How Marijuana Affects the Brain & Body | Dr. Andrew Huberman

[@HubermanLabClips]

This clip is from the Huberman Lab episode "The Effects of Cannabis (Marijuana) on the Brain & Body." The full episode can be found on KZbin here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYnZpn2rZtCnapo

[@thelastaustralian7583]

Love your Work ! As Australia is controlled by foreign forces that generational social psychological the Population . As basic 'Modern Pavlovian 'Helots'. They use Drug Addiction as a major process of control ! Natural Marijuana was introduced in the 1960s as a Gate way Drug. And then in the 1980s it was subtly changed to a Genetic form. Which is and has been devastating to Young users Brains! Creating better profits for their Mental health Pharmaceutical division .

[@thelastaustralian7583]

@Tom Harris gday Tom, was my perspective your concern ?

[@ossiedunstan4419]

Your personal opinion is not , whilst using your perceived authority is rejected bye me, i am living evidence taking weed dose not damage your brain, it is even better if you ingest it through your microbiome. Who paid for this big pharma talk, Smoking it caused smoke related diseases not the weed, you need a to go back to school and take chemistry classes. A lot of famous musicians used to weed beethoven even mixed it with opium are saying it damaged his brain, He is one of many. You are like a preacher in the pulpit spitting his hatred of reality.

[@MichaelSmith-qc7nk]

Do u drink any amount of Alcohol? Thx If u do, why?

[@300pingking3]

I also realized that i distracted myself from things i had to solve but when i started smoking.

[@ziziroberts8041]

10 year breast cancer survivor here. Using medical marijuana for anxiety, appetite, insomnia. Blood pressure 118/78. Not taking any other meds. Age 69. My advice: Eat a healthy diet. Walk. Don't drink any alcohol at all if you can manage it. It has no saving graces. Meditate. Get enough rest. Stay clear of drama queens and baby kings. Volunteer. Vote. Smile. Namaste. 🙏🏽

[@TheMwowner1]

thats going to be tough in this economy under this president but glad your doing fine.

[@Tactics117]

@@TheMwowner1 Your username is very ironic. Another MAGA Republican.

[@meljordan2983]

❤

[@Lil_Mozart_V]

@@Tactics117 another one here 🙋🏽‍♂️ Hi :)

[@Lil_Mozart_V]

@@Tactics117 and his comment is absolutely right. I can’t wait for this guy to go. I would pay to have either Trump or DeSantis in office rn

[@frankmwale1580]

It's been 6 months now since I quit smoking weed and it's been one of the best choices I've made so far -- on my personal development journey. I've smoked weed close to a decade, I enjoyed it and have nothing against it's use because it did help me pass through awful experiences. I'd realized, after quitting, that whatever I was distracting myself from was still waiting for me to come solve it. **EDIT (28/05/2023): after scrolling through the comments 1. Some of the stoners feel offended like I'm attacking them or something. I'm not. The reason why you feel attacked is probably why you need to reflect on your life. 2. To everyone on this journey or thinking of quitting. I appreciate the love and the insights, THANK YOU! Let's not rest until we see success, I wish you the best!

[@mikec8735]

Wow, Well put

[@saucyaff]

that last sentence, damn.

[@elektroskeptic481]

If you used cannabis presumably Sativa) as a distraction, of course you were using it for wrong reasons. If anything, used properly, cannabis ACTUALIZES your attention. It is a mighty neural protector.

[@TheMcFede]

wisdom men

[@LoveIsAdib]

Aye say this a little louder. I literally am experiencing the same thing

[@JTelem]

i stopped smoking weed a month ago. used to smoke daily for 6 years. My mind is clearer than it’s ever been, my memory is improving, my breathing has improved dramatically. i was using cannabis as a negative coping mechanism for my emotional dysregulation issues. now im using positive mechanisms and learning about who i am as a young adult. i don’t think weed is inherently bad but if you’re like me, in your early 20’s and you’ve been smoking since your teens i highly reccomend stopping for at least a few months just to see how you feel and who you are right now.

[@DM_21]

Jewel, you carry a powerful message. God bless you. Congratulations on taking control of your life. You should be very proud of yourself. You are accomplishing and will continue to accomplish, I am sure, great things in life.

[@CameronTaylor-yo7ut]

Great advice.

[@aimeebear_99]

I completely agree. I’m 25 and decided to stop smoking 2 weeks ago and I started smoking at age 16. I am now more clear headed, less anxiety, and more energy. I believe consuming marijuana at a young age when your brain isn’t fully developed can affect you and your life in ways that is not good.

[@orquideacastillonajera]

Awesome ❤ we need you healthy, youth is the future. Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@SW-jt3sl]

Copd also

[@leoglasmeyer2853]

The comments are super funny. 50% say how amazing weed is for them and the other 50% say how great life is after quitting weed.

[@TTSpeilburg]

Live life long enough and you realize that’s the story of everything

[@brianpendez5340]

The 50% saying it’s amazing might just be addicted and not aware of it. The majority of addicts don’t think they have a problem. The ones who’ve quit see a difference and realize, man I was addicted.

[@brianpendez5340]

And I’m really talking about everyday users. The occasional weed smoker typically doesn’t speak of how amazing weed is. They usually have a take it or leave it attitude. The ones who act like they can’t live without cannabis, they’re addicted.

[@stanleesomanly9585]

​@@TTSpeilburgdude right lol

[@stanleesomanly9585]

​@@TTSpeilburgor there's always a story for everything

[@kodiakcopper1095]

The anxiety,and paranoia use to crash into me , until I accepted it , I started to see them as the flaws in myself ,accepted it ,and let I go through me , I no longer see the anxieties,or paranoia associated with weed. I’ve been smoking on and of since I was 13 , just turned 51 and ran 100 miles for my birthday. Weed works for me🙏

[@mr.marino5491]

Wow 100 miles that’s very impressive I use .03thc for my severe inflammatory bowel disease

[@mitakachuy.8883]

Depends on your body composition.. i guess you are normal or light weight so it's easier on body to accept it because you are high in nature!

[@musicacc2255]

Weed is the best what happend to me .

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Hey, you have Crohns or colitis? What relives in you, pain or bowel movement?

[@subdynoman]

I've considered it to be like an amplifier of one's personality, if you are suppressing a thought or feeling or whatever it is your focus becomes center stage and it's a product of the mind looking for a solution.

[@sharmalarm]

In my 23 years of experience with cannabis, I have found that when I completely cut out sugar and most carbs from diet and have the strains that suit my health condition (which are hard to find in the uk), all my anxiety and paranoia, including social anxiety, virtually disappears. I experienced this for a year, then fell off and went back to sugar > got really sick including huge levels of anxiety again, at times leading to panic attacks. I managed to cut out sugar, caffeine, alcohol and all of the pharmaceuticals that I was once dependent on. For me, sugar is the key in my anxiety levels, however, I am ready to have a long break of at least 3-6 months and may well quit for good. Cannabis has been a huge ally for me, but I am also aware of how it has held me back over the years. I’m really looking forward to getting to know myself without it. Edit: I appreciate the comments. Between sugar and cannabis, sugar is the demon. When I say canna is an ally that has held me back, what I mean is, canna has always been a good friend to me, I just haven’t been the best of friends to her. I have unconsciously used and abused her at times over the years, which is why I want a break, until I know that I can properly relate and fully appreciate.. Also, our addictions and dependencies to things, to people, and to ways of being are always going to be a personal journey of finding balance with what aims to heal but can often help too much, to the point within which we feel unable to stop harming ourselves or others with this treatment, all with the intention to find some peace in this abrasive and equally beautiful world we live. At the end of the day, whether we realise it or not, we’re all trying to find harmony in a world where everything is polarised. This is our ultimate response-ability.

[@chitoman1]

Try shrooms

[@dubbz_4_life]

Sugar is a MF.

[@Badaman4u]

Smoke the cali and you won't get paraniod, the unflushed UK weed has you smoking chemicals 🤮

[@2100suprafreak]

Try keto diet, or carnivore diet depending upon how your body reacts. Keto has new studies showing to remove those types of mental issues.

[@sharmalarm]

@@2100suprafreak yeah I ended up going carnivore after being on keto for a while. I seem to feel my best when I stick to meat.

[@RoyalLove77]

I stopped smoking the day after 420, the first 2 weeks were challenging. I felt weak, I couldn’t eat n my energy was depleted. It’s been a month now and I feel great. My appetite has come back, I even switched to a healthier diet, I meditate n I’ve improved my over all lifestyle. It feels good to beable to function n be at peace without relying on a substance. Best decision I made.

[@HijadeDiosporsiempre1]

Thank you. This is what I needed to read because I always relapse because of my appetite

[@andrealuigilaplaca1291]

Overall this is very motivating to hear for most smokers because I believe in general a healthy lifestyle void of substance abuse in this case marijuana is ultimately the best way to go!

[@Baxtyr]

I do all of this and smoke weed too, its great. I've mostly switched to the penjamin

[@RoyalLove77]

@@Baxtyr All of it besides “ be at peace WITHOUT RELYING ON A SUBSTANCE”🤦🏾

[@andrealuigilaplaca1291]

@@Baxtyr well let’s see in a couple a years time big boy 😎

[@mihirjoshi9801]

My experience goes like this, Started smoking pot with a friend then he introduced me to bong and I was ecstatic! Enjoyed the experience a lot, enjoyed everything about it! Started smoking quite frequently with friends, then solo weed smoking sessions started all by myself. While working, while binge watching shows, while doing anything I would smoke up. It gave me Euphoria and anxiety as well(anxiety was manageable). This went on for a couple of years. Some stressful situations happened in my life and my anxiety got out of control whenever I smoked. Used to smoke often to make sure if weed was the reason and I knew one thing for sure weed amplified my anxiety every time. I got CHS, CIS during my regular heavy smoking phase. Was quite fed up with weed and wanted to get rid of anxiety for good and that became a huge motivation factor and I’ve quit it for 3 months now. Feeling nice! No temptation to smoke at all!

[@80club45]

In the same situation good luck man

[@richardwhite6062]

​@Kevin-gr5mpprojecting much?

[@DJ-tq1ht]

Be mindful of the temptations, and strive for a long future without weed, it's going to get tough at times, get ready for those phases, and keep up the good work!

[@TheSlumlord635]

I can definitely relate. Was clean for 5 yrs then I injured my shoulder recently so I started smoking again to cope with the pain and pain-induced insomnia. Three months into my recovery the anxiety (reason for quitting in the first place) was back accompanied by depression so I quit right before the new year and my head is clear once again.

[@black_hand78]

Everyone is different. Some people get anxiety while others don’t. Just like some get munchies while others don’t.

[@Wavygravvy]

Here’s my thing, in my mid 30s now, began at 21. I think 21 was an unintentionally good time to begin, maybe too young by science standards but not 13 either. Smoking a single bowl at night cannot and should not be equated to somebody smoking throughout the day, doing dabs or high thc % concentrates via edibles or back to dabs. Context is very important in the discussion. It is habit forming but considering all the problems in the world, our day to day lives, a couple hits of weed IMO is a life enhancer. Doesn’t mean that a performance enhancer can’t be abused either. Mental state, diet, physical fitness all apart of the picture too. Use responsibly, be aware of your routine with the plant. Be intentional and don’t “numb” yourself with thc. End rant. Much love y’all.

[@christopherestrada2474]

Why not numb with thc?

[@juventijoeno5581]

👏

[@Bdjakcian]

Every drug has its down side

[@micaylapresley]

@Christopher Estrada That's not how thc works. Each strain affects you differently, but it doesn't numb emotions. Some make you happy and creative, some make you calm and sleepy, some make you feel almost like you're drunk. The name of the strain tells you what you're getting

[@Wavygravvy]

@@micaylapresley I guess my comment about “numbing” was more of a phrase. Can weed act as a “numbing” agent? I guess depending on the strain but maybe more so the mind state the user is going into getting high with. We all know, thc can be wildly thought provoking. I do know some who smoke, dab, edible their way to get through the day. At that point of usage, the question of what is the true intention of thc ingestion at that rate doing for the user, and what is the point of too much of a good thing. A family member of mine began smoking at 13-14 and now almost 40, he seldom if ever uses. He said looking back, he was just in a cloud smoking all day everyday with no real direction or intention, just getting high to distract from his life and provide some kind of inspiration. Seems like the younger the user, the side effects become amplified as time goes on.

[@myusonballfire5213]

Me and my mates were smoking 🍃 x amount of times a week. One day we decided to quit which must’ve been a short term thing for them but I took it as a long term thing. About over 6 months later I’ve still quit and my friends went back to it within the first month of quitting. When I see them they seemed so drained, lack of motivation & using it as a escape from their lives and today I have so much energy, my mind is clear and I am the healthiest I’ve ever been. I used to say everyone should smoke it, but now I realise not everyone should have it.

[@nunya_bizniz]

That's not a Marijuana problem, that is a them problem.

[@myusonballfire5213]

@@nunya_bizniz I agree, but can’t deny marijuana is known to cause mental fogginess & lack of motivation. I am not against it, I do believe it helps a lot of people but I think for the average Joe it can be harmful if taken frequently. Anyway I’m never going back to it because personally I feel great without it!

[@nunya_bizniz]

@@myusonballfire5213 i think those people just lack motivation in general. These same type of people don't take responsibility and blame their bs on outside influences like Marijuana. The amount of people who smoke Marijuana but still hold jobs and support their families far outweighs the stereotypical lazy unmotivated pot head. That stereotype is mostly for negative propaganda and great comedy for movies.

[@hellokitty3935]

@@nunya_bizniz Hmmm not necessarily, i would consider myself to be able to get things done to an extent when i smoke but you cant deny it makes you much more sluggish, uninspired and most importantly sleepy, when i smoked a lot i couldnt do stuff because i was half asleep most of the time

[@eileenhavern77]

I agree... It drains the life out of me and I end up doing nothing!

[@RaymondvanNiekerk]

Stage 4 renal cancer here. 6 years. Edibles have helped cope. No paranoia. Have the occasional gin & tonic, but can immediately feel alcohol is no good. So THC works for me. Plus I find comedy even funnier! And it helps with seeing the upside of walking around with something inside trying to kill me.

[@jamovfx]

That’s dope

[@dscoleri]

Research Rick Simpson (RSO) oil….a lot of people swear by it and claim it helped them cure their cancers. Cannabishealthradio podcast is also great for info for how various persons healed their on health maladies.

[@Darleen-og7ee]

God bless you 🙏

[@kamilaewska1663]

Love it like your baby and it will heal. Cancers of all sorts are our body’s signals that we have underlying emotional dissonance or something that we haven’t addressed, and it manifests through accumulation of unhealthy disfunctional cells in our body. There is a lot of evidence in support of this. Your cancer is not trying to kill you, thinking that it does creates more damage than the cancer itself. Your cancer is trying to bring your attention to yourself, it’s trying to get you to be more compassionate towards yourself. So try this… sit down every morning, close your eyes, relax, and think of something you love effortlessly (your kid/your dog). Once you feel the love in your heart focus your attention on your cancer. Realise in this moment that it’s a part of you. You grew it. It’s yours. Think of it as a baby. Love it. Accept it. Be grateful for it because it’s trying to tell you something. Spend some time every morning doing this and you will see that overtime it will heal. Obviously you have to do other things that show your body you love yourself like physical exercise and healthy food, but the most important thing you can do to heal cancer is to accept it and love it. I healed this way and I believe everyone can.

[@kimcarpenter3611]

🙏🏻❤

[@yermom9633]

I quit 6 months ago after smoking, vaping, and eating edibles for over 50 years. It just got to a point that everything I did, I had to be high first. I realized after I was straight for a couple of months that life was still the same. Funny movies were still funny. Delicious food and snacks, still delicious And since I spent the better part of my life stoned, this new outlook on life is pretty weird and awesome too. It's like I'm on a different buzz, but it's free, and causes me zero hassle.

[@rickyonwheels48]

you said life was the same but then you say you have a new outlook on life? what changed when you smoked? why do you feel like you have a new outlook on life now?

[@yermom9633]

@@rickyonwheels48 All the things I used to do, but got high before I did them, are the same because I still get the same enjoyment out of them. I didn't think movies, food, talking to friends, etc. would hold any interest for me. But they're better now, because I'm not in a constant fog of thinking about a dozen other things while I do them. The new outlook is from feeling like I'm on some new kind of drug, because I was high for so many years being straight is completely new to me. I'm not depressed all the time like I was. I don't grind over things as much, if at all really. I feel like I gained about 20 IQ points, because my problem solving skills are much more efficient now. Imagine 50+ years of being in the same box, then suddenly someone lifts off the top, and you can see out. That's how I feel now. I'm out of the box.

[@s_for_short2400]

when you start using weed the different outlook on things is what makes it fun. But if that outlook is what you are 24/7 then being sober becomes the new outlook. Funny how that works

[@13panda13]

Vaping hasnt been around fot 50 years

[@rossdaveyentertainment]

@@yermom9633 Anything you do all the time becomes normalised. The brain as a default will always strive to remove "noise".

[@mescudic]

Been sober for 2 years, made a drastic difference in my life

[@virtualworldconstruction6722]

ingesting cannabis is not like being drunk it is the opposite and equating cannabis with drunkeness shows hardly used enough to know what it is.

[@DanielMcGuire]

@@virtualworldconstruction6722 Very true. I've quit smoking weed(on occasion), cigs, and alcohol and quitting weed had very little impact while cutting out alcohol made all the difference in the world.

[@CtDDtC1919]

A good friend recently told me that while he was a regular pot smoker, he always had this feeling of molasses in his brain, bogging down his thought processes... even when he hadn't smoked for a while. He said that it felt like the fog was clearing more and more, the longer he stayed away from it.

[@barbaranxaba3559]

Being high being the opposite of being sober, I assume

[@ninise]

I am over 3 years sober from alcohol, and 2 weeks sober from Cannabis (daily edible user for multiple years). Being completely sober is truly when you can be your best self.😊

[@Kinesiology411]

You can also feel things more deeply than ever before. :) Congratulations on doing something challenging to give yourself your best life.

[@zeeshandogar9406]

well said and happy you kicked the poison.

[@MoshNbreakz]

Absolutely. Thank you!!!

[@vincetaliaferro2777]

Advaita Vedanta, you should look into the nature of your inner self that is a direct connection to God. Once you realize that you can overcome anything. Its the most powerful force in the Universe because the Universe itself is consciousness incarnated. Theres an Einstein quote on it if you have any doubts to what Im saying. Christ also said the same in his own way, "The Kingdom of Heaven is within."

[@et781]

Amen to that. I smoked since I was 14 and quit at age 58! That's a long time. It was hard at first. Sure, herb has changed and gotten more hybrid, more strong though I did have some pretty potent Gold and Red back in the day and some decent hash.(Different era, different music, different mindset- more outside hangout time playing frisbee, handball, getting high, going to lots of rock concerts and watching midnight movie rock concerts with friends with no social media bombarding our brains constantly - 70s rock era)

[@BigBoyXP4014]

On my own journey with cannabis I figured out that it's just too good at comforting people in shitty situations, and the lack of extreme physical downsides and psychological addictiveness is a powerful allure for people struggling. While it absolutely kept me going through some rough times, it also kept me from progressing like I needed to. Anymore I keep my consumption of it sparingly at most, and have no plans to use it more often than I do until I am far more established in life. For people that have already achieved milestone goals (a family, a home, a career or wealth enough that work isn't necessary) it's a fine drug to use on a more frequent basis but still within moderation. For those suffering from severe pain, psychological trauma like PTSD or CPTSD, or some other noteworthy medical issues like glaucoma or high blood pressure it can be a good replacement for more conventional medicines with fewer side effects and the gain outweighs what is lost. It's so obviously beneficial to cancer patients I shouldn't even have to mention it but still will. But if someone is otherwise healthy and just struggling through the obstacles life presents them, they shouldn't rely on the drug as a crutch. You're supposed to be sad, upset, hurt, and have to overcome adversity in life. That's how you grow. And weed is just really good at making you comfortable wherever you are with whatever negatives on your life you're facing which can make it an ultimately harmful substance to use. TL;DR - Southpark was right. Again. If you're gonna smoke, keep it to a schedule at the most where you give yourself a few days or a week off inbetween uses. That way you still get the relief it provides without having it so often you begin to rely on it and devolve or stop progressing from your current place in life.

[@ELXABER]

Well said. Retired healthcare executive, award from the AMA, CPHIT, trademark owner of natural CBD in pill form, and former smoker who did not start till age 35. Moved to Texas or I will still smoke as opposed to a few beers occasionally.

[@BigBoyXP4014]

@@ELXABER Honestly anymore I keep it to the legal delta 8 vapes, pick one up on Friday night and it's finished by Sunday evening. Stay sober through the week otherwise. I find it's a happy balance for me as I do struggle with CPTSD and depression and probably always will, but it's not so strong that it exacerbates any issues and I don't have to worry about going to prison for it.

[@raymondkidwell7135]

100% right. That's the problem with drugs in general- it takes away your motivation. Sometimes you need to be angry, sad, annoyed- to motivate you to better your situation. Sometimes its helpful to use cannabis because you get too frustrated. It's all about balance and not over doing it. If you can't quit and go for a while without it at any time then you are over doing it.

[@donmarchini43]

Your Southpark mention-yes. I think they hit it on the head when they pointed out that THC makes you okay with being bored. That’s about as succinct as one can get about it. If you’re looking for the drive to push through the default desire to sit on the couch, you might want to hold off on treating yourself to some…

[@erintasker4705]

Yes! Or as I like to say, weed, although fabulous at the time, can make you too satisfied with living a half-arsed life.

[@BuddhatheRockstar]

So many people tell me to smoke weed for my anxiety. It makes me paranoid! But no one believes me and they say, "you aren't smoking the right stuff. "😡 This was so satisfying to hear.

[@vida3814]

The first time I got high, I was lost overthinking more than ever, so much more anxiety than my normal state, I don't think it's good for social anxiety either, at least I was more aware and focused on myself and my flaws

[@positivevibe7684]

@@vida3814 I can relate. Many year ago, I had a bad experience with weed. It may help some people, but it's not for everyone. IF I ever tried it again, it would be medical marijuanna.

[@positivevibe7684]

@@vida3814 Some people smoke it not to be aware of themselves. They want to get away from their thoughts due to unresolved painful issues.

[@Tania_888]

I'm looking to quit due to increasing paranoia...and I've been a smoker for years.

[@vida3814]

@@Tania_888 you're here doing research so you can do it! Good luck💪

[@PoeticJustus]

Thank you for being willing to talk about the benefits and the pitfalls and not only discussing one side! 👏

[@cruiser6260]

He didn't talk about either. Probably a full hour long vid does

[@santaclase3410]

sharing🥰🥰🥰😇😇😇Thanks for sharing

[@yankee2666]

There are never benefits to drugs of any kind, including alcohol in any amount. Look up the research done at UCLA in the early 70s.

[@paulareias994]

@@yankee2666 I 100% disagree!

[@mmediocahyt1170]

@@yankee2666 60 year old research?

[@michaelb5299]

I'm 49, and grew up with selective mutism disorder which later turned into social anxiety disorder. Only thing that truly helped last decade was weed. I've been on and off dozens of pharma meds and all of them helped in a way, but came with side effects which were not fun. No negative side effects from weed at all except munchies.

[@mcozy333]

munchies and a tired feeling sometimes ...

[@gradywilson91]

Munchies , lazy, and memory lose

[@19382q]

And your braincells dying, the tar killing your lungs

[@mcozy333]

@@19382q How ? how can metabolizing a lipid possibly kill any types of cells or harm any tissue cells etc... ???? our cells are lipids ... Actives in cannabis plant = Lipids . Plus phytocannabinoids are bronchodilators , they help people to breath . plus you can ingest cannabis and not smoke it ... Cannabinoid science / endocannabinoid system / lipid signaling

[@mcozy333]

@@gradywilson91 THCV cannabis types reduce hunger response ... just mentioning that

[@JG54206]

Recently quit smoking pot after 10+ years. Before quitting I hadn’t skipped a day, and I would smoke easily an oz. Per week if not more when I could afford to. I just wasn’t getting the satisfaction anymore and I was beginning to feel like it was possibly the root of some of my unhappiness and depression, or at least a contributing factor to it. So far a little over two weeks into quitting and I feel better. At the very least I’m able to try and apply for jobs that previously were inaccessible to me. I definitely think it’s more than just that though. I’m trying to cultivate some new hobbies and get out more. For the longest time my only hobby was smoking pot and I feel like I just couldn’t remember who I was or what used to bring me joy and satisfaction before smoking. I’m still trying to find myself again but I’ve noticed the work day seems to go by faster, and smoother. I also notice that I’m less depressed and things that used to set me off and make me angry, frustrated, or sometimes downright nasty just don’t seem to upset me as much as they used to. I honestly thought it would be awful but I’m definitely glad I made the jump. I had a ton of self doubt about my ability to get over what definitely was a serious addiction, but I haven’t been feeling that itch or urge to smoke nearly as much as I expected. I think it’s tied to the fact that it just wasn’t getting me into the state of mind or headspace that it used to. The tolerance I built up was just insane. For me, too much was definitely a bad thing. I hope that anyone else who is feeling like I was is able to get themselves to a place where they feel a little better because I was honestly pretty low right before making the decision. Being completely honest, I had a sort of “come to Jesus” moment not long before my last day smoking. I took my gun with me into the bathroom and just stared into the mirror and held the loaded pistol in my hand. It was the closest I’ve been to actually committing suicide. That same night, I had been cutting my forearm a bit and those two things together made me realize that I needed to make a change before I did something that I couldn’t undo. I do miss being able to just smoke and feel more relaxed, but it hadn’t been giving me that feeling for a long time. I still have an issue with self confidence and I’m still trying to figure out who I am and where I’m trying to go with my life, but the fact that I had a moment of self actualization and was clear of mind enough to understand that I needed to make some changes gave me a sense of comfort. I truly do hope that I’m in the minority when it comes to the effect it had on my mental health. I’m not saying it’s like all of a sudden I’m doing amazing, but I’m doing better and feel good about my decision. Hopefully I’ll be able to carve out my own niche and find something that gives me a sense of peace and satisfaction the same way that pot used to.

[@zach-bm1im]

thank you for this, i hope you stay on the up and up. it takes a lot of strength and courage to realize the lifestyle you’ve been living for 10+ years is the reason for your happiness, and it takes even more to rise above it and change. kudos to you, stay strong

[@JG54206]

@@zach-bm1im Thanks bro. Appreciate it.

[@erricktheone3636]

8 years of smoking pot for me. I struggle with feeling relaxed as well but I knew I needed a change that’s why I stopped as well. We’re all in this together. It’s a tough road but it’ll get better over time.

[@konrad1916]

I think Jesus had mercy on you just as He had mercy for me. Walk with Him, learn from Him and listen and do what He says. Maybe now is not the time when He will talk to you face to face but in the Bible you can read what Jesus said to mankind. Jesus is one and only Son of God. Second Person of the Holy Trinity. God. Read the Bible(Catholic is most close to original) to know what He said. It's not boring I will tell you this. God bless and thank you for sharing your story If you are interested I can share mine

[@MthobisiAyandaMntungwa]

Tòo long can't read

[@Mistral434]

I watched the whole thing, but due to marijuana usage, I promptly forgot what he said.

[@Noitisnt-ns7mo]

Mary Jane is always subverting me away from my vendetta's and bitter plans of revenge. The beach towel.

[@maureenross9449]

That’s 😂hilarious and correct!! 😂

[@ramonam9251]

😂

[@grahamtaylor9341]

😂

[@Lecheboydanny]

😂😂

[@Padishascandal]

Smoked cannabis for about 20 years multiple times a day with nothing but positive effects, but recently it started to affect me differently. Started getting lazy and sleepy, or just really paranoid. I’ve been clean for the past 4 months and I feel great.

[@OGQMdawini]

25yrs and still on it My experience is Check your dealer/plug he done switched up strain on you

[@tonnykyalo4193]

There are different strains of weed thus different results

[@ghassanhannouche5790]

Same

[@TorJohan-kj5cr]

@@ImmaDolphin No that's just monkey talk, not real talk. Enough of this sewage speech.

[@ImmaDolphin]

@@TorJohan-kj5cr your name is monkey talk

[@rablezezze6715]

Been almost 4 weeks clean from weed now. Been wanting to quit for a long time, just feels like it's holding me back. Happy I happen to stumble upon this. It really reinforces what I want in life now.

[@katieewatson8]

Congrats!

[@jellojoe00]

It's not for everyone. Go get what you want! ❤️

[@rablezezze6715]

@Allashuwa Beatz yeah, it's true, I get what your saying. Weed isnt just the problem that's holding me back. It does play a small aspect but isnt going to be answer. There is definately alot of work and other things I need to focus on, and address. Quitting weed is definitely the first step.

[@koray8081]

Keep it going! Clean mind, clean body. Those still effected by the addiction always fail to see the light, it's addictive and mind altering after all. Life is wonderful. There's no need to augment our realities.

[@SmokeyCRO]

@@rablezezze6715 it holds you back 100%. Don't listen to potheads. I was heavy smoker for 10 years. In short, it makes you happy when you shouldn't be happy. And that's not good, it's unnatural and you are weaker as a man after every experience. My last sesh was when my child needed to go to hospital and I didn't know should I leave window opened or closed, nor couldn't find documents how heavily stoned I was. Throw that trash out. And remember, people are masters of lying to themselves. Like stoners.

[@ffrancis6213]

After smoking for years almost 3.5grams a day, I went cold turkey in 2017 and the results have been beyond belief. Health, Wealth, Family and Personal Growth all benefited. You don't realize the grasp it has on your life until you give it up and look back.

[@TheRealVeigar]

Sad you let it get ahold of you like that. Smoked since the 80s on and off and never had issues with my personal life. I smoke more now out of argument with my doctor who wants me on narcos because I broke my back 4 spots a year ago getting hit by a car (guy was running from the cops and I thought running onto the sidewalk was safe, he was playing GTA 6 Beta). I smoke mostly hash for flower is toxic (all the mystery chemicals are present in flower, most are filtered out when washing the flower for hash). Glad you stopped because you were giving a bad name for people who smoked by being a lazy Schmidt.

[@LexKusher]

3.5? I smoke a half a day bruh and dab throughout

[@LexKusher]

@@TheRealVeigar dont attack this dude for his experience.

[@TouchofDepth]

Sad you have to do that.​@@TheRealVeigar

[@jzking2k115]

@@TheRealVeigaryou are weak.

[@CatherineWhitten-v8s]

I have rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia since 1998. I had been on opioids for over 20 yrs. I have finally at the age of 64 been able to get off them and only use oral medical cannabis of tinctures and theragels. I am able to enjoy my life better now. I’m not constipated anymore! 😊

[@amandaquinn9033]

I'm waiting for my appointment. I have auto immune arthritis joints swell. Has the cannabis helped with joint swelling/inflammation?

[@leerotzien2380]

@@amandaquinn9033yes, but find the right strain and for for you

[@donnawiseman3686]

I have fibromyalgia, im looking at the oil with thc, my last resort. Wonder how much thc would be needed?

[@traceycook1018]

How did you ween off

[@LiLFoot007]

I am a veteran with CPTSD and half titanium I was on over 98 pills stuck in bed for three years wanting to die. I was totally against cannabis I thought it was just people wanting to get high but then I tried it and for the first time I wanted to live and my life has completely changed for the better!! One thing heals what 98 pills couldn’t and I am 💯 a better person!! And learning what Turpines and strains that fit me took a minute but once I learned my body and interaction with cannabis but along with my PTSD, extremely anxiety disorder, being have titanium, lupus, fibromyalgia, AVN.. etc. This one plant controls it all 🥰

[@C-130-Hercules]

I agree 100%

[@xtins]

That’s your case…I’m glad it helped you, in my case it destroyed my life…

[@xtins]

@@kps-321 this is why it should be regulated by health professionals.

[@dimitrisivak738]

I'm glad you shed your stigma and accepted weed - cus 98 pills are waaaay healthier lol

[@xtins]

@@kps-321 I don’t need a nanny, wtf? You want to push this as a medication 💊 which medication isn’t regulated? This for some of us, is too strong, you better find another way to push “your” agenda…

[@carriephilippi]

My brain and body started rejecting THC use well over a year ago. I have been off of it for 6 months now and never felt better. We are all individuals and this is what is working for me after years of use. I'm not for or against, just what works for the individual ❤️ 😊

[@TeaParty1776]

Medicine has been individual for a while. Doctors know that different people respond to differrent drugs, And get different diseases.

[@janeadrienne]

I so agree with you! I did edibles for about eight years for sleep. But then it stopped working, and it was causing problems in my body during the day. I quit five weeks ago, and I already feel tremendously better. But as you say, it’s up to the individual and it helps a lot of people in different ways. 😊

[@TeaParty1776]

@@janeadrienne Grass also affects the individual differently across time. I had some anxiety, stopped using grass, the anxiety continued, I started smoking again and the anxiety stopped. It seems that little is known about grass

[@costwalt]

I don't think people understand what THC rejection really is. It's called cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, you will vomit and get sick, physically ill. If it's just stopped working then your body is not rejecting it.

[@jenj8801]

​@janeadrienne what other problems did it cause?

[@commercialand]

I have ADHD and I'm 55 and it has helped me so much over the past 2 years. Most of my adult life, I lost dozens of jobs due to my lack of focus. I've been taking THC now for about 2 years and I take 5-7 small hits on a vap through out the entire day. I have been very disciplined taking it and my work has been better than it ever has been. I renovate mobil homes full time and use power tools and drive an E- Bike and never cut my finger off or fell of a powered bike zipping 30mph all around town! Lol. The high amount of stress and anxiety that I would experience normally, is virtually gone when I'm "slightly" high. This is the key, to take a very small controlled amount, NOT smoking a whole joint in one setting! This, I believe is why THC has a bad rap, because people ABUSE IT. It's like any drug, you take too much and you will have problems. I have also written my first serious feature screenplay that has been praised by many who work professionally in screenwriting, and I am simply in the zone when taking THC. Working on my second one now, and I have also produced my first feature on Amazon Prime, which is my LSD/Redemption Story, and my children are the stars in it. I''m not saying it's for everyone, but for me it has been a blessing in disguise.

[@lordwhyte]

Sounds like it was discipline that saved you.

[@sarahashley3518]

I wish he would do an episode about cannabis and ADHD for this exact reason. It’s such a different experience for me using it as far as I am consciously aware- and has helped me SO much with discipline, work, focus, motivation, etc

[@Infinitely_Interesting]

​@joebrewer4529 I heg to differ. One day around me would change your mind easily. If you actually understood what it was aside from the part of society of hypochondriacs you might see the actual difference.

[@Mermista]

May I ask, are you smoking Sativa THC to give you these benefits? Thanks in advance

[@daminibhattacharya8]

omg, can you tell me at what degrees do you vape everyday and how many grams, I want to learn, I recently got a vape

[@rontychynski5208]

I am 56 and very healthy & fit ... I reason is because at 50 I quit alcohol 100% and replaced it with nightly weed smoking. Best decision of my life, I wish I started weed at 30 instead of 50... 💪💪🇨🇦

[@mandytaylor6577]

Cross addiction.

[@lovestreet2675]

​@mandytaylor6577 where do you see addiction? I see a choice.

[@amymcdivitt4600]

2 years sober and I wished I started smoking years ago

[@drivebyquipper]

Delusion.

[@ShellSilva]

Me too!!!

[@nicknickson3650]

My anxiety and depression disappeared when I QUIT weed. One of the best decisions I've ever made. I remember waking up a week after quitting weed and thinking "wow, where have I been this whole time?" It's like weed stunts you spiritually.

[@0to220]

Can you talk about more of your realizations quitting? Would be very helpful to me right now

[@skinyman]

@@0to220I’ve had a similar experience. You realize how much of your life has been a fog. Almost like you were sleepwalking though life. It’s hard to understand until you’re sober for a few weeks.

[@sacredramblings3169]

See this is where Ive hit a road block, Sadhu's holy men in India used Ganja daily and it didnt stop them spiritually advancing. So I think its on an individual level whether it stunds you spiritually or not. Its an interesting topic.

[@nicknickson3650]

@@sacredramblings3169 what was its THC content? It wasn't until the 1980s/1990s that weed was grown with high THC content. Weed throughout history was essentially hemp, less than 2% THC.

[@AnaA-ku2yt]

@@sacredramblings3169 Spirituality or "Enlightenment" is an illusion (delusion really) you give yourself from using your imagination... or floating through life semi-brainless.

[@canadiancombatwombatthe3rd782]

Moderation is key if you're going to use weed. I've been smoking for a long long time so I have an idea of what it does to me. There are times when it's really comforting and usually that feeling comes after I haven't smoked for weeks and took a tolerance break. The paranoid feeling comes from chronic use, I used to smoke all day everyday, I'm taking bowls every 5 to 10 minutes, it stopped having the effects that were good feeling, my tolerance got higher and higher which made me need to take more to get high, and I started getting a very foggy feeling brain constantly which I can't allow anymore as my line of work and things I want to do require a clear mind. The stuff also does have an effect on memory of the short term for me, and will block your dreams (good if you suffer from night terrors) but I truthfully believe dreams are messages from God, the universe, whatever you want to call it, and when you quit for a time, you'll notice your dreams come back like crazy. I don't believe in smoking more if it hits you bad, if anything you might want to stay away from it if it's not agreeing with you. Keep in mind I know many people that can function just fine doing it all day long while others it takes them out. I recommend following your gut feeling and do what feels right for you.

[@veela420]

Taking bowls every 5 to 10 minutes...ehm..stop smoking schwag.

[@Mario7p]

@@thelastofitskind3034 what are you trying to say drinking alcohol is not good at all? because alcohol is undeniably more harmful to you reefer madness still going in 2023 lol In life there will always be those who can have fun and those who just can't. the party poopers of life. Stop whining and have self control, enjoy things without being a slave is also possible, y'know.

[@firehazemusic]

True.

[@shawnl9523]

@@thelastofitskind3034 For many, many people, the benefits of cannabinoids far outweigh the negatives. If that's not you, don't use it. It's pretty simple.

[@youdontexist.]

Lot of negative experience comes from people abusing it. Its a tool. Use it in a way its beneficial. It can help you focus on one thing, it can make you creative, it can help you sort your thoughts, help you realize stuff. Find balance. Use it when you want to, not because of the habbit. Dont use it right before sleep, or in a big amounts. Control your life.

[@rebeccaglaze3707]

I’m 67 and smoke a little at night. I don’t drink. I’m so glad to hear this. I feel like I can do mundane things and can help mood. I live in Alabama. Now we can get.03% leagally. I’m probably going to quit. My most serious concern is my 38 yr old daughter who is at least bipolar and I love her so much. She has gone off the deep end with delta 8 gummy’s. She takes to much, I see big problems. Thanks for your input. It helped me!

[@adrianmoore3118]

I've just finished smoking weed after 40 years and I feel more motivated and clear headed.

[@onerider808]

It’s just the weed

[@josephhayes4842]

I'm finna try quitting after 25 years

[@mariejosebianchi6108]

it's a medication using it it for recreational purposes is really deceiving we loose the high then feel flat and need another boost? insideous/dangerous the immune system is working overtime and not getting paid for it can pick most people who smoke dope as a normal part of daily life they look old and tired they are dull and self interested aging inside and out

[@mariejosebianchi6108]

❤

[@jennifermarshall3852]

Good for you! It’s NOT a medicine any more than alcohol is. Sorry everyone.

[@sabrinahampton4793]

I have 3 of the top 10 painful conditions. Of which thanks to THC I have been able to reduce from 12 prescriptions to 2. Saved me literally. I noticed the negative effects when I don't drink enough water and had to cut alcohol completely as alcohol was making the negative effects. Now, I have hardly any pain with use daily.

[@sethawarren]

How is your diet?

[@CocoChanelle-1]

Why type of pain were you having?

[@demontongue9893]

It's a woman she's got period pain, headaches and maybe IBS lol

[@JJtrooths]

Lol woman don't use their brains no -way. I'm just playing 🤣

[@scottdavisactor]

What are the Top 10 painful conditions? I fully support cannabis use. However, I believe that cannabis should be treated more like a vitamin and less as a drug. Call it Vitamin M (marijuana) It is NOT like alcohol as alcohol is man-made. Cannabis is organic. It requires appropriate use for the need/use - It can be used as medicine (aches and pains, etc.) - it can be used like alcohol - get happy - it can be used as medicine for your brain (reduce stress, relax!) It can be abused, just like alcohol or any drug

[@zumiaurareadings1538]

I quit 1 year ago after 20 yrs of use. My life is SO much better, and I'm happier than I've ever been or thought I could be. Very interesting to hear about the effects on the brain and entire body. Thank you!

[@bubbahubba4770]

When did you first started

[@ngutjiuandungaua]

please help am struggling to quit, its my 16th year smoking now and i really want to stop

[@zumiaurareadings1538]

@user-ik8ty5yr8e I was an all-day smoker. I just made the decision based on my lung health and memory issues. I just stopped buying it. I started Wim Hof breathing and cold showers a total of 11 minutes per week to increase my dopamine. I wanted to see what my life could be without the addiction. I wanted to have control and willpower, and so I just told myself, "No more."

[@mathiasweinreich1100]

@@zumiaurareadings1538 This is awesome to read. Im an all day smoker, i don't work and pretty much smoke from i wake up till i go to sleep. Started smoking 15 years ago and feel like i need to stop smoking, just can't find my inner strenght to start doing so. But already thought about Wim Hof and meditation, so probably not a bad start.

[@zumiaurareadings1538]

@mathiasweinreich1100 I was exactly like you, all day till bed. I was tired of spending the money and was starting to feel like I had more to discover but not with pot. You can do it... after the first week I stopped thinking about it and didn't have the urge to buy it... Occasionally I will think about it, but only for a minute or two and then I realize that it's not worth it, my life is so much better. I have started investing the money that I would have spent on it every week, and it makes me feel empowered and in control of my future. You can do it too, I believe in you!!! 💞

[@NoLimits1if3]

I’m a super heavy long time canna abuser and professional cultivator I really appreciate you saying “there’s no way to tell” The cannabis industry isn’t being very intellectual on the backend and their misinforming unexperienced consumers…The why a individual uses the how a individual uses the how much a individual uses and the benefits or detriment that comes along with the use of cannabis is personal and varies from person to person

[@joenewman1141]

Say no more lol

[@py_a_thon]

I hate to say it, yet the truth was the warning turned out true for me and many I knew. Alcohol and cannabis can in fact be gateway drugs. (2 paths: seeking higher highs, or criminality: access to drugs that are new to you). That is also one of the strongest args for cannabis being legal. So you can delineate the drug from direct criminal enterprise (then tax the product and shunt tax dollars into substance abuse programs). You can't buy dirty coke or dirty pills at a legal marijuanna dispensary. Using any drugs(and especially to excess) before the age of 24 is perhaps an incorrect decision. Everyone says 18+, which is the legality arg, yet the average human mind is not fully formed until around the age of 24. And yes: weed is addictive. Physically and psychologically. Especially if you are smoking 25%+ thc level weed, and to excess. Some of the weed I used to smoke would be stronger than a hit of lsd if I smoked it right now(with almost zero thc tolerance). Weed can be a really powerful drug. Respect the plant.

[@py_a_thon]

That shwag that cheech and chong were smoking has nothing on the weed that exists today(or from botany level growers over the past 3 decades). Mylar and fans bro. Scary good weed. Brought to u by NASA.... Modern marijuanna is seriously powerful, shatter is insane, kief bags are like 50+% thc, and a huge edible dose(100-300mg+) is basically a hallucinogen if one is not a thc addict...and it is still perhaps not a pleasant trip for anyone other than Joey Diaz lol. "Everyone should eat hashish, yet only once" - Salvador Dali

[@jaylucas8352]

How is anyone still making money cultivating ? The prices got crushed by oversupply, no?

[@py_a_thon]

@@jaylucas8352 Brand recognition, quality, "FDA" level licensing for medicinal products, consistency, etc. In other words...legitimacy, consistency, quality and safety.

[@themezoner1349]

I've been smoking INDICA for the last 10 years, one joint in the evening. It helps my insomnia, my "overthinking problem" as my physician calls it, and it also helped me stay "sane" when my father was dying of cancer for months. I usually take it every night for a week or two and then I stop as soon as my sleep recovers. I repeat that routine whenever insomnia returns, 5-6 times a year for a week or two. But if people use it every single day for years, of course there will have memory problems

[@kimcarpenter3611]

I've had the same “ over thinking/ round and round and it has greatly slowed/ stopped ( some days) along helping with pain 😊

[@OTGPraying]

As a user for 10+ years everyday, i just quit 4 days ago. Honestly it helped me with my adhd, helps me to focus, but the downside I eat too kuch, get lazy, paranoia, anxiety, not wanting to do anything the list goes on. It helped me but also has hindered me. The first day was tough I wanted to smoke so bad and I actualy got upset at one point and totally shut down, the secons day was actualy pretty good only 3 times i had the urge, yesterday was great, i got a great sense of clearity in my head i cannot explain other than i feel like i have had a fog in my brain until now. Today im feeling so good, the clarity is only getting better and better. I cant wait to see what the next few weeks has to comw- i know thats not a super long goal but this is the longest ive gone without smoking weed in 10 years.

[@escogotti1794]

Keep going bro

[@OTGPraying]

@@escogotti1794 still going strong!!! I feel great by the way I've been more productive these last 2 months than I have been the last 2 years, got a 65k a year salary job, doing what I love, and still doing my business on the weekends, got all the best benefits for my kids and myself best part is I make more on Saturday with my own business than I make all week, I gave up weed and gambling and I haven't needed to stress about bills 1 time

[@danielaura1419]

Can you give us an update? :)

[@OTGPraying]

@@danielaura1419 still going strong I feel amazing without it some days I want to because I get a little stressed out but I just remember that I don't need it and I've gotten this far without it

[@am3818]

11 year user here that has went through all that list but I’ve been mostly sober for 2 months now and have noticed an incredible difference. I’m sharper and my favorite thing is that I’m dreaming again. I never dreamed while smoking. Here’s to becoming our best selves 😎

[@FUKYOCOUCHNUKKA]

I'm a 20+ year daily user and some times it makes me anxious and other times it doesn't, but I'm aware of what's happening and embrace it as it does calm me down and let's me focus and be productive.

[@yusufg.620]

I used to smoke marijuana and never had panic attacks from it. I’m not sure when or how it occurred, but I eventually got those symptoms. My friend and I would smoke the same joint, same amount. I’d get paranoid to the point where my heart was racing at 192 bpm and my friend was relaxed. Definitely feel better now that I’ve cut it off completely

[@mo0nstonegirl]

You and your friend have had different experiences in life :) I wonder if you've had something (or things) bad happen before to possibly make you feel paranoid? Not trying to come off as assuming it's just a personal guess? I just feel like that panic has to come from somewhere - PTSD myself.

[@marimairenaganchegui441]

In my experience marijuana has given me clarity to whatever is happening inside, stuck emotions, traumas, anxiety, all gets exponiented so that way we can see it with clarity, bring awareness, understanding and healing.

[@mo0nstonegirl]

@@marimairenaganchegui441 Yep I agree. It's almost like a revelation of self awareness and you're able to dig right down deep into the mind in a PROPER way. I find it's the only way I can personally cope with a lot of my thoughts, as soon as I smoke I'm instantly aware and can think straight (as in one thing at a time instead of 5099). And my logical reasoning is faaaar more clear too. I think it's definitely beneficial for those of us diagnosed. I couldn't speak recreation use though as I've always only used it as a medicine :) Looking within isn't easy, but it's so worth it.

[@JoeSmith-mp2fn]

It's either because something else was happening in your life, or you just fixated on the symptoms essentially making them worse. You just gotta tell yourself I was much higher (insert date) ill be fine

[@DanielGjrTing]

Same here. Used to smoke a lot and feel fine and relaxed. One day it shifted and was never the same. Like my body was rejecting it. So much happier when I gave it up for good. Different folks different strokes at different times I guess.

[@Livinandbreathin]

When i was in school I never liked science but this guy makes me truly fall in love with it! What a gift!!

[@FredPohl-j1j]

I used to be a morse code operator at an international radio station, and reading morse code demands serious concentration. When I smoked marijuana, it made me concentrate better, and I won a competition for reading more ships than anyone else on my frequency.

[@youtoob69-x2i]

😆

[@zenzeno1652]

lies stop making people think weed is ok

[@Nick-qf5zl]

​@zenzeno1652 lol I perform certain tasks better on Marijuana as well. It calms you down and lets you focus on the task at hand if you take the right dosage. It's not a lie you and others are just in denial 😂

[@staypeace5955]

​@@Nick-qf5zl give it to your kids then.

[@Nick-qf5zl]

@@staypeace5955 no kids but ill give it to your mom

[@kevinquigley4337]

I’m 65 now and had my first back surgery at 40… another one 10 years later. Back then, Kaiser had no problem giving me literally ALL OF THE OPIOID I WANTED. after the last one I asked my doc about MM…… there were only a couple dispensaries in the sf Bay Area. He said “absolutely….. way better for you than pills” Today? No alcohol, no pills, I grow the best ganja in nor cal…. No pain no addiction. Make up your own mind.

[@Dandreadd]

Do you do any physical work that makes your back hurt? Cleaning, yard work etc? What seems to be the worst for you? Does mm help after that?

[@kimcarpenter3611]

I totally feel ya! Back fusion in Nov and still in pain! Absolutely NO OPIOIDS IN CALI 😮 So seeking relief the same way you are 🙏🏻

[@kimcarpenter3611]

​@@DandreaddI had back fusion and it calms me down physically which makes my pain less.

[@Noitisnt-ns7mo]

Pot doesn't "kill" pain, it just makes it more tolerable.Doctors with their, often more side-effects potions, with their arrogant and draconian attitudes, are a last resort. Weed isn't perfect. Luckily life is short enough where perfection is not needed. America has always been a country of pragmatists.

[@grandioznimichal6279]

I ve been having panic attacks, anxiety and depression since high school. I started smoking weed whenever i felt like an episode is comming or immediately after. I have to admit, it helped me a lot. It always calms me down, so that i can think. Whenever i feel like the world is collapsing down on me, i just roll up a joint, put on some music and go for a walk in nature. Its just that moment of peace that this ritual gives me, that im so grateful for. Sure maditation is fine and stuff, but it doesnt work for me as good as this.

[@MrShagoto]

I bet you can get ridd of rolling and just do " put on some music and go for a walk in nature." will have same effect. Forget the devices at home as well

[@amck72]

@@MrShagoto You won`t get the same effects comparing weed and walking in nature. For example,, cannabis has been tested and proven to help people who have parkinsons but you can`t help parkinson`s with walking in nature as much..

[@skinnyway]

@@MrShagoto no - it doesnt. maybe for you - but we arent you.

[@skinnyway]

I agree - but I disagree with a whole joint. unless its inferior smoke you only need a puff or two. I cant meditate either. they say that the state of not being able to turn your head off IS meditation - but thats just Wed for me. Without the help of magnesium & weed & cheap generic benedryl I would never achieve a relaxed state. or get any sleep. and even with all of that I'm so hypervigilant because of my previous lifelong abuse that I can barely achieve a relaxed state. I am a target and relaxing usually opens an avenue for someone to hurt me. even out on the water I am still unable to relax because of the idiots out there. who knows - maybe mushrooms would be good for me? never got the chance to try them and like all good fun drugs they are too expensive. where I live I cannot achieve rest or relaxation.

[@JewishBettorMMA]

Indica would help over a sativa

[@rickcampanella4254]

I've been smoking since I was 13. I'm 64 and never needed a doctor. I know what helps me and what doesn't. I don't like that i went from being a criminal to a patient. Anything can be abused and i hate when someone that has never used it tries to tell me how bad it is.

[@davidbordwell8346]

100% alcohol is the biggest issue. Causes way more issues

[@lovestreet2675]

Well said! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@jamesongogoleczko5932]

but it is, and you're an addict using cognitive dissonance to avoid that fact..

[@jamesongogoleczko5932]

@@davidbordwell8346 another cope

[@shanedouglas6971]

How would you know, your brain is affected…fuzzy thinking?

[@joshuatalks6213]

Personally, me quitting drinking and starting to smoke weed five years ago was probably the best life decision I could’ve ever made. I now own a business, still going very strong, only use cannabis before I fall asleep. Would not want it any other way

[@AlexanderOnTube]

What if you weren't smoking weed? Do you sleep poorly?

[@Boxingfanatic-fb8zg]

​@@AlexanderOnTubehe's still sleeping 😴

[@roderickusher-1738]

@@AlexanderOnTubehe died from a marijuana overdose shortly after posting this. RIP my brother 🪦

[@riveram1679]

yes.. controlled manner

[@derickchristensen3219]

I quit five years ago, one of the best decisions I've made. Feel so much better.

[@thrdudeman420]

I'm day 4 after 35 years n it's much harder than I believed it would be. I'm hopeful and excited to see how I change.

[@toktok9999]

ive been sober for 8 months. still recovering from it

[@bartolo1938]

@@thrdudeman420 good luck mate

[@ProvenHueMan]

@@thrdudeman420u smoked for 35 years?!?! Hey change ur name if ur really serious about. Take that 420 off lol

[@ProvenHueMan]

@@toktok9999after 8 months?!? 😢😢 I'm on day 3 my sleep has been shit!!! But that has shown me I must quit by all means

[@jasperdudek]

I started smoking cannabis at the age of 15 got addicted for over 9 years, with so much depression and anxiety. After trying out a psilocybin treatment, I will be 3 years clean. Psilocybin treatment actually saved me from depression and addiction. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

[@officialstanford]

After doing some research on the psilocybin benefits, I honestly want to get into shroom microdosing but it's just so hard to get a reliable source. Really need!

[@kayceeken5550]

Yes very sure. Mush_pharm

[@JamesBrownn1]

Was addicted to what i called a trifecta Meth, Opium, Alcohol. I also suffered severe depression i went to a party and consumed about 2 eights of shrooms i was lost in my head for 2 days but when i came back my depression and addiction to my trifecta was gone. I didn't realize it at the time. The psychedelic experience is temporary but many people have good permanent results

[@officialstanford]

Does he make deliveries across the states??

[@kayceeken5550]

​@@officialstanfordYeah. @mush_pharm

[@Brad12_r]

It’s crazy how for a while I used to enjoy marijuana like smoke with buddies and just chill out and after a while my life started to get so bad and i started getting panic attacks and smoking was just adding to the thoughts that I needed smoking to enjoy my life and now im smoke free

[@KenH-pm2lh]

I don’t have a regular job so I had a lot of time on my hands to smoke. I became dependent on it and wanted it all the time to fight boredom, stress etc. I realized however, that after smoking so much, it started doing the opposite of what I was using it for. I was becoming anxious and upset that I wasn’t interested in anything but smoking. It’s been six days since I’ve used and I’m missing it terribly but I will stay strong 💪🏾

[@freightcoordination1019]

Same here. I work from home so I can smoke whenever I want.

[@guff9106]

hang in there bro its worth it. I smoked it in my early 20s for a couple of years quit abruptly as I saw my life was going nowhere. Took it up again at 47 have just quit at 50. Same reasons life going nowhere. Feel much better after 1 month guess what life starting to go somewhere again.... Just my experience...

[@frantisekrebec3241]

All the luck to you!

[@KenH-pm2lh]

@@frantisekrebec3241 Thank you

[@KenH-pm2lh]

@@guff9106 Congrats on becoming free. Best wishes to you

[@bramvandenreijen1382]

I love that it's just straight up facts and no cluttered BS about what you should or shouldn't do. Make up your own mind. Thanks Dr. Huberman!

[@rotfogel]

Geez, as a lifelong pothead, I don't think he knows what he's talking about. I listened to this video and didn't find it coincide with my experience at all. Stanford has lost a TON of intellectual respect over the past 5 years, this doctors garbage talk about weed only destroy that already massively tarnished image.

[@bramvandenreijen1382]

@@rotfogel the thing is that scientific research doesn't care about your experience nor your opinion, or anyone else's for that matter, that's what's so great about it.

[@Keifer-D]

​ @rotfogel - 100% agree. I was listening to it and at first it sounded amazing. He was talking the brain and it reacting fast. Then after that it got into how it makes you feel. Then I thought about it, yeah its getting into sounding Stereotypical... shock them with the worst. Its only the last decade or so that we can now enjoy Cannabis and not in hiding from the law, just to enjoy a smoke of what nature produces. Not to mention of all of the other benefits, uses in materials and that it could power the whole world. Just think, 4 months to grow and harvest hemp/cannabis, that can produce Paper, plastics, wood, cloth, fuel, food, and medicine. If it's trees, then that's 50 years to grow a tree, vs 4 months for a hemp plant. Bottom line, its here because it's a plant of nature that is native to the Planet Earth. (shocking!!) Not a man made chemical. Some people in this chat discussion touch upon the dosage and how important it is. If you take a little amount at a time, you can eventually rase or lower your dose, to figure out what is right for you. "The comfort zone" so to speak. Another person/people in the chat touch upon Autism and how it helps him/her cope. It's an amazing plant that produces health benefits that work better as a plant of nature, then the counterpart of medicine that doctors prescribe causing side effects or just not working as prescribed.

[@sarashepard7504]

He is definitely leaning on don’t do it.

[@johnreidy2804]

@@rotfogel Maybe this will help you put it in perspective: The American Lung Association states that any smoke inhaled into the lungs will eventually cause a lung disease. COPD, Emphysema. Lung Cancer etc

[@3dtrip870]

I was one of those people who got intense anxiety when I first started using Marijauna at a young age; however this did subside after repeated use. I eventually quit after a few years of regular use. I found that my memory was heavily negatively affected; this became way more apparent after I stopped. I was drug free for 25 years, then decided to try some CBD, which seemed fine until I bought some CBD that had a heavy dose of THC in it…went through the paranoia again and my memory suffered (I felt slow in thought, couldn’t remember simple things). Suffice to say, I am now steering clear of these products now, the investment in my brain and memory is too precious to take chances on these products.

[@clarkey59]

Sorry you had a bad experience with cbd oil with thc, I have been using cbd oil with no thc with remarkable results for dealing with server pain, the only side affect is a dry mouth. I live in Australia where your cbd prescription is regulated with a doctor to deal with your symptoms. After 8 weeks on the treatment im pain free for the first time in 15years. I smoked cannabis for 40 years and gave it away 5 years ago i am now 64 and i only used home grown with no major side effects. I quest everyone's journey with cannabis has a different path in their life.Good luck with your Journey.

[@thebidstar26]

@@clarkey59 Good grow your own. Because weed is generally not a dangerous drug as there is no OD risk but people are growing absolute crap and selling it as high grade or the same as normal weed but it’s not

[@clarkey59]

@susanbanks3800 great to hear your story,memories last forever.

[@15IgorS]

have you tried lions mane or microdosing shrooms? it helps with the memory

[@jessebrown1400]

It plugs up the myelin sheaths with exogenous compounds not supposed to be there. Just because we have receptors doesn't mean we should be saturating them with psychoactive drugs. It's a legitimate safe drug but it does have negative side effects with repeated use absolutely. Same with every other drug. It screws with my memory and my blood sugars, I quit smoking it several times and went back for socializing but I don't think it's a rational reason.

[@darkrosesandrituals]

I quit marijuana 3 years ago and it helped me push past a plateau in my healing/spiritual journey. I don't think I will ever go back. I don't drink or smoke nicotine either.

[@cavalaxis]

I have always understood that aside from the main characters of THC and CBD, there is a vast array of supporting characters in this cast in the form of terpenes. This was the explanation for why different strains evoke different responses. The one thing most people don't know is that while pharmaceuticals can greatly increase consistency of effects, they are not immune from evoking different responses than expected. We barely understand how anti-depressants work, and the average patient who requires them often goes through a whole menu of drugs before they find the right cocktail for their personal chemistry.

[@mcozy333]

the minor cannabinoids offer differences per varietal of cannabis .. as to finding what works cannabis can be bred to maturity and the plant has so many different expressions , smells attributes etc... just tailored breeding for traits will offer a plant with medicine that fits a single person and their needs . takes work to find what works and then effort to stick with it while the man is chasing us all down at gun point ... use plants get shot

[@YOUARESOFT.]

antidepressant are a joke , and a downfall of current youth society thats becoming amusing to watch

[@bzmama3162]

100%

[@david0hinckley]

As an MD I can confirm this is absolutely correct. Most of the antidepressant classes we have now were discovered accidentally, then they traced the molecule back and labeled the compound a medicine. Those drugs are very “dirty,” meaning they act on a lot of different receptors. We understand a very narrow scope of the full spectrum of actions. Natural compounds tend to be “dirty” but overall and outside of abuse of the compound, side effects from naturally occurring “medicines” such as THC tend to be lower than pharmaceutical antidepressants.

[@tweegeTX3]

@@david0hinckleyI was about to disagree, because I’m on SSRIs for half my life now and I am NOT ready to admit in a heartbeat that the people who dole em out, if you go back far enough, kinda lucked out to even discover them in the first place. Maybe it’s something about such a journey hinging on a lightning strike, somehow. But then I read. And I learned. Thank You 🙏.

[@kittyfantastic7681]

I am an autistic person who survived spinal menengitis that spread to my brain as my autism masked my symptoms until it was nearly too late. I survived but developed a seizure disorder. We tried everything. EVERYTHING and I was told I would be dead by 25 as the kind of seizure I was having had a 1 in 6 chance of death each time I had one. A dear friend made me try cannabis. My seizures stopped. It was a miracle. Nothing short of a miracle. When I couldn't get it as it was illegal at the time, I would seize again. Once it became legal for medical, my life changed for the better. I am 50 now. I have lived twice as long as they thought I would. I still use cannabis, and work in the industry at a legal grow. Feels goo to be alive and helping others. But man am I exhausted. Might need a desk job soon.

[@Runwithzetigers]

“I am autistic yet am able to write with absolute literacy, am socially functioning enough to hold a full time job and hit the bong while having worms in my brain!!!!!🤪🤪”

[@paulolsen6870]

Psychosomatic benefit never crossed your mind? Your mind is stronger than you realize.

[@mariejosebianchi6108]

there are alot of things that will bring your immune system up gradually however it takes effort doctors will give you big pharma so called cool friends give you dope cake the brain will become numbed stopped someone having a seizure right at the start by pouring a good dose of liquid cold pressed organic coconut down their throat after 3 seconds it subsided and stopped dope is the way for people who are still ignorant research it's within our reach that is why we have this tech but dope is a trickster a controller it's insideous do the work

[@mariejosebianchi6108]

those worms will win your brain will be eaten get rid of the worms dope does make us over time insensitive and irresponsible

[@Loveyourself21072]

As an autistic person , I'm also able to function in society. Some of US are high functioning ​@@Runwithzetigers

[@jessetimmmiller1870]

In my experience, I’ve found that cannabis is (for better or worse) an “amplifier” of sorts, bringing to the surface of our immediate experience that which is already present or lurking just beneath the surface of conscious awareness.

[@susieyezie]

nicely articulated

[@johncast9565]

Exactly if your hungry and smoke weed- you eat. If your tired and smoke- you sleep, if your contemplating going to the gym you smoke you will most likely work out.

[@Self-Duality]

Extremely important point!

[@ashred9665]

as someone who has experienced cannabis for 25 years - this is a correct observation

[@hellouser5498]

Gym on weed...i dont think it works that way. Op talks about emotional state, its like alcohol, don't drink when you are depressed, it will amplify it

[@ItsASuckyName]

For anyone thinking about smoking weed: I was stuck in a bubble and pushed away anyone who even made the slightest comment about me smoking weed. I had no idea I was such a pain to be around and that it had changed my behavior. There was no way for anyone to get me out of it, because I could not see that I was stuck. The only way was to ride it out until it went completely wrong. Losing my friends was the least of my problems compared to the mental health issues weed caused me, and I still have to deal with that 11 years later. It is always good to share the personal downsides of drugs, because the people who say that it is nothing but positive, will scream the loudest and ignore the people spiraling out of control in the process. It is such a big risk for undiagnosed people...which can be anyone. Sure it can have positive effects for certain people, but don't gamble on it. If you or any direct family have mental health issues, than don't just start doing drugs. Take this from someone with schizophrenia and other psychosis related problems triggered because of weed.

[@GETAHUN-v5z]

Completely agree.

[@Noitisnt-ns7mo]

For you, weed was a 'projection', you have other issues which are not universal. "One World Government", "One world religion", these are insane limitations in a world where everything is a composite of different particles reflecting back an infinity from the perspective of their own center of the same universe. Your task, which will help as an iteration back towards the rest of the universe, is to solve your own particular riddle, which will reverberate throughout the cosmos.

[@positivevibe7684]

@Itsasucky SPOT ON!! I see it first hand on what it can do. Yes, it affects each person differently. It's not for me.

[@ItsASuckyName]

@Noitisnt-ns7mo this type of vague nonsense will do the opposite of helping people who are already confused and lost because of mental health problems.

[@aijazsiddique8713]

This is such a responsible take on it.

[@eastchchkea6475]

I find that it’s not so much killing my chronic pain, as it is relieving the stress the pain induces in my body. It relaxes the tension built up from the day with pain. It makes life tolerable. As for my ADHD, it has allowed me to see myself, building self awareness. It can also induce hyper focus. Personally, I would hate life without it and would likely find my job a much harder prospect all in all

[@mcozy333]

we can only actually prove that putting those lipids from the cannabis into our anatomy increase the cellular plasticity of teh cells in the person ... this equates to learning and adaptation to environments

[@parzivalg7816]

Ive found that it doesn’t necessarily stop you feeling chronic pain, just tends to make you stop giving a sh*t about it and provides a numbing distraction. Hard to focus on your aches when your brains firing off at a million miles a minute.

[@OffGridCo.]

@@parzivalg7816 I don't think you realize that NO medicine on Earth stops pain, they ALL make you not realize it's happening. Weed does it naturally, without sedating you or making you a zombie like all opioids. If there is a drug that makes you actually not in pain, that's called cyanide.

[@CryptoDGN12]

this comment is exactly how I am. It helps me after a long day at work. not gonna say too much but my job involves a lot of stress that can bleed into my off-work life. cannabis helps me feel mentally debt free for a while and i can focus on myself and how im doing in life. I have ADHD as well.

[@teddcraycraft5297]

I’ve had great success with the cbd oil since I was diagnosed adhd and autism,you should try it I'm sure it would help with your pain, works better than just smoking weed which of course have the cbd and tch components.

[@kevinbane3588]

I suffer from panic attacks and they started with smoking the wrong strain of weed. I quit 14 years ago. I have no regrets. It’s not for everyone. Thanks for this video.

[@AbdullahAz383]

I think with time your body will adapt, i used to get a panic attack and extreme anxiety to the point once i felt that I’m gonna die But after a few months of trying , now i can smoke everything normally

[@jordoncox8856]

Spice is hell of a drug man(Not in a good way).14 years ago sounds around the time Jwh and bath salts were getting big.Might have gotten some sprayed bud.

[@carloshrndez]

As some that smoked from the age of 16 to the age of 27, quitting weed was the best decision I’ve made. I’m 29 and my life has significantly improved. Great plant but not for me anymore.

[@globalmarche]

Thank God you spoke the truth amongst ALL!!!❤

[@strangesevin]

Agreed its in the preception on weilder I smoke but I haven't in a while I belive it has its reasons user must align with those reasons .

[@joys6818]

Sounds great . I have stage 4 cancer. It has helped me tremendously. Ty

[@kimcarpenter3611]

🙏🏻❤️

[@Nokkon2.0]

How how’s your battle with cancer so far?

[@naturelady65953]

I've cut down so much and feel excited about life again. Thank you for your presentation. It is so appreciated

[@nlevy4163]

I like how this isn't just Marijuana is good or Marijuana is bad. Great explanation. Very informative. Thank you 🙏🏻🦋

[@mmccrownus2406]

Marijuana is bad

[@Baalaaxa]

@@mmccrownus2406 Alcohol is bad, nicotine is bad, caffeine is bad, cocaine is bad, and every other substance and drug are bad.

[@ChargersCity]

Blessings forever. GOD loves y'all too forever. Teach everyone you know and don't know. JESUS loves y'all too forever..

[@em_the_bee]

Marijuana is good

[@Cygnusx199]

The key? MODERATION

[@KJT1567]

Appreciate your insight. I’m weed free. And I don’t miss it. It’s been a good 3 months or so, but my short term and long term memory is much stronger and I’m feeling less easily agitated and anxious. Todays marijuana is nothing like the Woodstock Days.

[@chocolatesugar4434]

Very true, the stuff nowadays is kinda weirdly synthetic

[@levelupprotocol]

Weed free is the way to be

[@gabriellagrace4734]

@@levelupprotocolnope not for everyone. That’s your statement and your belief which is awesome but it’s not everyone’s.

[@MadameJoWellness]

That's also a thing. It's not the same as it used to be.

[@hymiestone]

Been smoking cannabis constantly for 54 years. I run a successful am healthy and a happy person and have no medical issues yet.

[@christinenewland386]

a successful what????

[@hymiestone]

@@christinenewland386 my apology. A successful manufacturing concern.

[@weigelmc]

And sometimes I forget what I was successful at...

[@hymiestone]

My apology, a manufacturing concern. It was approx 4am in the morning and yes i was stoned.

[@Noitisnt-ns7mo]

@@christinenewland386 He got stoned and missed it. Obviously something not overly technical.

[@Bobcat9]

I served in the US Army from 2000-2013 and consumed no marijuana in that period, though I did a little before, and do a lot now since. Never in my time without 'weed' did I have a genuine attach of panic or anxiety. Then for years after the service, still no panics despite very regular daily smoking. Then I started on brain/psych meds to manage my borderline bi-polar. About six months of combined Rx + smoked weed never yielded a noticeable interaction, until I got to some threshold, I don't know. Out of nowhere, and having not consumed weed in the prior 12+ hours, first thing in the morning, I had a frightening loss of balance as I drove a vehicle. Repeatedly, and remarkably NOT under the recent influence of weed. In those days I was smoking between 1-3g of flower weed, but the last smoke was always around 8+ hours, including sleep. I didn't smoke weed at work, or before going to it, only after. I'm not signaling virtue, I'm merely describing the context. I suffered a great deal of panic and anxiety at the thought of even riding in a car. I could not drive myself anywhere faster than about 25mph. Whether under or not under influence of recently smoked weed. Then I ceased the particular Rx I was on, and started on Zoloft. I honestly forget what I was on before. Regardless, I haven't had any of those panic attacks, while still smoking quite regularly, until I quit the Rx. That's not to say the Rx is the problem, it just means that weed + that Rx yielded some frightening "side effects" that I won't like to revisit. To conclude, I think I need to smoke much less weed than I do, cutting entire days and series of days out of my regular use. Smoking less brings more value to the occasions in which I smoke. Stop drinking pop every day, or coffee everyday, and notice that less is more when it comes to consumables. Less consumption = money saved, time saved, more recovery between occasion, more value on those occasions. Everything in moderation they say, and weed is no exception I say.

[@claudiakoning]

don't drive and smoke. you need at least 8-10 hours in order to recover from a high. it's generally a bad idea to drive under the influence of psychedelics.

[@janeadrienne]

Thank you!! I quit my marijuana use one month ago and I am so happy I did! I used it for about eight years and everything about memory and balance are true and I am recovering now. I feel so much better. I am so glad you are making these videos! 👏🏻❤️❤️

[@MrDogonjon]

I never hate on myself for smoking pot or drinking beer. Both are just plain fun and enhance my careers of being a fun instructor to ski with and a good guitarist to listen to after a great day of skiing. No one ever talks about how much smoking pot makes training and practice sessions fun. Smoking weed during a day of powder skiing is something others only can envy.

[@roderickusher-1738]

@@MrDogonjonwhat are you talking about, everyone talks about how fun weed is and how good it makes you feel

[@am3818]

11 year user (not daily) but I’ve been mostly sober for 2 months now and have noticed an incredible difference. I’m sharper and my favorite thing is that I’m dreaming again. I never dreamed while smoking. Here’s to becoming our best selves 😎

[@roderickusher-1738]

@@am3818 your experience is meaningless in context with other people’s because everyone is different. Go kick rocks

[@am3818]

@@roderickusher-1738 its actually not cause everyone that has quit smoking after a long time has said the same thing. Also, who was talking to you lol I was replying to the op. If anyone needs to go kick rocks its you.

[@dodgie4876]

I'm a 40yr male and have smoked organic weed since I was 16yrs old. At 32 I suffered a trauma and progressed to server PTSD. Left undiagnosed by 33 I started self medicating with meth than developed a 5yr addiction. All I wanted to say is.... Through the process of home growing and consuming for personal use. I no longer have a meth addiction and it's helpful to me for moving on from PTSD. I now look forward to the challenge of not being so reliant on weed.

[@mcozy333]

growing medicines is the Way ... put away all fear of the man and just grow nature

[@acubaniti]

"self medicating with meth" such an American thing to say.

[@sjoerdhartman9181]

Weed, it's a challenge you'll beat!!

[@acubaniti]

@@bubbawiggles first world problems

[@jonathanweilbacher9714]

Awesome!

[@allensmith-di8ql]

seizures, without cannabis we'd really be suffering, it's life saving for epilepsy

[@jennifermarshall3852]

So are approved medications. THC should only be used under strict guidelines and monitoring by a REAL doctor

[@FunUrth4All]

Yes Thank Love!

[@Hairbyabby]

​@jennifermarshall3852 medications are narcotics. So what difference does it make? Because it's supervised? If her Dr approved the thc thats supervised.

[@Mack-r5m]

@@HairbyabbyInaccurate. Yes there are narcotic medications treating individuals with seizures and parallel symptoms simultaneously only because they need something strong. There are plenty of anti-convulsive medications that are non narcotics. Medical evidence (not opinions) suggest there is no clinical evidence to either halting or slowing seizure activity. However, plenty evidence suggests actual triggering seizures in (supposedly) healthy people. Hope this helps!:)

[@johnmartin4780]

The medications for epilepsy are generally far worse for your body than cannabis. Sadly it only works for less than 40% of epileptics. I am a epileptic and it doesnt work for me. I am on big pharma medication which is harmful to some organs , liver etc. It can even kill. However it keeps my siezures at bay. However i have seen cannabis work on epileptics, mostly cbd dominant strains.

[@alhfgsp]

He is so thorough and meticulous in his communication of the science. How did I not know about him earlier!?

[@lxuaes6915]

Relax

[@nobodyspecial596]

Hes probably never smoked a joint in his life

[@lucaszacharias107]

Who’s watching this high?

[@veeforteeto5976]

I'm high on life. Don't need genetically modified body destroying pot.

[@N3V3RSOB3R22]

Me

[@GamrSoup]

I am right now lmfao and on hell divers hahaha

[@GamrSoup]

Gotta live my best life too haha

[@Reaganlu]

😂

[@johnraser3203]

I am so pleased to hear from one who can speak intelligently about something that only experiential knowledge can supply.

[@bayanbarazandeh2284]

Protect this man at all costs. Love watching all your podcasts and taking notes!

[@valerie4975]

He's no better than any other soul

[@successbootcamp]

Protect him? Nobody looking for him

[@Silkys-a-clown]

@Rick R. Did a stoner steal your woman or something?

[@bryanhamner]

Pink Brian is crazy Brian

[@ubetido2m8]

It’s my 5th time for quitting over 50 years of smoking. Having gone through life’s ups and downs as we do, to finally finding that running my business, being a father who is always present and can remember what you said to me 5 minutes ago is what’s really important, because don’t forget our children see everything you are? Are you happy with who you are? I’m 66 and happy to be me now.😊.

[@rockyevans1584]

Was there an adjustment period where you had stopped consuming but weren't yet more present? I find the opposite, weed keeps me present and focused and when I try to avoid it I'm extremely scattered in my thoughts and more prone to anxiety and depressing thought patterns. I also can't sleep or eat very easily after about 2-3 days of no weed, so I'm certainly addicted or adapted to the effects of marijuana

[@PeterParker-yj9bs]

That's great! Has smoking weeds done a number on your lungs after all of that time, or no?

[@13panda13]

@@rockyevans1584 smoking weed focus you? Only in your stoned mind it does.

[@rockyevans1584]

@@13panda13 it's easily measurable by productivity. I'm an independent contractor and have no reason to bullshit myself. I've tried getting off weed a few times, by day 3 the insomnia and inability to eat always has me in a ball of intense anxiety. Everyone's shocked when they find out im a daily smoker, you're just thinking of your burnout buddies from high school man. Everyone's different

[@waynemoss9414]

​@@rockyevans1584the symptoms you describe sound like weed withdrawal and is just your body attempting to rebalance itself. It's like if you wake up with an alcohol hangover, if you drink again the hangover goes but that doesn't mean it's the cure.

[@maudepotvin8660]

I'm a long time heavy user and I can relate to all these effects ! A really precise description of the affects of marijuana ! It would be nice to have mise en garde on the bad effects too !

[@kenasai6914]

i’ve been sober for 2 days and i feel more alive than ever. thanks for this video.

[@BOTSTER]

00:00:02 Real-World Effects of Cannabis 00:01:28 Lipophilic Nature of THC and CBD 00:03:29 Subjective Effects of Cannabis 00:04:16 Indica vs. Sativa Varieties 00:07:17 Contrasting Effects on the Brain 00:09:17 Anxiety & Paranoia from Cannabis 00:10:47 Industry of Customized Cannabis 00:12:33 Mechanism of Action & CB1 Receptors 00:14:00 Predictability and Dosage Challenges 00:14:53 Impact of THC & CBD on the Brain 00:16:27 Common Physical Effects of THC & CBD 00:18:46 Balancing Neural Circuitry with Cannabis

[@bleachfanatic1st]

My Man!! Thank you!

[@rachelturgeon114]

LOVE THE TIME STAMP.Thank you.

[@pray4jasonx]

Much love! 👍

[@connorobridge]

I'm highly anticipating the episode on healing the effects of adolescent cannabis use

[@JA-qm8lj]

Did he say he was going to do a show on that? Has it come out yet?

[@connorobridge]

@@JA-qm8lj he did and it hasnt!

[@mandalamann]

50 years and the only times I had negative effects were due to a distressed emotional state. I realized early that smoking amplified my emotional state. I have known a handful of people negatively effected with anxiety, however I witnessed others negatively impacts as I obsered from experiences. I beleieve that even though a person has good experiences with cannabis anyone will be effected depending on their mood whne partaking. Great info, thamks

[@nickm4974]

@RS H most 911 calls from weed are from edibles

[@ShroomFactory]

Psychedelic translates to 'mind-manifesting.' These substances amplify our current state, which is why it's so important to be aware.

[@leerichards5586]

Well said very true xx

[@TaShaBeNz85]

When they get anxiety, it’s just the weed God’s bringing inner stuff to the forefront… smoke with intent

[@mad-scientist6027]

I started getting panic attacks after amphetamine abuse. I miss cannabis sometimes but it just sucks now so I avoid it.

[@bigdawgxd1920]

I have been a depression and anxiety sufferer for many years and when I decided to finally give marijuana a try, I’ve never been happier in my life. I can finally laugh and smile without suddenly feeling the urge to cry, I’ve put on some weight and been in a happy successful marriage for 8 years now.

[@GoofyPoptart]

The opposite for me, Im quitting after my cart is out, It makes me think I know everything and I get super angry easy when Im high...I hate when that happen's so Im quitting maybe I'll be happier.

[@staypeace5955]

​​@@GoofyPoptart You right. My husband smokes it for years and thinks of himself as demi God. The only God for himself who is never doing something wrong. He is ready to destroy the happy family we had and our little daughter's happiness. He wants to divorce me for no reason or unlogic reason. But from his drug addict brain he is right and no one can change his decision. 😢

[@johnny07652]

yeah but you're not fixing your depression or even addressing it - you're just masking it with a drug. No different from using alcohol or narcotics.

[@AlexSomething-l9p]

​​​@@johnny07652It's very different from alcohol and narcotics in terms of harm, both to your body and mind, and in terms of effect(weed can help to solve the problem, whereas alcohol is definitely not). It's better to use a weed rather than alcohol and narcotics. I know people who's been smoking for 20 years, moderately, and they're perfectly ok. But i know nobody who drinks for a long period of time, and has the same health conditions as those weed users.

[@LisaCarey-sr8ig]

carts have additional chemicals in them which causes other side effects@@GoofyPoptart

[@mitch5387]

Mine was the extreme short term memory-loss. Threw it all away. Love the stuff and it's fun, but it's definitely a once in a while kind of thing for me now.

[@ashred9665]

same here, i feel after a while - you don't need any substance to feel good and in the moment, i love being sober...especially off alcohol

[@chazrooks4681]

You smoked too much. That's probably why you suffered memory loss. Also, you probably wasn't doing anything worth remembering. Most people can smoke and remember an entire documentary. It's mostly about the amount and what you do while high.

[@vangei12]

@@chazrooks4681 defensive much

[@R2D_2-y1k]

@@vangei12insecure much

[@DirtyBobBojangles]

​@arturoestrada6803 tryhard much?

[@juliopiotti1787]

Stopped smoking regularly for about 3 months now after 2 years of abuse. Never felt better.

[@knucklestheechidna5718]

I smoked almost every day all day for 24 years. Only time i quit was for probation and i was smoking k2 during that time. Almost died from that. One week sober my energy is thru the roof. The weed wasn't helping me be happy anymore it was making me super paranoid and anxious. Actually ez to quit because i don't want to go back to that mind state and I'm excited to see what it feels like to be fully sober.

[@robincoode]

Everything in moderation is the key message for me. I have recently gone back to weed but only 1 or 2 times a week. I only need a really small amount to get high and make sure I don't treat smoking as a lifestyle (as I used to) overall I think it has a positive effect particularly in regard to my philosophical outlook

[@mcozy333]

that is great for your situation however some people need massive dosages multiple times daily for treating Severe diseases

[@smerchly]

I believe the air we breathe contains 20% oxygen . Smoke in the lungs stops oxygen from entering the blood stream which supplies all body organs as well . Why do humans punish their lungs until they have breathing problems or get lung cancer ? My sister is going through 4th stage lung cancer now . There must be a reason our government legalized this drug to keep us "happy"

[@xdeevex428]

​@@mcozy333 I don't think that's what he was referring to. Medical use is a completely different ball game.

[@mcozy333]

@@xdeevex428 it is all medical ... every single medical cannabis compound is in every single cannabis plant that human has ever ingested over time and in the future as well ... every cannabis metabolite to metabolize in a human is a medical act . cannabis is preventative medication, can help to handle diseases and stop those same very diseases from taking hold in the persons anatomy ... you are activating your cells via lipid metabolism when you ingest cannabis , that is the medical effect

[@xdeevex428]

@@mcozy333 like it or not, some people use it for fun. Some people RELY on it. Whether you want to admit it or not, people can become addicted to smoking weed. The plant itself doesn't have to be addictive, just the behavior of ingesting it and getting the feeling. I'm a strong advocate for cannabis use and the freedom to use whatever drug we want, but you can't say it's all medical when not everyone takes it as medicine.

[@GamepassGal]

I used to experience increased relaxation and creativity when consuming marijuana, but now I experience increased anxiety and paranoia. It's been odd experiencing both ends of the spectrum, but I can say that the change coincides with a traumatic experience that I had several years ago involving people that I regularly consumed marijuana with. Has anyone else had a similar experience?

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

Like most experiences in life , who you let in your sphere makes a huge difference to your overall wellbeing

[@teach-learn4078]

Ha ha, observation, what you have in common with someone is the default level of what you’ll continue to share. If what we have in common with someone is the desire to build a business vs feed the poor vs get high, that’s what we’ll continue having in common with that person. “Birds of a feather is flock together.”

[@gpd4110]

Yes some people experience that and it could lead to worse state of mind .

[@USNavyVet_STG]

It's medicine. It helped me greatly. I dropped about 50 pounds and I learned to relax and enjoy life a whole lot more. I don't use it regularly anymore but have no problems with anyone who does.

[@deltanine2468]

I quit smoking weed and my life fell apart. My blood pressure shot up, my dog left me and I got fired from my job. Now I'm back token daily and life is good

[@DC1983]

Not the dog! 😭😭😭

[@wello5839]

My blood pressure went up to after giving up weed..

[@wilmh9586]

Me too man,,,i quit 7 months ago and replaced it with booze..then my life started to fall apart..and i mean fall apart..im going to slowly introduce the green back in,,,i dont want to go full steam just nice and steady til my tolerance builds back up....then im never stopping again...one of the worst choices ive ever made was stopping the herb

[@yourboyhenry]

Everytime I think of going back to smoking, I try to remind myself of why I stopped in the first place. It wasn't a funny position to be in . And sometimes I physically don't remember the effects, but I've convinced my mind not to ever try it regardless. Hope this makes sense and somewhat helps someone trying to quit.

[@Craigdaspike]

Yeah bro, I'm there now. Been about 6 months since I smoked after smoking everyday and now i have an event coming up where i really wana smoke, maybe just once, idk, but I dont wana break my streak. So I'm trying to think about why i stopped, kinda came to this video to show me the benefits of quitting

[@DonCafecito]

I'm on that same boat too dude. after consuming cannabis for over 8 years of my life, i really don't want to partake in it anymore for I am now starting to feel the 'after effects' of what it has done to my brain. If I had stopped smoking it during high school and continued a life of sobriety, I would've been in a completely different position than I am now (probably a lot more wealthier, smarter, and physically fit too). I've tried and experimented with so many different strains and edibles, but they all kind of gave me the same effects (most of them being negative) such as: lack of motivation, unable to retain important information, forgetting easily, and panic attacks. I've had a lot of pleasant memories smoking it with my friends in high school because we really didn't have a lot of responsibilities and we legit didn't care about anything else but having fun, chasing after girls, and getting high. But now that I'm older (24 turning 25 this month), I regret letting myself continue smoking cannabis throughout the years. Maybe it does depend on the dosage or the strain? I've had many dab pens and I would take a couple hits and would feel a great 'buzz' and would feel alert and focused just like Dr. Huberman said as he was reading out the effects when consuming sativa strains, but when the high wears down (and that goes for all strains from personal usage), I feel completely unmotivated to do anything but eat and just relax, my mind becomes very "foggy" and I just don't feel good until I take another hit from the pen or smoke another joint, and then the cycle of dependency continues. I wish you well on a road of sobriety from cannabis because I'm walking on that road too.

[@DonCafecito]

@@Craigdaspike keep up that streak brother! I don't know you nor do you know me, but I am astonish and proud that you made it to 6 months sober from cannabis! keep reminding yourself why you stopped in the first place. I know I will!

[@CC-rk8oc]

@@DonCafecito could not agree more man. I have just completed two days without weed and I don’t remember the last time I went more than two days without smoking. Happy early birthday.

[@BwsHD]

Chronic weed smoker from 15-25+. It’s the most addicting substance I’ve ever used and I was someone who believed you couldn’t get addicted to it. It’s the social aspect that becomes the most addicting. Have somewhere to be, someone to see and something to do. 8 days off weed.

[@deesnyder3878]

Stop blaming cannibus for your problems

[@JF-yo7vu]

For me weed is only beneficial to be alone and go inwards, not to focus my attention externally with other people. Unless it was close friends

[@Sandra-lb5pu]

@@deesnyder3878wow harsh

[@cominoengenharia]

@@Sandra-lb5pu The way people rush to defend cannabis speaks more than words.

[@Sandra-lb5pu]

@@cominoengenharia agreed, it’s not for everybody and that’s ok.

[@mpix00]

I find that micro dosing with THC works amazing for myself. One small toke and I am more relaxed, less stressed and more into my flo and rhythm. I also think this explanation should also include the amount of THC that one is using as well. There are so many strains that give so many different effects of THC.

[@henryoppenheimer]

I agree I feel the same effect from super small snaps off a bowl. Especially when I'm trying to be productive.

[@johnwhodat8135]

I toke a small amount (stavia vaper) for the same reason.

[@eddenoy321]

Oh yes , dosage is everything. I use RSO and I buy the strong THC type. One gram can last me 4-5 months. My oil dose size is about the size of a pinhead. I am able to go for long walks with it and my feet hurt less. I have no use for getting really high. It's like getting drunk and can't safely do anything. Microdosing helps me somewhat with arthritis and mobility. Not a lot , but somewhat. If I take too much oil I cannot even walk and have to lie down for a couple of hours. It's the same with anything you put in your body, even food or water.Between walking and microdosing, I have been also able to lower my BP. Moderation is key.

[@mpix00]

I think that sometimes we as a Human species forget that Marijuana is a Herb. So use in Micro doses is very beneficial for medical reasons such as stress, pain, creative and balance. You just need to find the Strain with whatever certain amount of THC levels work best for your medicinal purposes

[@hulaballoo9802]

@@mpix00 herbs are meant to be digested via eating or drinking,not burning and inhaling

[@guitarguygreg]

Weed doesn't make you lazy. You make you lazy. The choice to take action on things is entirely yours. People love blaming weed for their lack of motivation.

[@leslieperkel5594]

Very informative. I've been using cannabis for the last decade, (I'm now 62) and I've learned there are so many varieties and uses for this amazing plant. It changed my life. As a person with CPTSD, ADD/ADHD and some chronic health issues, I've been able to reduce my prescription ADHD meds, my anti-depressants. It also helps keep my blood sugar under control and my blood pressure lower. One more thing; it helped me successfully lose and keep weight off for the first time in my adult life. Because of cannabis, I went from obesity to a size 10 and ten years later, I'm still a size 10.

[@mcozy333]

one of the main aspect of use is to balance the waistline ... activating the cb receptors in your body makes cells function better .... meaning more metabolism , more lipids being signaled in the endocannabioid system ... many people unbeknownst to them have what is termed - Severe endocannabinoid deficiencies . cannabis directly helps that condition in seconds after ingestion and puts pressure on the ECS so as to provide that type of signaling long term ... so short and sweet - ingesting cannabis activates dormant cell pathways in our cells that are there for the very survival of the cells and for maintaining pro homeostasis response in all metabolically active tissue cells

[@bardowardo]

Hello, I noticed this as well. The 5 years of my adult life where I smoked cannabis was the only time in my life I wasn’t overweight. I wanna get back to it but lately it makes me too paranoid and interpret things incorrectly. Any recommendations? Maybe just cbd? Or switch to indica?

[@PolishBehemoth]

Wow leslie you are kinda cute. I hooe you are doing good in life and ha ing a hapoy sunday.

[@mcozy333]

@@bardowardo THCV is the best for managing weight ... that one is weight loss weed

[@auralplex]

@@bardowardo Delta 8 flower and mix it with a little regular weed. I’ve been doing this for the past year and I love it. Don’t smoke it either. Vaporize it. Get the Arizer Air, it’s probably the best and easiest to clean portable vaporizer.

[@ramiromartha7267]

It was pretty interesting to see this. I am an addict by every criteria. Been smoking for about 13 years now, from morning to evening, even with peaks of smoking 5 grams a day. I am on the verge of quitting since it took a pretty strong hold on my live. Experiencing panic attacks on a regulat bases even on days when i dont smoke. And the wirst thing is the craving for more even though you know weed is the cause of the problem. After reading some of the comments over here, it really pushed me over the edge to quit. Weed is fun and all, still prefer it over alcohol, but doing something too much is never good.

[@jimohhammed8573]

Oh man this exactly what I've been going thru as well weed is good but too much of it is bad 👎

[@georgemooyman7155]

I was the same 35 years ago. The paranoia still hits me now and then also I have become very become

[@YoMagali_]

Stopping cold turkey isn’t easy but hope you all the best with your decisions and journey . I quit from one day to the other (along with alcohol) AND it truly was very difficult the first week-don’t wish that upon anybody. I since then started again but try to be as aware of my intake-don’t wanna push it again

[@thegoldenculture77]

same exactly fam, not even worth it anymore

[@JCortez98]

Same here. It stopped working for me and it just gives me anxiety.

[@bertyadventures]

Cannabis has not only changed my life it’s helped me in more ways then one I’d take cannabis over any medication but great presentation 🙏🏿

[@RicoFuentes78]

I Definitely Understand what you’re saying, as Army Vet with PTSD, I’ve been on so many different “Psych Drugs” & up until I started using Cannabis/THC I Never felt the Same as I have since, I Fully believe In Cannabis as a Medicine, it’s taught me to Love Myself & My Life again

[@z3ro7o]

@@RicoFuentes78 the problem is, 99.9% dont smoke the medicine but from home growers or coffeyshops like amsterdam.. those make you a zombie

[@natasharoseyoga]

Really appreciate your delivery of information and not opinions. Keep up the good work 👍

[@jackbarnes5589]

I've been using cannabis edibles for almost 2 months. They have worked wonders with my Aspergers(autism), anxiety, and depression. My overall quality of life is so much better. Got sick or always taking pills to treat this stuff. Plus, It really helps with chronic migraines I get.

[@MrTjwebb]

Just wanted to say Thank you so much for the free knowledge that you put out… I only completed high school and psychology amazes me, YOU CANNOT PUT A PRICE ON MENTAL HEALTH!

[@mikebelk8641]

Wow! I stumbled onto this by accident. Glad I did. I am 72, and don't smoke weed, but did for several years (in my twenties). The early affects were heightened awareness, energy, and lots of fun, but that changed to sluggishness, dulled senses, memory loss and lower energy. I have always thought that my suppliers were adding other drugs to the weed. Thanks Dr. Huberman

[@JohnnyBlaze6954]

Hahaha probably not! Probably just a strong indica!! Indica = In Da Couch! Haha

[@JohnnyBlaze6954]

Also “wake and baking” makes everyone tired and sluggish for the day haha that’s the equivalent of taking like 3-4 shots of vodka in the morning… you’ll most likely need a mid afternoon cat nap 😂

[@stirfrybry1]

Different strains cause different effects. Setivas are the energetic weed and indicas are the weed that makes you drousy

[@PLeejo]

And the weeds of 50 years ago (when u were in your 20s) aint what's going on today.

[@S.C1970]

@@PLeejo yeah its even stronger now so I could only imagine the negative effects are far worse. In fact I know they are with the amount of panic attacks I’ve had.

[@victorortega9845]

I'm 78 years old, i've been smoking weed since i was 16. I'm still smoking everyday i have'nt lost my memory, not sick, still jogging, i do push up, squats, i don't eat junk at all, no liquor, no cigarettes, healthy foods.

[@amnerrodriguez9151]

Hey im 16 abt to be 17 and I’ve smoked since I was 14, but between those years I’ve took many tolerance breaks since then. I do the same things you do. I know what it feels like to go through withdrawals. But honestly I discipline myself with weed.

[@Theplaystands]

Not sure who else can relate but I personally get really anxious while using but after the high wears off I notice a substantial decrease in my overall anxiety levels. My anxiety decreases even lower than it was before using.