One major issue has been over-emphasis on the fact that it’s not physically addictive in the ways that some drugs are. I think this leads to the mistaken belief

One major issue has been over-emphasis on the fact that it’s not physically addictive in the ways that some drugs are. I think this leads to the mistaken belief that it’s not habit forming, and that there are no side effects of stopping after extended use. While it’s not “withdrawal” in the traditional sense, it can be quite unpleasant. And the thing that sounds most helpful in that moment is…smoking a bowl. What comes next is a lot of emotion management. Doable. Hard. Help is good. I think legalization was good. Cannabis has mostly been a good thing in my life. At times, it hasn’t been. I worry about the crazy high THC strains everywhere now, and the misperception that these are completely harmless plants. I still partake and find it worthwhile for creative endeavors, but had to make drastic changes to my usage habits with a promise to quit permanently if I found myself back in a similar cycle. Enjoy responsibly.