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JanMichael

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74. Sitting all the time is worse. Proven.

Thu Jun 5, 2025, 06:40 AM

Jun 2025

Also smoking anything isn't particularly safe for the lungs and heart.

Now let's toss sugar into the mix. If these so called research assholes really cared about human health they would try to wean humans off of so much fucking sugar.

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Boomers' Weed Use Grows to the Highest It's Ever Been [View all] babylonsister Jun 2025 OP

I won't be joining in. I rather like a functioning mind. NNadir Jun 2025 #1

My mind does not function.... usedtobedemgurl Jun 2025 #39

So happy that it brought you some relief. I do smoke regularly and it helps a lot with the chronic pain. Dave Bowman Jun 2025 #76

It is a saving grace for some. usedtobedemgurl Jun 2025 #78

There goes my brain! usedtobedemgurl Jun 2025 #80

I do join in, not having pain makes me makes my mind work just fine. Now that demon, alcohol ............. marble falls Jun 2025 #2

??? Rebl2 Jun 2025 #13

I smoke pot for pain relief. Alcohol is the demon. Can't make it simpler than that, pal. marble falls Jun 2025 #21

100% Blue Full Moon Jun 2025 #25

alcohol kills... pot doesn't getagrip_already Jun 2025 #31

Heart disease risks Johnny2X2X Jun 2025 #3

The article states it doesn't cause it. Blue Full Moon Jun 2025 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author Blue Full Moon Jun 2025 #29

Indeed. More research is definitely needed rollin74 Jun 2025 #36

Sitting all the time is worse. Proven. JanMichael Jun 2025 #74

There are tons of studies about sugar Johnny2X2X Jun 2025 #75

I am part of these stats. lark Jun 2025 #4

I'll stick with my opiods for pain Mossfern Jun 2025 #15

Some old folks don't tolerate narcotics well and I'm one of them. lark Jun 2025 #18

I couldn't tolerate those meds when I was young. Been a long life of pain until I tried some gummies Attilatheblond Jun 2025 #68

So glad you found some relief! lark Jun 2025 #81

Found Wana brand with a fuller spectrum works best (so far) for me. I use the "stay asleep" Dream Berry Attilatheblond Jun 2025 #82

Thanks for the info. lark Jun 2025 #83

Tell me who the dr iz usedtobedemgurl Jun 2025 #43

I see a pain management doctor Mossfern Jun 2025 #46

When in doubt use Miralax every single day. If too expensive, find a generic -- Costco's brand is the same as Miralax ... Hekate Jun 2025 #73

Recommended. H2O Man Jun 2025 #5

went to the ER MizLibby Jun 2025 #6

Boomer here Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2025 #7

When I was much younger, I looked forward to the day pot would be legal DBoon Jun 2025 #33

Wacky Tobaccy PlanetBev Jun 2025 #8

What bdamomma Jun 2025 #55

Legality Bohunk68 Jun 2025 #56

It's heartening to see older Americans embracing a little relaxation and relief Torchlight Jun 2025 #9

Or beach chair. DEbluedude Jun 2025 #40

Post removed Post removed Jun 2025 #10

Really??? This is your first post??? EYBS!!! GP6971 Jun 2025 #11

Excuse me!! Maine Abu El Banat Jun 2025 #12

No way Rebl2 Jun 2025 #14

There are always cookies & gummies womanofthehills Jun 2025 #51

I have tried Rebl2 Jun 2025 #58

Better than acetamenaphen for what ails me Blue Dotty Jun 2025 #67

Blame it on the Boomers - cha, cha, cha BoRaGard Jun 2025 #16

I smoked enough of it in the late 60s and early 70s to last MineralMan Jun 2025 #17

1974 was a bad year for everything. Bantamfancier Jun 2025 #57

I get high on life k_buddy762 Jun 2025 #19

Started at 23 and I will be 72 this month. SamKnause Jun 2025 #20

Enjoying the simple things is a secret to happiness Ponietz Jun 2025 #27

yeah Codifer Jun 2025 #37

The last time I smoked was 10 years ago, and I didn't really enjoy it like I used to. LudwigPastorius Jun 2025 #22

Weed, hell of a lot better for you than, 'Alcohol'. republianmushroom Jun 2025 #23

I have an occassional glass of wine and Mossfern Jun 2025 #47

Saying that breast cancer is better than pancreatic cancer does not make breast cancer a good thing. NNadir Jun 2025 #60

Many alcoholics have turned their lives around when they switched to weed womanofthehills Jun 2025 #62

I've never used weed, gave up alcohol 50 years ago when I was 22. elocs Jun 2025 #70

7% is ridiculously low AmandaRuth Jun 2025 #24

That's definitely a low number for NM womanofthehills Jun 2025 #48

Haven't touched it since the '70s. Ocelot II Jun 2025 #28

If they Counted CBD Users Deep State Witch Jun 2025 #30

I think so too, regarding CBD use, per my post down-thread... Hekate Jun 2025 #72

"associated with" is not causal--people in pain may just use weed more often Maeve Jun 2025 #32

Depends on whats causing the pain and how each individual responds - womanofthehills Jun 2025 #61

Oh, I agree in that if it works, it works Maeve Jun 2025 #64

I'm GenX. I wish weed worked for me. Coventina Jun 2025 #34

Some of the new strains have 33% or more THC womanofthehills Jun 2025 #49

Hmm... jmowreader Jun 2025 #35

Lots of growers use pesticides womanofthehills Jun 2025 #50

It isn't the same strength it was when I was a teenager! BigDemVoter Jun 2025 #38

My 75 yr old husband is one of them Tree Lady Jun 2025 #41

Best pain/anxiety/sleep drug I know of. nolabear Jun 2025 #42

Wish I had some. MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2025 #44

I quit smoking cigarettes 18 years ago in April. That's put the kibash on my pot smoking. Greybnk48 Jun 2025 #45

could never smoke pot, makes me paranoid Skittles Jun 2025 #52

This is a big article about what is still a small minority DFW Jun 2025 #53

Everyone has the right H2O Man Jun 2025 #66

I wanna be sedated ! thought crime Jun 2025 #54

Favorite Marijuana Quotes the_liberal_grandpa Jun 2025 #59

It's never been more available. Intractable Jun 2025 #63

Wish my mom would... r�is�n_dubh Jun 2025 #65

I'm a Boomer--72, and I've never used weed, never intend to either. My choice. elocs Jun 2025 #69

As of this week, count me in. Given the number of meds I take, I checked with my doc first... Hekate Jun 2025 #71

Nope MuseRider Jun 2025 #77

I have a friend who partakes regularly..' I've stopped going to his house... Happy Hoosier Jun 2025 #79