Your physician will tell you that marijuana IS NOT HARMLESS. Marijuana IS a mind altering "medicine?" Aside from the pain killing properties it possesses, there are also other effects from this flower plant. Other effects include delusion, meaning - contorting fantasy with reality. If you know this, you would be aware of what is around you, and not which is false. Regarding the statement"People who smoke pot seems stupider", is because of the effect that you enter a memory lapse or forgetfulness, that is one of the effects.

That is why they appear stupid, but guess what, once the effect is gone, you are back to being smart again...(EDIT)
So with this being said, be fully aware of what is real and what is not. Because that is the nature of this flower, not only will you feel euphoric, but also get the munchies. It is also a muscle relaxer, anti-depressant, and help with insomnia. It also alleviates stress. Taking a hot bath while under the effects of this medicine bring new levels to Bath and Beyond (And I know some of the members will think of something nasty

). It has also been found to reduce cancer tumors in the lungs.
Fact based report is found here. (I hope this is not a left wing, or right wing hippie website).
There are many physicians, and scientists alike that has proven the positive effects of the this flower, Cannabis sp.
There are also three different kinds of this flower. Sativa, Indica, and the other sp is pretty useless. The sativa species give you energy, motivation, pain killing effects, and the munchies. The indica is more of a relaxing effect. The hybridized flowers (sativa and indica mixes), have their properties also divided from the source plants.
Guess what, nowadays, you don't have to smoke pot, you can vaporized it, or make brownies, carrot cakes, candies, honey oil for you tea, etc. Don't be surprise to see sodas, Marinol pills, and the like in your grocery stores soon!
Since this is a privilege, one should not abuse the use of this medicine as to become recreational. That would be their prerogative, who am I to judge?
No one is imposing this belief on anyone. This is the INFORMATION HIGHWAY, so, any type of information can go...according to the rules of the forum, of course.
Don't be offended because some people found answers to their troubles. Many people kill themselves because of lack of information.
Cannabis was declared evil by the Pope, when he found out that the Mayan indians were smoking them for healing and euphoric properties. Shame on those evil Mayan indians.
(cant find the link but this is what I found the closest)
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