I think the title says it all. Very much like that video (in all its lameness), I too started smoking at parties and whatnot at the tender age of 14. It was one of those things to me which was just a nice way to get your buzz on: alcohol + joint = feeling great. I never threw up or got overly affected.

I smoked throughout high school, throughout VCE, hell even the night before an exam. It never affected me to a point where i couldn't control things. Then yeah i finished school, had amazing amounts of free time, was working, had the extra cash and had the bud loving friends to continue my habit. Started smoking couple of times a fortnight, then a couple of times a week, now even a couple of times a day. So basically, i've been heavily smoking now for the last couple of months.

I personally like to come home after work and have a couple of cones before bed or when i wake up. But lately i've been feeling like i'm losing my mind. Noises freak me out to the extent of wanting to call the police, I have strange dreams and nightmares frequently, I have been having a deep depression that has left me feeling withdrawn and anxious and worst of all i can't remember shit! And physically the days after i smoke i no longer feel myself, but rather tired, spaced, dirty even.

I've been a week off it now and i already feel more healthy and motivated, bah. I think that people make bud sound worse than it is though. If you have it in moderation or have breaks---basically control it---you will be fine. Exactly the same as alcohol, just don't abuse it. All things considered, at least you can't overdose from weed and it's heaps more natural than the stuff you pop or snort. I enjoy weed, but like anything, it should be enjoyed responsibly. I am 18 years old and I am a bonghead. x