Simple Psychology of Marijuana Use.

First, I would like to correct a nonsensical statement I keep hearing.  This statement is that no one dies from marijuana use. The drug wars in Mexico that have killed a lot of people are mostly about marijuana sales.

Furthermore, I sat down and did some independent research on the health risk of marijuana use.  Throat cancer, lung cancer, and brain damage were some of the illnesses that I read about while researching this subject.

Many believe that during the use of marijuana the person’s health is not at risk.  It is true that one puff from a marijuana cigarette may not kill a person.  Prolonged use does break down human tissue and results in serious medical problems.

Now as far as psychology is concerned there are many reasons people use marijuana.  One reason is the pleasure a person gets from breaking the rules of society.

Another reason is narcissistic.  Drug users like to brag about how many drugs they can take and not die.  These personality types need to promote themselves as special and important.

Socialization is also a reason for marijuana use.  Most people are introduced to marijuana in a social setting.  The pleasure from social acceptance and the need not to be rejected leads people to try marijuana.  The pleasure from interacting by joking around and laughing leads people to continue using marijuana.

Therefore, those who are calling themselves recreational marijuana smokers are basically narcissistic individuals who enjoy socialization and enjoy breaking the rules of society.  Marijuana is just a tool that is being used to feel special and have friends.

My last statement sounds non-lethal.  However, there is evidence of the serious health risks involved in using marijuana.

In addition, very few people stay as just marijuana users. The human body adjusts to levels of a substance.  Eventually one joint will not be enough to achieve the same euphoric state. Many people move from marijuana to more dangerous drugs because marijuana stops giving them the high they are looking for when they use drugs.

Now, there is a sick culture of drug use that involves illness and violence.  Here I am talking about subjects like prostitution and gangs.

People with serious psychological issues use drugs to calm their pain and suffering. The idea that marijuana users are happy go lucky people who enjoy the calming effects of marijuana is a false idea.  Well-adjusted individuals do not need artificial substances to enjoy life.

I suspect many are trying to numb themselves on order to not deal with the life they consider disappointing. The rules of psychology were edge in steal.  There are healthy ways to pursue life.  There are unhealthy ways to live life.

Till my dying days I will promote the value of Positive Ideation. I know it is better to be positive, optimistic, realistic, and enjoy life with the simple pleasures of life. Friends, family, hobbies, books, music, chocolate, good meals, biking, hiking, and other healthy activities are better than poisoning ourselves just for a quick high.

Now, many may say the issue is only about medical marijuana. I wish I could believe that.  However, even the president tried to promote the use of recreational marijuana by saying marijuana use was no different than drinking alcohol.

There is a big difference between these two substances.  They both are depressants. However, marijuana’s addictive power is greater than alcohol.

I actually know a junkie.  This person is a daily cocaine and marijuana user.  I think in the last year this person has completely lost his mind. He convinces himself that someone is doing something to him, like talking about him behind his back, and then he goes over and yells at the person.

All the people I have met who are habitual drug users have never looked healthy to me.  Because of personal experience I would have to argue with people who think that drug users are harmless.

People drive while intoxicated on marijuana. People walk and wonder unto the street while intoxicated.

Once prolonged marijuana use leads to serious illness most marijuana users will end up in a government hospital. This fact means you and I will be paying for the damage they have done to themselves.

Therefore, the psychology is simple to understand. This, however, is bad psychology. Using marijuana to make friends is maladaptive.  All of us have a healthy interest in being special.  We, however, are not obsessed with the idea that we are superior to everyone else. Laughter is a pleasure in itself.  The need for acceptance and inclusion in a social group does not need marijuana. People with serious psychological issues look for many ways to stop they pain and suffering, most of which make matters worse.