People often neglect the idea that smoking *Anything* is bad for your lungs, and your body as a whole. Wether it's weed, tobacco, or you're sitting at a campfire inhaling smoke.
Dude, I smoke weed but I legitimately hate those potheads who believe it is not only perfectly safe, but healthy. It sounds stupid but I have legitimately argued with people who believe it is healthy to BURN AND INHALE ORGANIC MATERIAL.
@@whiskeysaint5609 From my life experience, inspite of all the "Benefits" these stoners preach about this thing, All of the weed smokers I know have either performed mediocre or completely ruined their lives 😑
Just quit weed after years of use, probably the best choice I've made in a long time. Although weed isn't the worst stuff out there, it def has it's downsides. Screwed up my mentals for a long while.
today marks a week of sobriety from smoking weed everyday since i was 15 . I doubt you guys will ever see this but if you do, Thank you for educating me and opening my eyes to the longterm effects of cannabis.❤️
Hey I'm in your boat. I've been smoking since I was 21. I've been sober for 6 months. I feel like I can have a healthy relationship with it again. I'm only going to smoke on Thanksgiving and Christmas after dinner with my family and that is it.
Congratulations friend. I went from being high all the time to quitting cold turkey. The first couple of weeks were a struggle especially with food, but in the end I went 7 years clean. Now I only occasionally smoke with my friends. Good luck :)
This year my mother went from a healthy, bright person to not knowing who I was, and then to her grave in the space of six months. As the dementia took her I watched my dad’s heart break. My weed vape, which i hit the odd evening, was all of a sudden a huge crutch for me. It really helped, it put this thin barrier between me snd the horror and it helped me be useful instead of a sobbing mess. After the funeral though I decided to quit for a while to get a healthy relationship back with weed. Emotion hit me like a train and I experienced true deep depression for the first time in my life. A cautionary tale that if you mask grief/pain it does not go anywhere. You need to feel and process it or it will grow, and it will come for you.
My Dad and I used to smoke together. He died of lung cancer. I knew full well that I desperately had to stop... It took over 5 years of fighting with myself to finally break the cycle. One of the major things that always pushed me back were the vivid dreams following quitting. Sleeping became like work. Dreams were so real it felt like I hadn't slept at all. I'd always wake up with some new cryptic message to try and decode. Now that I'm past it the initial drawbacks, I feel so much more comfortable in general. Every long term user should quit for at least a few months so they can learn who they are without it. I have a feeling most would refrain from returning to it.
Yep, had a rough last couple years of childhood and smoked for like two years straight, I’m almost 20 now and I’ve just quit, finally processing my emotions properly and things are actually getting better. Shocker 😂
Yeah I don't like the smell and vapes, any vapes hurt my lungs to be around and make them feel sorta raw. I do use the occasional gummy to help relax enough before bed because I have chronic acute insomnia. Even that makes me feel like im being bad lol. I don't disaprove of others doing it but I feel weird about it personally.
As someone who has been a chronic recreational and medical user for a long time - it's nice to finally have some truly unbiased and well researched information coming out these days
LOL unbiased.... I wonder how many comments in here are bots. Flood the comments section with bots and nobody can have a conversation because everything gets diluted.
I appreciate you creating this. This is exactly right for me, as I am regrettably among the 20% that have a CUD and am attempting to stop. It expresses what I need to hear, which is really motivating as I attempt to refrain and let everything out of my system.
I was in the exact same situation only a couple years ago, and I almost stopped (just smoke 1 with friends from time to time), and it's life changing, I swear bro You can do it 💪
I have a few issues with the stats forward approach to this video, as opposed to a system up method towards understanding. How can you recover from CUD if you don't understand what you were using it for? Cannabis produces cannabinoids as insecticide. Tobacco produces nicotine, but where tobacco hijacks a muscle receptor and leaves the area more sensitive, cannabis soothes the receptors it touches. The actions of both are as a psychological poison, essentially just turning signal indicators good, and resulting in gregariousness that gets insects killed in nature. It really is a fascinating defense, and cannabis has the more effective poison. Recovery from cannabis/tobacco use is often a social exercise, and I wish you luck.
@@slivoxuploadshe doesn’t need to critically think like if you’re a computer engineer or doctor or whatever. bet you behind a cash register at a gas station, he wouldn’t last a day before messin up high
He runs like, multiple multi million dollar businesses, and has his own football team? Not to mention several ongoing shows, a radio show, and a podcast. He could buy and run Walmart as a corporation, much less handle a register :p@@jadwahab4474
I needed this information. I've been using too much and this information solidified my perception of the symptoms I've been experiencing. I was in denial about how much weed was negatively affecting me, and I always told myself "in moderation it's fine though!" Problem is I haven't been using it in moderation. Thank you guys for the information and hard work, keep up what y'all do!
I quit weed a few months ago. I was smoking all day every day for 5-6 years and it eventually started to feel like I was turning my brain to a pile of mush and my tolerance is shot, I can’t enjoy any anymore basically. If I do get a high, it’s short lived in comparison and just isn’t *fun* anymore. It’s a REALLY good idea to stop as soon as you can. I went cold turkey and was relatively okay, tho it felt like my withdrawals lasted months instead of weeks, but that could’ve just been in my head. All this to say I see you, I hear you, I relate, and I wish you the best on your journey friend! You aren’t alone.
Weed may not be “super addictive”, but numbing out pain is. Whenever you find yourself very reliant on one coping mechanism, and straying away from your other more varried coping strategies, reflect on it.
Yep. Seems like most of the symptoms of weed addiction are actually the consequences of a ruined society. When everything is fked up, everyone suffers from some form of PTSD or another.
the problem with this fact that you're not entirely wrong about is that this only proves that everything can lead to addiction including things that are commonly considered healthy like fresh air, water, being in a healthy relationship, and exercise (especially the last one.. i notice most people who love exercising love it more than i like weed) at that point the question is: in a vacuum, is addiction itself really a bad thing, or is it the thing you're addicted to that's bad? ironically enough, the first video i saw from Kurzgesagt tackles this topic, and they were forced to delete the video by their investors (which lead to drama, because those same investors paid the channel to make videos on biased topics, which they later apologized for) they should probably remake that video, and update it with modern research
I have smoked for 8 years now. At the beginning, everything was sunshine and rainbows until the paranoia, anxiety, panic attacks, and the dull memory began to hit me. My mood and life started changing for the worse until this year, I decided to stop smoking weed once and for all. Honestly, it was the best decision I ever made. Started getting more physically active, social around other people (whereas before I would want to only be stuck in my home), good moods and so much more positive feedback. This video highlights this issue perfectly.
I'm 17 I've smoked since 14 I've been in an out of rehab and relapsed now I've been smoking a year everyday atleast 5 joints I don't know how to quit if I don't smoke it for half a day I'll get grumpy how to stop?
I needed this honesty. I'm in the 10%; addicted, using it every day, pretty consistently, with high THC levels. And of course, every time I try to quit, those nasty withdrawal symptoms are very real, and I feel awful for 3 or 4 days, and I don't really feel 'great' until I make it more than a week - which is rare when the weed brings me all the good feelings right away. The only upside is that I started in my early 20s, and not my teen years, so the developmental damage should be less damaging - though the long term damage is definitely still there as I know I have no motivation and terrible memory problems. This video is a big motivator to heavily cut down, thank you for the science.
I smoked weed several times daily for years starting in my first year of college and only recently took a serious stance on quitting… since then, my anxiety problems have essentially disappeared. My memory, productivity, and punctuality have all improved drastically and I feel like I actually am in-control of my life again. I always thought weed was helping me with my mental health, but in reality it was a detriment to me in almost all facets of my life. Thank you for making this video to help get the word out about how weed can truly ruin your life if used improperly. It’s never too late to quit and if you’re dissatisfied with your life while smoking, try quitting and see what a difference it truly makes.
@@iManuel.98 It definitely isn’t easy, I know that feeling. I had unfortunately gotten to a point with weed that it was actually debilitating, couldn’t eat sleep or socialize without it due to anxiety. I knew that I could get past all that after only a few days without it, so I smoked everything I had and refused to buy myself any more. The biggest thing I can recommend is just constantly reminding yourself that you are better without it! Additionally, find activities you can do to fill your day that will distract you; I’m very active in general so I just ramped that up, went on bike rides whenever I could and hit the gym at least once a day. I did my best to find activities I love to do and now do them as often as possible, because when I smoked I was often too lazy to do them. It’s all about convincing yourself that you don’t need it, you’re better without it, and that you will feel so much better in just a matter of days! Also cutting out excess scrolling on apps was big for me, even deleting some social media to keep from mindlessly scrolling like I would when I was high. Watching more movies and TV shows helped me stay off my phone as well, even if it was just another screen to look at. I know it’s hard, but you can do it!! Don’t give up and remind yourself that you’re so much stronger than weed makes you!
I had only smoked weed a handful of times as a teenager, over a decade later though I began smoking for fun with friends which eventually turned into a daily habit. I've been smoking daily for 2 years now, this video helped me realize that a lot of the personal issues/problems I've been dealing with this year are most likely caused by marijuana.. constantly depressed, anxious, suicidial thoughts, no energy, no creativity, no attention span, and a lack of motivation to go to work.. whenever I've tried taking a break I just can't help myself from not smoking at the end of the day. I was so depressed yesterday.. I couldn't even bring myself to leave the bed. Quitting now seems more viable than before I watched this video, I finally feel the slightest enthusiasm for becoming who I was before this all started. Thank you.
My exact same pattern right now sadly. Still in bed at 13h, looking at this video Who just popped on my notifications happy to have red you and to see we are not alone struggling
oh yea dude for sure, anything consumed too much is too much. Its great that you realised that, wish you a safe recovery. I think its alright if you use it, just be sure you don't "need" it. That way it'll be more enjoyable too
As an epileptic, I'm totally thankful for cannabis. My meds can only do so much. And for those with chronic nausea, cannabis is a massive help with eliminating that feeling near immediately.
I smoked everyday for seven years, to the point where I was classified as this "heavily dependent" type. Very recently began my 'quit weed' journey a few weeks ago only to discover one of my favorite RUclipsrs has made an entire video, highlighting the subtle nuances of weed addiction which most creators avoid & deny. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO.
The withdrawals are gonna hit, BUT I BELIEVE IN YOU!!! It’s not only a physical battle, but a heavy mental one. You got this random person on the internet 🙌🙌🙌
I’ve been smoking every day for the last few years (just about) and I know I should probably cut down but part of me just really doesn’t want to. I have an addiction to escape and weed is one of the many ways I “escape”, so even if I do quit or calm down with that, I feel like other forms of escape that I hate more will become stronger in my life. And I don’t want that either. So the correct step for me would be finding the root of the problem with that, but I don’t know how to do that either lol
I've been a daily user for 9 years. 2 years ago I made a big change to only smoke once late in the evening. I'd love to get rid of it but it has become such a big part of my life. I don't really need it as long as I stay busy. In the past few years I rarely longed for weed, but smoked it everyday. Rarely feel the need to smoke, but when I decide to not smoke, it makes me very restless. Always had issues with sleeping in, weed fixed that. It did help me a lot in the past to escape many bad things that happened. Wish I never tried it in my life. It's amazing if used on occasion, but I fucked up. Stuck.
We used to get high together in solidarity when weed was illegal, but now that it’s legal we get high alone. That’s the biggest shift I’ve noticed in decades of use.
Correlation isn’t necessarily causation. There’s also a loneliness epidemic and loss of connection. We had a pandemic and politics sever connection in many countries.
Same! I really miss passing a blunt with friends and roommates...but thing is, when it was illegal...I was in college, and so friends were always around! As an adult in my 30s...those friends are far away, now. Wish I had local pals to pass a J with! It's the sense of community and camaraderie that I miss.
@@klimbimjim Please. people like you cant tell the difference between meth and weed, which makes your opinions invalid and you should probably keep them to yourself... you're also a druggie if you drink coffee smoke cigs take any sort of pills don't no need to be a Karen...
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Started heavily smoking at 16 and lost my desire to grow. It’s a subtle effect but it’s so dangerous and significant for young people. You truly don’t realize what smoking takes from you until you stop. I have always been a pro weed person and still am but it has the ability to strip people of feelings like stress and desire that are need to achieve long term gratification. It clouds many of the difficult thoughts, conversations, goals that make life beautiful.
This was the first thing in my feed...I stopped smoking entirely p much yesterday, so I was initially like "what the fuck, man" but I needed this video more than I realized. I'm currently cold turkey with a vape in my pocket so only time will tell... but withdrawal symptoms are scary. I might need to smoke every now and then until they calm down. Or not. We shall see how strong I am and what I need for myself.
@@jin3784no shame in weaning off! Once the dose is low enough you can go cold turkey, that's what worked for me at least. This only works if you can control yourself enough to keep the low doses low
this video was so necessary! i am a recovering weed addict (even when i say it it sounds funny), i smoked everyday for 2+ years and i’ve been clean for 2 months now. in the beggining weed did wonders in my life, it allowed me moments of socialization and diving deeper into my own feelings, helping me understand myself and heal. it really made me a better person. but with time, it started to slowly eat away my life. sometimes i would feel ill or anxious and knew weed would worsen the symptons, but i smoked anyway. i felt like a puppet, i couldn’t control my hands from reaching for my stash and rolled a joint without even thinking. then just as the video says, it became a remedy and a culprit for loneliness. i would feel lonely and smoke, but that also made me more anxious to go out and socialize. also, i would do nothing most of the time. smoking weed and staring into the ceiling was just fine. i would never feel bored. it was some quick and easy dopamine instead of pursuing some actual fun activity, like going out or playing sports, hell even playing video games. the moment i decided it was enough was when i started missing my master thesis deadlines because i would always prefer smoking to anything. i was going to fail my degree i worked so hard for because of weed! the first few weeks were hard but i am back to normal now. i do miss it though :( i really hope i am able to enjoy weed in moderation in the future. so my message is: enjoy weed but be careful!!!
I had to quit a few years ago myself. I started young and got to a point where I smoked daily and I got to a point where I had palsy seizures. At first I didn't know what was going on because it happens first on a bus and I had to go to work so I ended up brushing it off but it happened two more times. I cut back and when I did a lil hit after playing a round of games when I came back inside I asked my lil brother to watch over me with a phone ready to record because no one has ever seen me go through it and I got shakes lucky I didn't have another seizure. But asking my brother to do that was my breaking point
I experienced the same thing. I thought I could never do it again. Many traumas later, I periodically go without it but my life is just better and easier when I have it. You just have to periodically recalibrate by clearing it out of your system and starting over.
Takes a lot of introspective effort to weigh the costs of something so central to your routine and then decide it’s doing harm. I’m glad you were provided a catalyst and were able to escape the addiction without any serious life damage!
I started smoking weed when I was 15. I’m 28 now. In a few short years l’ll have smoked for longer in my life than not. It reminds me of my grandpa who we used to always scold for smoking cigarettes. He would say “it makes me happy” and “I’ve been smoking since I was 16 years old.” I don’t want to be the grandpa that my grandkids will be begging to stop. I still smoke but I’ve definitely reeled it back over the past couple years. The effects have been so obvious - I’m more clear headed, more confident, & more disciplined when I’m sober. I’ve found that my intention going into smoking makes a big difference. When I was younger I would say l’ll never be one of those people who say “I used to smoke weed” or that I grew out of it. But.. as much as I want to deny it, that seems like the path forward if I want to continue to grow and evolve into my best self. Weed helped me escape when I felt trapped in my life, but now that I have autonomy and endless possibilites to explore, it has become an easy way to hide away from that intimidating truth.
I used heavily from age 13-17… lo and behold I have had depression, anxiety, and terrible memory ever since 😔 Edit: Guys. I’m 35, it’s been twenty years
@@foxsake6634I mean maybe temporary but after more then a few months you'll be back to your normal self smoking for 3-4 years definitely won't cause crazy long term damage.
This video hit hard - it once again confirmed that which I learnt from my time as a weed addict. At first I did it just for fun, togeter with other people. Then I started doing it alone, to battle the boredom and the feeling of powerlessness and going-nowhere I was experiencing then (I got that feeling because I was following a study I did no longer care for yet people kept pushing me to finish the study while I felt that I made a big mistake and did not want to work in that field of study anymore). Then I quit my study and moved into a squatters commune. We had fun and of course everybody smoked weed there. Eventually I started to feel awkward around others when high - I did not want to share my weed with others that much anymore - it was expensive enough as it was and I did not want to end up with nothing to smoke and unable to buy at the end of the month. So I started isolating myself from the others, locking myself up in my bedroom. In the end I smoked like 15 to 20 joints a day, from the moment I got out of bed until I went back in. I woke up late in the morning and went to bed late in the night. During daytime I just sat at my computer and watched series and cartoons and read news websites all day. I barely went outside or interacted with others anymore. I barely participated with the community projects that the commune was running anymore. I just didn't care anymore, I also started to feel more and more paranoid and awkward around other people. This was due to the guilt I was feeling toward the others in the commune - I wasn't putting in my part of the work anymore, what would they think of me? (They actually understood that I was going through tough times and accepted me as I was then...). I also developed a very negative view of the world around me due to the constant supply of negative news articles that I kept binge-reading and that made me not want to interact with society at all anymore. Due to my ideas of a corrupt, broken world, an evil and cold and non-caring society around me and my own inability to make something out of my life I developed a very deep depression. A depression to which smoking more weed (and coincidentally interacting even less with people and the world around me in real life) was the 'magical cure'. I kept spiralling deeper down into this hell-hole of an emotional state up until the point that I finally quit smoking weed. I've been in that black hole between 2005 and 2010. I was a heavy user from my 19th up to my 23rd. I managed to get out again. It did cost me quite a while (many months, years even) to fully recover from the mess I got myself in to - I especially noticed this on a mental level.
Its is great you show the REAL side of it. I have expierenced a lot of things myself or in my peers that you guys mentioned. Weed is not only some fun stuff you do. It is a drug, and it should be respected as it.
Nobody wants to see radical thoughts weither good or bad about a drug. Informations about a drug should be absolutely arbitrary and far from any lobbies.
My best friend once told me: "weed is like a medicine, but you wouldn't take antibiotics everyday" this sentence really explains the essence behind cannabis use.
They brought up such a good point that I hardly ever hear other people talking about: The less you use it, the better it gets! I used to work at a dispensary so I was deep into weed culture and was very supportive of it. Even then, when I considered myself a stoner, I still wouldn’t use it more than once every week or two, despite always wanting to. That was because the experiences I had when I kept my tolerance as low as possible were unmatched by anything I felt from chronic usage. I wish more people would see it this way too.
Yeah, it doesn't work that way for everyone. Sometimes, I have been forced to go weeks or months without weed and when I return, my tolerance is still high and it doesn't feel any better than before. Intentionally forcing myself to do without almost every day sounds like unnecessary torture that I will NEVER willingly do to myself ever again!
Yes I see it your way. I'm a chronic user so I use at least once or twice everyday. If I was in your shoes I'd come back to the dark side or just quit because the feeling of want is too overwhelming for my taste. When I had quit for years I decided to go back because I have actually messed my life up with bad decisions and the weed pulled me out of severe depression. It helps me stay away from making bad decisions.
I went sober for about 6 months last year after smoking for years daily. My only withdrawal symptom were the crazy dreams. Other than that I just got bored a lot and had to think of things to do to keep my occupied. Eventually I started again and I'm back to daily use again. The key is to not be high 24/7. Smoke in the evening after you've done everything for the day and you'll feel a lot better.
Please make a vid like this about alcohol!!! After hearing the vid keep saying how ‘alcohol is so much worse’ I assumed you had one but there doesn’t seem to be! As a casual drinker but not a smoker I’m a bit worried and but eager to see similar analysis like this for alcohol…
Agree. It's not like a NEED to take a pause during work or school to chug a bottle of vodka in the middle or the day, right? Ahhh, but people that smoke?? They act like they NEED it to survive or else...
I was addicted to weed when I was a teenager. I couldn't go a day without it. Suddenly, I started getting severe panic attacks while/after smoking and I had to stop because it was no longer enjoyable, it was just terrifying. The absolute worst withdrawal symptom was EXTREME boredom, and nothing could entertain me. It wasn't depression, but it's like I was completely incapable of indulging in any stimulation at all. I just laid on the couch for like 2 weeks, and then it started getting better. I cannot describe how intense the boredom was and how nothing would fix it.
@@StainedShuriken333 I was with you until the extreme boredom part. I had the same thing happen to me with the panic though. At first it was during a high that I had panic, and one night I remember feeling that same elevated heart rate, and anxiety, and realized I hadn’t even smoked that evening. I’ve gotten a lot better at managing it over the years but it never really went away, and I’m not sure if it can. It’s really depressing. That being said I didn’t get that boredom you’re describing
This came at the right time in my life. I’m 21 and started using it more often in the past few months. I was definitely escaping my problems, but I kept pushing back and saying “I can stop at anytime!” I’ve tried. I can’t, at least not with the help of other opinions and solid internal work. Thanks for the video, I want to do better. For anyone out there, no video is going to magically make you less addicted. It starts with making conscience efforts everyday to find why you’re feeling bad and reaching for “helpful” substances. Good luck!
I’ve got some WONDERFUL news I would love to share with each and every single one of you, and it’s about Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who died on the cross to pay the price for the sins that you’ve committed against God and resurrected from death on the third day defeating death, so you may all have eternal life. If you repent and put your faith and trust in Him, He’ll give you eternal life as a free gift. He loves each and every single one of you and is your ONLY way to heaven. Please think about this with a sense of urgency! Jesus says that all liars, blasphemers, adulterers, murderers, thieves, cowards, homosexuals, and those who worship other gods, will play their part in the lake of fire, burning with fire and brimstone. I do not want any of you guys to go to this place! Please repent of your sins and trust in Jesus Christ to be saved from the day of wrath to come. No one else can save you and nothing else can save you from that day! Not muhammad, not krishna, not buddha, not brahma, NO ONE ELSE, except Jesus Christ on that day. Hosanna in the highest! HOSANNA!!!
Please, get some help from the outside, don’t be ashamed about it. Thats how it started for me… "I can stop anytime!" It took me three psychotic episodes to finally stop it for good.
I am a medical student who is about to start his psychiatry residency. I majored in neuroscience as an undergrad and wrote my graduation thesis on exactly this topic. In addition, I have had my own struggles with marijuana overuse. Not quite full addiction, but close enough that I negatively impacted my life. That all said: I am uniquely informed on this topic and have to say that this is the BEST concise summary of the topic I have seen in the last 5 years. Fantastic, balanced video that is raising awareness of a really important issue. Everything in moderation, but you must protect your brain at all costs.
@@kylejunkunc5558Doctor here, have you ever experienced any admissions with marijuana induced psychosis? We had more than a few admissions with that due to the rising popularity of synthetics
Cannabis does have addictive properties for sure. It's not quite the same danger as alcohol, opiates, or other hard drugs. However, people can get addicted to it. I'd compare the addiction to nicotine. It starts as fun, and some people can use it sparingly, but others get further hooked and smoke more frequently. When addicted, people can face sluggishness, paranoia, and debilitating anxiety. When withdrawing, people can be anxious, irritable, and get insomnia, which often leads to more cannabis use to mitigate the symptoms. Not to mention, it is intoxicating, and people sometimes choose to drive while high, sometimes actively smoking or eating edibles while driving long distances, which is obviously not great. This video is spot on.
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There is a fourth very important factor, perhaps more important than the other three: Stimulus/motivation/reason. That is, the biopsychosocial and cultural reasons why people smoke. A person who smokes when they are on the weekend, having fun with friends, taking advantage of a vacation, relaxing at home, or even to get artistic inspiration, has a completely different relationship with marijuana than a person who smokes to distance themselves from the problems they are experiencing, such as risks, violence, financial difficulties, family problems, precariousness of life, etc. The same goes for alcohol, which can be both a tool for socialization and violence, or even psychedelics, which can cause paranoia or be used to treat post-traumatic stress. When it comes to drugs, the context and environment make all the difference.
This comment right here , THIS is what should really be discussed in relation to drugs , and we are drugging ourselves so much because capitalism is inhumane and self destructive.
@@TomatusYT caffeine nicotine alcohol are more deadly than THC hell the prescriptions we take are far more deadly than THC with a lot more side effects
I’m a legal medicinal user of cannabis and it stopped me using opiates, and I’m grateful it works so well for me. I live in chronic pain, and without it I cannot function. Moderation and medicalisation is key though - I use it just like a prescription medicine. And I use high CBD and low THC strains - which are so much more available too thanks to legal medical use. I have a great doctor who has tried many different strains and types with me to find the best for my pain, and who treats it just like any other medication - with potential side effects that we work hard to minimise. I’m so glad I can use it instead of opiates, which turned me into a zombie! With cannabis I can be out of bed and living my life all day. I really hope this sort of research continues - it’s so important that it’s treated like any other drug that has a lot of potential side effects, because using that information for utilising and creating better medical strains for specific purposes has been very helpful for people like me!
It's sad how what you say can be true, but so many people completely omit the last 1/3 and treat it as if it's some sort of Wonder Drug. Yes it has some effective medicinal qualities, and can help people with physical and mental issues, but it is also addictive, with an odor that lingers and gets carried by the wind easily, and can cause great discomfort even to those not actually smoking it. It should be moderated and restricted to certain areas, just like smoking - not the "anytime, anywhere, as much as you'd like" solution that so many advocate for.
@@kimeojin1234 It's mostly because the people who are presenting it as this problem-less drug are those who don't have a sufficient understanding of how it works-- it's a cultural change in perception more than anything. We still don't rag people for smoking cigarettes in public though second-hand is objectively worse from tobacco. Similarly, the wide access gives it to everyone, and in this big pendulum swing of acceptance, lack of info and response are rampant. Like the original commenter, I use it medically but with a higher level of understanding of my relationship and function with it. I have chronic pain after breaking my spine, and a history with opiate addiction, so I refuse any high-level painkillers. Weed has its benefits, and its downsides like anything. The "Wonderdrug" pitch is one we've seen from opiates themselves to tobacco being doctor-prescribed, vapes are still up in the air-- we just live in a time where everything changes so fast that a lof of people get lost in the big general shifts and lose the knowledge to navigate and understand it responsibly. That's not even considering that there are always billion dollar industries behind these things with their own rhetoric and capacity to influence common perception.
It’s crazy that I experienced all of the things you talked about without realizing it until watching this video. I’ve taken breaks before but this video inspired me to quit for real (I may smoke every once in a while) but my goal for now is going to be making it the rest of the year without smoking. When I’ve taken breaks before I definitely had the withdrawal symptoms but it was mostly trouble sleeping and very vivid dreams. Not necessarily bad dreams just vivid as hell. Thank you for this video. If any1 sees this comment later this year if you don’t mind replying and making sure I’m still not smoking that would be awesome :)
By my personal experience, I think the effects weed leaves in the brain is not measured in weeks but in months. Only now i can say that i feel totally good as around a whole year has passed. No amount of momentary joy can be as sweet as this passive feeling of bliss. Dont fall into the pit just because of a shiny little coin - theres so much treasure around already :)
Good luck! Find something else that you can do that brings you joy whenever you get a craving for weed. I've never smoked or consumed it regularly so I may not know what I'm talking about, but I've heard from others that doing a quick workout whenever they got the urge to smoke helped them. It doesn't have to be intense. Just a quick 10 push ups or sit ups or body squats. Write down your 5 to 10 minute workouts on the notes app in your phone so you don't need to think about it. Then when you get the urge, open your phone, select "workout #4" and start it. That way you don't need to think in that critical moment. You just do.
Yea, I had all of those ailments long before I starting smoking weed. They're extremely common across the board nowadays. I'm not sure how much cannabis use causes them or just brings them out sometimes. I used to have chronic depression but over the years it cleared up and I've been smoking the entire time.
I had all the bad symptoms too (without using cannabis). Insomnia, bad mood, stress, etc. Now I use small doses to sleep and my life has improved significantly.
I didn't use for the first time until my late 30s and even then maybe twice a year. My mental health has taken an absolute noise dive and for the first time in my life I checked myself in rather than checking out completely. Cannabis helps me to get by day to day. Is it good for me probably not long term but without it I don't think I would still be here is the only joy I've felt in years.
Love the transparency and accountability of this channel. Calling yourself out on prior videos when new information comes out. Your ethos is a breath of fresh air. This topic has came up many times; glad to finally see some informative light on the subject. Thanks again, Kurzgesagt!
I did have a bong packed.... but now I think ill tip it out and go on a break, stating the facts in a informative format not just telling me what'll happen in a negative way if I continue to use has opened my eyes !! thanks so much for all the info you shared with us today !
Wow. I'm actually stunned from this. I first tried weed when I was 13, and became a very frequent user and have been my whole life and I'm 28 now. I only smoke 1 or 2 a day nowadays but I was much heavier smoker when I was younger however all the negative effects hit me like a truck. It's scary. My memory is completely shot, and I'm somewhat of a functional adult. I live alone and when I'm not working I spend my time gaming, I rarely go outside other than to work or go to the shop, I have no social circle. I feel socially awkward all the time, I struggle to find happiness anywhere. My motivation in life is non existent and I just sorta float existing, void of any feeling, other than loneliness. I think this was a wake-up call I truly needed, thank you Kurzgesagt for bringing this to us and recovering the new data.
It takes a lot of courage to acknowledge this so honestly, and even more to share it with others who may find support in your words. You’ve got this! It’s a process, and sometimes slowly letting go of something that’s been part of our lives for so long is what’s best for us.
I'm 39 and been smoking or dabbing since age 20 with few breaks. I've had problems listed for CUD for years. Just been too stressed out and too busy with life and other medical issues & cPTSD to really figure it out. I've been thinking about cutting back but this has convinced me to taper down starting now. Shut the rig off. Will see how far I can go tomorrow. Recovery from addiction is like pushing a boulder up a hill. But it gets lighter with every day clean. Getting stoned makes you forget the boulder is there, but we just have to deal with it. Solidarity in struggle.
Been addicted to smoking since 14, now 21 and finally trying to put the weed down. It’s hard to understate how much people dismiss the struggles of being addicted to weed. I appreciate you bringing awareness to the issue. For me Weed made me derealize very bad because I would go months without being sober once and I started to feel like stuff and people around me weren’t real. Really messed with me.
Very similar situation I'm in rn. I was addicted since 14, since 16 when covid hit I was high all day everyday but finally quit at 21 and I'm 23 days sober now. Physical withdrawal was horrible and is finally over now, but now I feel all the damage weed has done to my brain which almost hasn't improved at all in the past 23 days. I really really hope my brain can recover almost fully after like 2-5 years. The good thing is that the brain has a very high neuroplasticity until the age of 25 so we both still have the chance to recover as much as possible but we have to act now before it's too late. Iv'e also read exercising, eating very healthy, meditation, socializing and cognitive challenging tasks can improve brain recovery a lot.
I started at 14 too and stopped (successfully, after a lot of failures) at 21. It might be the best decision I've made in my whole life. It got to a point where I was conscious about not wanting to smoke and still couldn't stop, it really messes with your head. I was in a kind of mental "stasis" in those 7 years, in a loop of mental health issues without a real cause (or so I thought). I don't regret having smoked, as it's given me a lot of great things too, but I wouldn't return in a million years
7 months sober and I definitely feel the best I ever had in my life. Still can be difficult when it’s everywhere around you but you’ll be happy you made your decision.
Been smoking since I was 16. Only started smoking a lot about 2-3 years ago when I was 18 (daily) . I can very much relate to the symptoms he's mentioning, and I've been aware of them. Started smoking heavy because I wanted to escape from life's troubles/emotions. After these 2-3 years I understood that these troubles will only truly dissapear once I face them, smoking only conceals these troubles, doesn't solve them. If anyone's reading, once you control your smoking habits you will control your life much better. It's not easy to just quit, so let's all just try our very best and take the steps needed. love
weed also cause lung cancer, weed, when burned(because you have to light it to smoke ), the smoke is filled with tar, tar is related to cancer, '' oh.... but marijuana/weed can treat cancer'', well, indeed, but its a chemical inside of the weed that its separated from other chemicals that are harmful to us, the same procedure is done to other plants when making medicine, okay?
weed also cause lung cancer, weed, when burned(because you have to light it to smoke ), the smoke is filled with tar, tar is related to cancer, '' oh.... but marijuana/weed can treat cancer'', well, indeed, but its a chemical inside of the weed that its separated from other chemicals that are harmful to us, the same procedure is done to other plants when making medicine, okay?
We all sinned and deserve hell But, Jesus came down from heaven and died and resurrected for us. He said we can have eternal life if we place our faith in him and turn away from all of our sins
Convincing that 1 out of 10 people that they are the 1 out of 10 people is the hardest thing in the world. I wish there was an entire video that talked about how to get people to let it go.
See that’s so weird to me because I’m sitting here thinking I am that 1 in 10. Seeing this video really changed my outlook and I’m definitely going to slow my intake.
To add to the video as someone who had a severe addiction to weed and has since quit, people with ADHD need to be even more cautious as we have a colossally higher rate of addiction to substances and weed in particular can really appear to help. Also, while there can be a loneliness feedback loop as described in this, another danger is being around other addicts. This will reinforce your usage and give you constant access. If you're addicted and want to quit, cutting out or limiting contact with other huge stoners is a necessary place to start, even if it's really hard.
I second everything in this comment. I'm 28, started at about 13 and smoked daily from 21 until last year when I finally managed to stop. The hardest thing about it was having to leave all my friends behind. Even then, I only really did because they moved onto harder stuff that I always swore to stay away from. Despite how hard it was, I'm happier now than I was when I was smoking heavily---I can now recognise how paranoid, apathetic and scared to be myself I was when I smoked, and how much it impacted my ability to function as a responsible member of society. I'm still struggling with the last part, but it is getting easier as the days go by. If this sounds like you now, please take this as a sign and do everything you can to stop. Find a hobby or two and meet people who do things other than bond over substances. It could be games, an art, music. Anything. For me it was martial arts, and I'd recommend it because not only does it teach you that discipline and self control that can help you finally drag yourself out of that hole you're in, kicking and punching stuff is fun enough that it barely feels like exercise. Good luck to you all.
get away from the toxic stoners that call you lame for not wanting to partake. they are the ones responsible for propagating misinformation on the benefits of cannabis. when i quit i still hung around my same group of friends, but they were all very respectful in not offering me anything, and taking their business elsewhere when that time came. i still enjoy the culture, and i love to look at and smell the flowers, but i no longer partake in it
I smoked cannabis for roughly 10 years and I can tell you this video paints a very good picture of what it becomes in the long run. I just wanna ad that quitting is so easy when done with the right mindset. When you finally do, it's the most amazing feeling ever!
I did a very gradual ween off that worked for me. And thankfully unlike other things such as nicotine, once you're off it for a while (in my case 1 year) it's pretty easy to stay off it for good. I honestly have zero craving for it anymore
@@TomButler-dy5qs as someone who's taken many long, 3-5 month breaks from weed, your memory will absolutely improve. It's hard to say if it will ever go back to 'normal', but it will certainly get quite a bit better.
I've been smoking for 10 years and have been battling seizures for 2 years. I'm taking all my meds but weed addiction definitely seems to have triggered a few of them. I really hope I find the same things interesting. I've been weed free for two days. I hope this gets better soon.
I needed to see this. I tried quitting a year ago and I just couldnt for some reason. Which was new for me, I have been a regular smoker for over a decade now. I used to take a tolerance break every half a year, which would usually last a month or 2. But ever since concentrates became readily available ( i live in a legal state) I havent been able to quite for even a week without feeling negative affects. I dont even smoke flower anymore which i enjoyed smoking, not just to get high but the whole process of it and the taste. now you just take a dab and keep going, or rip the pen in between. a lot of us are just living perpetually high and thats not good for anyone, doesnt matter how strong you think you are mentally or how high your tolerance is. This isnt good for us! I am using this as inspiration to quit cold turkey as im writing this. Which wont be hard as I havent reupped and all i have is a pen that just died. I will update this in a couple weeks when I am struggling because of withdrawals lol.
Hey mate, good to hear you're making a push to re-evaluate your relationship with thc. You're not alone! Many people had to stop Withdrawal will really start around day 3 and peak 1-2 weeks in if you go full turkey. Chances are you'll want to give in or do a little amount just to get that feeling away But remember that relapsing is fine as long as you quit again immediately after :) the process will be less bad if you already did a good cleanse
@@viktor1496 thank you for this. that makes it a little less stressful thinking about it that way. Im going to try and stay strong but we will see how im feeling in a couple weeks!
@@amatesamaru Good luck! Don't feel bad about relapsing, it's almost part of the process unless you're VERY strong willed. And if you decide to wean yourself off it, schedule your sessions and space them out over time :)
This was probably the most unbiased discourse around weed I’ve ever come across. It also made me take a step back and ask myself a few hard questions about my current weed consumption. This was a great watch. Thanks for that
I am the 20% who can't handle drugs and alcohol. When you start using at the age of 15 and continue that regularly for 15 years with the only breaks being when I was in jail for over 2 years over the course of 10. Stop using drugs and alcohol if you have mental health issues. Gotta heal your brain. It took me a really long time to accept that this is true. Don't be me. I am lucky to be here. Have been suicidal for a solid 5 years. Whoever needs to read this, don't do that to yourself. This is most definitely all we get. We evolved here and are lucky to be alive. Don't cheat yourself from the most unique experience in the entire universe.
Weed is really not bad if you wanna put it into perspective go to a drug addicts anonymous meeting with people with REAL problems, like i dont get my weed im cranky for a day and have trouble sleeping, imagine everyones face in the room when u say u are a weed addict they would be like "this isint the place for u" theres people that can literally die from not getting their drug of choice, weed is quite literally the least harmful recreational drug and if u think the government cares about u and thats why its illegal just remember how much money politicians receive from cigarette companies, imagine what would happen to cigarette sales if weed became fully legal and obtaininable legally in the gas station or supermarket
ive watched this channel since i was a preteen and i’ve gained so much respect for it over the years because of it. it’s really like a friend checking you about something important. i don’t think i’ll fully quit off the bat since i’m still in my 20’s, but i’ll definitely try to dial it back a lot more.
@@__hazelnut Absolutely, I still enjoy it but I am old enough also to recognized that it hindered me in many many ways. Time you are high is time you would be thinking about other more important things, and acting upon them.
I used to smoke heavily, every day because of the "non-addictive" properties, but it essentially created an anxiety disorder for myself! My fellow addicts were the ones pushing the hardest about it not being addictive, which is super ironic! Thanks for making this!!
It's evident that education about the implications of cannabis use, especially for teens, is critical for its appropriate usage. It's indeed good news that it's becoming more decriminalised globally since it opens up avenues for further research. The findings from these studies could help shape more effective policies regarding its use.
Drug interactions are the uncomfortable elephant in the room. On a whole I've seen that people who use cannabis tend to think "it's a plant, it's natural, so it's healthy!" and are largely unaware that marijuana is a stimulant. It makes you sleepy and could make you a total potato for an afternoon, but cannabis also makes your heart work harder than usual. It is prudent not to mix this with other stimulants that put a strain on your heart, namely a lot of ADHD medications like methylphenidate (ritalin). Navigating these conflicts is how we learn to use cannabis with more safety and informed moderation.
I agree but it seems to me they're focusing on all the wrong things to get the message across "it's dangerous because" which let's be honest just makes it more attractive to teenagers. I instead focus on the fact that using too young means once you're an adult you'll get less high and a lower quality of high no matter how much you use. Everyone I've told that has chosen to wait. Might help I'm in a wheelchair with severe pain and use medically to manage my conditions.
In 2018, texas made its version of the farm bill, but they somehow forgot to prohibit sale of products containing thc to minors. now, they're looking at closing "the delta 8 loophole" for everyone, even adults. back when the bill was new, one of its sponsors said something to the effect of "you [retailers] had better not try to be cute about it" (specifically using the word cute), meaning that instead of doing their job, they were going to trust businesses to not attempt to make as much money as possible, with predictable outcomes. my legislators, both state and federal, are idiots. our "compassionate use" program here is hot garbage.
Thank God someone finally is speaking about the physical withdrawal symptoms. I grew for years. I started smoking when I quit heroin in my late twenties. Before that I didn’t smoke much, up until around the age of about 27. I quit at age 36. I was having severe memory impairment. I still have issues, though they’re better and it’s only been about a month and a half since I quit. I went through severe physical withdrawal. I was smoking a lot, about a 1/4 a day. Take it as you will. I quit heroin, severe psych meds over the years, been on and off benzodiazepines throughout my life so I’m well versed in withdrawal symptoms. I had severe depression, anxiety, constant sweating, chills and cold sweats at night, nightmares, runny nose like I was quitting dope or benzodiazepines. It was ROUGH. Now every one has a different body chemistry, and I’m sure my use patterns were on the higher end, I smoked joints like they were cigs and was always high. But I went through very severe and very REAL withdrawal. Weed does become physically addictive. Anything psychoactive you put into your body on a daily basis will cause some changes as your body adapts to not having it when you quit. But weed withdrawal is very real, and its addictive properties are as well. I get cravings in the same way I did for heroin after I quit that. Not as powerful of a pull, but definitely still powerful and something REAL.
That's funny. That's the most extreme reaction to barely smoking for a long time at all, that I've ever read. Clearly it's just not the drug for you *Started daily at 20, 35 now. Hate clutter and disorganization, hate spaces that aren't clean, graduated with a 3.951 in CJ in 2012 and am doing just fine today. My memory is a-okay too. Finally just read The Devil in The White City. Solid book and could talk to you in depth about it.
Your body withdrawals a certain way I feel like. That the drugs effect it to a small degree but across all of them is how particular your individual body reacts when it’s in that affect.
I didnt start regularly using until my early 20s (tried it for first time around 18ish) but there was a good 5 or 6 years of my life where weed was a huge part of my life. It just kinda sneaks up on yA, especially when you're a student, or going through a traumatic period in your life, or going through covid, or all the above. .___. The nightmares were pretty bad for me in the early stages of withdrawal, but I think mostly due to all the unprocessed trauma. It's been 6 months since I drastically cut back, and it's been a back and forth but my life has been on the up swing. Thanks Kurzgesagt for a concise and non-judgmental video!
Same. I'm just worried of the potential permanent damage caused to my brain. I quit 2 months ago and I still feel sluggish, brain fogged, anxious, and slightly depressed. I was NOTHING like this when I started, I didn't even know what anxiety was, I had never felt it as a 20 year old lol. Now I am 26 and am anxious even though I should be "symptom free"...
@@lolipoppification To be honest, I'm 27 now and I think this time of your life is just inherently quite stressful no matter what's going on. You're at the stage where you're really setting up your life as a full on adult with the least money on average you'll probably ever earn if you're not in some niche job. Go easy on yourself bro, and it's probably not long term damage, just life!
Trust in Jesus Christ, not antichrist. + I hope and pray that folks change their view and invite the Lord Jesus Christ into their life to rule and reign. + Satan is referred to as the prince of the power of the air for good reason, he owns the airwaves on planet earth and is the god (little g) of this world. It is my hope and prayer that you choose the God (Big G) of heaven who controls the destiny of your eternal soul. + (Matthew 10:28 > And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.) (Proverbs 9:10 > The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.) (2 Corinthians 4:3-4 > [3]-But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: [4]-In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.) (Romans 10:9-10 > [9]-That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. [10]-For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.) (Romans 10:13 > For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.) (Ephesians 2:8-9 > [8]-For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9]-Not of works, lest any man should boast.) (Revelation 3:20 > Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and sup with him, and he with me.) Is Jesus knocking at the door of your heart? Is this your opportunity for eternal salvation? If it is, I hope and pray that you open the door and invite Him in to your heart and life, in Jesus' name. Amen! All glory be to God. Amen!
@@lolipoppification I smoke it all day every day, just sneaked up on me, start climbing the walls if I can't get any for a few hours, and I've noticed memory lapses sometimes forgettting hours of days, tried weanin off it isn't working, any tips anyone? (Smoking Q/oz every 3-4 days average)
I do use it almost daily and have been since I legally could, but I also have my own strict rules to avoid addiction, and make sure I don't let my surroundings get too out of hand. Multiple times through the year, I'll take a week to detox from any and all drugs. I make sure I have a weekly schedule to enforce cleaning my room and apartment before indulging. I make sure it's late at night a couple hours before going to bed, ensuring I'm functional when I wake up and don't feel the effects at work. Something I wish was brought up in the video was how intaking too much THC in a short amount of time can lead to painful panic attacks, a warning for anyone who aren't aware of it.
You probably don't want to hear this, but there is no daily use that is not on the addiction scale. You clearly realize many pitfalls and take measures to not go off the deep end. But many effects still remain..... And as an ex-heavy smoker, a week is not nearly enough to cleanse ;) with that usage pattern you should take a month off
Almost daily? My man, you _are_ addicted. The fact that you still manage your life well doesn't mean anything, high functioning alcoholics also exist. I'd suggest taking a year off. If after that you REALLY wanna go back you obviously can. And if at that suggestion there is a voice inside your head going "A year? That's so long, I don't wanna live that long without weed!" - congrats, that's the addiction speaking, you noticed it.
I'm 19 and have been using basically every day for about a year and a half now. I told myself I wasn't addicted but you guys helped me to open my eyes - I listened in horror as I realized that so many of the effects you described in this video affect my life right now. Today was my first day of not using in a couple months, and I'm hoping it won't be the last. Thank you for saving me years of trouble!
Yeah definitely stay away for a few years. Brain development continues until age 25. It will be tough at first, but maybe later you can go back to smoking once in a while. I just quit after 20 years yesterday after watching this.
You got that mate, just keep in mind, it might not work instantly, but with every day of not smoking you´re making progress. Even if you relapse, and you think you're going backwards, you are still doing two steps ahead and one back.
you got this, its not worth it. i went through psychosis in my 20's because of it and it was so terrifying it changed my life forever. better to not risk your mental health with it.
I started at 15. Been pretty much a daily user, in periods quite severe daily use, for well over 15 years. And let me tell you, this video hit like a kick in the nuts. Being the 1 in 10 who got the worst, who 100% had developmental changes, memory, personality, etc, I can personally say I believe this whole video to be almost completely spot on, bang on the money true. Even the last part where scientists aren´t agreeing yet, I can vouch for it being true. I am not, nor will I ever be the person I was or could have been, without the use of "just a flower bro". I´m still a user today. I rationalize it as recreational, even though I know its an addiction. I only clicked on this video to watch something while I was rolling. But now, with palms sweaty from how frickin hard all of this just hit, I dunno man. I´ll smoke it, I know that, but.. Maybe it actually, like really, is time to get off my apathetic, lethargic, glutton-for-misery, boredom loving ass and realize the fact that it was only _fun_ back then. In short, Kurzgesagt, thank you for this metaphorical bitchslap. Time to wake up now. Love you and your work
What's done is done. It doesn't mean you're screwed for life. The body is quite resilient and can adapt. You recognise you have an addiction. You need a reset and re-establish your relationship with cannabis. Decrease the usage and then stop altogether for a good long stretch, like 2 months. You will need to find joy in doing things without the high. The body is naturally able to do this, but not under the influence. Do productive things, get busy, it'll pass. After that you can use cannabis again but you must employ strict moderation.
I feel totally called out by this video. I'm eighteen and started smoking pretty much every night around two years ago and I definitely feel the social effects mentioned around the 5-minute mark. I find myself not wanting to hang out with people sometimes or even find myself getting excited to leave social events because I can't wait to get back home and smoke... by myself. It's something I've acknowledged but haven't thought about much and this video really opened my eyes to the other issues I have surrounding weed. Fantastic video, I think a lot of people will need this.
@@itsfy_ I'm still in the middle of the video but a ton of the negative effects they're talking about hit close to home, it seems like quitting would 100% be in my best interest especially as a college student.
When I started smoking, I thought it was helping me focus, whether it was a video game or riding my bike, I felt super attentive and I had more energy. But after about two years I noticed it made me less attentive, and even if I didn't do physical activity that day, smoking even a little bit would make me pass out in my chair. I went cold turkey a few years ago during the end of a college semester and I was blown away how I could remember things, and just thinking about how I overcame the 'addiction' made me feel amazing.
As a former weed abuser, the downsides are horrible… Everything felt empty, distant, addiction was there, now I can see and think clearly. It should be legal but its very very dangerous if you can’t control it
That is the same for any addiction ever, including gambling and other things. Addiction is caused by predilection to addiction on the part of the addict, the drug itself doesn't cause it. (maybe you could make the case for heroin, but certainly alcohol, weed, etc are not that addictive)
“Very very dangerous if you cant control it” 😂😂😂 You clearly havent studied biology havent you? No one can control these type of things thats why they are called addictions because you cant control it
I LOVE how you are not affraid of portraying this explicitly, showing people smoking, the cigarettes, and definetly the reality of it. Much media censors and do not talk things straightforwardly like you guys do. Keep going this way! We love it! Also thx for all that great and admirable research you always do!
Awesome video. I stopped 2 Weeks ago after 3-4 years of heavy usage (im 26), and i can confirm everything that has been said in this video. The best part ist the anxiety completely went away. And after waking up, you feel clear minded and fresh to go. No more energy drinks for me. Im quite sure that ill never smoke alone in my life ever again.
kinda funny, my first time trying weed was at age 29 and it helped my anxiety immensely. it really made my entire life much better. i LOVE weed. i should have started earlier than age 29. maybe 25. i think smoking weed before age 21 is not great for one's development, but at some stage of life there are simply little to no downsides. it's so much better and better for you than other recreational substances, it's not even comparable. i'm quite sure that i'll be smoking alone for the rest of my life. i can't wait till they legalize it so i can grow my own PLANTS without fear of being locked in a box for decades.
Been smoking weed for 11 years and I feel pretty good, I can run, cycle, I don't get out of breath and I have 0 cough so this video is mostly irrelevant for me personally
I started smoking weed when I was 14 and didn’t quit until I was 22. I was unable to complete high school on time and also never went to college and got a degree. I was completely isolated, had no friends, and was extremely depressed. Like y’all said in the video, I was content being “bored” in my room for almost 2 years. I’m 5 years sober now and the funny thing is weed is the drug I miss the least. I am so grateful to have found a community of young sober people and my brain function is much better now and I have a fulfilling life. Thanks for the transparent current research on the effect of weed, especially regarding teens.
when you quit, was the withdraws really hard? I’ve stopped for about a year but sometimes i feel disconnected from myself or i would randomly have anxiety. Now it’s not as worse as before but time to time i still feel the effects when i stopped.
Thank you for making this video! I am very, very fortunate to be in the majority of regular THC cannabis users who don't really suffer much negative side effects- that being said I only do edibles cause smoking is not for me. I only take THC on weekends or nights where I have the following day off, and from my experience it is absolutely at its greatest when used sparingly and in moderation. On my last vacation I took THC every night for a week and that ended up freaking me out enough to not want to ever consume that much THC over that long of a time span ever again- one week of straight THC use lead to feeling sick and annoyed and not sleeping for 3-4 days once I stopped, which sucks when you work full day shifts. My sister's partner is a daily user and I have no idea how he functions
I smoked everyday from age 16 to about 23. I only quit because of a new career I started. I realized that it really controlled my life and personality. If you want to smoke weed every now and then, great. But if you are doing it everyday without a prescription from a medical professional, you are self medicating for some other reason and you should try and understand that issue better.
@@senn4237 I'm totally with you.I think I was 15 and a daily user until I was about 19 and then when I didn't get high and go to work, I made money and everything we got high.I just tried to get off early and would leave the restaurant with like twenty bucks! It was all about avoiding the one bus boy that wanted me to go smoke primos with him behind the dumpster I will save for some people.Does make them better not me
I smoke, vape, and consume edibles often, but I make a point of taking a 1-2 month (however long it takes for me to no longer come up positive on an OTC drug test) T-break at least once a year. It helps me reset my tolerance as well as gives me time to kind of emotionally check in with myself. A couple times it was a lot harder to cut out, so I made myself stay off it for several months so I could focus on addressing the things I was running away from. I absolutely LOVE weed. I want to be able to enjoy it for the rest of my life, but to do that, I need to make sure I'm being smart and safe about it.
As someone that's trying to have a better relationship with weed, this comment is really helpful. I'll be starting a T-Break soon, and will try to go for as long as I can to deal with my feelings, and get rid of my brain fog.
This is the way, it improves your experience as they said in the vid. A bit of self control (easier said than done I know) really has not only health benefits but makes it more enjoyable. Im going to try doing bimonthly "fasting" off and on to see how that works. I wonder if it helps your lungs recover from some the damage done from smoking.
Probably the realest cannabis video I have ever viewed. Thank you for not continuing the trend of other channels that only want to show cannabis' positives. As a long time everyday, all day smoker (10+ yrs), I quite literally cannot sleep more than 2 hours without it, I wake up every morning with enough phlegm in my chest to drown a child, and I am extremely socially awkward at times even amongst friends, and I never used to be. Probably the worst part of all though, is that I am hyper-aware that my cannabis use is responsible for the majority of the negatives in my life, and I can't seem to be able to bring myself to stop for more than a couple of days without going insane. I'm preparing a mix while watching this video to keep my brain busy. 😢 Weed addiction is real, dont be afraid to reach out and to try and get help! There are people out there now who can help you get off the stuff. In my country you can actually volunteer yourself into an inpatient ward for 15 days to help you if you're in my shoes and don't have the discipline/willpower to stop.
Quitting weed cold turkey is horrible. I did it once. I only had been using it daily and heavily for about 5 or 6 months at that point though. Can't imagine what it's like after 10 years. Try tapering off is my best tip. To start try smoking every other day. Still gonna be a challenge, but much more manageable.
It’s hard to admit that man. I am experiencing the same thing and just quit 10 days ago. I have insomnia (since I was a kid) and the first few nights are hell, but if you truly want to stop, you can, and you won’t regret it. Good luck brother!
I quit a few months ago and used with the same length and regularity as you. My sleep still isn’t normal and I am still paranoid about hanging out with people. Hoping my brain normalizes again one day. Sending you love 💗
The part at the end that says you should start to experiment in your 20s reflects what my dad whos a doctor told me as well. Not 100% sure on the source of this but he always claimed that our brains begin to become less plastic and more crystallized at around 25 yrs old, and I took that as my "threshold" year to try drugs like cannabis. I think having my brain be more mature and structured during its development must have helped me. Using cannabis as a teen feels to me like hitting a red-hot sword with the wrong tool out of nowhere instead of waiting until its cooled down.
The memory downside you mentioned at 8:20 really affected me. I smoked weed for 12 years, everyday, with peak times smoking 5-7 gramms a day! I have like 10 years of my life where I have next to no longtime memory. Even after quitting (2yrs clean now), my memory is still backbreakingly bad.. but it get's better. I help myself by writing diaries and taking pictures of any event.
Speaking from experience, I would love to see an infographic from your amazing team that acts as a sort of motivational poster for safe moderation. No shaming, just memorable imagery to help inspire change before you lose chances too. Great work again guys ❤
Great idea, honestly the hardest part of quitting is reminding why I quit in the first place. It's so easy to to forget all the negatives after just a few weeks and then fall back into the same patterns
@TheGrape1234 I feel you my friend, I'm slowly understanding how difficult it can be. Sounds like you've done well on your journey so far mate, I hope you're proud 👏 🥲
Today is my 1665th day without weed. That is 4 years, 6 months and 21 days. I was 14 when I had my first joint, used for like a year occasionally. At 16 I started again, smoked for almost a year straight, big doses. Stopped after every smoke turned into paralyzing anxiety and I realized I was going psychotic. Many doctors and nurses told me I stopped right at the right time and was able to get back to normal without meds. I definitely realize now that I did some damage. Dropped out of art school and now at 22 years old I have no degree or work experience. I do have a lot of physical ailments that play a part in it as well, but those years were important for my education and I missed out. It's been hard to get back on the train so to speak.
Congrats on quitting! I quit weed about 5 years too (after like 15 years of daily use). When I was a stoner I thought that weed helped with anxiety, but quitting made me realise it was the cause of anxiety. Since being sober my anxiety is gone entirely
I had to stop because of the racing heart it began causing me out of nowhere after I had been smoking well over two decades. At first with the palpating heart episodes, I was able to smoke but had to stay away from all sativa strains, leaning more toward indicas. But after doing that a few years, the anxiety would creep in with even the indicas & I began feeling like I was going to die. So I went from daily use to none. Best decision I ever made. I didn't realize how bad my brain fog was until I stopped.
Great to hear you guys tackling this topic in such a thoroughly researched manner. I’m really glad to see weed becoming more socially accepted and legal, but I also fall into that two out of 10 group that has problems with overuse and addiction. For me, there is no such thing as moderation when it comes to weed and I experienced so many of the negative consequences you talked about in this video. Happy to say I’ve been clean of the stuff for years now, and I feel like my true self again. No longer withdrawn and isolated. The silver lining is that heavy weed use was SO much easier to withdraw from than other addictive substances, at least in my experience, so if you’re a stoner who wants to quit there is lots of hope!
You're happy to see it become more accepted but admit that there are people that are essentially vulnerable to it? Why would making it more accepted be a good thing in any way? I think alcohol, smoking or really any other indulgent behaviour should be way less socially acceptable too btw before people say "but alcohol is okay too!"
@@trashbag5051 In order to come off an addiction you need social structures in place to help you do so. The less accepted a drug is the less likely some is to seek help, this is part of the reason the war on drugs was seen as overkill. Obviously there should be laws in place to mitigate things, such as 21+ plus for alcohol.
I've always thought that weed doesn't result in an addiction, but just a habit. Your body can function without it. You don't develop a dependency. However, you fall in the habit of smoking, and it's a part of your routine. Pretty much the "I can quit whenever I want to." Yes, you can. But you don't want to. Still, it is not like quitting alcohol or hard drugs. You can't quit those cold-turkey. Weed you absolutely can. Porn addiction, too. Those two are more or less the same.
I mean, the only way for the next government to roll back legalization is with a CDU-AfD coalition, which is not going to happen. All other options involve one of the current parties that introduced legalization, and I don't really see them abolishing it if they just legalized it. Well, maybe FDP because they're unreliable af, but chances are they won't be part of the next government. I suppose technically CDU and AfD could roll back legalization without being in a coalition, but that would not go over well with anyone else, including whoever the CDU *is* in a coalition with.
I had quit two months ago after heavy use for the past 2/3 years. I agree with all the negative symptoms.. I was getting in a depressive mood, irritable, and just numbed my negative feelings I had. I've been feeling much more motivated and positive since quitting. I won't be going back! Thank you for sharing this video and re-assuring me on quitting.
ive been trying to quit for years, there was a period that i accepted i couldnt. its addicting because i used it to not think of trauma, but when i dont smoke its all i can think about. trying to learn how to not use anything to cope
I had a similar experience! I started smoking in my early 20s and little by little I started losing everything . Isolation became my “Best friend”. Simple tasks now needed that High or I just wouldn’t do it . Lost my relationship with An amazing girl! Lost a lot of money . Killed my dreams . Became unrecognizable. Started hating myself and how I would let these things just happen in my life like I was in 3rd person . Yesterday was the last straw and I finally quit. Reading All your stories gives me the hope that I could come out the other side and rebuild myself. It’s all fun and games until that substance you use becomes your “master”.
"affects a lot of people" yet YET there is still no video about alcohol from him? Even for months? I can already see the double standards lmao he prolly drinks alcohol too and think its the best
as someone who was a regular user (1-2 times a week) during lockdown vs now (only when I feel like it, 1-2 times a month), this was the perfect time for this information to come out! Not fear mongering, but just plain information. I hope it comes across the right page of people!
not fear mongering Did we read diff titles?/watch diff vids?! that was legit the '2024 version of Reefer Madness' ! but when they know you know the science and still need to talk you out - also so many assume the way it effected them not constant/not daily can feel MUCH diff than someone on a diff terp blend/strain and using it differently even the method of use like vaping changes things, is it oil etc - too many variables for starters Posted before but tl;dr, smoking before 18 is the only real danger unless uhave mental illness thats exascerbated by it (psychosis etc) - just see my earlier comment but i smoke daily 1g a day for 18yrs now - i go tengland basically every yr for 2wks inc in a few weeks (thru UAE/DUBAI from AUS so cant bring medical im rx'd for my PTSD/agoraphibic tendencies after an assault after busking one day i got mugged by a group lost teeth etc) FOR ME cold turkey from starting 18yrs ago in Uni: i get one day of no appettite...and reg jetlag....occasional 'vague' cravings when others drink at holidays and as i dont drink just cuz im not a fan and take antianxiety meds rx'd some days ddepending etc i cant so ill buy a juul for 20bucks and just use that here and ther on the trip more as a placebo but i only did that once, was fine every ytip before that so prob 12 trips int he 18yrs i been smoking DAILY 1G but back then more like 3gs of cali medical 22% still fire and still not worried about the tirp this yr - THOUGH if i was offered cannabis while there i wouldnt say no obv, but the ptsd meds they give me instead fk with my memory and personality way more (inhibition lack from clonazepam/valium) on holiday and i wanna remember these days as my fam gets older, i see my two bro's ONCE during that time from the US/UK all in the UK as im in AUS - my Nans 91 and i dont wanna forget my poss last memories anway, just thought u might dig hearing 'the other side cuz this was reefer madness on the DL with 'cool animatinos' and stats that are true but also misleading by leaving out the most pro cannabis stats (dont have time/space but just search for credible sciene articles about effectiveness of thc/cannabis and see what the 'top benefits are' kids seizures stopping, elderly woman can talk w no stutter after first time smoking (vice i think) its wild. it grows natural, no chem process like with alchol, ready to smoke as is, kif the universe/God whatever didnt want us smoking it it wouldnt grow naturally and YES landrace aka all natural strains out in the K2 mountains etc can be STRONGER than whats on offer now as its 20+ % AND resilliant af from evolving outdoors for CENTRURIES AND CENTRURIES
I'm an alcoholic, and I still struggle with it today, but there was a time I was using it heavily almost every day and becoming physically dependent. I turned to THC as a kind of replacement. It put me in a much safer and less destructive state of mind than alcohol, but I was also using it compulsively for the exact same reasons, missed some opportunities, and didn't feel like myself. The strength of it was uniquely uncomfortable... yet an incredibly far cry from alcohol poisoning and withdrawal. I believe it played a role in teaching my lizard brain that, actually, sober is pretty nice. I don't recommend anything I've done, but I kind of saw the light when it comes to how heavily weed is vilified and alcohol is advertised.
I had a similar experience, after giving in to the compulsion of smoking weed all the time I realized that the drug was manipulating me into using it again (through addiction) and the sober mind is the healthy mind. Sober is underrated for sure.
Also sometimes weed can help you remember that life can be joyful (or at least tolerable) and is worth living. Crutches aren't great but anyone who scoffs at them outright has probably never actually needed one.
And how did you stop? I drank pretty much (1-2 wine bottles every evening) from 18 til 22 and switched the Alcohol to weed. First only a few times a week but after 1 year of using i do it everyday several times, im 26 now. I started studying again but its so hard for me and i dont have Control over consuming and i dont know how to stay sober for long 😭
the merch drop is sooo gorgeous I love all of the peices :,) I remember seeing this vids on my recommended years ago and I'm so glad this channel has grown the way it has. Thank you for your work and much love to the brilliant artists of all kinds who run this channel and beyond. also this video called me out so dirty aaaahhhh but its okay ive known these things to be true for a while and have cut back significantly on my use.
As a former heavy user myself(over 15 years of habitual use), this video illustrated the self realizations I had during my use. These realizations motivated me to quit. I quit cold turkey and haven't touched it in over two years. I have never felt better.
Good for you, man! I was prescribed anti-depressants before, and the moment I noticed they were interfering and causing addiction, I quit. I hate something external messing up my body systems. I have a whole philosophy that "my body isn't perfect in the first place, I can't afford to mess it up even more"
I moved to the NL for studies and soon bacame very addicted to the herb. I became depressed and started being socially awkward. It only made me distance myself from friends and family. A few months later I'm finally getting over it and only smoke about once a month, sometimes even less and I'm feeling much better. While this may not happen to all people, weed sure isn't for everybody.
I agree it isnt for everybody. Personally it helped me break out of my shell and smoking was more social for me with my friends or my partner, and those skills made me less anxious thankfully. I hope more research gets funded so education can be better for all.
Due to Sativa making they ass overly paranoid. They need to smoke the right weed. Sativa ain't for everybody just like Indica ain't for everybody. And if neither is for you, DONT SMOKE
Thank you so much for this video. And thank you to everyone sharing their experience and making me understand that we are going through a similar experience, I was expecting a lot more angry comments coming either from anti-weed people or more moderate consumers. I’ve been two months sober after 5 years of heavy daily use. I hate depending on anything exterior to myself and yet my past life experiences led me to only feel healed by cannabis use. I still have no reward system today but I like to push myself and be contempt with knowing I’m not making it worse. Whenever I tried to quit for a few days my withdrawal would bring out the worst in me and I’d be so awful with my loved ones I didn’t recognize myself anymore. After my suicide attempt I knew I had to turn my life around and the goal is to be kind to myself without any magic instantaneous tricks. When I’ll reach that goal maybe I’ll be able to consume moderately but for everyone fighting right now I wish you all the best and don’t give up ! I can assure you you’ll feel much better.
I came back inside after smoking, sat down to eat my dinner, searched for a video to watch, and this is the first one I see. I think this might be a sign. Edit: Yeah, it was a sign...
I've known about PPS (Permanent Pot Syndrome) for a long time, and I didn't start using THC products until early 2023. I approached it knowing that tolerance can increase, so I adopted a mindset of moderation. Nowadays, while I do use once a day, I limit it to 5mg THC, and so far it seems with my frequency of use, my tolerance seems to have found an equilibrium. Here is MY OWN experience of the upsides and downsides: Upsides: * Calmer approach to stressful situations (lower tendency for aggression) * Increased level of creativity * Pleasant euphoria when learning new things, and putting them into context * Increased empathy * Increased focus on tasks Downsides: * Harder to find words sometimes * Increased sense of paranoia (I sometimes feel like people are aware I'm acting differently, and are judging me. I typically don't really care what people think about me when I'm sober, so maybe I'm just not aware that it's happening while not using) * Increased impulsiveness (can be good or bad, depending on the situation) The downsides only seem to manifest while I'm under the effects, which I think is a good thing.
@partyboat123 It’s not in a medical dictionary, lol. Just meet someone who has used for years and years at high levels, and compare them to someone who hasn't. PPS is an observation, more than anything. Ozzy Osbourne is an example of PPS. My dad has PPS, total hippy vibes. All I'm saying is there are long-term effects of heavy extended usage.
this is a powerful video for me. as someone who has used cannabis for years, i've felt a transition where the old me, who I was before I smoked weed, I feel it has slipped away and I may not ever be able to go back. That is something that honestly perpetuates the cycle and enables me to continue feeding my addiction to cannabis. Your perspectives on this have afforded me a new outlook, one where if I work hard enough, I can undo the damage, I can go back. Since I started smoking I have always known cannabis is more addictive than most say, this video (and the rigourous research you and the team have taken upon yourselves!!) has proved it to me. Thank you for always having a new perspective, and THANK YOU for not being afraid to say what we NEED to hear!!!
It’s never too late. I currently smoke every day but went two years without from 2019-2021. You’ll struggle at first but you will return to your old self
Addiction is in your head with weed. It's a you thing. Pay attention to THC%, go for the lower end. Everyone has this perception that they need the strongest content available, which is absurd.
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This video really resonates with me. I started smoking weed at 14, and by 15, I was a daily user. It didn't take long for me to realize that I had become addicted. I tried to quit several times, but I always ended up relapsing. As a kid, I had big dreams of becoming a filmmaker and pursuing other creative passions, but I also struggled with a lot of anxiety and fear. Weed became my escape from the negativity and hardships I was dealing with. It numbed the pain and kept me stuck in my “comfort zone,” even though I was quietly sinking into a deep depression there. I ended up neglecting my hobbies, interests, friends, and dreams. It even affected my cognitive abilities-I felt like I was becoming dumber, and my memory was shot. Now, at 31, I'm seven months clean, and for the first time in a long time, I truly feel alive. No more depression, less social anxiety, and I’m more in touch with my creative side. I'm actually finishing things now, something I couldn’t do before. Since I stopped smoking, I’m so much happier and excited to work toward my goals and bring my dreams to life!!!! Much love from The Netherlands
I never liked weed. It made me feel weird and anxious and negative thoughts were too strong on it. When I only took like 3 or 4 puffs I was fine, but anything more than that was not great.
1.5 years sober. The worst years of my life were accompanied by chronic weed use. It made me less myself, and I damaged a lot of relationships as a result of how my personality and priorities changed. All the symptoms outlined in this video resonate with me, and I still see it in friends that haven’t stopped smoking (yet🤞). Thank you for opening up the conversation about cannabis addiction!!
I suffered from anxiety and stress induced insomnia most of my life. Doc gave me sleeping pills and a few weeks later I felt myself almost considering just turning my car into oncoming traffic. Luckily I had the insight to consider it's not real it's just the pills. So I stopped. One day a friend recommended weed. I was 26. Game changer. Using it only to sleep helped me get my life together. Got out of working on a bar, reeducated myself, now at 37 I'm a university professor with a great sleep schedule. Couldn't have done it without weed. I have friends who are high basically all day every day. I see the soul and wallet drain in others. But for me, moderate and intentional week use basically saved my life
What can you say to a heavy user to make them believe they are getting too addicted and convince them they've been changing for the worst? My teenage brother is currently smoking weed too heavily and he dropped out of school last year and now sits on our mom's neck and doesn't wanna find a job. I am just lost at what to do :( It now came to a point where he barely has the brain capacity to form coherent sentences and need a long time to process what was said to him...
My husband and I have been daily smokers for 10 years plus and we both started smoking when we were teenagers. The THC amounts are crazy now, 38% in natural bud was the highest I have seen. We recently quit (like 2 weeks ago) because we were experiencing EVERYTHING they talk about here. I have noticed a cognitive decline in myself, attention and memory being the most noticeable. The addiction is very real and the withdrawal was ugly but short. We already see a better path for our lives , the social isolation, depression and anxiety is already getting better. I do not believe legalization would have changed this situation for us as it was always very easy to obtain. If this video resonates with anyone who is feeling addicted to weed and have been considering quitting, rip the band aid off and do it. Thank you for this video.
As you can read from the comments, it has happened to many, including me. I did not expect to find so many similar stories, if you want to read, I also wrote my story here. Know that it will be hard at first, the "monkey" is always around the corner and will catch you when you least expect it. Try to be strong, you will see that in 3/4 months everything will be easier and you will see life more clearly. Be strong and when you are in drama, come back to watch this video and read these comments. It will remind you why you are doing it. A big hug, God bless you. ❤
I really appreciate how this channel tried to show both sides to an issue, also how if there are researches that contradict eachother you'll mention it. this is what science and even pop science should be about. also, amazing visuals and art as per usual.
Props for one of the few marijuana-related articles I've ever seen that appears to be objective. Also, one of the only things that shares my opinion is "If you want to try it, there is a time and place." I would just add "have a trusted friend nearby" as well, for a variety of reasons, including having them help with any possible paranoia, just in case something goes wrong, and because it is frequently really hilarious. When I say "trusted" friend, I mean someone who is not going to screw with you. For me, it was my father.
The first time I fully got medicated, it was like all of the trauma I had repressed processed all at once. Holy shit, I never spent that much time screaming in all my life.
Can confirm. As an infrequent edible consumer myself, it is soooo much more fun when you're talking or hanging out with a trusted friend who is sober than sitting by myself watching RUclips videos.
I've been using cannabis for years, and I’d like to share my experience. In the beginning, it was fun-lots of laughter and enjoyment. But after about two years, that faded, leaving behind a dullness and a creeping sense of depression. The biggest takeaway for me was how much it distorts your perception of reality. You start convincing yourself that your beliefs are true, even when they aren’t, and your view of the world becomes skewed. Over time, I noticed a significant drop in motivation, which made it harder to pursue my goals. This isn’t the case for everyone, but from my observations, I'd say about 95% of people go through something similar. The good news is that after quitting for a few years, you can recover almost entirely-though there are some things you never fully get back. Is it worth it? That’s for each person to decide, but from my perspective, if I knew then what I know now, I would’ve made different choices. But we are all smart after the fact.
Thanks for sharing, so you have quit weed? I’m considering quitting after using for 2 years. I use it to cope with my mental health but I understand I’m only numbing myself and not actually facing the issue itself. I’m curious what you felt improved after quitting.
6:17 Sorry to have nothing to say about the actual purpose of the video, but I would LOVE a video on the psycological and neurological basis for boredom.
I'd suggest they pair that analysis with those that have ADHD and utilize weed. While there will always be downsides and negative effects from any drug use, I think there's an inverse effect at work here that would show different results between the average neurotypical and neurodivergent cannabis consumer.
Boredom/angst associated with every day life is a difficulty with maintaining abstinence from any problematic substance use, and this video puts it in really clear and (characteristically for this channel) compassionate terms. This is practically the #1 goal of any support program (12 step or otherwise): "how to live life on life's terms" to borrow a phrase with 12 step origins. I have personally had my memory and personality affected by drug use (not weed primarily), and its really easy to get discouraged by the idea that I permanently damaged myself. It's a daily struggle to make peace with this and, perversely, I'm closest to giving up my sobriety on those days when I'm most acutely aware of how I've changed. It's so frustrating sometimes I'd really like to just not have to think about it. But I wanted to share this in case anyone is scared about the "damage" you might have done to yourself. I don't want to downplay the harm you might be doing (and I think you need to take action to stop that harm), but I want to encourage you not to look at yourself as "damaged." That label doesn't do you any good, and I would argue that its not true in the sense that your intrinsic worth and completeness is still as intact as ever, even with your new memory issues and personality changes. Do your best to keep living a healthy life and try to accept the new you as someone who deserves to be happy and full of self esteem. You can't focus on "what you've lost," there's absolutely no point in comparing yourself to some version of you that you think "should" be in your place. You are you right now, the only version of you that will ever exist, and you deserve to just live your life free from the problematic substance use that brought you to this point of conflict (whether that is abstinence or not)
HUGELY much needed topic that needed to be covered! I only have personal anecdotes but heavy weed use nonstop for 2 years developed a social anxiety disorder within me. Talking, thinking, reading and socializing became incredibly difficult and I withdrew into a shell of my former self as a result. I felt like I had lost my spark and personality and turned me from someone extremely social to one that was very afraid of social interactions. Whatever people said, my mind couldnt process with enough speed to facilitate normal conversation and this made social interactions awkward and difficult. I always felt like people were looking at me and judging me; body movements that once felt natural felt forced and unnatural. At the time, I just kept going because I felt like I could quit at any time (i didnt feel addicted), and I also underestimated weed (and many other drugs). It was my time of exploring drugs and all I was curious about was pushing limits and seeing how high I could get / different combinations of drugs. Anyway this sort of mindset and lack of respect towards drugs has led to myself having to live my disorder for the rest of my life. It has been a very hard 5ish years but im slowing learning to live with it and figure out ways to be at peace with myself and my anxiety. One thing ill note for sure is that after quitting weed, alot of the long term symptoms feel like they are slowly reversing and over the past couple years I have felt more myself than ever since I started smoking. Im not saying this will happen to everyone/trying to demonize drugs, since I know many of my stoner friends have different experiences. Ive also had the most intense, amazing, fun and unforgettable moments on drugs. But just dont underestimate weed (or psychadelics) just because they are "physically safe". The psyche is a very fragile thing and every time u take a drug that is psychoactive, ur playing a game of russian roulette whether u know it or not. You may be the unlucky few percent that has to have their life changed for the worse forever. Its a risk you have to be willing to take so keep monitoring how your body and mind feels to it and prioritize that over fun.
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People often neglect the idea that smoking *Anything* is bad for your lungs, and your body as a whole. Wether it's weed, tobacco, or you're sitting at a campfire inhaling smoke.
Everyone dies sometime
real comment right here lol
i mean, regardless of what is burning, smoke still contains soot and ash.
One of many reasons I use the oil instead. XD
@@Vanity0666I get what you mean but it'll still affect our health until we die or quit or only use edibles.
Yup, to anyone who has ever cleaned a bowl or bong: all that shit is in your lungs too.
Weed was so cartoonishly vilified that the backlash has been to cartoonishly glorify it. Thank you for making this!
The god-like status that weed has gotten is actually insane to me
Dude, I smoke weed but I legitimately hate those potheads who believe it is not only perfectly safe, but healthy. It sounds stupid but I have legitimately argued with people who believe it is healthy to BURN AND INHALE ORGANIC MATERIAL.
@@whiskeysaint5609 From my life experience, inspite of all the "Benefits" these stoners preach about this thing,
All of the weed smokers I know have either performed mediocre or completely ruined their lives 😑
Just quit weed after years of use, probably the best choice I've made in a long time. Although weed isn't the worst stuff out there, it def has it's downsides. Screwed up my mentals for a long while.
weed. is. a. bad. thing.
today marks a week of sobriety from smoking weed everyday since i was 15 . I doubt you guys will ever see this but if you do, Thank you for educating me and opening my eyes to the longterm effects of cannabis.❤️
my fried cannabinoid receptors thank you
Bro I started at 15 too lol. You got this man, you’ll feel way better
Hey I'm in your boat. I've been smoking since I was 21. I've been sober for 6 months. I feel like I can have a healthy relationship with it again. I'm only going to smoke on Thanksgiving and Christmas after dinner with my family and that is it.
You are seen my friend. Keep it up. You're stronger than you think you are.
Keep it up, you're a shining light of hope for all those stuck down in the ditches.
This video came out 7 days ago and I am 7 days sober. It's been a hellish week but my life is already improving. Thank you for the wake-up call
Stay strong brother, this random dude on the internet believes in you
Stay strong brother congratulations for decision :)
Congratulations friend. I went from being high all the time to quitting cold turkey. The first couple of weeks were a struggle especially with food, but in the end I went 7 years clean. Now I only occasionally smoke with my friends. Good luck :)
Good for you! You got this 💪🏿💖
It does get better!
This year my mother went from a healthy, bright person to not knowing who I was, and then to her grave in the space of six months. As the dementia took her I watched my dad’s heart break. My weed vape, which i hit the odd evening, was all of a sudden a huge crutch for me. It really helped, it put this thin barrier between me snd the horror and it helped me be useful instead of a sobbing mess.
After the funeral though I decided to quit for a while to get a healthy relationship back with weed. Emotion hit me like a train and I experienced true deep depression for the first time in my life. A cautionary tale that if you mask grief/pain it does not go anywhere. You need to feel and process it or it will grow, and it will come for you.
Best of luck to you. You’re not alone and I hope you can find some ways to process your grief.
My Dad and I used to smoke together. He died of lung cancer. I knew full well that I desperately had to stop... It took over 5 years of fighting with myself to finally break the cycle. One of the major things that always pushed me back were the vivid dreams following quitting. Sleeping became like work. Dreams were so real it felt like I hadn't slept at all. I'd always wake up with some new cryptic message to try and decode. Now that I'm past it the initial drawbacks, I feel so much more comfortable in general. Every long term user should quit for at least a few months so they can learn who they are without it. I have a feeling most would refrain from returning to it.
Weed should be illegal worldwide, I'm glad that in my country it was abolished years ago
Admit you commited a crime, and face prison
Yep, had a rough last couple years of childhood and smoked for like two years straight, I’m almost 20 now and I’ve just quit, finally processing my emotions properly and things are actually getting better. Shocker 😂
I just cannot STAND the smell of cannabis. I legit have to leave the room. It should absolutely be legal, but non-smoking areas should be non-smoking.
Yea dude it smells horrible I genuinely can’t stand it either
Like tobacco.
I can't stand the smell either and I smoke it. Luckily I find it to be like garlic... If I'm consuming it I can't smell it.
It's worse than smoking tobacco @@ImperatoreTime
Yeah I don't like the smell and vapes, any vapes hurt my lungs to be around and make them feel sorta raw. I do use the occasional gummy to help relax enough before bed because I have chronic acute insomnia. Even that makes me feel like im being bad lol. I don't disaprove of others doing it but I feel weird about it personally.
As someone who has been a chronic recreational and medical user for a long time - it's nice to finally have some truly unbiased and well researched information coming out these days
Agree!
Medical?
Non Biased my Asssss
The bias of "lazy" weed smoker is in the animation.
LOL unbiased.... I wonder how many comments in here are bots. Flood the comments section with bots and nobody can have a conversation because everything gets diluted.
I appreciate you creating this. This is exactly right for me, as I am regrettably among the 20% that have a CUD and am attempting to stop. It expresses what I need to hear, which is really motivating as I attempt to refrain and let everything out of my system.
You can do it!!
You can so do it bro!
I was in the exact same situation only a couple years ago, and I almost stopped (just smoke 1 with friends from time to time), and it's life changing, I swear bro
You can do it 💪
Guys it's a bot
I have a few issues with the stats forward approach to this video, as opposed to a system up method towards understanding. How can you recover from CUD if you don't understand what you were using it for? Cannabis produces cannabinoids as insecticide. Tobacco produces nicotine, but where tobacco hijacks a muscle receptor and leaves the area more sensitive, cannabis soothes the receptors it touches. The actions of both are as a psychological poison, essentially just turning signal indicators good, and resulting in gregariousness that gets insects killed in nature. It really is a fascinating defense, and cannabis has the more effective poison. Recovery from cannabis/tobacco use is often a social exercise, and I wish you luck.
This is why Snoop Dogg should donate his body to science
ong explain snoop then
@@slivoxuploadshe doesn’t need to critically think like if you’re a computer engineer or doctor or whatever. bet you behind a cash register at a gas station, he wouldn’t last a day before messin up high
He runs like, multiple multi million dollar businesses, and has his own football team? Not to mention several ongoing shows, a radio show, and a podcast. He could buy and run Walmart as a corporation, much less handle a register :p@@jadwahab4474
He's got 99 problems but a lack of access to weed ain't one.
@@jadwahab4474he is still a business owner, performer, musician, promoter and show host (plus many side quests)
We really need to investigate snoop
I needed this information. I've been using too much and this information solidified my perception of the symptoms I've been experiencing. I was in denial about how much weed was negatively affecting me, and I always told myself "in moderation it's fine though!"
Problem is I haven't been using it in moderation. Thank you guys for the information and hard work, keep up what y'all do!
For me and just for me, moderation means once per week or less , i was a daily user and its not for me
You should try reducing or quit, you can do it!
Good for you self reflecting. That's awesome
Same here. I limited myself to weekends only, but I’d like to try to reduce it to Friday night only
I quit weed a few months ago. I was smoking all day every day for 5-6 years and it eventually started to feel like I was turning my brain to a pile of mush and my tolerance is shot, I can’t enjoy any anymore basically. If I do get a high, it’s short lived in comparison and just isn’t *fun* anymore. It’s a REALLY good idea to stop as soon as you can. I went cold turkey and was relatively okay, tho it felt like my withdrawals lasted months instead of weeks, but that could’ve just been in my head.
All this to say I see you, I hear you, I relate, and I wish you the best on your journey friend! You aren’t alone.
Weed may not be “super addictive”, but numbing out pain is. Whenever you find yourself very reliant on one coping mechanism, and straying away from your other more varried coping strategies, reflect on it.
Yep. Seems like most of the symptoms of weed addiction are actually the consequences of a ruined society. When everything is fked up, everyone suffers from some form of PTSD or another.
You’re absolutely right however I’m definitely not stopping lol
Bingo. Habitual is the correct term, there’s nothing in weed that is addictive.
I would say when one faces withdrawals there is an addictive component in the substance and there are definitely withdrawals from weed.
the problem with this fact that you're not entirely wrong about is that this only proves that everything can lead to addiction including things that are commonly considered healthy like fresh air, water, being in a healthy relationship, and exercise (especially the last one.. i notice most people who love exercising love it more than i like weed)
at that point the question is: in a vacuum, is addiction itself really a bad thing, or is it the thing you're addicted to that's bad?
ironically enough, the first video i saw from Kurzgesagt tackles this topic, and they were forced to delete the video by their investors (which lead to drama, because those same investors paid the channel to make videos on biased topics, which they later apologized for)
they should probably remake that video, and update it with modern research
I have smoked for 8 years now. At the beginning, everything was sunshine and rainbows until the paranoia, anxiety, panic attacks, and the dull memory began to hit me. My mood and life started changing for the worse until this year, I decided to stop smoking weed once and for all. Honestly, it was the best decision I ever made. Started getting more physically active, social around other people (whereas before I would want to only be stuck in my home), good moods and so much more positive feedback. This video highlights this issue perfectly.
Best of luck
Things are always better in moderation.
I'm 17 I've smoked since 14 I've been in an out of rehab and relapsed now I've been smoking a year everyday atleast 5 joints I don't know how to quit if I don't smoke it for half a day I'll get grumpy how to stop?
I needed this honesty. I'm in the 10%; addicted, using it every day, pretty consistently, with high THC levels. And of course, every time I try to quit, those nasty withdrawal symptoms are very real, and I feel awful for 3 or 4 days, and I don't really feel 'great' until I make it more than a week - which is rare when the weed brings me all the good feelings right away. The only upside is that I started in my early 20s, and not my teen years, so the developmental damage should be less damaging - though the long term damage is definitely still there as I know I have no motivation and terrible memory problems. This video is a big motivator to heavily cut down, thank you for the science.
same. we'll get through this
How old are you now?
Exactly same experience for me, started when I was 23 and graduated from university, and have been using heavily for close to 2 years now
@@TraxisOnTheLines 1 Peter 5:8
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Best of luck my friend, I hope you can cut down successfully.
I smoked weed several times daily for years starting in my first year of college and only recently took a serious stance on quitting… since then, my anxiety problems have essentially disappeared. My memory, productivity, and punctuality have all improved drastically and I feel like I actually am in-control of my life again. I always thought weed was helping me with my mental health, but in reality it was a detriment to me in almost all facets of my life.
Thank you for making this video to help get the word out about how weed can truly ruin your life if used improperly. It’s never too late to quit and if you’re dissatisfied with your life while smoking, try quitting and see what a difference it truly makes.
i have quit a few weeks ago after at least a year of daily use and i experience exactly the same positive effects from quitting!
Currently in the process of quitting after 1-2 years of heavy use :) can't agree more and thanks for giving some motivation to keep it up!
Very true!
Im trying to quit but the relapses are way too much..😢😢need help
@@iManuel.98 It definitely isn’t easy, I know that feeling. I had unfortunately gotten to a point with weed that it was actually debilitating, couldn’t eat sleep or socialize without it due to anxiety. I knew that I could get past all that after only a few days without it, so I smoked everything I had and refused to buy myself any more. The biggest thing I can recommend is just constantly reminding yourself that you are better without it! Additionally, find activities you can do to fill your day that will distract you; I’m very active in general so I just ramped that up, went on bike rides whenever I could and hit the gym at least once a day. I did my best to find activities I love to do and now do them as often as possible, because when I smoked I was often too lazy to do them. It’s all about convincing yourself that you don’t need it, you’re better without it, and that you will feel so much better in just a matter of days! Also cutting out excess scrolling on apps was big for me, even deleting some social media to keep from mindlessly scrolling like I would when I was high. Watching more movies and TV shows helped me stay off my phone as well, even if it was just another screen to look at.
I know it’s hard, but you can do it!! Don’t give up and remind yourself that you’re so much stronger than weed makes you!
I had only smoked weed a handful of times as a teenager, over a decade later though I began smoking for fun with friends which eventually turned into a daily habit. I've been smoking daily for 2 years now, this video helped me realize that a lot of the personal issues/problems I've been dealing with this year are most likely caused by marijuana.. constantly depressed, anxious, suicidial thoughts, no energy, no creativity, no attention span, and a lack of motivation to go to work.. whenever I've tried taking a break I just can't help myself from not smoking at the end of the day. I was so depressed yesterday.. I couldn't even bring myself to leave the bed. Quitting now seems more viable than before I watched this video, I finally feel the slightest enthusiasm for becoming who I was before this all started. Thank you.
I wish you all the best! You got this!
Good luck brother ! ❤
My exact same pattern right now sadly. Still in bed at 13h, looking at this video Who just popped on my notifications happy to have red you and to see we are not alone struggling
First three days are a real bummer, then it gets better by the day. Drink water and take walks 👍
oh yea dude for sure, anything consumed too much is too much. Its great that you realised that, wish you a safe recovery. I think its alright if you use it, just be sure you don't "need" it. That way it'll be more enjoyable too
As an epileptic, I'm totally thankful for cannabis. My meds can only do so much. And for those with chronic nausea, cannabis is a massive help with eliminating that feeling near immediately.
I smoked everyday for seven years, to the point where I was classified as this "heavily dependent" type. Very recently began my 'quit weed' journey a few weeks ago only to discover one of my favorite RUclipsrs has made an entire video, highlighting the subtle nuances of weed addiction which most creators avoid & deny. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO.
The withdrawals are gonna hit, BUT I BELIEVE IN YOU!!! It’s not only a physical battle, but a heavy mental one. You got this random person on the internet 🙌🙌🙌
I’ve been smoking every day for the last few years (just about) and I know I should probably cut down but part of me just really doesn’t want to.
I have an addiction to escape and weed is one of the many ways I “escape”, so even if I do quit or calm down with that, I feel like other forms of escape that I hate more will become stronger in my life. And I don’t want that either. So the correct step for me would be finding the root of the problem with that, but I don’t know how to do that either lol
I hope you can get rid of the addiction man, I belive in you!
I've been a daily user for 9 years. 2 years ago I made a big change to only smoke once late in the evening. I'd love to get rid of it but it has become such a big part of my life. I don't really need it as long as I stay busy. In the past few years I rarely longed for weed, but smoked it everyday. Rarely feel the need to smoke, but when I decide to not smoke, it makes me very restless. Always had issues with sleeping in, weed fixed that. It did help me a lot in the past to escape many bad things that happened.
Wish I never tried it in my life. It's amazing if used on occasion, but I fucked up. Stuck.
@@battleaxellfind the root(talk therapy)And if you still want to smoke: only do it once a week. But if you can completely quit; even better
We used to get high together in solidarity when weed was illegal, but now that it’s legal we get high alone. That’s the biggest shift I’ve noticed in decades of use.
So druggies are more alone ?
Correlation isn’t necessarily causation. There’s also a loneliness epidemic and loss of connection. We had a pandemic and politics sever connection in many countries.
Same! I really miss passing a blunt with friends and roommates...but thing is, when it was illegal...I was in college, and so friends were always around! As an adult in my 30s...those friends are far away, now. Wish I had local pals to pass a J with! It's the sense of community and camaraderie that I miss.
@@klimbimjim anyone who uses that term to insult people is a loser
@@klimbimjim Please. people like you cant tell the difference between meth and weed, which makes your opinions invalid and you should probably keep them to yourself... you're also a druggie if you drink coffee smoke cigs take any sort of pills don't no need to be a Karen...
Thank you for backtracking and correcting things you've said in the past. It makes me respect this channel that much more.
Same, it’s a rare thing to find in channels, but it really shows they care, like this is their life instead of a side hustle.
@@131Eyez verb
crowd together; nestle closely.
"they huddled together for warmth"
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Similar:
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noun
a crowded or confused mass of people or things.
"a huddle of barns and outbuildings"
Not sure what a "side huddle" is...
@@OrderOfOmphalos lmao typo! Thanks for reminding me
@@OrderOfOmphalos Side Hussle. it's not that hard.
don't forget they were entirely funded by a certain former ceo's company masquerading as "philanthropy"
Started heavily smoking at 16 and lost my desire to grow. It’s a subtle effect but it’s so dangerous and significant for young people. You truly don’t realize what smoking takes from you until you stop. I have always been a pro weed person and still am but it has the ability to strip people of feelings like stress and desire that are need to achieve long term gratification. It clouds many of the difficult thoughts, conversations, goals that make life beautiful.
as a daily smoker myself I knew I wouldnt enjoy this video. However I think it‘s really important that content like this exists and is out there
Same man. I know I'm a zombie; I don't really like to be told it. But at least I knew it alread
Hahah man don’t wanna face the truth , the only reason you are a sexual deviant is because you smoke weed.
This was the first thing in my feed...I stopped smoking entirely p much yesterday, so I was initially like "what the fuck, man" but I needed this video more than I realized. I'm currently cold turkey with a vape in my pocket so only time will tell... but withdrawal symptoms are scary. I might need to smoke every now and then until they calm down. Or not. We shall see how strong I am and what I need for myself.
You don't like it because it's true and you're in denial because of your addiction, the brain is controlling you
@@jin3784no shame in weaning off! Once the dose is low enough you can go cold turkey, that's what worked for me at least. This only works if you can control yourself enough to keep the low doses low
this video was so necessary! i am a recovering weed addict (even when i say it it sounds funny), i smoked everyday for 2+ years and i’ve been clean for 2 months now. in the beggining weed did wonders in my life, it allowed me moments of socialization and diving deeper into my own feelings, helping me understand myself and heal. it really made me a better person.
but with time, it started to slowly eat away my life. sometimes i would feel ill or anxious and knew weed would worsen the symptons, but i smoked anyway. i felt like a puppet, i couldn’t control my hands from reaching for my stash and rolled a joint without even thinking. then just as the video says, it became a remedy and a culprit for loneliness. i would feel lonely and smoke, but that also made me more anxious to go out and socialize.
also, i would do nothing most of the time. smoking weed and staring into the ceiling was just fine. i would never feel bored. it was some quick and easy dopamine instead of pursuing some actual fun activity, like going out or playing sports, hell even playing video games.
the moment i decided it was enough was when i started missing my master thesis deadlines because i would always prefer smoking to anything. i was going to fail my degree i worked so hard for because of weed! the first few weeks were hard but i am back to normal now.
i do miss it though :( i really hope i am able to enjoy weed in moderation in the future. so my message is: enjoy weed but be careful!!!
I had to quit a few years ago myself. I started young and got to a point where I smoked daily and I got to a point where I had palsy seizures. At first I didn't know what was going on because it happens first on a bus and I had to go to work so I ended up brushing it off but it happened two more times. I cut back and when I did a lil hit after playing a round of games when I came back inside I asked my lil brother to watch over me with a phone ready to record because no one has ever seen me go through it and I got shakes lucky I didn't have another seizure. But asking my brother to do that was my breaking point
I experienced the same thing. I thought I could never do it again. Many traumas later, I periodically go without it but my life is just better and easier when I have it. You just have to periodically recalibrate by clearing it out of your system and starting over.
Takes a lot of introspective effort to weigh the costs of something so central to your routine and then decide it’s doing harm. I’m glad you were provided a catalyst and were able to escape the addiction without any serious life damage!
WEEEEEEEDDDDD!!!!!!1!!!!!!!
I feel you brother, thanks for sharing.
I started smoking weed when I was 15. I’m 28 now. In a few short years l’ll have smoked for longer in my life than not. It reminds me of my grandpa who we used to always scold for smoking cigarettes. He would say “it makes me happy” and “I’ve been smoking since I was 16 years old.” I don’t want to be the grandpa that my grandkids will be begging to stop. I still smoke but I’ve definitely reeled it back over the past couple years. The effects have been so obvious - I’m more clear headed, more confident, & more disciplined when I’m sober. I’ve found that my intention going into smoking makes a big difference. When I was younger I would say l’ll never be one of those people who say “I used to smoke weed” or that I grew out of it. But.. as much as I want to deny it, that seems like the path forward if I want to continue to grow and evolve into my best self. Weed helped me escape when I felt trapped in my life, but now that I have autonomy and endless possibilites to explore, it has become an easy way to hide away from that intimidating truth.
I used heavily from age 13-17… lo and behold I have had depression, anxiety, and terrible memory ever since 😔 Edit: Guys. I’m 35, it’s been twenty years
Damn, that one hit hard. Thank you for sharing 💚
@@foxsake6634I mean maybe temporary but after more then a few months you'll be back to your normal self smoking for 3-4 years definitely won't cause crazy long term damage.
Hey, how old are you now? Why do you say ever since?@@foxsake6634
Good luck for you, wish you a long and happy life and that you quit weed.
This video hit hard - it once again confirmed that which I learnt from my time as a weed addict. At first I did it just for fun, togeter with other people. Then I started doing it alone, to battle the boredom and the feeling of powerlessness and going-nowhere I was experiencing then (I got that feeling because I was following a study I did no longer care for yet people kept pushing me to finish the study while I felt that I made a big mistake and did not want to work in that field of study anymore). Then I quit my study and moved into a squatters commune. We had fun and of course everybody smoked weed there. Eventually I started to feel awkward around others when high - I did not want to share my weed with others that much anymore - it was expensive enough as it was and I did not want to end up with nothing to smoke and unable to buy at the end of the month. So I started isolating myself from the others, locking myself up in my bedroom. In the end I smoked like 15 to 20 joints a day, from the moment I got out of bed until I went back in. I woke up late in the morning and went to bed late in the night. During daytime I just sat at my computer and watched series and cartoons and read news websites all day. I barely went outside or interacted with others anymore. I barely participated with the community projects that the commune was running anymore. I just didn't care anymore, I also started to feel more and more paranoid and awkward around other people. This was due to the guilt I was feeling toward the others in the commune - I wasn't putting in my part of the work anymore, what would they think of me? (They actually understood that I was going through tough times and accepted me as I was then...). I also developed a very negative view of the world around me due to the constant supply of negative news articles that I kept binge-reading and that made me not want to interact with society at all anymore. Due to my ideas of a corrupt, broken world, an evil and cold and non-caring society around me and my own inability to make something out of my life I developed a very deep depression. A depression to which smoking more weed (and coincidentally interacting even less with people and the world around me in real life) was the 'magical cure'. I kept spiralling deeper down into this hell-hole of an emotional state up until the point that I finally quit smoking weed. I've been in that black hole between 2005 and 2010. I was a heavy user from my 19th up to my 23rd. I managed to get out again. It did cost me quite a while (many months, years even) to fully recover from the mess I got myself in to - I especially noticed this on a mental level.
Its is great you show the REAL side of it. I have expierenced a lot of things myself or in my peers that you guys mentioned. Weed is not only some fun stuff you do. It is a drug, and it should be respected as it.
Nobody wants to see radical thoughts weither good or bad about a drug. Informations about a drug should be absolutely arbitrary and far from any lobbies.
fuck drugs, fuck weed and fuck alcohol and all those who consume it on a daily basis
Well, technically it’s both simultaneously. It is something fun and also a drug.
@@phobos1963lucky for you. This video exists!
So should alcohol and caffeine by your logic.
It's all in moderation, but we all know the perception of the public won't change that much.
My best friend once told me: "weed is like a medicine, but you wouldn't take antibiotics everyday" this sentence really explains the essence behind cannabis use.
people take other pills everyday to survive that have harmful effects.
I take a lot of harder meds everyday some twice a day sooo
@@libidinousbear4563 almost got em buddy
@@libidinousbear4563 you didn't just compare antibiotics to multivitamins
Yeah antibiotics can actually have horrid side effects. The gut biome is so important for all types of bodily functions.
They brought up such a good point that I hardly ever hear other people talking about: The less you use it, the better it gets! I used to work at a dispensary so I was deep into weed culture and was very supportive of it. Even then, when I considered myself a stoner, I still wouldn’t use it more than once every week or two, despite always wanting to. That was because the experiences I had when I kept my tolerance as low as possible were unmatched by anything I felt from chronic usage. I wish more people would see it this way too.
this the method fr this guy know wsp
Yeah, it doesn't work that way for everyone. Sometimes, I have been forced to go weeks or months without weed and when I return, my tolerance is still high and it doesn't feel any better than before. Intentionally forcing myself to do without almost every day sounds like unnecessary torture that I will NEVER willingly do to myself ever again!
I gotta find some weak ass regs somewhere. I can't take the strong hydro. Instead of calming me it makes me nervous AF.
Same with AHD meds. I would usually try going a few months or weeks without it to make sure it was harder hitting when I actually needed it.
Yes I see it your way. I'm a chronic user so I use at least once or twice everyday. If I was in your shoes I'd come back to the dark side or just quit because the feeling of want is too overwhelming for my taste. When I had quit for years I decided to go back because I have actually messed my life up with bad decisions and the weed pulled me out of severe depression. It helps me stay away from making bad decisions.
I went sober for about 6 months last year after smoking for years daily. My only withdrawal symptom were the crazy dreams. Other than that I just got bored a lot and had to think of things to do to keep my occupied. Eventually I started again and I'm back to daily use again. The key is to not be high 24/7. Smoke in the evening after you've done everything for the day and you'll feel a lot better.
Please make a vid like this about alcohol!!!
After hearing the vid keep saying how ‘alcohol is so much worse’ I assumed you had one but there doesn’t seem to be!
As a casual drinker but not a smoker I’m a bit worried and but eager to see similar analysis like this for alcohol…
alcohol is cool unless you drink a fuck ton of it
Alcohol is literally poison that's the part that causes the effect...
Agree.
It's not like a NEED to take a pause during work or school to chug a bottle of vodka in the middle or the day, right? Ahhh, but people that smoke?? They act like they NEED it to survive or else...
I’d say any drugs that can get people overdosed should be treated seriously. Alcohol is one of them.
@@HumbertoHernandez Never met an alcoholic huh?
I was addicted to weed when I was a teenager. I couldn't go a day without it. Suddenly, I started getting severe panic attacks while/after smoking and I had to stop because it was no longer enjoyable, it was just terrifying. The absolute worst withdrawal symptom was EXTREME boredom, and nothing could entertain me. It wasn't depression, but it's like I was completely incapable of indulging in any stimulation at all. I just laid on the couch for like 2 weeks, and then it started getting better. I cannot describe how intense the boredom was and how nothing would fix it.
Not going to lie thats just growing up but weed FORSURE intensifies the fuck out of it
I’m the same mate, anxiety got too much for me so I felt it was only right to stop smoking
@@StainedShuriken333 I was with you until the extreme boredom part. I had the same thing happen to me with the panic though. At first it was during a high that I had panic, and one night I remember feeling that same elevated heart rate, and anxiety, and realized I hadn’t even smoked that evening. I’ve gotten a lot better at managing it over the years but it never really went away, and I’m not sure if it can. It’s really depressing. That being said I didn’t get that boredom you’re describing
i replaced mine with youtube tbh
I'm with you all the way. I got addicted during the pandemic and went through the same thing. Congrats for quitting! Not easy, but so worth it.
This came at the right time in my life. I’m 21 and started using it more often in the past few months. I was definitely escaping my problems, but I kept pushing back and saying “I can stop at anytime!” I’ve tried. I can’t, at least not with the help of other opinions and solid internal work.
Thanks for the video, I want to do better. For anyone out there, no video is going to magically make you less addicted. It starts with making conscience efforts everyday to find why you’re feeling bad and reaching for “helpful” substances. Good luck!
It also stinks so much, even when not actively smoked but just on your clothing. It makes everyone around you uncomfortable that way
NA meetings have helped me so much, it’s people all going through the same struggle of addiction regardless of the substance
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I've found a schedule helps! Special days or weekends seems to work spectacularly.
Please, get some help from the outside, don’t be ashamed about it. Thats how it started for me… "I can stop anytime!" It took me three psychotic episodes to finally stop it for good.
These videos are always 10/10 this channel is so well edited, creative and informative
I am a medical student who is about to start his psychiatry residency. I majored in neuroscience as an undergrad and wrote my graduation thesis on exactly this topic. In addition, I have had my own struggles with marijuana overuse. Not quite full addiction, but close enough that I negatively impacted my life.
That all said: I am uniquely informed on this topic and have to say that this is the BEST concise summary of the topic I have seen in the last 5 years. Fantastic, balanced video that is raising awareness of a really important issue. Everything in moderation, but you must protect your brain at all costs.
Yeah
@@kylejunkunc5558Doctor here, have you ever experienced any admissions with marijuana induced psychosis? We had more than a few admissions with that due to the rising popularity of synthetics
Have you seen the new study: MJ use in MEN over 50 is dangerous for your heart health. Even if you just ingest it.
I also haven´t seen anything like it so far either. It´s so important for a lot of people, especially young teenagers
Cannabis does have addictive properties for sure. It's not quite the same danger as alcohol, opiates, or other hard drugs. However, people can get addicted to it. I'd compare the addiction to nicotine. It starts as fun, and some people can use it sparingly, but others get further hooked and smoke more frequently. When addicted, people can face sluggishness, paranoia, and debilitating anxiety. When withdrawing, people can be anxious, irritable, and get insomnia, which often leads to more cannabis use to mitigate the symptoms. Not to mention, it is intoxicating, and people sometimes choose to drive while high, sometimes actively smoking or eating edibles while driving long distances, which is obviously not great. This video is spot on.
There is a fourth very important factor, perhaps more important than the other three: Stimulus/motivation/reason.
That is, the biopsychosocial and cultural reasons why people smoke.
A person who smokes when they are on the weekend, having fun with friends, taking advantage of a vacation, relaxing at home, or even to get artistic inspiration, has a completely different relationship with marijuana than a person who smokes to distance themselves from the problems they are experiencing, such as risks, violence, financial difficulties, family problems, precariousness of life, etc.
The same goes for alcohol, which can be both a tool for socialization and violence, or even psychedelics, which can cause paranoia or be used to treat post-traumatic stress.
When it comes to drugs, the context and environment make all the difference.
I think this is the best take
This comment right here , THIS is what should really be discussed in relation to drugs , and we are drugging ourselves so much because capitalism is inhumane and self destructive.
bingo!
This. Absolutely this
@@TomatusYT caffeine nicotine alcohol are more deadly than THC hell the prescriptions we take are far more deadly than THC with a lot more side effects
I’m a legal medicinal user of cannabis and it stopped me using opiates, and I’m grateful it works so well for me. I live in chronic pain, and without it I cannot function. Moderation and medicalisation is key though - I use it just like a prescription medicine. And I use high CBD and low THC strains - which are so much more available too thanks to legal medical use. I have a great doctor who has tried many different strains and types with me to find the best for my pain, and who treats it just like any other medication - with potential side effects that we work hard to minimise. I’m so glad I can use it instead of opiates, which turned me into a zombie! With cannabis I can be out of bed and living my life all day. I really hope this sort of research continues - it’s so important that it’s treated like any other drug that has a lot of potential side effects, because using that information for utilising and creating better medical strains for specific purposes has been very helpful for people like me!
It's sad how what you say can be true, but so many people completely omit the last 1/3 and treat it as if it's some sort of
Wonder Drug.
Yes it has some effective medicinal qualities, and can help people with physical and mental issues, but it is also addictive, with an odor that lingers and gets carried by the wind easily, and can cause great discomfort even to those not actually smoking it.
It should be moderated and restricted to certain areas, just like smoking - not the "anytime, anywhere, as much as you'd like" solution that so many advocate for.
@@kimeojin1234 It's mostly because the people who are presenting it as this problem-less drug are those who don't have a sufficient understanding of how it works-- it's a cultural change in perception more than anything. We still don't rag people for smoking cigarettes in public though second-hand is objectively worse from tobacco. Similarly, the wide access gives it to everyone, and in this big pendulum swing of acceptance, lack of info and response are rampant. Like the original commenter, I use it medically but with a higher level of understanding of my relationship and function with it. I have chronic pain after breaking my spine, and a history with opiate addiction, so I refuse any high-level painkillers. Weed has its benefits, and its downsides like anything. The "Wonderdrug" pitch is one we've seen from opiates themselves to tobacco being doctor-prescribed, vapes are still up in the air-- we just live in a time where everything changes so fast that a lof of people get lost in the big general shifts and lose the knowledge to navigate and understand it responsibly. That's not even considering that there are always billion dollar industries behind these things with their own rhetoric and capacity to influence common perception.
Look into kratom, amazing for pain. Tread lightly if you have an addictive personality. Many many people have gotten of opioids with kratom.
Maybe solve the root cause of the pain rather than going for painkillers?
@@bigsmall246 not that easy. Especially when you work with your body for a living your whole life
It’s crazy that I experienced all of the things you talked about without realizing it until watching this video. I’ve taken breaks before but this video inspired me to quit for real (I may smoke every once in a while) but my goal for now is going to be making it the rest of the year without smoking.
When I’ve taken breaks before I definitely had the withdrawal symptoms but it was mostly trouble sleeping and very vivid dreams. Not necessarily bad dreams just vivid as hell.
Thank you for this video. If any1 sees this comment later this year if you don’t mind replying and making sure I’m still not smoking that would be awesome :)
By my personal experience, I think the effects weed leaves in the brain is not measured in weeks but in months. Only now i can say that i feel totally good as around a whole year has passed. No amount of momentary joy can be as sweet as this passive feeling of bliss. Dont fall into the pit just because of a shiny little coin - theres so much treasure around already :)
Good luck! Find something else that you can do that brings you joy whenever you get a craving for weed. I've never smoked or consumed it regularly so I may not know what I'm talking about, but I've heard from others that doing a quick workout whenever they got the urge to smoke helped them. It doesn't have to be intense. Just a quick 10 push ups or sit ups or body squats. Write down your 5 to 10 minute workouts on the notes app in your phone so you don't need to think about it. Then when you get the urge, open your phone, select "workout #4" and start it. That way you don't need to think in that critical moment. You just do.
God bless you! I'll pray for you that you make it to the end of the year!
Amazing and good luck
I somehow have all the negative side effects of weed despite never using it in my life.
Yea, I had all of those ailments long before I starting smoking weed. They're extremely common across the board nowadays. I'm not sure how much cannabis use causes them or just brings them out sometimes. I used to have chronic depression but over the years it cleared up and I've been smoking the entire time.
Me too 😭
I had all the bad symptoms too (without using cannabis). Insomnia, bad mood, stress, etc. Now I use small doses to sleep and my life has improved significantly.
Cell phone addiction might be producing an analogous syndrome.
I didn't use for the first time until my late 30s and even then maybe twice a year. My mental health has taken an absolute noise dive and for the first time in my life I checked myself in rather than checking out completely. Cannabis helps me to get by day to day. Is it good for me probably not long term but without it I don't think I would still be here is the only joy I've felt in years.
I've been part of a looong study on cannabis - a few of the papers from it are in the sources for this vid!
I love being part of science!
Appreciate your contribution
That’s amazing
Whats your take on this?
yeah whats your take on this?
replying so i get notified on your take
Love the transparency and accountability of this channel. Calling yourself out on prior videos when new information comes out. Your ethos is a breath of fresh air. This topic has came up many times; glad to finally see some informative light on the subject. Thanks again, Kurzgesagt!
True scientists always stand by the best research, and take it with a grain of salt! I’m so happy to see integrity in action 🎉
I did have a bong packed.... but now I think ill tip it out and go on a break, stating the facts in a informative format not just telling me what'll happen in a negative way if I continue to use has opened my eyes !! thanks so much for all the info you shared with us today !
Wow. I'm actually stunned from this. I first tried weed when I was 13, and became a very frequent user and have been my whole life and I'm 28 now. I only smoke 1 or 2 a day nowadays but I was much heavier smoker when I was younger however all the negative effects hit me like a truck.
It's scary. My memory is completely shot, and I'm somewhat of a functional adult. I live alone and when I'm not working I spend my time gaming, I rarely go outside other than to work or go to the shop, I have no social circle. I feel socially awkward all the time, I struggle to find happiness anywhere. My motivation in life is non existent and I just sorta float existing, void of any feeling, other than loneliness.
I think this was a wake-up call I truly needed, thank you Kurzgesagt for bringing this to us and recovering the new data.
Hope everything goes well man!
It takes a lot of courage to acknowledge this so honestly, and even more to share it with others who may find support in your words. You’ve got this! It’s a process, and sometimes slowly letting go of something that’s been part of our lives for so long is what’s best for us.
Wanna be friends?
I'm 39 and been smoking or dabbing since age 20 with few breaks. I've had problems listed for CUD for years. Just been too stressed out and too busy with life and other medical issues & cPTSD to really figure it out. I've been thinking about cutting back but this has convinced me to taper down starting now. Shut the rig off. Will see how far I can go tomorrow. Recovery from addiction is like pushing a boulder up a hill. But it gets lighter with every day clean. Getting stoned makes you forget the boulder is there, but we just have to deal with it. Solidarity in struggle.
I've been smoking for 15 years and I have no side effects lol you gotta smoke the good quality
Been addicted to smoking since 14, now 21 and finally trying to put the weed down. It’s hard to understate how much people dismiss the struggles of being addicted to weed. I appreciate you bringing awareness to the issue. For me Weed made me derealize very bad because I would go months without being sober once and I started to feel like stuff and people around me weren’t real. Really messed with me.
Very similar situation I'm in rn. I was addicted since 14, since 16 when covid hit I was high all day everyday but finally quit at 21 and I'm 23 days sober now. Physical withdrawal was horrible and is finally over now, but now I feel all the damage weed has done to my brain which almost hasn't improved at all in the past 23 days. I really really hope my brain can recover almost fully after like 2-5 years. The good thing is that the brain has a very high neuroplasticity until the age of 25 so we both still have the chance to recover as much as possible but we have to act now before it's too late. Iv'e also read exercising, eating very healthy, meditation, socializing and cognitive challenging tasks can improve brain recovery a lot.
I started at 14 too and stopped (successfully, after a lot of failures) at 21. It might be the best decision I've made in my whole life. It got to a point where I was conscious about not wanting to smoke and still couldn't stop, it really messes with your head. I was in a kind of mental "stasis" in those 7 years, in a loop of mental health issues without a real cause (or so I thought). I don't regret having smoked, as it's given me a lot of great things too, but I wouldn't return in a million years
Every drug causes derealization
@@Alex-gf5xn The derealization was gone after a couple of years in my case, but don't worry, you will get better eventually
7 months sober and I definitely feel the best I ever had in my life. Still can be difficult when it’s everywhere around you but you’ll be happy you made your decision.
Been smoking since I was 16. Only started smoking a lot about 2-3 years ago when I was 18 (daily) . I can very much relate to the symptoms he's mentioning, and I've been aware of them. Started smoking heavy because I wanted to escape from life's troubles/emotions. After these 2-3 years I understood that these troubles will only truly dissapear once I face them, smoking only conceals these troubles, doesn't solve them. If anyone's reading, once you control your smoking habits you will control your life much better. It's not easy to just quit, so let's all just try our very best and take the steps needed. love
I have felt the best in my life, when I ran directly towards my problems. Do the hardest thing first.
weed also cause lung cancer, weed, when burned(because you have to light it to smoke ), the smoke is filled with tar, tar is related to cancer, '' oh.... but marijuana/weed can treat cancer'', well, indeed, but its a chemical inside of the weed that its separated from other chemicals that are harmful to us, the same procedure is done to other plants when making medicine, okay?
weed also cause lung cancer, weed, when burned(because you have to light it to smoke ), the smoke is filled with tar, tar is related to cancer, '' oh.... but marijuana/weed can treat cancer'', well, indeed, but its a chemical inside of the weed that its separated from other chemicals that are harmful to us, the same procedure is done to other plants when making medicine, okay?
We all sinned and deserve hell But, Jesus came down from heaven and died and resurrected for us. He said we can have eternal life if we place our faith in him and turn away from all of our sins
@@SpreadingtheGOODNEWSisfun be quiet and go away
Convincing that 1 out of 10 people that they are the 1 out of 10 people is the hardest thing in the world. I wish there was an entire video that talked about how to get people to let it go.
You don't get it bro, weed is my medicine and I have to take 15 bong rips a day because I have insomnia.
Snoop Dogg is the perfect example
@@buttmanjenkins3972 LMAO I know a guy just like that.
It's sad how people believe the shitty lies they tell themselves.
See that’s so weird to me because I’m sitting here thinking I am that 1 in 10. Seeing this video really changed my outlook and I’m definitely going to slow my intake.
I get it but that's addiction for you, you're never just going to have a quick and easy solution
To add to the video as someone who had a severe addiction to weed and has since quit, people with ADHD need to be even more cautious as we have a colossally higher rate of addiction to substances and weed in particular can really appear to help.
Also, while there can be a loneliness feedback loop as described in this, another danger is being around other addicts. This will reinforce your usage and give you constant access. If you're addicted and want to quit, cutting out or limiting contact with other huge stoners is a necessary place to start, even if it's really hard.
Ya, esp if the addiction reduces your circle of friends who don't partake, so quitting will feel lonely.
thank you so much for this comment. I am clean 4 days now
I second everything in this comment. I'm 28, started at about 13 and smoked daily from 21 until last year when I finally managed to stop. The hardest thing about it was having to leave all my friends behind. Even then, I only really did because they moved onto harder stuff that I always swore to stay away from. Despite how hard it was, I'm happier now than I was when I was smoking heavily---I can now recognise how paranoid, apathetic and scared to be myself I was when I smoked, and how much it impacted my ability to function as a responsible member of society. I'm still struggling with the last part, but it is getting easier as the days go by.
If this sounds like you now, please take this as a sign and do everything you can to stop. Find a hobby or two and meet people who do things other than bond over substances. It could be games, an art, music. Anything. For me it was martial arts, and I'd recommend it because not only does it teach you that discipline and self control that can help you finally drag yourself out of that hole you're in, kicking and punching stuff is fun enough that it barely feels like exercise.
Good luck to you all.
get away from the toxic stoners that call you lame for not wanting to partake. they are the ones responsible for propagating misinformation on the benefits of cannabis. when i quit i still hung around my same group of friends, but they were all very respectful in not offering me anything, and taking their business elsewhere when that time came. i still enjoy the culture, and i love to look at and smell the flowers, but i no longer partake in it
I have Autism and ADHD, I am definitely not going to try this lmao.
I smoked cannabis for roughly 10 years and I can tell you this video paints a very good picture of what it becomes in the long run. I just wanna ad that quitting is so easy when done with the right mindset. When you finally do, it's the most amazing feeling ever!
I did a very gradual ween off that worked for me. And thankfully unlike other things such as nicotine, once you're off it for a while (in my case 1 year) it's pretty easy to stay off it for good. I honestly have zero craving for it anymore
Did your memory improve afterwards, give me hope!
@@TomButler-dy5qs as someone who's taken many long, 3-5 month breaks from weed, your memory will absolutely improve. It's hard to say if it will ever go back to 'normal', but it will certainly get quite a bit better.
@@TomButler-dy5qs It does, you get very clear again. You'll be surprised haha
I've been smoking for 10 years and have been battling seizures for 2 years. I'm taking all my meds but weed addiction definitely seems to have triggered a few of them. I really hope I find the same things interesting. I've been weed free for two days. I hope this gets better soon.
I needed to see this. I tried quitting a year ago and I just couldnt for some reason. Which was new for me, I have been a regular smoker for over a decade now. I used to take a tolerance break every half a year, which would usually last a month or 2. But ever since concentrates became readily available ( i live in a legal state) I havent been able to quite for even a week without feeling negative affects. I dont even smoke flower anymore which i enjoyed smoking, not just to get high but the whole process of it and the taste. now you just take a dab and keep going, or rip the pen in between. a lot of us are just living perpetually high and thats not good for anyone, doesnt matter how strong you think you are mentally or how high your tolerance is. This isnt good for us! I am using this as inspiration to quit cold turkey as im writing this. Which wont be hard as I havent reupped and all i have is a pen that just died. I will update this in a couple weeks when I am struggling because of withdrawals lol.
Hey mate, good to hear you're making a push to re-evaluate your relationship with thc. You're not alone! Many people had to stop
Withdrawal will really start around day 3 and peak 1-2 weeks in if you go full turkey. Chances are you'll want to give in or do a little amount just to get that feeling away
But remember that relapsing is fine as long as you quit again immediately after :) the process will be less bad if you already did a good cleanse
@@viktor1496 thank you for this. that makes it a little less stressful thinking about it that way. Im going to try and stay strong but we will see how im feeling in a couple weeks!
@@amatesamaru Good luck!
Don't feel bad about relapsing, it's almost part of the process unless you're VERY strong willed. And if you decide to wean yourself off it, schedule your sessions and space them out over time :)
This was probably the most unbiased discourse around weed I’ve ever come across. It also made me take a step back and ask myself a few hard questions about my current weed consumption. This was a great watch. Thanks for that
@@therealyoungfinesse Much agreed.
You said it.
Unfortunately same. Let’s see how tomorrow goes
I am the 20% who can't handle drugs and alcohol. When you start using at the age of 15 and continue that regularly for 15 years with the only breaks being when I was in jail for over 2 years over the course of 10. Stop using drugs and alcohol if you have mental health issues. Gotta heal your brain. It took me a really long time to accept that this is true. Don't be me. I am lucky to be here. Have been suicidal for a solid 5 years. Whoever needs to read this, don't do that to yourself. This is most definitely all we get. We evolved here and are lucky to be alive. Don't cheat yourself from the most unique experience in the entire universe.
Weed is really not bad if you wanna put it into perspective go to a drug addicts anonymous meeting with people with REAL problems, like i dont get my weed im cranky for a day and have trouble sleeping, imagine everyones face in the room when u say u are a weed addict they would be like "this isint the place for u" theres people that can literally die from not getting their drug of choice, weed is quite literally the least harmful recreational drug and if u think the government cares about u and thats why its illegal just remember how much money politicians receive from cigarette companies, imagine what would happen to cigarette sales if weed became fully legal and obtaininable legally in the gas station or supermarket
ive watched this channel since i was a preteen and i’ve gained so much respect for it over the years because of it. it’s really like a friend checking you about something important. i don’t think i’ll fully quit off the bat since i’m still in my 20’s, but i’ll definitely try to dial it back a lot more.
I remember when I said I would dial back more lol...im now almost 38 years old, never dialed back loll
being in your 20's doesn't make it not problematic, just less problematic than when you're 16
@@niceguy7171how do you feel about it now? do you think it’s impacting you negatively after this time?
@@__hazelnut Absolutely, I still enjoy it but I am old enough also to recognized that it hindered me in many many ways. Time you are high is time you would be thinking about other more important things, and acting upon them.
It would be fun if kurzgesagt made a video like this about alcohol or psychadelics like shrooms or lsd
I really like these type of video's
+1
The thing is, alchohol kinda has no positive benefits lol, would just be a 97% negative video, about things everyone knows about
That'd be awesome!
Kurzgesagt please
They made one about heroin but disowned it 👍
I used to smoke heavily, every day because of the "non-addictive" properties, but it essentially created an anxiety disorder for myself! My fellow addicts were the ones pushing the hardest about it not being addictive, which is super ironic! Thanks for making this!!
It's evident that education about the implications of cannabis use, especially for teens, is critical for its appropriate usage. It's indeed good news that it's becoming more decriminalised globally since it opens up avenues for further research. The findings from these studies could help shape more effective policies regarding its use.
Naah, just preach abstinence, that always solved youth related problems, right?
Drug interactions are the uncomfortable elephant in the room. On a whole I've seen that people who use cannabis tend to think "it's a plant, it's natural, so it's healthy!" and are largely unaware that marijuana is a stimulant. It makes you sleepy and could make you a total potato for an afternoon, but cannabis also makes your heart work harder than usual. It is prudent not to mix this with other stimulants that put a strain on your heart, namely a lot of ADHD medications like methylphenidate (ritalin). Navigating these conflicts is how we learn to use cannabis with more safety and informed moderation.
I agree but it seems to me they're focusing on all the wrong things to get the message across "it's dangerous because" which let's be honest just makes it more attractive to teenagers. I instead focus on the fact that using too young means once you're an adult you'll get less high and a lower quality of high no matter how much you use. Everyone I've told that has chosen to wait. Might help I'm in a wheelchair with severe pain and use medically to manage my conditions.
In 2018, texas made its version of the farm bill, but they somehow forgot to prohibit sale of products containing thc to minors. now, they're looking at closing "the delta 8 loophole" for everyone, even adults. back when the bill was new, one of its sponsors said something to the effect of "you [retailers] had better not try to be cute about it" (specifically using the word cute), meaning that instead of doing their job, they were going to trust businesses to not attempt to make as much money as possible, with predictable outcomes. my legislators, both state and federal, are idiots. our "compassionate use" program here is hot garbage.
@@Nick1979BNabstinence makes sense.
Thank God someone finally is speaking about the physical withdrawal symptoms. I grew for years. I started smoking when I quit heroin in my late twenties. Before that I didn’t smoke much, up until around the age of about 27.
I quit at age 36. I was having severe memory impairment. I still have issues, though they’re better and it’s only been about a month and a half since I quit. I went through severe physical withdrawal. I was smoking a lot, about a 1/4 a day. Take it as you will. I quit heroin, severe psych meds over the years, been on and off benzodiazepines throughout my life so I’m well versed in withdrawal symptoms. I had severe depression, anxiety, constant sweating, chills and cold sweats at night, nightmares, runny nose like I was quitting dope or benzodiazepines. It was ROUGH. Now every one has a different body chemistry, and I’m sure my use patterns were on the higher end, I smoked joints like they were cigs and was always high. But I went through very severe and very REAL withdrawal. Weed does become physically addictive. Anything psychoactive you put into your body on a daily basis will cause some changes as your body adapts to not having it when you quit. But weed withdrawal is very real, and its addictive properties are as well. I get cravings in the same way I did for heroin after I quit that. Not as powerful of a pull, but definitely still powerful and something REAL.
That's funny. That's the most extreme reaction to barely smoking for a long time at all, that I've ever read. Clearly it's just not the drug for you
*Started daily at 20, 35 now. Hate clutter and disorganization, hate spaces that aren't clean, graduated with a 3.951 in CJ in 2012 and am doing just fine today. My memory is a-okay too. Finally just read The Devil in The White City. Solid book and could talk to you in depth about it.
Your body withdrawals a certain way I feel like. That the drugs effect it to a small degree but across all of them is how particular your individual body reacts when it’s in that affect.
1/4 a DAY?!? How??? What do u do for work???
@@romktch17your experience does not invalidate others, dear
@@romktch17btw, i just find it funny you point out you can prattle on about some book you read. Yeah, stoners DEFINITELY don't do that
I didnt start regularly using until my early 20s (tried it for first time around 18ish) but there was a good 5 or 6 years of my life where weed was a huge part of my life. It just kinda sneaks up on yA, especially when you're a student, or going through a traumatic period in your life, or going through covid, or all the above. .___. The nightmares were pretty bad for me in the early stages of withdrawal, but I think mostly due to all the unprocessed trauma. It's been 6 months since I drastically cut back, and it's been a back and forth but my life has been on the up swing. Thanks Kurzgesagt for a concise and non-judgmental video!
I'm proud of the progress and hope you stay clean and get healthier.
Same. I'm just worried of the potential permanent damage caused to my brain.
I quit 2 months ago and I still feel sluggish, brain fogged, anxious, and slightly depressed. I was NOTHING like this when I started, I didn't even know what anxiety was, I had never felt it as a 20 year old lol. Now I am 26 and am anxious even though I should be "symptom free"...
@@lolipoppification To be honest, I'm 27 now and I think this time of your life is just inherently quite stressful no matter what's going on. You're at the stage where you're really setting up your life as a full on adult with the least money on average you'll probably ever earn if you're not in some niche job. Go easy on yourself bro, and it's probably not long term damage, just life!
Trust in Jesus Christ, not antichrist.
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I hope and pray that folks change their view and invite the Lord Jesus Christ into their life to rule and reign.
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Satan is referred to as the prince of the power of the air for good reason, he owns the airwaves on planet earth and is the god (little g) of this world. It is my hope and prayer that you choose the God (Big G) of heaven who controls the destiny of your eternal soul.
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(Matthew 10:28 > And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.)
(Proverbs 9:10 > The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.)
(2 Corinthians 4:3-4 > [3]-But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
[4]-In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.)
(Romans 10:9-10 > [9]-That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
[10]-For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.)
(Romans 10:13 > For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.)
(Ephesians 2:8-9 > [8]-For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
[9]-Not of works, lest any man should boast.)
(Revelation 3:20 > Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and sup with him, and he with me.)
Is Jesus knocking at the door of your heart? Is this your opportunity for eternal salvation? If it is, I hope and pray that you open the door and invite Him in to your heart and life, in Jesus' name. Amen!
All glory be to God. Amen!
@@lolipoppification I smoke it all day every day, just sneaked up on me, start climbing the walls if I can't get any for a few hours, and I've noticed memory lapses sometimes forgettting hours of days, tried weanin off it isn't working, any tips anyone? (Smoking Q/oz every 3-4 days average)
I do use it almost daily and have been since I legally could, but I also have my own strict rules to avoid addiction, and make sure I don't let my surroundings get too out of hand. Multiple times through the year, I'll take a week to detox from any and all drugs. I make sure I have a weekly schedule to enforce cleaning my room and apartment before indulging. I make sure it's late at night a couple hours before going to bed, ensuring I'm functional when I wake up and don't feel the effects at work.
Something I wish was brought up in the video was how intaking too much THC in a short amount of time can lead to painful panic attacks, a warning for anyone who aren't aware of it.
You probably don't want to hear this, but there is no daily use that is not on the addiction scale.
You clearly realize many pitfalls and take measures to not go off the deep end. But many effects still remain.....
And as an ex-heavy smoker, a week is not nearly enough to cleanse ;) with that usage pattern you should take a month off
Almost daily? My man, you _are_ addicted. The fact that you still manage your life well doesn't mean anything, high functioning alcoholics also exist.
I'd suggest taking a year off. If after that you REALLY wanna go back you obviously can. And if at that suggestion there is a voice inside your head going "A year? That's so long, I don't wanna live that long without weed!" - congrats, that's the addiction speaking, you noticed it.
I'm 19 and have been using basically every day for about a year and a half now. I told myself I wasn't addicted but you guys helped me to open my eyes - I listened in horror as I realized that so many of the effects you described in this video affect my life right now. Today was my first day of not using in a couple months, and I'm hoping it won't be the last. Thank you for saving me years of trouble!
Addicts and denial: name a more iconic duo.
Yeah definitely stay away for a few years. Brain development continues until age 25. It will be tough at first, but maybe later you can go back to smoking once in a while. I just quit after 20 years yesterday after watching this.
You got that mate, just keep in mind, it might not work instantly, but with every day of not smoking you´re making progress. Even if you relapse, and you think you're going backwards, you are still doing two steps ahead and one back.
That first day without takes a lot of courage! Well done!
you got this, its not worth it. i went through psychosis in my 20's because of it and it was so terrifying it changed my life forever. better to not risk your mental health with it.
I started at 15. Been pretty much a daily user, in periods quite severe daily use, for well over 15 years. And let me tell you, this video hit like a kick in the nuts.
Being the 1 in 10 who got the worst, who 100% had developmental changes, memory, personality, etc, I can personally say I believe this whole video to be almost completely spot on, bang on the money true. Even the last part where scientists aren´t agreeing yet, I can vouch for it being true. I am not, nor will I ever be the person I was or could have been, without the use of "just a flower bro".
I´m still a user today. I rationalize it as recreational, even though I know its an addiction. I only clicked on this video to watch something while I was rolling. But now, with palms sweaty from how frickin hard all of this just hit, I dunno man. I´ll smoke it, I know that, but.. Maybe it actually, like really, is time to get off my apathetic, lethargic, glutton-for-misery, boredom loving ass and realize the fact that it was only _fun_ back then.
In short, Kurzgesagt, thank you for this metaphorical bitchslap. Time to wake up now.
Love you and your work
I feel you. we got this, brother. stay strong
Replace it with CBD or you will get panic attacks in few years, if you don't have them already...
such a powerful comment, I believe you can make a change, the fact that you opened up its a big first step. Be strong and take care!
i love this comment
What's done is done. It doesn't mean you're screwed for life. The body is quite resilient and can adapt. You recognise you have an addiction. You need a reset and re-establish your relationship with cannabis. Decrease the usage and then stop altogether for a good long stretch, like 2 months. You will need to find joy in doing things without the high. The body is naturally able to do this, but not under the influence. Do productive things, get busy, it'll pass. After that you can use cannabis again but you must employ strict moderation.
I feel totally called out by this video. I'm eighteen and started smoking pretty much every night around two years ago and I definitely feel the social effects mentioned around the 5-minute mark. I find myself not wanting to hang out with people sometimes or even find myself getting excited to leave social events because I can't wait to get back home and smoke... by myself. It's something I've acknowledged but haven't thought about much and this video really opened my eyes to the other issues I have surrounding weed. Fantastic video, I think a lot of people will need this.
quit 🙏
@@itsfy_ I'm still in the middle of the video but a ton of the negative effects they're talking about hit close to home, it seems like quitting would 100% be in my best interest especially as a college student.
@@imaginify6173 I really do hope you can quit. Best wishes on that.
@@imaginify6173good luck my man. You’re already halfway there by getting informed!
@@imaginify6173good luck to you! 😽🍀
When I started smoking, I thought it was helping me focus, whether it was a video game or riding my bike, I felt super attentive and I had more energy. But after about two years I noticed it made me less attentive, and even if I didn't do physical activity that day, smoking even a little bit would make me pass out in my chair. I went cold turkey a few years ago during the end of a college semester and I was blown away how I could remember things, and just thinking about how I overcame the 'addiction' made me feel amazing.
As a former weed abuser, the downsides are horrible…
Everything felt empty, distant, addiction was there, now I can see and think clearly.
It should be legal but its very very dangerous if you can’t control it
That is the same for any addiction ever, including gambling and other things. Addiction is caused by predilection to addiction on the part of the addict, the drug itself doesn't cause it. (maybe you could make the case for heroin, but certainly alcohol, weed, etc are not that addictive)
“Very very dangerous if you cant control it” 😂😂😂
You clearly havent studied biology havent you? No one can control these type of things thats why they are called addictions because you cant control it
@@seadkolasinac7220 many drugs (including alcohol) have addictive properties, its not just a mental thing.
I bet a bot from India named Karan Karan k1h is gonna reply some bs link in this video's comment section
Crazy how it affects people differently!
I LOVE how you are not affraid of portraying this explicitly, showing people smoking, the cigarettes, and definetly the reality of it. Much media censors and do not talk things straightforwardly like you guys do.
Keep going this way! We love it!
Also thx for all that great and admirable research you always do!
Goddamn, learn proper English.
2024: we need to talk about weed
2025: we need to talk about galaxy gas
Kurzgesat really on that good cush and alcohol
only if the goal is to constantly be a year behind the curve of drugs lol
we already know galaxy gas is bad
2026: we need to talk about galaxy crack
those are what used to be called whippits, and depriving your brain of oxygen is very obviously bad for you...
Awesome video. I stopped 2 Weeks ago after 3-4 years of heavy usage (im 26), and i can confirm everything that has been said in this video. The best part ist the anxiety completely went away. And after waking up, you feel clear minded and fresh to go. No more energy drinks for me. Im quite sure that ill never smoke alone in my life ever again.
Good job :) agreed it’s not worth smoking alone
"never smoke alone" is the important part here :D
kinda funny, my first time trying weed was at age 29 and it helped my anxiety immensely. it really made my entire life much better. i LOVE weed. i should have started earlier than age 29. maybe 25.
i think smoking weed before age 21 is not great for one's development, but at some stage of life there are simply little to no downsides. it's so much better and better for you than other recreational substances, it's not even comparable. i'm quite sure that i'll be smoking alone for the rest of my life. i can't wait till they legalize it so i can grow my own PLANTS without fear of being locked in a box for decades.
good for you
Been smoking weed for 11 years and I feel pretty good, I can run, cycle, I don't get out of breath and I have 0 cough so this video is mostly irrelevant for me personally
The irony of watching this stoned because Kurzgesagt videos while stoned is my favourite thing.
Damn bro. I'm sorry. I hope you get better. I quit and then went on to become a very successful person so you can do it too.
Every stoner nerds favorite thing man this or star talk is my go to
Same bro hahaha
@@alphaspartan And now you do cocaine like true successful people?
Praying for you🙏🏻 hope you get better
I started smoking weed when I was 14 and didn’t quit until I was 22. I was unable to complete high school on time and also never went to college and got a degree. I was completely isolated, had no friends, and was extremely depressed. Like y’all said in the video, I was content being “bored” in my room for almost 2 years. I’m 5 years sober now and the funny thing is weed is the drug I miss the least. I am so grateful to have found a community of young sober people and my brain function is much better now and I have a fulfilling life. Thanks for the transparent current research on the effect of weed, especially regarding teens.
when you quit, was the withdraws really hard? I’ve stopped for about a year but sometimes i feel disconnected from myself or i would randomly have anxiety. Now it’s not as worse as before but time to time i still feel the effects when i stopped.
@@jonathanlopezraya5226I’m pretty sure OP is a bot but when I quit it wasn’t too bad. Hardest thing was sleep. I was having the craziest dreams.
Thank you for making this video! I am very, very fortunate to be in the majority of regular THC cannabis users who don't really suffer much negative side effects- that being said I only do edibles cause smoking is not for me. I only take THC on weekends or nights where I have the following day off, and from my experience it is absolutely at its greatest when used sparingly and in moderation. On my last vacation I took THC every night for a week and that ended up freaking me out enough to not want to ever consume that much THC over that long of a time span ever again- one week of straight THC use lead to feeling sick and annoyed and not sleeping for 3-4 days once I stopped, which sucks when you work full day shifts. My sister's partner is a daily user and I have no idea how he functions
As a former heavy user, it felt like I woke up after 2 years and didn't even know myself
Around 6:15 i thought he was talking about me 🌞
I smoked everyday from age 16 to about 23. I only quit because of a new career I started. I realized that it really controlled my life and personality. If you want to smoke weed every now and then, great. But if you are doing it everyday without a prescription from a medical professional, you are self medicating for some other reason and you should try and understand that issue better.
i smoke everyday and idc
@@senn4237 I'm totally with you.I think I was 15 and a daily user until I was about 19 and then when I didn't get high and go to work, I made money and everything we got high.I just tried to get off early and would leave the restaurant with like twenty bucks!
It was all about avoiding the one bus boy that wanted me to go smoke primos with him behind the dumpster I will save for some people.Does make them better not me
@@senn4237 well said
I smoke, vape, and consume edibles often, but I make a point of taking a 1-2 month (however long it takes for me to no longer come up positive on an OTC drug test) T-break at least once a year. It helps me reset my tolerance as well as gives me time to kind of emotionally check in with myself. A couple times it was a lot harder to cut out, so I made myself stay off it for several months so I could focus on addressing the things I was running away from.
I absolutely LOVE weed. I want to be able to enjoy it for the rest of my life, but to do that, I need to make sure I'm being smart and safe about it.
Amen
Thank you for sharing. I really like what you said and it's reinforced my decision to take a few months off just to see how it makes me feel.
As someone that's trying to have a better relationship with weed, this comment is really helpful. I'll be starting a T-Break soon, and will try to go for as long as I can to deal with my feelings, and get rid of my brain fog.
How do you break into the first break? I don't want a t-break anymore...I want to stop fully?
This is the way, it improves your experience as they said in the vid. A bit of self control (easier said than done I know) really has not only health benefits but makes it more enjoyable. Im going to try doing bimonthly "fasting" off and on to see how that works. I wonder if it helps your lungs recover from some the damage done from smoking.
Probably the realest cannabis video I have ever viewed. Thank you for not continuing the trend of other channels that only want to show cannabis' positives. As a long time everyday, all day smoker (10+ yrs), I quite literally cannot sleep more than 2 hours without it, I wake up every morning with enough phlegm in my chest to drown a child, and I am extremely socially awkward at times even amongst friends, and I never used to be. Probably the worst part of all though, is that I am hyper-aware that my cannabis use is responsible for the majority of the negatives in my life, and I can't seem to be able to bring myself to stop for more than a couple of days without going insane. I'm preparing a mix while watching this video to keep my brain busy. 😢
Weed addiction is real, dont be afraid to reach out and to try and get help! There are people out there now who can help you get off the stuff. In my country you can actually volunteer yourself into an inpatient ward for 15 days to help you if you're in my shoes and don't have the discipline/willpower to stop.
Quitting weed cold turkey is horrible. I did it once. I only had been using it daily and heavily for about 5 or 6 months at that point though. Can't imagine what it's like after 10 years. Try tapering off is my best tip. To start try smoking every other day. Still gonna be a challenge, but much more manageable.
It’s hard to admit that man. I am experiencing the same thing and just quit 10 days ago. I have insomnia (since I was a kid) and the first few nights are hell, but if you truly want to stop, you can, and you won’t regret it. Good luck brother!
you can do it. have you tried CBD? or melatonin as a sleep alternative?
Your comment is even more real bru.. Hope you get well
I quit a few months ago and used with the same length and regularity as you. My sleep still isn’t normal and I am still paranoid about hanging out with people. Hoping my brain normalizes again one day. Sending you love 💗
The part at the end that says you should start to experiment in your 20s reflects what my dad whos a doctor told me as well. Not 100% sure on the source of this but he always claimed that our brains begin to become less plastic and more crystallized at around 25 yrs old, and I took that as my "threshold" year to try drugs like cannabis. I think having my brain be more mature and structured during its development must have helped me. Using cannabis as a teen feels to me like hitting a red-hot sword with the wrong tool out of nowhere instead of waiting until its cooled down.
The memory downside you mentioned at 8:20 really affected me.
I smoked weed for 12 years, everyday, with peak times smoking 5-7 gramms a day!
I have like 10 years of my life where I have next to no longtime memory. Even after quitting (2yrs clean now), my memory is still backbreakingly bad.. but it get's better.
I help myself by writing diaries and taking pictures of any event.
Try some cerebral games, brain training games are great
Wish you the best, addictions aren't a choice
my short term is affected not long term
Speaking from experience, I would love to see an infographic from your amazing team that acts as a sort of motivational poster for safe moderation. No shaming, just memorable imagery to help inspire change before you lose chances too. Great work again guys ❤
Great idea, honestly the hardest part of quitting is reminding why I quit in the first place. It's so easy to to forget all the negatives after just a few weeks and then fall back into the same patterns
@TheGrape1234 I feel you my friend, I'm slowly understanding how difficult it can be. Sounds like you've done well on your journey so far mate, I hope you're proud 👏 🥲
Today is my 1665th day without weed. That is 4 years, 6 months and 21 days.
I was 14 when I had my first joint, used for like a year occasionally. At 16 I started again, smoked for almost a year straight, big doses.
Stopped after every smoke turned into paralyzing anxiety and I realized I was going psychotic. Many doctors and nurses told me I stopped right at the right time and was able to get back to normal without meds.
I definitely realize now that I did some damage. Dropped out of art school and now at 22 years old I have no degree or work experience.
I do have a lot of physical ailments that play a part in it as well, but those years were important for my education and I missed out. It's been hard to get back on the train so to speak.
How big of a dose you're talking about and how frequently?
I’m proud of you
Sounds like pgr, but good on you man
Congrats on quitting! I quit weed about 5 years too (after like 15 years of daily use). When I was a stoner I thought that weed helped with anxiety, but quitting made me realise it was the cause of anxiety. Since being sober my anxiety is gone entirely
Bro don't blame weed for your so called life, your getting high on nutrients not THC
I had to stop because of the racing heart it began causing me out of nowhere after I had been smoking well over two decades. At first with the palpating heart episodes, I was able to smoke but had to stay away from all sativa strains, leaning more toward indicas. But after doing that a few years, the anxiety would creep in with even the indicas & I began feeling like I was going to die. So I went from daily use to none. Best decision I ever made. I didn't realize how bad my brain fog was until I stopped.
Great to hear you guys tackling this topic in such a thoroughly researched manner. I’m really glad to see weed becoming more socially accepted and legal, but I also fall into that two out of 10 group that has problems with overuse and addiction. For me, there is no such thing as moderation when it comes to weed and I experienced so many of the negative consequences you talked about in this video. Happy to say I’ve been clean of the stuff for years now, and I feel like my true self again. No longer withdrawn and isolated. The silver lining is that heavy weed use was SO much easier to withdraw from than other addictive substances, at least in my experience, so if you’re a stoner who wants to quit there is lots of hope!
You're happy to see it become more accepted but admit that there are people that are essentially vulnerable to it? Why would making it more accepted be a good thing in any way?
I think alcohol, smoking or really any other indulgent behaviour should be way less socially acceptable too btw before people say "but alcohol is okay too!"
@@trashbag5051 In order to come off an addiction you need social structures in place to help you do so. The less accepted a drug is the less likely some is to seek help, this is part of the reason the war on drugs was seen as overkill. Obviously there should be laws in place to mitigate things, such as 21+ plus for alcohol.
Ive smoked daily for 10 years and took a month break while traveling without any issues or withdrawals. Just more bored than usual 😅
I've always thought that weed doesn't result in an addiction, but just a habit. Your body can function without it. You don't develop a dependency. However, you fall in the habit of smoking, and it's a part of your routine.
Pretty much the "I can quit whenever I want to." Yes, you can. But you don't want to.
Still, it is not like quitting alcohol or hard drugs. You can't quit those cold-turkey. Weed you absolutely can. Porn addiction, too. Those two are more or less the same.
do you smoke weed occasionally or are you going cold turkey
0:10 i mean it's still not really legal in Germany, there is no legal trade and there's only certain amount you can own (
In the other side we can have Barrels of alcohol and Nobody cares at all 😁
In Brasil, we now can have
Whoever agrees with rolling back cannabis laws have got to be some of the most clinically braindead people on this planet.
Nun sind wir zu weit rechts, ich werde nicht rechts wählen aber auch nicht links. Cannabis ist mir aber egal geworden. Legal = Egal 😂
I mean, the only way for the next government to roll back legalization is with a CDU-AfD coalition, which is not going to happen.
All other options involve one of the current parties that introduced legalization, and I don't really see them abolishing it if they just legalized it. Well, maybe FDP because they're unreliable af, but chances are they won't be part of the next government.
I suppose technically CDU and AfD could roll back legalization without being in a coalition, but that would not go over well with anyone else, including whoever the CDU *is* in a coalition with.
I had quit two months ago after heavy use for the past 2/3 years. I agree with all the negative symptoms.. I was getting in a depressive mood, irritable, and just numbed my negative feelings I had. I've been feeling much more motivated and positive since quitting. I won't be going back! Thank you for sharing this video and re-assuring me on quitting.
Same!
@ take care of yourself man! Mental health matters
ive been trying to quit for years, there was a period that i accepted i couldnt. its addicting because i used it to not think of trauma, but when i dont smoke its all i can think about. trying to learn how to not use anything to cope
Ya bro I'm gonna reduce it to once a month soon. Its not the same feeling anymore
@chrispaul3253 thats you not the weed, i like how people tend to use drugs or other kind of activities as an excuse to their mental weakness
I had a similar experience! I started smoking in my early 20s and little by little I started losing everything . Isolation became my
“Best friend”. Simple tasks now needed that High or I just wouldn’t do it . Lost my relationship with An amazing girl! Lost a lot of money . Killed my dreams . Became unrecognizable. Started hating myself and how I would let these things just happen in my life like I was in 3rd person . Yesterday was the last straw and I finally quit. Reading All your stories gives me the hope that I could come out the other side and rebuild myself. It’s all fun and games until that substance you use becomes your “master”.
You guys are actually really smart for covering a topic that affects a lot of people, this video alone can help so many people
I guarantee it won't.
i think you're right
"affects a lot of people" yet YET there is still no video about alcohol from him? Even for months? I can already see the double standards lmao he prolly drinks alcohol too and think its the best
as someone who was a regular user (1-2 times a week) during lockdown vs now (only when I feel like it, 1-2 times a month), this was the perfect time for this information to come out! Not fear mongering, but just plain information. I hope it comes across the right page of people!
regular user is every day ? you were a recreational user . you dodged a bullet .
not fear mongering Did we read diff titles?/watch diff vids?!
that was legit the '2024 version of Reefer Madness' !
but when they know you know the science and still need to talk you out - also so many assume the way it effected them not constant/not daily can feel MUCH diff than someone on a diff terp blend/strain and using it differently even the method of use like vaping changes things, is it oil etc - too many variables for starters
Posted before but tl;dr, smoking before 18 is the only real danger unless uhave mental illness thats exascerbated by it (psychosis etc) - just see my earlier comment but i smoke daily 1g a day for 18yrs now - i go tengland basically every yr for 2wks inc in a few weeks (thru UAE/DUBAI from AUS so cant bring medical im rx'd for my PTSD/agoraphibic tendencies after an assault after busking one day i got mugged by a group lost teeth etc) FOR ME cold turkey from starting 18yrs ago in Uni:
i get one day of no appettite...and reg jetlag....occasional 'vague' cravings when others drink at holidays and as i dont drink just cuz im not a fan and take antianxiety meds rx'd some days ddepending etc i cant so ill buy a juul for 20bucks and just use that here and ther on the trip more as a placebo but i only did that once, was fine every ytip before that so prob 12 trips int he 18yrs i been smoking DAILY 1G but back then more like 3gs of cali medical 22% still fire and still not worried about the tirp this yr - THOUGH if i was offered cannabis while there i wouldnt say no obv, but the ptsd meds they give me instead fk with my memory and personality way more (inhibition lack from clonazepam/valium) on holiday and i wanna remember these days as my fam gets older, i see my two bro's ONCE during that time from the US/UK all in the UK as im in AUS - my Nans 91 and i dont wanna forget my poss last memories
anway, just thought u might dig hearing 'the other side cuz this was reefer madness on the DL with 'cool animatinos' and stats that are true but also misleading by leaving out the most pro cannabis stats (dont have time/space but just search for credible sciene articles about effectiveness of thc/cannabis and see what the 'top benefits are' kids seizures stopping, elderly woman can talk w no stutter after first time smoking (vice i think) its wild.
it grows natural, no chem process like with alchol, ready to smoke as is, kif the universe/God whatever didnt want us smoking it it wouldnt grow naturally and YES landrace aka all natural strains out in the K2 mountains etc can be STRONGER than whats on offer now as its 20+ % AND resilliant af from evolving outdoors for CENTRURIES AND CENTRURIES
@@myname-mz3loonly bullet he dodged is a bb did we watch the same video?
bro said he regular user with only 1-2 times a week 😂
@ yea ts was funny but he didn’t dodge a bullet
I'm an alcoholic, and I still struggle with it today, but there was a time I was using it heavily almost every day and becoming physically dependent. I turned to THC as a kind of replacement. It put me in a much safer and less destructive state of mind than alcohol, but I was also using it compulsively for the exact same reasons, missed some opportunities, and didn't feel like myself. The strength of it was uniquely uncomfortable... yet an incredibly far cry from alcohol poisoning and withdrawal. I believe it played a role in teaching my lizard brain that, actually, sober is pretty nice. I don't recommend anything I've done, but I kind of saw the light when it comes to how heavily weed is vilified and alcohol is advertised.
I had a similar experience, after giving in to the compulsion of smoking weed all the time I realized that the drug was manipulating me into using it again (through addiction) and the sober mind is the healthy mind. Sober is underrated for sure.
Also sometimes weed can help you remember that life can be joyful (or at least tolerable) and is worth living.
Crutches aren't great but anyone who scoffs at them outright has probably never actually needed one.
Try opioids or amphetamines. E.g. Kratom, Methylphenidate.
Man is that long
And how did you stop? I drank pretty much (1-2 wine bottles every evening) from 18 til 22 and switched the Alcohol to weed. First only a few times a week but after 1 year of using i do it everyday several times, im 26 now. I started studying again but its so hard for me and i dont have Control over consuming and i dont know how to stay sober for long 😭
the merch drop is sooo gorgeous I love all of the peices :,) I remember seeing this vids on my recommended years ago and I'm so glad this channel has grown the way it has. Thank you for your work and much love to the brilliant artists of all kinds who run this channel and beyond. also this video called me out so dirty aaaahhhh but its okay ive known these things to be true for a while and have cut back significantly on my use.
As a former heavy user myself(over 15 years of habitual use), this video illustrated the self realizations I had during my use. These realizations motivated me to quit. I quit cold turkey and haven't touched it in over two years. I have never felt better.
I've had friends who did the same and didn't regret it for a second. Very glad to hear it worked out for you too, stay strong!
I'm in the same boat as you, except I'm at month 3-4 of my cold turkey quit. My dreams have been crazy but my memory still sucks.
@@MC-wh3xm My memory did not recover to the pre-smoking levels but it got a bit better
@@MC-wh3xmgive it a year I promise you’ll see your memory recover
Good for you, man!
I was prescribed anti-depressants before, and the moment I noticed they were interfering and causing addiction, I quit. I hate something external messing up my body systems. I have a whole philosophy that "my body isn't perfect in the first place, I can't afford to mess it up even more"
I moved to the NL for studies and soon bacame very addicted to the herb. I became depressed and started being socially awkward. It only made me distance myself from friends and family.
A few months later I'm finally getting over it and only smoke about once a month, sometimes even less and I'm feeling much better.
While this may not happen to all people, weed sure isn't for everybody.
I agree it isnt for everybody. Personally it helped me break out of my shell and smoking was more social for me with my friends or my partner, and those skills made me less anxious thankfully. I hope more research gets funded so education can be better for all.
@@breannathompson9094 I'm glad It wasn't bad for you
u will get over this brother
dream22121 he got over it
@@Dream22121 thanks man
I work in the legal cannabis industry and I have notice more people coming recently asking for lower THC due to psychosis
How do you get a job working within the legal cannabis industry if you don't mind me asking?
the cannabis industry is straight up retarded though, WAAAU 30% THC WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAU 99% THC CRYSTALS WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAU
Memory problems,,,
@@morris1336 probably either in countries where this is legal, or in medical field / hospitals
Due to Sativa making they ass overly paranoid. They need to smoke the right weed. Sativa ain't for everybody just like Indica ain't for everybody. And if neither is for you, DONT SMOKE
Thank you so much for this video. And thank you to everyone sharing their experience and making me understand that we are going through a similar experience, I was expecting a lot more angry comments coming either from anti-weed people or more moderate consumers.
I’ve been two months sober after 5 years of heavy daily use. I hate depending on anything exterior to myself and yet my past life experiences led me to only feel healed by cannabis use. I still have no reward system today but I like to push myself and be contempt with knowing I’m not making it worse.
Whenever I tried to quit for a few days my withdrawal would bring out the worst in me and I’d be so awful with my loved ones I didn’t recognize myself anymore.
After my suicide attempt I knew I had to turn my life around and the goal is to be kind to myself without any magic instantaneous tricks.
When I’ll reach that goal maybe I’ll be able to consume moderately but for everyone fighting right now I wish you all the best and don’t give up ! I can assure you you’ll feel much better.
I came back inside after smoking, sat down to eat my dinner, searched for a video to watch, and this is the first one I see. I think this might be a sign.
Edit: Yeah, it was a sign...
Pretty much same and it was a relapse smoke that I sneaked in before bed...
Lay off the herb.
I'm 25 days into my 40 day tollerence break. This video is making me think I should extend my break
Honestly, this video described me to a tee.
Hold on baby
I've known about PPS (Permanent Pot Syndrome) for a long time, and I didn't start using THC products until early 2023. I approached it knowing that tolerance can increase, so I adopted a mindset of moderation. Nowadays, while I do use once a day, I limit it to 5mg THC, and so far it seems with my frequency of use, my tolerance seems to have found an equilibrium.
Here is MY OWN experience of the upsides and downsides:
Upsides:
* Calmer approach to stressful situations (lower tendency for aggression)
* Increased level of creativity
* Pleasant euphoria when learning new things, and putting them into context
* Increased empathy
* Increased focus on tasks
Downsides:
* Harder to find words sometimes
* Increased sense of paranoia (I sometimes feel like people are aware I'm acting differently, and are judging me. I typically don't really care what people think about me when I'm sober, so maybe I'm just not aware that it's happening while not using)
* Increased impulsiveness (can be good or bad, depending on the situation)
The downsides only seem to manifest while I'm under the effects, which I think is a good thing.
please give me the medical dictionary to permanent pot syndrome. I would love to know where you make this up from
@partyboat123 It’s not in a medical dictionary, lol. Just meet someone who has used for years and years at high levels, and compare them to someone who hasn't. PPS is an observation, more than anything.
Ozzy Osbourne is an example of PPS.
My dad has PPS, total hippy vibes.
All I'm saying is there are long-term effects of heavy extended usage.
@coldblade666 so you made up. Glad to hear! Understand you rhetoric stigmatizes medical cannabis patients
Daily use is way too much.
lol @pps
this is a powerful video for me. as someone who has used cannabis for years, i've felt a transition where the old me, who I was before I smoked weed, I feel it has slipped away and I may not ever be able to go back. That is something that honestly perpetuates the cycle and enables me to continue feeding my addiction to cannabis. Your perspectives on this have afforded me a new outlook, one where if I work hard enough, I can undo the damage, I can go back. Since I started smoking I have always known cannabis is more addictive than most say, this video (and the rigourous research you and the team have taken upon yourselves!!) has proved it to me. Thank you for always having a new perspective, and THANK YOU for not being afraid to say what we NEED to hear!!!
It’s never too late. I currently smoke every day but went two years without from 2019-2021. You’ll struggle at first but you will return to your old self
If I stop I gravitate to alcohol so.... yep.
i could stop considering specifically uhh
Right there with u. We can do better.
Addiction is in your head with weed. It's a you thing. Pay attention to THC%, go for the lower end. Everyone has this perception that they need the strongest content available, which is absurd.
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This video really resonates with me. I started smoking weed at 14, and by 15, I was a daily user. It didn't take long for me to realize that I had become addicted. I tried to quit several times, but I always ended up relapsing. As a kid, I had big dreams of becoming a filmmaker and pursuing other creative passions, but I also struggled with a lot of anxiety and fear. Weed became my escape from the negativity and hardships I was dealing with. It numbed the pain and kept me stuck in my “comfort zone,” even though I was quietly sinking into a deep depression there.
I ended up neglecting my hobbies, interests, friends, and dreams. It even affected my cognitive abilities-I felt like I was becoming dumber, and my memory was shot. Now, at 31, I'm seven months clean, and for the first time in a long time, I truly feel alive. No more depression, less social anxiety, and I’m more in touch with my creative side. I'm actually finishing things now, something I couldn’t do before. Since I stopped smoking, I’m so much happier and excited to work toward my goals and bring my dreams to life!!!! Much love from The Netherlands
Keep going brother, you're strong.
did your cognitive abilities get better?
Did your memory come back?
Having a similar struggle, but your story gives me hope. Thanks for sharing that.
I never liked weed. It made me feel weird and anxious and negative thoughts were too strong on it. When I only took like 3 or 4 puffs I was fine, but anything more than that was not great.
1.5 years sober. The worst years of my life were accompanied by chronic weed use. It made me less myself, and I damaged a lot of relationships as a result of how my personality and priorities changed. All the symptoms outlined in this video resonate with me, and I still see it in friends that haven’t stopped smoking (yet🤞). Thank you for opening up the conversation about cannabis addiction!!
Almost 1 year sober broo, it’s been a journey for sure.
Congrats man!
I suffered from anxiety and stress induced insomnia most of my life. Doc gave me sleeping pills and a few weeks later I felt myself almost considering just turning my car into oncoming traffic. Luckily I had the insight to consider it's not real it's just the pills. So I stopped. One day a friend recommended weed. I was 26. Game changer. Using it only to sleep helped me get my life together. Got out of working on a bar, reeducated myself, now at 37 I'm a university professor with a great sleep schedule. Couldn't have done it without weed. I have friends who are high basically all day every day. I see the soul and wallet drain in others. But for me, moderate and intentional week use basically saved my life
… how though?
What can you say to a heavy user to make them believe they are getting too addicted and convince them they've been changing for the worst? My teenage brother is currently smoking weed too heavily and he dropped out of school last year and now sits on our mom's neck and doesn't wanna find a job. I am just lost at what to do :( It now came to a point where he barely has the brain capacity to form coherent sentences and need a long time to process what was said to him...
My husband and I have been daily smokers for 10 years plus and we both started smoking when we were teenagers. The THC amounts are crazy now, 38% in natural bud was the highest I have seen. We recently quit (like 2 weeks ago) because we were experiencing EVERYTHING they talk about here. I have noticed a cognitive decline in myself, attention and memory being the most noticeable. The addiction is very real and the withdrawal was ugly but short. We already see a better path for our lives , the social isolation, depression and anxiety is already getting better. I do not believe legalization would have changed this situation for us as it was always very easy to obtain. If this video resonates with anyone who is feeling addicted to weed and have been considering quitting, rip the band aid off and do it. Thank you for this video.
Thank you for sharing this ❤
As you can read from the comments, it has happened to many, including me. I did not expect to find so many similar stories, if you want to read, I also wrote my story here.
Know that it will be hard at first, the "monkey" is always around the corner and will catch you when you least expect it. Try to be strong, you will see that in 3/4 months everything will be easier and you will see life more clearly.
Be strong and when you are in drama, come back to watch this video and read these comments. It will remind you why you are doing it.
A big hug, God bless you. ❤
Maybe its the fluoride in your drinking water.
No one forces you to smoke 38%. This video makes it sound like theres no alternative.
I really appreciate how this channel tried to show both sides to an issue, also how if there are researches that contradict eachother you'll mention it. this is what science and even pop science should be about. also, amazing visuals and art as per usual.
Props for one of the few marijuana-related articles I've ever seen that appears to be objective. Also, one of the only things that shares my opinion is "If you want to try it, there is a time and place." I would just add "have a trusted friend nearby" as well, for a variety of reasons, including having them help with any possible paranoia, just in case something goes wrong, and because it is frequently really hilarious. When I say "trusted" friend, I mean someone who is not going to screw with you. For me, it was my father.
I have friends that use it. If you get paranoid, you're doing too much. Stay to a low content.
I've never seen my friends get paranoid lol.
Is my music tuff? 🤔
Did your father stay around and watch you later in life when you might have developed schizophrenia? Then he'd have a full-time job on his hands.
The first time I fully got medicated, it was like all of the trauma I had repressed processed all at once. Holy shit, I never spent that much time screaming in all my life.
Can confirm. As an infrequent edible consumer myself, it is soooo much more fun when you're talking or hanging out with a trusted friend who is sober than sitting by myself watching RUclips videos.
I've been using cannabis for years, and I’d like to share my experience. In the beginning, it was fun-lots of laughter and enjoyment. But after about two years, that faded, leaving behind a dullness and a creeping sense of depression. The biggest takeaway for me was how much it distorts your perception of reality. You start convincing yourself that your beliefs are true, even when they aren’t, and your view of the world becomes skewed.
Over time, I noticed a significant drop in motivation, which made it harder to pursue my goals. This isn’t the case for everyone, but from my observations, I'd say about 95% of people go through something similar. The good news is that after quitting for a few years, you can recover almost entirely-though there are some things you never fully get back.
Is it worth it? That’s for each person to decide, but from my perspective, if I knew then what I know now, I would’ve made different choices.
But we are all smart after the fact.
Thanks for sharing, so you have quit weed? I’m considering quitting after using for 2 years. I use it to cope with my mental health but I understand I’m only numbing myself and not actually facing the issue itself. I’m curious what you felt improved after quitting.
Brother you should ask Jesus what's missing my friend and if it's HIM, you already know what to do. Peace and prosperity to you man.
@@seymourwhitetail4945Or any other fictional role model, really
@@seymourwhitetail4945 I’m agnostic but I appreciate it man thanks have a blessed day
What haven't you got back and what took years to get back to normal..?
6:17 Sorry to have nothing to say about the actual purpose of the video, but I would LOVE a video on the psycological and neurological basis for boredom.
The advantage of feeling bored is creative thought! Healthy amounts of boredom helps foster creativity :)
I'd suggest they pair that analysis with those that have ADHD and utilize weed. While there will always be downsides and negative effects from any drug use, I think there's an inverse effect at work here that would show different results between the average neurotypical and neurodivergent cannabis consumer.
Boredom/angst associated with every day life is a difficulty with maintaining abstinence from any problematic substance use, and this video puts it in really clear and (characteristically for this channel) compassionate terms. This is practically the #1 goal of any support program (12 step or otherwise): "how to live life on life's terms" to borrow a phrase with 12 step origins.
I have personally had my memory and personality affected by drug use (not weed primarily), and its really easy to get discouraged by the idea that I permanently damaged myself. It's a daily struggle to make peace with this and, perversely, I'm closest to giving up my sobriety on those days when I'm most acutely aware of how I've changed. It's so frustrating sometimes I'd really like to just not have to think about it. But I wanted to share this in case anyone is scared about the "damage" you might have done to yourself. I don't want to downplay the harm you might be doing (and I think you need to take action to stop that harm), but I want to encourage you not to look at yourself as "damaged." That label doesn't do you any good, and I would argue that its not true in the sense that your intrinsic worth and completeness is still as intact as ever, even with your new memory issues and personality changes.
Do your best to keep living a healthy life and try to accept the new you as someone who deserves to be happy and full of self esteem. You can't focus on "what you've lost," there's absolutely no point in comparing yourself to some version of you that you think "should" be in your place. You are you right now, the only version of you that will ever exist, and you deserve to just live your life free from the problematic substance use that brought you to this point of conflict (whether that is abstinence or not)
HUGELY much needed topic that needed to be covered! I only have personal anecdotes but heavy weed use nonstop for 2 years developed a social anxiety disorder within me. Talking, thinking, reading and socializing became incredibly difficult and I withdrew into a shell of my former self as a result. I felt like I had lost my spark and personality and turned me from someone extremely social to one that was very afraid of social interactions. Whatever people said, my mind couldnt process with enough speed to facilitate normal conversation and this made social interactions awkward and difficult. I always felt like people were looking at me and judging me; body movements that once felt natural felt forced and unnatural.
At the time, I just kept going because I felt like I could quit at any time (i didnt feel addicted), and I also underestimated weed (and many other drugs). It was my time of exploring drugs and all I was curious about was pushing limits and seeing how high I could get / different combinations of drugs.
Anyway this sort of mindset and lack of respect towards drugs has led to myself having to live my disorder for the rest of my life. It has been a very hard 5ish years but im slowing learning to live with it and figure out ways to be at peace with myself and my anxiety.
One thing ill note for sure is that after quitting weed, alot of the long term symptoms feel like they are slowly reversing and over the past couple years I have felt more myself than ever since I started smoking.
Im not saying this will happen to everyone/trying to demonize drugs, since I know many of my stoner friends have different experiences. Ive also had the most intense, amazing, fun and unforgettable moments on drugs.
But just dont underestimate weed (or psychadelics) just because they are "physically safe". The psyche is a very fragile thing and every time u take a drug that is psychoactive, ur playing a game of russian roulette whether u know it or not. You may be the unlucky few percent that has to have their life changed for the worse forever. Its a risk you have to be willing to take so keep monitoring how your body and mind feels to it and prioritize that over fun.
this is heat yeah im trying to quit now cause I can't loose my memory yk
My fiance got a psychosis from THC and ended her life. Every time I hear people glorifying THC I get reminded about it.