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@chopsuey: I have multiple close family members in the FBI. They always say as a youthful indiscretion (and don't lie about it) you're fine. But, they get random drug tested often. And probably like having their jobs!

ETA: An aunt and uncle are in narcotics, another in gangs. Not areas where they'd be cool with you lighting up every now and again lol! My DH is trying to get on in fraud and white collar crime.

@dc yoga bee: @MsLipGloss: good to know!!

@allison: "Probably should've just eaten half" is basically the mantra of every person I've ever hung out with after eating edibles! Did you see this about a cop who confiscated weed and made brownies and then thought he was dead? Pretty funny:

I smoked it plenty of times in college, and through my early or mid 20's, but I'm not really interested in it anymore. It was fun them but now I'm an old fart and it just makes me fall asleep.

If I lived somewhere where it was legal I might take one hit once in a while if someone offered it, but I wouldn't buy it or smoke it on a regular basis.

And I agree, edibles are much more unpredictable and often more potent than smoking.

@Silva: It's only calorie-free if you don't raid the house and eat every single item of junk food in one sitting. You're probably better off with the beer.

@allison: hahah no, still not interested

I voted no. But I also don't drink alcohol either. I wouldn't look down on those who use responsibly.

Yes! I'm hoping California legalizes it soon. I don't really see how it's any different than drinking alcohol in terms or being irresponsible.

Yes, I would, b/c it helps with my anxiety. I don't now because well, a.) it's not legal here and b.) I feel like there's a stigma against functioning adults partaking in that.

i'm kind of surprised how many have never tried it! and yes, edibles are less predictable because you often don't know how much has been used in their making, but i'm totally on board with them! it's decriminalized where i live, you can carry up to one ounce, if you're being as ass about it, the cops can give you a ticket ($100), but i've never heard of an adult actually getting a ticket for it though. alcohol is far more dangerous to the body & can cause physical dependance, pot doesn't. you can't snap out of being drunk, but unless you're insanely high, you can snap out of it if need be. pot has been proven to help people deal with numerous medical conditions, it's not just for people wanting to get messed up. i sound like a super stoner, i'm not at all, i just think there's a lot of confusion about marijuana. i'm all for taxation & regulation across the country!

I have ZERO problems with other people using it (less problems than alcohol, even), I just have no desire to try it myself.

In theory, I might try it on a "special occasion", not nightly (it's more expensive than wine!!) and most likely with an edible. Although, I've tried smoking/edibles a few times in the past and never felt anything from it, so in reality I probably wouldn't.

I"m with @mrs. bird on decriminalization, regulation, and taxation -- I think it's only a matter of time before it happens. With that said, never tried and have zero desire to. I don't really like being drunk (I can't really drink without being drunk... womp womp) because I don't like my reality being altered. Drugs fall in the same category. Just don't appeal to me.

@mrs. bird: I agree w/taxation & regulation!

I voted "no" but not merely because it's irresponsible, I have lots of friends & family members who do, it's just not for me. I tried it in my younger days and got horribly sick, even the smell of it to this day has an association of that awful night. DH has no interest either.

I honestly don't care if people do, providing they're safe about it (just the same way I feel about people drinking) I just don't personally want to puke for long periods of time in a Taco Johns parking lot at 3am.........

Nah. I live in WA state and I still don't want to...but I tried a few times before having LO's.

Sure, I would occasionally, just like I drink occasionally TBH I always think it's a little strange when people who drink are vehemently opposed to pot. They're the same to me (assuming I'm somewhere pot is legal).

Nah, I have no interest but don't see anything wrong with responsible use.

@shutterbug - ha ha! That's awesome! I would have love more science (how much of each intoxicant and duration) but that's pretty accurate in my experience!

As to the original question, maybe edibles. I live in CO so legality isn't a concern. I smoked a few times in college but preferred being buzzed to stoned so I haven't tried it again since. Maybe one of these days if LO is off with the grandparents.

I live in CA where there's a medical marijuana shop practically on every block. I honestly don't know a single person who doesn't smoke once in a while, and some more frequently. Certainly when I was younger, college and post college, it was super common.

funny story: my boss had us over for thanksgiving. She's in her late 50s. And before we sat down to eat her husband asked us if we wanted to smoke. Haha. So yeah, super common here