My PCP and therapist are unconcerned. (PCP is early 40s, therapist is mid-30s.)

I think there is a huge generational divide on this.

I am a high-earning MBA holder with three kids, I work full-time and I work out 3-4x a week. I have a gummy or THC drink a few times a week, in the evenings. It’s really not a big deal.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It may be pervasive and normalized but it’s not a good idea. Being obese and unable to shovel yourself out is also pervasive, as we found out this past week.

This is how I know some of you are either really, really dumb or completely mentally ill.

Dumb is using drugs as an adult. It’s also tied to mental illness most of the time in the form of being unable to constructively cope with life. Some of these losers probably used their time to day drink or get high on Sunday instead of shoveling themselves out.

Anonymous wrote:My dr asked if I take anything to help with my insomnia. I said sometimes thc gummies. Legal state. She did not blink an eye.

They don't have to put up with your insomnia, night sweats, gi troubles, psychosis, CHS... They don't give much an eff because they're not paid to. Doesn't mean they're endorsing your behavior, or that your behavior is safe.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Smoking anything isn't "normal". It may be more common now than it used to be, but it's not a 'normal' thing to put in your body. Long-term cannabis use will lead to withdrawal symptoms (yes, even from your "gummy"). Most people don't even know what to look for, but there are GI issues, cardiovascular issues, neurotransmitter issues...

This is so tiresome because it's absolutely false.

I am the poster above who said that I take a gummy and it helps me with sleep and back pain. The alternative is to inject a steroid into my back every three months, causing bone loss or take opioids. Sure, it makes you feel better because a doctor prescribed it, but I can guarantee that both of those are worse than taking a gummy.

This non-logic take is so tiresome because it's uneducated crap. Your "gummy" works, sure. If it didn't do something useful, nobody would buy them. Thing is, if you're taking a nightly "gummy", you're developing a tolerance. Pretty soon 5mg won't cut it, and you'll go up to 10mg/2 'gummies', whatever. And then that won't work so it'll be 15. And then you'll need to stop, probably for something simple like dental work or travel, and you'll flip the eff out because your system, which is now habituated to THC/cannabinoid use, won't have its daily dose. It will be then, when you've got fullblown withdrawal symptoms, that you'll remember that annoying post on the forum that tried to warn your obstinate ass about the side-effects of regular cannabis use (which are proven, btw; this is information you could look up, if you wanted it).

-lifelong cripple who has taken probably all the pain meds you can name, none of which were without side effects and consequences (but go off)

My dr asked if I take anything to help with my insomnia. I said sometimes thc gummies. Legal state. She did not blink an eye.

Anonymous wrote:It may be pervasive and normalized but it’s not a good idea. Being obese and unable to shovel yourself out is also pervasive, as we found out this past week.

This is how I know some of you are either really, really dumb or completely mentally ill.

Anonymous wrote:Smoking anything isn't "normal". It may be more common now than it used to be, but it's not a 'normal' thing to put in your body. Long-term cannabis use will lead to withdrawal symptoms (yes, even from your "gummy"). Most people don't even know what to look for, but there are GI issues, cardiovascular issues, neurotransmitter issues...

This is so tiresome because it's absolutely false.

I am the poster above who said that I take a gummy and it helps me with sleep and back pain. The alternative is to inject a steroid into my back every three months, causing bone loss or take opioids. Sure, it makes you feel better because a doctor prescribed it, but I can guarantee that both of those are worse than taking a gummy.

It may be pervasive and normalized but it’s not a good idea. Being obese and unable to shovel yourself out is also pervasive, as we found out this past week.

I wouldn’t want it noted in my medical chart. I used to smoke regularly but stopped. After stopping, my behavior did not change. I do not exercise more, work more, eat less or more, or find myself happier or more motivated. I probably drink a little more, which isn’t great.

Its not normal to do drugs.

Smoking anything isn't "normal". It may be more common now than it used to be, but it's not a 'normal' thing to put in your body. Long-term cannabis use will lead to withdrawal symptoms (yes, even from your "gummy"). Most people don't even know what to look for, but there are GI issues, cardiovascular issues, neurotransmitter issues...

Anonymous wrote:Our medical school teaches students to ask about drug and alcohol use, because it is very important to making accurate diagnosis.
Is it normal to use drugs?
Hell no.

+1

I think edibles are more in these days.

Absolutely not normal. It will never be normal not matter what fools are telling you.

I also think you have to understand how little doctors care about stuff. Unless it affects your health they won't care. As far as substances go THC has less of an impact, if you were drinking heavily or abusing opioids, that would be a bigger issue.

But also doctors need honesty. They're not going to shame someone for being honest about drug use or weird sex stuff or whatever because they'd much rather have a full picture and know about potential interactions or causes for health issues. Shaming someone is going to stop the behavior, they'll just not disclose next time. Occasional THC usage isn't even likely to register based on everything they see.