My parents don't want me to smoke weed?

Question

So I am 15 and I have been curious about weed for a few months, and during those few months, I was doing research and getting info about weed and I found that it is not addicting and not that bad for you (even has some Heath benefits). So I tried it, but it was pretty low quality and did not get me high. But a few days later, a situation came up where I was forced to tell my parents that I smoked weed because my school was having a drug test the next day and I needed to skip school. So I told them and everything I expected to happen did. My mom cried and my dad got upset, and they told me I'm not in trouble, as long as I will not do it again. I wanted to explain that weed is not that bad, and that drinking alcohol is worse, but they are not very open minded people when it comes to stuff like this, so I told them I would not do it again. But I never even got high and my curiosity is never going to go away until I do. I know weed is not AS big a deal as they make it seem, so would I be in the right to try weed again? (Please none of that "u r throwing you life away" bullshit.) and it's summer so they won't find out.

Answer 1

If you had fully done your research, you would have found out that weed is not as addictive as some other drugs, e.g., heroin, but that indeed, a small percentage of people DO get addicted to it. It may have some health benefits, certainly, it seems to help curb epileptic seizures in some people, reduce pain, and other things, which are currently being researched. But, it also has some really negative aspects as well. Go on line and plug in health effects of marijuana, you will be very surprised to learn that there are some potentially serious effects that you should avoid. Most young people surveyed believe that it isn't all that harmful, but they could be wrong. They haven't researched it fully, for one thing. One problem seems to be that today's weed has a much higher content of the psychoactive components, and this can, in some instances, produce psychosis and other effects. It is normal for teens to want to experiment, this is how they find out about life. But don't do anything potentially harmful, please. You won't get ruined by trying it, but it most likely woudn't be "good for you" and if you really

start getting into it, it could develop a serious problem. Besides, if you don't live in Colorado, Washington or Oregon, you will be breaking the law, and if you are caught, bigger problems can result.My belief is that you should not do anything behind your parents' back, that you know already they won't approve. They are there to protect, prepare and educate you, and you should respect their wisdom. Your brain is not fully in charge or developed until around the age of 24, which means that you are more vulnerable to making inappropriate judgement calls, and if you are under the influence, of weed or anything else, this makes you and others around you highly vulnerable. Please take care of yourself, your body and mind, and don't come into harm's way because another equally misinformed friend tells you its okay or not that big a deal. I tried it when I was young. It really wasn't all as great as it was hyped up to be. It made me feel a bit mellow and easy going for awhile, but that was about it. I don't think that the damage done to your lungs, if you smoke it, whether its weed or anything else, is worth it. Lots of other ways to have fun, believe me !! Good wishes,

Answer 2

Smoking weed everyday won't be fun after a while of doing it everyday, and then you won't have enough money to find anything else to do for fun. You're young; your free-time is very important, but so is your schoolwork since it's easier to do that now than as an adult. Why not do both? Sure, you can't be a lazy slob 24/7, but you can dedicate some time to school and some to the things you find fun. Balance is everything in life.

Answer 3

Don't do weed it is stupid. Some people, depending on who you are do get addicted. So it is possible. And it does damage your body over time. It will cause you A LOT of problems in the near future if you continue this. I would go talk to a doctor or health expert about it instead of researching it on the internet. Because by doing it you are throwing your life away. If you get caught doing that **** when your 18 you go to prison! And if you continue doing it as the age you are you can get a parole officer to be watching you all the time making sure you are not doing it. It is a big deal! You need to smarten up and not do it anymore. Listen to your parents. You'll end up ******* up your life and you'll regret it forever. So don't.

Answer 4

If you came to the conclusion that it can't be addicting or bad for you then you didn't research it very well. Anything that involves inhaling smoke is bad for you. It may not be as addicting as cigarettes or as bad for you as other drugs but it's still not good for you. There is a reason it's illegal plus getting it from regular people is a bad idea because it can be laced. Someone from my sisters school passed out in the middle of class and had to be rushed to the hospital because of bad weed. It may not happen to everybody but it's definitely not uncommon. Just listen to your parents. When you turn 18 if thats something you want to do no one can tell you otherwise

Answer 5

Personally I think it's stupid for people to need some sort of substance to feel good or get "high" and should only used to help patients with illnesses like cancer but if you must use it, use it. It is illegal still to smoke weed for fun so be careful. It can also be a bad substance like alcohol if used while operating a vehicle.

Answer 6

The reason your parents freaked out is because of their generations stigma about it/no understanding the substance, but also because it's aggressively illegal. There are more people in jail for weed possession then any other crime in the US. you aren't *throwing your life away* because it makes you dumb or some dumb, untrue stuff like that, but because if you get caught with it, you will go to jail, and good luck getting a decent job with a crim record.

Answer 7

Your parents get really hurt and scared cos of the high the drug gives you cos you might do some f/cked up sh/t when you don't even realise it. They are also scared cos they know that most people who started of with soft drugs like marijuana ended up taking hard drugs like cocaine but at the end of the day, it's your life and it's your desicions and you will be the person to face the consequences. But PERSONALLY, I would take week but around friends who also take it cos like you're less likely to so sh/t.

Answer 8

Dont try it i was hooked for 3 years at your age ended up broke dumstuk anger problems and fat now im 20 sober in shape but permanit damage to my intellagence save ur money for weights or a car for when ur 18

Answer 9

I just read an article that proved that weed is very bad for teenagers. It affects their brain cells. And you are wrong. It is addicting. As for it not being bad for you, take a look at Willie Nelson. He has smoked weed for many many years, and, well, just look at his picture.

Answer 10

You'd be better off without it.

Answer 11

Keep researching. Marijuana is more dangerous than both tabacco and alcohol combined.



Dr. Breiter said. “If I were to design a substance that is bad for college students, it would be marijuana.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/02/education/edlife/this-is-your-brain-on-drugs-marijuana-adults-teens.html?_r=0

Answer 12

You have wise parents.

Stay away from alcohol, tobacco, weed, methamphetamine, etc.



Note: In 2000, I met a person who used meth whose face looked terrible. He began a conversation at one lunch: "Everyone uses meth." "Many people have never used meth and they never will use it." After turning his head, he said "Well, almost everyone uses it." I did not respond and returned to my meal. One lady began yelling at the man who used meth.

Answer 13

Lol do you want to have a dead brain & a face full of wrinkles?i guess not