I think a lot of it depends on the individual and I've been told several times that the variety and strain can make a big difference. Anecdotally, it used to m

I think a lot of it depends on the individual and I've been told several times that the variety and strain can make a big difference. Anecdotally, it used to make me relaxed and only occasionally a little anxious if I had to unexpectedly play "straight" while under the influence. Nowadays it's like a 50/50 shot whether it will just give me a "buzz" or whether it will make me incredibly anxious. I've mostly chalked it up to the stronger stuff I'm more likely to come across now that I'm not a broke college kid buying the cheap stuff but I also think a large part of it is that I'm a different person that I was 15-20 years ago and perhaps I just don't react as well to it anymore. Either way, I mostly abstain these days except when I'm in a situation where the potential for anxiety is incredibly low.