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long term moderate marijuana use.
by Jim, Dec 23, 1999 12:00AM
I am a very healthy 47 y.o male that has been smoking marijuana for 25 years. I have a responsible job and family. I am an avid rockclimber, skiier, windsurfer, runner, biker, etc. and live to play. My circle of friends get high when we do these sports and we just seem to enjoy the feeling. I also enjoy these things without pot. I have even noticed or precieved an increase in ability as in skiing powder after a couple of hits, kinda lets things flow. When I run out there are never any unspleasant symptoms and when I smoke it's only a couple of hits, but that can be several times a day depending on whats happening. I of course worry about what the long term effects may be but so far have noticed no untoward effects. Is it possible to remain a lifetime user or will lung cancer get me. Marijuana is my drug of choice, no cigaretts and only an occasional beer. Any insights in the casual use would be appreacited
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Scared, feeling like I cant breathe and really paranoid. I had one episode where I passed out (1st time ever) and I think that scared me. (not from the smoke) anyhow is it the smoke that does it or me, my mind??? In other words is it really hurting me that I feel that way, or is it just me??