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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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To: Mariner

How old are people now that were in their teens and early 20s in the 60s?


41 posted on 01/15/2019 9:14:33 AM PST by Grimmy (equivocation is but the first step along the road to capitulation)
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To: yldstrk

it’s the “beatles” generation/ culture.

The same asses are setting todays nonsensical political policies.
Many are your today’s government.

Remember the give peace a chance?


42 posted on 01/15/2019 9:14:39 AM PST by himno hero (had'nff)
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To: Mariner

The legalization of Hemp in the agricultural bill is absolute madness. This stuff is a deadly narcotic long and properly banned. It is Marijuana. Don’t be fooled. It is all about revenue to transfer to parasites to keep them from rioting and to dope them up. Very horrible policy.


43 posted on 01/15/2019 9:14:47 AM PST by Mikemurphy
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To: gathersnomoss

I haven’t been invited to one yet.


44 posted on 01/15/2019 9:16:04 AM PST by Tom54
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To: Mariner

The “All-You-Can-Eat” places are being overrun with early-bird seniors at the door with severe cases of “the munchies.”


45 posted on 01/15/2019 9:16:32 AM PST by N. Theknow (Kennedys-Can't drive, can't ski, can't fly, can't skipper a boat-But they know what's best for you.)
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To: Mariner

I’m 73, and I made it all the way to now - even through the 60’s - without ever even trying pot. Also, after my military years, I seldom even used alcohol.

I say that, to say this...I have no idea what pot does to a person; I have family members who used it, and they act like slurring, and slobbering fools when high.

But, I read where people use it for vision problems, and pain...well, seniors usually have lots of little nagging pains, like arthritis, etc. Maybe it gives them some relief from that?

I don’t know.


46 posted on 01/15/2019 9:17:12 AM PST by FrankR (Make America Great Again, and Keep It That Way.)
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To: yldstrk

THIS, right here, is the correct answer.

There is a 21 year old man or woman living inside you right now. In many ways, we remain that young person who has now figured out how to navigate through life. Everything else is adjusting to the expectations of duty and the physical demands of age. Some see a state of induced intoxication as their deserved reward for tolerating the necessary routines of each day.


47 posted on 01/15/2019 9:17:15 AM PST by lee martell (AT)
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To: Mariner
As in,

"the mature geek" or "the mature zombie" or "mature addict" because "mature sage" would be redundant.

48 posted on 01/15/2019 9:17:46 AM PST by aspasia
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To: Innovative
Doing drugs is running away from life and reality.

It is, but I don't have a big problem with elderly folks running. It's when they drive away that they become hazardous to others.

49 posted on 01/15/2019 9:19:18 AM PST by Buttons12
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To: Mariner

Always start your headline with an oxymoron.


50 posted on 01/15/2019 9:20:26 AM PST by MrEdd (Caveat Emptor)
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To: Mariner

Because they always have

I. Never thought I’d give it up after daily smoking from 71-84 and 90-91

But life just pulls you along and you adjust as needed

Some folks smoke all their lives

And in the south it doesn’t mean you’re a libtard

I miss it sometimes

Wifey preferred booze so we never smoked....and I don’t drink hardly ever

But of all intoxicants besides women I always preferred marijuana

It’s a preference thing I guess

But I indeed know 70 year old couples who smoke together at night and have for 50 plus years


51 posted on 01/15/2019 9:21:12 AM PST by wardaddy (I don’t care that you’re not a racist......when the shooting starts it won’t matter what yo)
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To: Mariner

And pot is not addictive! Also your body doesn’t build up a resistance to it!


52 posted on 01/15/2019 9:22:19 AM PST by lone star annie
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To: Innovative

And if they drink?


53 posted on 01/15/2019 9:23:19 AM PST by wardaddy (I don’t care that you’re not a racist......when the shooting starts it won’t matter what yo)
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To: Mariner
“Doing drugs is running away from life and reality.”

Pot is actually pretty mild compared to the prescription drugs the docs hand out.

Excellent point. I worry more about seniors on the road with their cocktails of "medicine" than I do weed smokers.

54 posted on 01/15/2019 9:23:24 AM PST by rhombus10
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To: yldstrk

There is truth to that

Most folks I know have smoked some all their adult lives and I’m 61


55 posted on 01/15/2019 9:24:10 AM PST by wardaddy (I don’t care that you’re not a racist......when the shooting starts it won’t matter what yo)
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To: BenLurkin
Because they see that the world is in the toilet and they want to spend their finals days in bliss?

Oh, I think that's part of it....

56 posted on 01/15/2019 9:24:31 AM PST by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
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To: Mariner

I know a bunch of people who use it for long term pain—A couple of fire fighters and disabled vets specifically.

If it helps them with chronic back and joint pain, I am cool with it.

There are a lot of people taking much worse drugs and driving around in cars every day.


57 posted on 01/15/2019 9:24:32 AM PST by Vermont Lt
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To: Mariner

Probably for the same reason the STD rate for seniors is soaring...


58 posted on 01/15/2019 9:25:30 AM PST by mewzilla (Break out the mustard seeds.)
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To: atc23

I assume it’s indica

Sativa has too much upside


59 posted on 01/15/2019 9:25:42 AM PST by wardaddy (I don’t care that you’re not a racist......when the shooting starts it won’t matter what yo)
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To: atc23

My father (over 80) and a PTSD vet said it was the only thing that calmed him and allowed him to sleep. He’s unable to drive and only leaves the house to go to the doctor. So, the anti-weed jihadists can stick it.


60 posted on 01/15/2019 9:26:35 AM PST by BipolarBob (God bless America - except for California.)
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