Background information: I'm a full-time university student and I also work as a barista. I would consider myself a "secret stoner" chick, meaning, about five or six days out of any given week, I smoke a little bit, but by looking at me, you'd never guess. I will wake up and take a hit or two, and then wind down at the end of the day with another hit. I'd say that I only actually get "stoned" maybe once a week, when I'm not having class/work. I don't drink to get wasted, nor do I smoke cigarettes. I don't fit into any stereotypes -I'm very feminine, polished, and I'm an A-student. My memory works just fine, thank you very much. No, I'm not a schizophrenic, and marijuana has not led me to try any harder drugs.
I know that it affects everyone differently, but I honestly think that smoking weed has improved my life. I don't get anxious or upset easily about minor things, whether I'm high or not. And once I've smoked, I can clearly see truth. I've solved many problems while high as I've been able to look at the "bigger picture". I also appreciate music, life, and people more. It doesn't diminish my motivation at all, it makes me want to explore.
What I want to know is, is habitual use "bad" if it doesn't affect the user in a negative way? (Aside from the dangers of smoking, of course, and potential weight gain from the munchies.) Or is this only something subconsciously put on us by society?
Let me add that when I'm not high, I'm just as fine. I just like a little kick in the pants to enhance the senses, because I honestly believe in living life to the fullest potential. I could easily stop if I wanted to, and I do take frequent "breaks".
So, even though it's illegal for the most part, with no personal negative affects, am I doing something wrong?
Thanks 
P.S. Don't respond if you don't have any experience with weed. Seriously. It's equivalent to a man describing how childbirth feels. Don't waste your time.
Suggestion:
the origin of criminalization of weed involved many propaganda campaigns and it's so hard to separate truth from myth at the moment. For example it was first advanced that weed makes you psychotic, aggressive, promiscuous etc. I think the most prevailing belief at the moment is that it makes you permanently lazy and mentally blunt.
Although i've seen serious stoners that fits this ive also seen the opposite. it could just be that they are permanently stoned. who knows.
I don't smoke alot and there's no enduring problems after it wears off for me but once again i don't smoke alot.
If you can use it with balance in your life it plays the same role as caffeine in my opinion.
it's a drug. you use it as a crutch and it has some side-effects. only difference is caffeine is legal. so the question is, is it worth risking getting caught?
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Well I don't think you should smoke more often then once a month, it is bad for your lungs for sure and it messes with the blood supply to your brain, I think.
But sex on weed is AWSOME, gotta give it that!
PS One time I oversmoked and I felt sick, weak, couldn't breathe enough and my heart was racing wild! No pain though, but if I wasn't so stone I would have been scared I guess… So don't use too much. I myself am no regular user.
I used to be a chronic smoker and I noticed that over time my reaction changed. I became paranoid when I smoke. Even though it is many years later the effect is no longer pleasant. Every persons body chemistry is different so it's hard to say what your long term effects will be. There are studies that show over a period of time you may develop a slowed down brain functioning and memory issues. There is definitely a risk involved.
As long as it is in small quantities, and you are not slacking in anything else, its fine. in fact, I see it the way you do, it just enhances your views on everything, and broadens your outlook.
Congratulations on being one of the few people able to smoke weed in smaller amounts, and not get addicted or anything like that =)
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