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The mature stoner: why are so many seniors smoking weed?
The Guardian (UK) ^
| January 15th, 2019
| Alex Halperin
Posted on 01/15/2019 8:57:26 AM PST by Mariner
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Many seniors see weed as less damaging then the prescription drugs the doc wants to put them on. or have weened themselves off opioids with the help of weed.
Other do it out or boredom and isolation.
In CA they grow their own, trade product, cuttings and seeds as hobby.
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posted on
01/15/2019 8:57:26 AM PST
by
Mariner
To: Mariner
Marijuana should not be available to anyone under age 65.
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posted on
01/15/2019 8:59:14 AM PST
by
onedoug
To: Mariner
They have trouble handling life and are trying to escape into imaginary worlds, instead of doing something positive for themselves and others.
Doing drugs is running away from life and reality.
To: onedoug
Then why should it be available to those over 65?
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posted on
01/15/2019 9:01:14 AM PST
by
Mariner
(War Criminal #18)
To: Mariner
Whut?............................
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posted on
01/15/2019 9:01:35 AM PST
by
Red Badger
(We are headed for a Civil War. It won't be nice like the last one....................)
To: Mariner
Because they see that the world is in the toilet and they want to spend their finals days in bliss?
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posted on
01/15/2019 9:01:45 AM PST
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
To: Mariner
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posted on
01/15/2019 9:02:12 AM PST
by
I want the USA back
(Lying Media: willing and eager allies of the hate-America left.)
To: Mariner
No, the reason is that they have all along, the senior stoners are yesterday’s hippies.
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posted on
01/15/2019 9:02:32 AM PST
by
yldstrk
(My heroes have always been cowboys)
To: Innovative
“Doing drugs is running away from life and reality.”
Pot is actually pretty mild compared to the prescription drugs the docs hand out.
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posted on
01/15/2019 9:02:35 AM PST
by
Mariner
(War Criminal #18)
To: Mariner
Folks just can’t get enough senior discounts...
To: Innovative
when you’re 65 you should be ablate do what you wan including “escape” the realities of growing old.
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posted on
01/15/2019 9:03:00 AM PST
by
morphing libertarian
(Use Comey's Report; Indict Hillary now; build Kate's wall. --- Proud Smelly Walmart Deplorable)
To: Mariner
The “seniors” all came up in the hippie/post-hippie era.
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posted on
01/15/2019 9:03:52 AM PST
by
marron
To: Mariner
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posted on
01/15/2019 9:04:13 AM PST
by
CodeToad
( Hating on Trump is hating on me and America!.)
To: onedoug
Results vary, but many young people who want to go places in life, and have ambitions to succeed, would be well advised to stay away from weed. Some folks do fine, but many folks find it saps their drive for success.
Older people? Why not?
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posted on
01/15/2019 9:04:19 AM PST
by
ClearCase_guy
(If White Privilege is real, why did Elizabeth Warren lie about being an Indian?)
To: Mariner
“why are so many seniors smoking weed?”
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Old addictions are hard to quit?
To: Mariner
Uhh - because they grew up in the 60’s and now they have the time and the money to do it? (and they can call out for pizza afterwards without having to bum a few bucks off the low-lifes they hang with).
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posted on
01/15/2019 9:04:35 AM PST
by
Stosh
To: Tijeras_Slim
Are there ‘shroom parties at The Villages?
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posted on
01/15/2019 9:05:20 AM PST
by
gathersnomoss
(Grace and Dignity Will Win The Day)
To: Mariner
I'm over 60. I smoke a little weed (4-6 hits) every day. Cured my insomnia. I NEVER operate machinery or a motor vehicle while stoned. I've got a pound of Santa Cruz Sticky in the office drawer - figure it'll last me about 5 or 6 years.
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posted on
01/15/2019 9:06:09 AM PST
by
atc23
To: Mariner
Its-all about the chocolate now
10 mg. No smoke
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posted on
01/15/2019 9:06:38 AM PST
by
Truthoverpower
(The guvmint you get is the Trump winning express !)
To: Mariner
My biggest beef with this article is them calling 50 year olds “seniors”.
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