It came up on news how many young people smoke so just a poll to see how many people older/younger smoke.

I started when I was 10. I had an older brother who smoked and he let me start. About 3 years back I was smoking a carton of camel non-filters in 2-3 days but I've cut back to a pack every 2 days.

Just cigarrettes?

Anything, I smoke ganster cigars now and again, not so many joints and virtually no cigarettes. I dont really consider it smoking though as its every few months. you decide.

I smoke ashton virgin sun growns and random sized punches. I also like macanudo ascots and almost any of the cigars from the ashton cabinet line.
Snoked pot from age 10-20. I'm on probation now so I don't smoke pot anymore.

I've tried Marlboro reds and Camel black 27s before.

We've had this question before, looong ago :)

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I smoke ashton virgin sun growns and random sized punches. I also like macanudo ascots and almost any of the cigars from the ashton cabinet line.
Snoked pot from age 10-20. I'm on probation now so I don't smoke pot anymore.
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What are you on probation for? and do you think your better off with out pot?

Im to curioues right?

When I was 18 I stole a Lexus LS 400. And when I'm off probation and move out of the states I will smoke pot every once in a while. I'm not going to smoke all day everyday like I used too.

LOL, I tell you what ill swap countrys with you, you come to wales and ill go to your state ;)

"How many of you smoke?"

I don't think thats a yes / no question.

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"How many of you smoke?"

I don't think thats a yes / no question.
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Haha, I noticed that too. But the meaning is still clear.

I found the thread I started, here:

https://davnit.net/bnet/vL/phpbbs/index.php?board=2;action=display;threadid=28

I swear that it used to be a poll, but apparently the pollness of it got eaten. Oh well :)

<edit> Incidentally, it IS ancient. March of '03, so over 1.5 years ago :D

I agree with Robert Deniro, smoking is a sign of weakness.

I would extend that to say that any kind of addiction is a sign of weakness, whether it be to smoking or drugs or whatever.

Where did Robert Deniro say that?
As far as I know he's always been a cigar smoker.
http://www.mike-werner.org/Interests/Cigars/Actor/Robert_DeNiro.JPG

Marlbolo Reds and Menthols.

I smoke marijuana a couple times weekly, it helps me relax and makes socializing easier for me. I also find that the day after I get high I concentrate very easily, and comprehend most things that are taught. I offset some of the health problems by exercising regularly and doing cardio activity.

I don't smoke pot anymore, that was kind of a habit I grew out of. I however do smoke Turkish Royals.

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it helps me relax and makes socializing easier for me
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There are billions of substance abuser and all of them begun like you. They thougt that I am better than everybody else, so I can handle it... Good luck!
It so sad to recognize the arguments.

I have never really smoked pot, but when im drunk I get along with people more easily, the only problem is I tend to regret it all the day after, cos I get tired.

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[quote author=j0k3r link=board=35;threadid=8808;start=15#msg81720 date=1095995845]
it helps me relax and makes socializing easier for me
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There are billions of substance abuser and all of them begun like you. They thougt that I am better than everybody else, so I can handle it... Good luck!
It so sad to recognize the arguments.
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Hey, that's exactly right. The only difference is I can handle it. I was doing it daily in the summer, first 2 weeks of school I just stopped. Then football set in, and along with a few hours of homework I didn't have any time to relax and started getting really stressed out.

Quitting is by no means hard, I enjoyed those 2 weeks I stopped like you would not believe. It sounds to me like you've read a few articles and came to the conclusion you know everything there is to know.

The only side-effects of smoking a lot of pot is loss of memory and lack of effort towards anything :P.

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The only side-effects of smoking a lot of pot is loss of memory and lack of effort towards anything :P.
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Which wear off after a couple days of not smoking it...

Of course, I'm biased, so what do I know.

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The only side-effects of smoking a lot of pot is loss of memory and lack of effort towards anything :P.
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Which wear off after a couple days of not smoking it...

Of course, I'm biased, so what do I know.
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I've been told the damage is permenant, but who knows?

http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/pot/a/blucsd030628.htm
http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99996283&lpos=home1

The reason I said "who knows?" is because there are plenty of studies that prove both ways that I've read about. I don't think we'll ever get a straight answer about it.

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The reason I said "who knows?" is because there are plenty of studies that prove both ways that I've read about. I don't think we'll ever get a straight answer about it.
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Right on. I believe the latest theory is that some brain cells are "coated" by some chemical and then released some period of time later, which IIRC was several months after you quit.

No, no thanks, never.

[quote author=iago link=board=35;threadid=8808;start=15#msg81805 date=1096043519]
The reason I said "who knows?" is because there are plenty of studies that prove both ways that I've read about. I don't think we'll ever get a straight answer about it.
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Beware of attempts/studies that seek to "prove (something)". Instead, you should be looking for theories which withstand scrutiny. Things that cannot be proven false (or have not yet), have more weight with me. Read about the on-again/off-again theories that the universe exists in "ether" for more discussion on why this approach is preferable. In math you can prove something right, but I don't think many other areas offer this ability.

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[quote author=iago link=board=35;threadid=8808;start=15#msg81805 date=1096043519]
The reason I said "who knows?" is because there are plenty of studies that prove both ways that I've read about. I don't think we'll ever get a straight answer about it.
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Beware of attempts/studies that seek to "prove (something)". Instead, you should be looking for theories which withstand scrutiny. Things that cannot be proven false (or have not yet), have more weight with me. Read about the on-again/off-again theories that the universe exists in "ether" for more discussion on why this approach is preferable. In math you can prove something right, but I don't think many other areas offer this ability.
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Well, in this situation I think it's totally possible to either prove that smoking weed causes permenant damage or that it doesn't, but everybody who tries to go either way has their own agenda and their opinion or study is biased one way or another.