Do you and DH / DW smoke or do edibles?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Thanks! I also have two small kids, totally understand the need to decompress.

I actually just got the tincture a few weeks ago - apparently this was the preferred method of ingestion in the US before it was made illegal (that was in the marketing materials - who knows if it’s true). It’s just concentrated THC in a little dropper. The one I purchased shows milligrams on the dropper itself for dosing. If I take 25mg it takes the edge off - if I take 100 mg I can’t function.

I like the tincture more than the edibles because there’s an earlier onset than edibles (between 15 minutes and an hour as opposed to 1-2 hours with an edible) and also the high isn’t as “intense.” If you’re in a state that’s legal I’m sure dispensary staff can educate you further.

If you have kids, are you concerned about being impaired around them or if they need you? The WaPo had an article a few years ago by a Roman who did edibles fir the first time and she said she was completely out of it and her DH has to be in charge of kids.

I use it after my kids go to bed.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I grew up seeing how drugs can destroy one's life and family. I can't see much good in it.

Yeah, I think it's hard for those of us who have seen the damage drugs and alcohol do to relationships.

x1000

I really, really hate the cavalier attitude of many on DCUM who think it's no big deal and that I'm the uptight one. They are all very lucky they have never lived in the world of being or loving an addict.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I grew up seeing how drugs can destroy one's life and family. I can't see much good in it.

Yeah, I think it's hard for those of us who have seen the damage drugs and alcohol do to relationships.

x1000

I really, really hate the cavalier attitude of many on DCUM who think it's no big deal and that I'm the uptight one. They are all very lucky they have never lived in the world of being or loving an addict.

I think they would argue you can't really get addicted to weed, so don't lump it in with other drugs or even alcohol for that matter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I grew up seeing how drugs can destroy one's life and family. I can't see much good in it.

Yeah, I think it's hard for those of us who have seen the damage drugs and alcohol do to relationships.

x1000

I really, really hate the cavalier attitude of many on DCUM who think it's no big deal and that I'm the uptight one. They are all very lucky they have never lived in the world of being or loving an addict.

I would put recreational marijuana use in the same category as alcohol. It can be extremely challenging for people who abuse these things but there are many people that are able to moderately and safely consume them.

I would not liken it to meth or heroin, for hopefully obvious reasons.

[Anonymous]

Oh no the horrors!!! A MAN had to be in charge of HIS OWN CHILDREN??? My pearls are firmly clutched and I need the fainting couch!!

Are you deliberately obtuse, or just dense? The point was not that her DH had to be in charge, it’s that she could not be. I’m not assuming that PP with kids has a spouse, but even if she does plenty of PPs mentioned imbibing with their spouse - bringing it back to the original question of whether they worry about being impaired around their kids. Is that laid out clearly enough for you, or should I dumb it down further?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Oh no the horrors!!! A MAN had to be in charge of HIS OWN CHILDREN??? My pearls are firmly clutched and I need the fainting couch!!

Are you deliberately obtuse, or just dense? The point was not that her DH had to be in charge, it’s that she could not be. I’m not assuming that PP with kids has a spouse, but even if she does plenty of PPs mentioned imbibing with their spouse - bringing it back to the original question of whether they worry about being impaired around their kids. Is that laid out clearly enough for you, or should I dumb it down further?

Then you should have said that. You didn't. You gave a very stupid example.

How many times a week do you drink more than one drink? With your spouse doing the same? In terms of impairment if you know what you are doing it's no worse than two glasses of wine. And as PP said it's easier to snap out of than alcohol.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Oh no the horrors!!! A MAN had to be in charge of HIS OWN CHILDREN??? My pearls are firmly clutched and I need the fainting couch!!

Are you deliberately obtuse, or just dense? The point was not that her DH had to be in charge, it’s that she could not be. I’m not assuming that PP with kids has a spouse, but even if she does plenty of PPs mentioned imbibing with their spouse - bringing it back to the original question of whether they worry about being impaired around their kids. Is that laid out clearly enough for you, or should I dumb it down further?

Then you should have said that. You didn't. You gave a very stupid example.

How many times a week do you drink more than one drink? With your spouse doing the same? In terms of impairment if you know what you are doing it's no worse than two glasses of wine. And as PP said it's easier to snap out of than alcohol.

Yeah I would not suggest anyone experiment with any new substance (even allergy meds or sleeping pills) without another adult present if there are kids around. If you already have a lot of experience buying and using marijuana I would treat it as you might treat alcohol. Enjoy in moderation but don’t get high as a kite or wasted while you are watching your kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I smoke occasionally, haven't tried an edible yet but I will sooner or later.

DH mostly smokes, but does the occasional edible.

There’s a feather in your cap. Good job!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I grew up seeing how drugs can destroy one's life and family. I can't see much good in it.

Yeah, I think it's hard for those of us who have seen the damage drugs and alcohol do to relationships.

x1000

I really, really hate the cavalier attitude of many on DCUM who think it's no big deal and that I'm the uptight one. They are all very lucky they have never lived in the world of being or loving an addict.

Do you treat alcohol the same way? It is more addictive, much more dangerous to be addicted to (alcohol withdrawal can kill you), and much more physically destructive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Oh no the horrors!!! A MAN had to be in charge of HIS OWN CHILDREN??? My pearls are firmly clutched and I need the fainting couch!!

Are you deliberately obtuse, or just dense? The point was not that her DH had to be in charge, it’s that she could not be. I’m not assuming that PP with kids has a spouse, but even if she does plenty of PPs mentioned imbibing with their spouse - bringing it back to the original question of whether they worry about being impaired around their kids. Is that laid out clearly enough for you, or should I dumb it down further?

Then you should have said that. You didn't. You gave a very stupid example.

How many times a week do you drink more than one drink? With your spouse doing the same? In terms of impairment if you know what you are doing it's no worse than two glasses of wine. And as PP said it's easier to snap out of than alcohol.

Yeah I would not suggest anyone experiment with any new substance (even allergy meds or sleeping pills) without another adult present if there are kids around. If you already have a lot of experience buying and using marijuana I would treat it as you might treat alcohol. Enjoy in moderation but don’t get high as a kite or wasted while you are watching your kids.

But in the example you gave, another adult was present.

[Anonymous]

Then you should have said that. You didn't. You gave a very stupid example.

How many times a week do you drink more than one drink? With your spouse doing the same? In terms of impairment if you know what you are doing it's no worse than two glasses of wine. And as PP said it's easier to snap out of than alcohol.

The example made the point that a parent under the influence of edibles was too impaired to care for her kids, so had to rely on another adult. Example is totally pertinent to the question.

When we had young kids, we were never both impaired at the same time unless another adult was around that could step in if needed. There were MANY nights when our kids woke up and needed a parent, and it’s hard to parent when drunk, stoned, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I grew up seeing how drugs can destroy one's life and family. I can't see much good in it.

Yeah, I think it's hard for those of us who have seen the damage drugs and alcohol do to relationships.

x1000

I really, really hate the cavalier attitude of many on DCUM who think it's no big deal and that I'm the uptight one. They are all very lucky they have never lived in the world of being or loving an addict.

I think they would argue you can't really get addicted to weed, so don't lump it in with other drugs or even alcohol for that matter.

I’ve known people who were addicted to weed. They’ve admitted it. Hell, Lady Gaga has admitted she had to cancel tours due to her marijuana addiction and wrote songs about it.

People who think you can’t get addicted are in total denial. I don’t care if people use responsibly but you do need to be aware of the risks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Thanks! I also have two small kids, totally understand the need to decompress.

I actually just got the tincture a few weeks ago - apparently this was the preferred method of ingestion in the US before it was made illegal (that was in the marketing materials - who knows if it’s true). It’s just concentrated THC in a little dropper. The one I purchased shows milligrams on the dropper itself for dosing. If I take 25mg it takes the edge off - if I take 100 mg I can’t function.

I like the tincture more than the edibles because there’s an earlier onset than edibles (between 15 minutes and an hour as opposed to 1-2 hours with an edible) and also the high isn’t as “intense.” If you’re in a state that’s legal I’m sure dispensary staff can educate you further.

If you have kids, are you concerned about being impaired around them or if they need you? The WaPo had an article a few years ago by a Roman who did edibles fir the first time and she said she was completely out of it and her DH has to be in charge of kids.

Oh no the horrors!!! A MAN had to be in charge of HIS OWN CHILDREN??? My pearls are firmly clutched and I need the fainting couch!!

I’m one of the PP‘s who was curious about the tincture.
I have been under the influence of my vape and had a kid need something and you can snap right out of it, no problem. Unlike having two glasses of wine or a few drinks marijuana for me seems to be really mood dependent; if I need to be serious I concentrate and get something done I absolutely can but I cannot will an alcohol buzz away no matter how grave the situation.
I certainly appreciate your concern for our children but this really isn’t what you think it might be.

You sound like the idiots who say they can drive perfectly fine while drunk.

[Anonymous]

You sound like the idiots who say they can drive perfectly fine while drunk.

Silly comparison. Drunk people think they're more capable than they are, so they hurt and kill a lot of people.

Stoned people often think they're LESS capable than they truly are, so they're often too paranoid to get behind the wheel when they'd actually be capable of operating a vehicle. https://www.livescience.com/51450-driving-on-marijuana-alcohol-dangerous.html

NOBODY SHOULD DRIVE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANYTHING. But comparing stoned driving to drunk driving is ignorant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Oh no the horrors!!! A MAN had to be in charge of HIS OWN CHILDREN??? My pearls are firmly clutched and I need the fainting couch!!

Are you deliberately obtuse, or just dense? The point was not that her DH had to be in charge, it’s that she could not be. I’m not assuming that PP with kids has a spouse, but even if she does plenty of PPs mentioned imbibing with their spouse - bringing it back to the original question of whether they worry about being impaired around their kids. Is that laid out clearly enough for you, or should I dumb it down further?

Then you should have said that. You didn't. You gave a very stupid example.

How many times a week do you drink more than one drink? With your spouse doing the same? In terms of impairment if you know what you are doing it's no worse than two glasses of wine. And as PP said it's easier to snap out of than alcohol.

Yeah I would not suggest anyone experiment with any new substance (even allergy meds or sleeping pills) without another adult present if there are kids around. If you already have a lot of experience buying and using marijuana I would treat it as you might treat alcohol. Enjoy in moderation but don’t get high as a kite or wasted while you are watching your kids.

But in the example you gave, another adult was present.

Sorry, yes, I was an NP agreeing with you. I don’t think there was an issue with her trying edibles while there was another responsible adult around.