Well-written article. I wasn't going to comment - but then I was like "nah, I gotta comment!"

I have used cannabis for most of my adult life. I went through a trauma at the end of high school, on top of being slightly introverted, which has affected my ability to concentrate or function well in highly chaotic situations. For many years I thought alcohol was the answer, but I made a lot of stupid ass decisions - always while drinking.

Today, I have a beer or coffee and Baileys, but the cannabis is the one thing I won't let go of. It helps me to concentrate, sort out the noise and be hyper productive. I won't even meet with clients unless I self-medicate because it helps me have the patience for Latin business culture, and slows my mind down enough to process what I am doing and saying (communicating for business in a second language is stressful - I don't care who you are).

It helps me regulate my stress and emotions. Sometimes just the act of stepping outside for a smoke or even some Tai Chi - is stress relieving.

People need to realize that Cannabis is so healing to us, not just physically - but mentally. It was created for stressed out people - or people who worry too much. I find that most people who have bad reactions need to go back and check what they are buying, and how they are using it.