I live in one many of the States in the the U.S. that has legalized Marijuana (Pot, ganga, etc. etc.)
Many times in my blog and thoughts, I have mentioned that I would have used "weed".
In my life I have seen lots of people smoke bongs, pipes and joints of marijuana.
Even as recent as last month, although not by choice. This individual just grabbed his joint and lit up when we went into his workshop to get parts.
As a member of "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints", I try to abide by the "Word of Wisdom" and abstain from Alcohol, Tobacco and other various drugs.
Although the Word of Wisdom contains more "Do's" than "Don't's".
Over the years since the Word of Wisdom revelation was given, other drugs and substances have emerged that aren't specifically named or under the general items listed.
Prescription medications, social narcotics, etc. aren't listed.
Since those aren't specifically named, are they OK to use at all?
In general it is accepted that medication administrated under the care of a trained physician is OK.
Of course, it is up to the individual under the physician's care to abide by the administered doses and instructions.
In some places Marijuana is listed as "medical" is it OK?
Each individual in life is given freedom.
The right to choose.
Their own ability to choose right from wrong based on their own conscience.
I've thought long and hard about my potential use of this substance.
Of those who smoke it, their number one concern is the possibility of developing lung cancer.
While its benefits might aid my medical needs, I don't believe that its benefits and long time effects will actually do me any good.
Even if I consume it orally instead of smoking it.
In short, I have made my personal decision to not utilize this substance no matter what.
Now that I have made my decision, it should be easier to say no when I am offered to partake of it.
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