The smell infiltrated my suite on a daily basis yet it never entered my lungs. I not only didn’t inhale but never tried this substance although my suitemates used it on a daily basis. For them it was a job they went to and didn’t leave until the effect went away. For me it waste of time for someone who was trying to change the world, not just how I felt living in that world. I was shocked to find that one of my best friends was also a user and unlike my suitemates tried to persuade to take a puff or two. I had all the psychological reasons to try this substance low self esteem, wanting to fit in and curiosity, yet the pressure never got to me for several reasons(see below) that I hold on till today.
(1) It pays for a drug dealer to buy bullets that can kill an innocent person in the drug war cross fire.
(2) Pot and other illegal drugs might come from unsanitary conditions since they are hidden in any spot to get to the end user.
(3) Marijuana is not regulated so it can be laced with other substances that might do more serious harm to my body.
(4) Pot has been shown to make many individuals lazy, paranoid and can even lead to schizophrenia which I don’t want in my life. I have one brain and I want to keep it as healthy as possible.
(5) Bringing smoke to your lungs can’t be healthy.