Comments on: I Know Someone Who Smokes Marijuana On A Daily Basis At The Age Of 34. Does This Stunt Maturity?

By: Smoker dude

Smoker dude — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:13:25 +0000

It is very interesting reading the comments posted here. Not only does it show that people are brain washed into believing that pot smokers are dumbasses who day dream all day and waste their lives but these same people think that alcohol is ok…LOL! been out drinking lately? getaclue then post kk.

Personally I think that smoking/drinking whatever your posion, is NEVER a good idea at a young age and can cause all sorts of problems later in life. Starting at 13 is a bit shoking.

Personally I know HEAPS of people that not only smoke regularly and hold down full time respectable jobs (60k+), but have families & mortgages etc. Im not condoning weed, just have ALL the facts before you go spewing government propoganda nonsense.

To answer your question. I think the guy probably has a substance abuse problem that most likely stems from depression or some other form of mental illness, but I’m no shrink. You should recommend that he speak with a professional if you believe that it is out of hand.

By: salus

salus — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:26:27 +0000

At age 34 it not so much what you might call restricting maturity, but not moving on. I used to hang out with a few smokers we had a good time, life moved on and when I met up with one of them some years later not only was he still smoking heavy but, he was right back where we left him all those years ago. There’s more to it but for brevity sake, it was spooky. Time had stood still for him while the rest of the planet moved on.

By: Ramey

Ramey — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:44:39 +0000

The answer really depends on the person, too give you a really good answer i’d really have to meet the person, and if your even bring up the question the answer probley is yes. More then likely though he is’nt imature because he smokes pot. He smokes pot because he’s imature. Perhaps instead of studying for his GED he decides to use the time and smoke pot, i know that phsyically speaking smoking pot slows down the brain processes so this could be a reason why. Or he may feel it might not benifit him at all, seeing as he has already accomplished so much without it. Theres alot of debate about smoking pot and peolpes behavior, its going to be seen differenty from someone that does smoke pot and someone who does’nt (i personally don’t so you’ll probley get some pretty defensive answers from some people who do on here). As for the new girlfriend it sounds as if it may have even been a mid-life crisis thing going on, seeing as the new girl is so much younger then him. I personally think though that pot is just as addictive as other drugs, even then he is using an illegal norchotic on a daily basis for an extended period of time, i’m not a doctor or a psychitrist but i’d have too say that your friend probley has a drug problem.

By: Avaricit

Avaricit — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:14:30 +0000

My guess is he feels the need for marijuana because he’s addicted to that…plus most people once they start smoking or drink think that it relieves stress but it doesnt it just distracts you…hope I helped…srry

By: Sliteofh

Sliteofh — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:30:01 +0000

If the person you know is not mature by 34 the marijuana will have no effect.
You are powerless over him. His choice to get or not to get his degree is his own and the pot smoking is just a symptom of fears he may have.
His inability to face life on life’s terms is what is causing his lack of maturity.
He has free will in his life to get his GED or to smoke pot. No one can make those choices for him.

By: Kawa :)

Kawa :) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:37:20 +0000

No it does not boost up maturity! it actually brings it down a level! anyone who does pot is stupid and you should call child protective services on that one. i don’t know any GOOD parent that smokes cigars let alone pot!! just try it!

By: ~BUNNY

*~*BUNNY — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:19:22 +0000

Smoking pot has nothing to do with maturity. Maturity is a state of mind, not a developmental milestone. Sure it affects your brain by damaging the cells and it is harder on the lungs, but that is about it besides is being completely illegal for non-cancer patients. Everyone has got their own moral compass and set of priorities in life and that’s their business. He’ll do what he wants and only authority can stop him. It sounds as if he doesn’t feel he needs his GED because he is doing alright for himself. Also, I don’t think his girlfriend would be pressuring him to quit…they were together for 10 years, she would have urged him to a lot earlier than now. Personally, I don’t see how his personal life affects you or is really and of your business. No one can make anyone quit doing something they don’t want to.

By: Honestly

Honestly — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:56:02 +0000

A GED defines maturity? It’s not something you have to have, you know. Smoke one with him and chill the heck out.

By: Jesse R

Jesse R — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:42:57 +0000

Pot is a de-motivator. Every pot smoker I have ever known has achieved very little in his/her life. It seems they are always fantasizing about what could be instead of making it happen.
As for the comment about smoking so he doesn’t drink – what a cop-out loser.