Yes, not everyone smokes weed to relax, but you have to remember that some people are DIFFERENT. Just cuz others dont do that isnt a good reason to not do something.
You are right that there are other ways to relax, but sometimes weed is just much more effective than other things for THAT person. Like I said before, some people are different. Sometimes those things you suggested dont work for that person. Like
HippieSnow05 said before, you gotta understand the person's cirumstances before you judge them. Also, just cuz its illegal doesnt mean it is wrong. The government isnt always right and sometimes let other people's interests shape their laws.
Plus, what about the ones who take legal meds to relax? Xanax or any other social anxiety drugs which have LOTS of side effects? They dont count cuz they are legal? Right? Drugs are drugs. Legal or not. Weed does basically the same thing which is to help you relax except its illegal and have less harmful side effects.
It isnt really that hard to find a reliable source if you know where to look, believe me, so its not really that stressful. The "unsavory" dealers are the ones who deal on the streets. Only idiots go to them. Otherwise, most of the sources are people the smokers know and are usually pretty good people overall and only sell if contacted. MOst even smoke themselves. As for getting caught, I know alot of people who have been smoking regularly for YEARS and they havent been caught. The secret? Dont do stupid shit that increases the possiblity of you getting caught. Most responsible smokers smoke in private or along friends in houses and take precautions, not out in public or places where it is easier for you to get caught. Most of the people I know who have gotten caught were reckless IDIOTS. As long as you dont do something stupid like smoking in a place where it is easy to get caught or go to a dealer on the streets or getting LOTS of weed at one time, I would say theres little to worry about.
As for gettting "impure" weed, weed is a plant that is grown and dried before smoked. Thats it. Its not chemically processed like other drugs. Heres a link on how weed is processed-
http://www.marijuanapassion.com/Drying-And-Curing-Marijuana.html
Also, "extra-strength" is just another word for weed that has lots of THC. It doesnt cause unexpected side effects except it makes you higher.
That being said, I have never personally heard of people who have gotten unexpected side effects from weed. I m talking about people who have been smoking regularly for YEARS.
Now, I dont care if you smoke or not, but please be open minded about the ones who do. You will be surprised at how many regular people actually smoke. Not all are losers who sit around and smoke all day. They may be lawyers, doctors, businessmen, etc etc etc.
and AMEN
