much for sharing everything you have.

[@lolbenz]

I dont like how a lot of idols of the youth, musicians like miley cyrus, post malone etc, promote cannabis and play down its harmful effects. I had good and bad experiences with cannabis, i use it like once in two months and only when friends invite me to do it. Once i got a bit paranoid and shut myself in a room, but usually i dont have much of a effect. I just tend to be more open and i have fun easier, like dancing and stuff. I remember when we walked home for an hour running and jumping down the street with music and it was such great fun, with only alcohol we wouldnt had that much fun doing that i think, hard to explain, but my best experience with cannabis :D The best thing would be to have it legalised and supervised by an authority to decriminalise it. (My opinion)

[@mossmacarthur504]

It's not just new artists, The Beatles did LSD and other drugs, many reggae and ska musicias did cannabis. the problem is modern musicains glorifying it in pretty much every song wheras the beatles only had 2 or 3 songs about drugs.

[@sebastianocanazza3011]

Thanks for sharing your experience, it's very courageous of you. Just one thing: I wouldn't believe that story about cutting weed with glass, that sounds a bit odd to me... Are you sure that what you were seeing weren't just trichomes? If you google images of buds you can see these tiny white/sparkling things that seem like crystals, and if you're paranoid enough you can end up thinking they're glass shards, perhaps... But that's just my idea.

[@adrian_zombturtle148]

I believe him but he doesn't know why it is laced with glass . They lace it with glass so that people will think they are trichomes and people will usually pay more if it looks frosted over .

[@mightyowl4557]

Thank you Xisuma for sharing these thoughts. I think these videos may make a couple lifes get out of the bad circle.

[@royzhao6537]

This makes me see xisuma a whole different way

[@galvanise717]

Dude this was such a good and honest video. I'm really liking your new channel especially as someone who can relate . ty

[@cislordsoyblue1349]

I had a whole mason jar full of weed, so I made brownies fro christmas. A few days of fermenting and they became incredibly potent. I got so high god told me to get sober.

[@nickodevoe]

Glad to be a Canadian, never had to deal with glass or any sort of cut. Sorry that happened to you my man. Everything in moderation.

[@narala8503]

I love your honesty and openness!!

[@okayge5071]

I swore to never do drugs after seeing that some of my old friends from school are now hooked on speed, ketamine and shit like that. It's really sad seeing people go down like that.

[@adrian_zombturtle148]

Good thing they have not tried speed II there would be no going back to normal speed (Sorry if this joke seems out of place or insensitive)

[@okayge5071]

@@adrian_zombturtle148 naah it's all good. in my opinion humor is the best way to handle stuff like that :)

[@cjfuller43]

It's hard to imagine x blazing a spliff

[@bassic6959]

The people who know you and love you should be extremely proud of you

[@sinx2782]

hey X thank you for sharing, must've been hard and I'm glad you got these out your chest and also gave good advices to teens that might or is going through these really brave of you im also happy that you're the Xisuma we know mad respect for you, X

[@nevinwhite2371]

I am a medical cannabis user for PTSD and Fibromyalgia. I vaporize flower for flashbacks and use tinctures for pain. It’s legal, regulated, and I know the potencies of cannabinoids and terpenes. Too much isn’t good for me even.

[@mirteb.1788]

Wow I am so suppriesed to hear this from you, I tottaly didn't expect this. So glad you got out of it all

[@Kalium0]

Apparently xisuma did everything that my mother sad that I should not do.

[@seangilmore_]

Hope ur ok

[@megustAslagt]

mental addiction is always worse than the physical addiction. It is the reason why alcoholics cannot start drinking again; the physical addiction is gone at one point, but the mental addiction never goes away. Also for those who may want to try drugs recreationally, there's a couple of things that I at least keep in mind to make sure everything is okay: - Be old enough: the younger you are, the more damaging effects of drugs can be and the more they will inhibit your future life. - Like Xisuma already said, don't use it to escape anything. Drugs is meant recreationally and not as a means to escape reality. - Don't do it if you don't want to or are scared about it. Quite a few drugs enhance your current state of mind, and feeling bad before most likely will only make you feel worse, or go on a bad trip. - I never do drugs alone. I feel like the moment you start doing that, you'll find yourself on a slippery slope to addiction. - The moment you feel like you cannot talk to anyone about your usage, you should seek help and try to stop using. - When taking drugs, always make sure you know what you are doing, what the dosage is etc. A website that can help with that is Jellinek, a non-profit organization sponsored by the Dutch government to make sure that those who do choose to ignore drug laws are at least safe. Just google it and at the top of the page you can change language.

[@U-Flame]

I don't know how much to trust about recreational cannabis use, but I do trust doctors who would recommend this stuff because they'd know which kinds could help with which issue

[@electricmojo5180]

a drug doesnt have feelings, it doesnt understand your feelings, its just a hardcore chemical substance.. you have to solve your problems alone. (running is an escape drug?)

[@drefk1973]

I love this series X. Thank you for your candour

[@bentyler3695]

Medical use is the single thing that calms my chaotic nervous system. Fibromyalgia leaves me in pretty intense pain multiple times a week. But abusing weed is no different than abusing alcohol.

[@antiisocial]

Thank you for sharing your experiences

[@Silver-yh9hk]

Respect.

[@I_Mark_Mills]

Nothing wrong with a bit of weed, but it's a slippery slope when you start interacting with that kind of crowd. A lot of them use other drugs, and it's easy to try out all sorts of things. My favourite way to enjoy it is in small amounts on my own during the evening time to wind down a bit. Though I also went through a period where I was using it habitually, the same as you, and it wasn't a fun time. Just made me lazy and poor. MDMA is a dangerous drug. Very popular club drug. A 15 year old girl died on a mountain because of it. Too many people don't understand the dangers. You sweat buckets, dehydrate and seize until your brain shuts down. Craziest thing I ever tried was LSD. Did it twice, and I'll probably never do it again. I don't regret it though. Taught me a valuable lesson when it comes to drug use.

[@fabianw8661]

Great video!!

[@marciaosullivan3200]

I understand why it's so expensive to synthesis thc now a phenol propanel an ether and alcohol group

[@donsanchodelapanza]

X, I agree with everything you said though I’m confused as all the negative aspects of cannabis use are a reason to legalise it rather than keep it illegal. As you said, the lack of regulation is a problem. This can only be solved with legalising it while regulating it like alcohol... or am I missing something?

[@joejia1410]

x the type of dude who admits being a racist and his experience in drugs

[@alexlandry4081]

Almost bought weed laced with heroin once that was scary lucky i didn't end up buying it

[@arson4852]

weed laced with heroin? who tf would cut weed with something like heroin

[@Champ-0999]

I think a huge part of the problem is that drugs are considered something "cool", expecially by young and unexperienced people, who are also easier to be influenced by others No one tells you about the "bad" side

[@jjohn1234]

Wonderful you have a yt channel now!

[@dukkiegamer1733]

I've gained a *lot* of respect for you because of the videos about your history. I'd just like to share my experience with drugs. I only have used it for recreational use. My experiences were all very positive, except for getting nauseous from it a few times. If you ever read this, I'd like to ask if you would ever use cannabis again just to relax?

[@happygame2600]

Thank you xisuma for saying this bad memorize to us.Perhaps some one can get use of this more then us.

[@koi5918]

❤️XISUMASUPPORT❤️

[@asherang7]

Experience? Holy shit never expected that.

[@Jelleboekema]

Once I considered buying cannabis from a "friend " of mine. I don't want to be associated with him anymore. He is involved with all sorts of crime, guns in Europe. I live in the netherlands btw it is legal for 18+, but I'm 14. I bought some very illegal fireworks from him but it is hard to leave him. He has no friends on school because he moved in last summer so he won't leave me alone.