This clip is from the Huberman Lab episode "The Effects of Cannabis (Marijuana) on the Brain & Body." The full episode can be found on UKposts here: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/n4inqYCsaKGllWw.html

10 year breast cancer survivor here. Using medical marijuana for anxiety, appetite, insomnia. Blood pressure 118/78. Not taking any other meds. Age 69. My advice: Eat a healthy diet. Walk. Don't drink any alcohol at all if you can manage it. It has no saving graces. Meditate. Get enough rest. Stay clear of drama queens and baby kings. Volunteer. Vote. Smile. Namaste. 🙏🏽

It's been 6 months now since I quit smoking weed and it's been one of the best choices I've made so far -- on my personal development journey. I've smoked weed close to a decade, I enjoyed it and have nothing against it's use because it did help me pass through awful experiences. I'd realized, after quitting, that whatever I was distracting myself from was still waiting for me to come solve it. **EDIT (28/05/2023): after scrolling through the comments 1. Some of the stoners feel offended like I'm attacking them or something. I'm not. The reason why you feel attacked is probably why you need to reflect on your life. 2. To everyone on this journey or thinking of quitting. I appreciate the love and the insights, THANK YOU! Let's not rest until we see success, I wish you the best!

I've just finished smoking weed after 40 years and I feel more motivated and clear headed.

I am over 3 years sober from alcohol, and 2 weeks sober from Cannabis (daily edible user for multiple years). Being completely sober is truly when you can be your best self.😊

The anxiety,and paranoia use to crash into me , until I accepted it , I started to see them as the flaws in myself ,accepted it ,and let I go through me , I no longer see the anxieties,or paranoia associated with weed. I’ve been smoking on and of since I was 13 , just turned 51 and ran 100 miles for my birthday. Weed works for me🙏

After smoking for years almost 3.5grams a day, I went cold turkey in 2017 and the results have been beyond belief. Health, Wealth, Family and Personal Growth all benefited. You don't realize the grasp it has on your life until you give it up and look back.

I have been a depression and anxiety sufferer for many years and when I decided to finally give marijuana a try, I’ve never been happier in my life. I can finally laugh and smile without suddenly feeling the urge to cry, I’ve put on some weight and been in a happy successful marriage for 8 years now.

My anxiety and depression disappeared when I QUIT weed. One of the best decisions I've ever made. I remember waking up a week after quitting weed and thinking "wow, where have I been this whole time?" It's like weed stunts you spiritually.

Me and my mates were smoking 🍃 x amount of times a week. One day we decided to quit which must’ve been a short term thing for them but I took it as a long term thing. About over 6 months later I’ve still quit and my friends went back to it within the first month of quitting. When I see them they seemed so drained, lack of motivation & using it as a escape from their lives and today I have so much energy, my mind is clear and I am the healthiest I’ve ever been. I used to say everyone should smoke it, but now I realise not everyone should have it.

It is a plant, a medicine, time honored and has changed lives. We can overuse it, abuse it, etc, yet it is still a medicine, and a valuable one.

My experience goes like this, Started smoking pot with a friend then he introduced me to bong and I was ecstatic! Enjoyed the experience a lot, enjoyed everything about it! Started smoking quite frequently with friends, then solo weed smoking sessions started all by myself. While working, while binge watching shows, while doing anything I would smoke up. It gave me Euphoria and anxiety as well(anxiety was manageable). This went on for a couple of years. Some stressful situations happened in my life and my anxiety got out of control whenever I smoked. Used to smoke often to make sure if weed was the reason and I knew one thing for sure weed amplified my anxiety every time. I got CHS, CIS during my regular heavy smoking phase. Was quite fed up with weed and wanted to get rid of anxiety for good and that became a huge motivation factor and I’ve quit it for 3 months now. Feeling nice! No temptation to smoke at all!

I quit 6 months ago after smoking, vaping, and eating edibles for over 50 years. It just got to a point that everything I did, I had to be high first. I realized after I was straight for a couple of months that life was still the same. Funny movies were still funny. Delicious food and snacks, still delicious And since I spent the better part of my life stoned, this new outlook on life is pretty weird and awesome too. It's like I'm on a different buzz, but it's free, and causes me zero hassle.

I quit five years ago, one of the best decisions I've made. Feel so much better.

Recently quit smoking pot after 10+ years. Before quitting I hadn’t skipped a day, and I would smoke easily an oz. Per week if not more when I could afford to. I just wasn’t getting the satisfaction anymore and I was beginning to feel like it was possibly the root of some of my unhappiness and depression, or at least a contributing factor to it. So far a little over two weeks into quitting and I feel better. At the very least I’m able to try and apply for jobs that previously were inaccessible to me. I definitely think it’s more than just that though. I’m trying to cultivate some new hobbies and get out more. For the longest time my only hobby was smoking pot and I feel like I just couldn’t remember who I was or what used to bring me joy and satisfaction before smoking. I’m still trying to find myself again but I’ve noticed the work day seems to go by faster, and smoother. I also notice that I’m less depressed and things that used to set me off and make me angry, frustrated, or sometimes downright nasty just don’t seem to upset me as much as they used to. I honestly thought it would be awful but I’m definitely glad I made the jump. I had a ton of self doubt about my ability to get over what definitely was a serious addiction, but I haven’t been feeling that itch or urge to smoke nearly as much as I expected. I think it’s tied to the fact that it just wasn’t getting me into the state of mind or headspace that it used to. The tolerance I built up was just insane. For me, too much was definitely a bad thing. I hope that anyone else who is feeling like I was is able to get themselves to a place where they feel a little better because I was honestly pretty low right before making the decision. Being completely honest, I had a sort of “come to Jesus” moment not long before my last day smoking. I took my gun with me into the bathroom and just stared into the mirror and held the loaded pistol in my hand. It was the closest I’ve been to actually committing suicide. That same night, I had been cutting my forearm a bit and those two things together made me realize that I needed to make a change before I did something that I couldn’t undo. I do miss being able to just smoke and feel more relaxed, but it hadn’t been giving me that feeling for a long time. I still have an issue with self confidence and I’m still trying to figure out who I am and where I’m trying to go with my life, but the fact that I had a moment of self actualization and was clear of mind enough to understand that I needed to make some changes gave me a sense of comfort. I truly do hope that I’m in the minority when it comes to the effect it had on my mental health. I’m not saying it’s like all of a sudden I’m doing amazing, but I’m doing better and feel good about my decision. Hopefully I’ll be able to carve out my own niche and find something that gives me a sense of peace and satisfaction the same way that pot used to.

I could remember several years ago, cigarettes addiction actually destroyed my life. I spent my whole life fighting Cigarettes addiction. Also suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

I used to be a morse code operator at an international radio station, and reading morse code demands serious concentration. When I smoked marijuana, it made me concentrate better, and I won a competition for reading more ships than anyone else on my frequency.

Been sober for 2 years, made a drastic difference in my life

I started smoking cannabis at the age of 15 got addicted for over 9 years, with so much depression and anxiety. After trying out a psilocybin treatment, I will be 3 years clean. Psilocybin treatment actually saved me from depression and addiction. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

I'm a long time heavy user and I can relate to all these effects ! A really precise description of the affects of marijuana ! It would be nice to have mise en garde on the bad effects too !

Who’s watching this high?

Here’s my thing, in my mid 30s now, began at 21. I think 21 was an unintentionally good time to begin, maybe too young by science standards but not 13 either. Smoking a single bowl at night cannot and should not be equated to somebody smoking throughout the day, doing dabs or high thc % concentrates via edibles or back to dabs. Context is very important in the discussion. It is habit forming but considering all the problems in the world, our day to day lives, a couple hits of weed IMO is a life enhancer. Doesn’t mean that a performance enhancer can’t be abused either. Mental state, diet, physical fitness all apart of the picture too. Use responsibly, be aware of your routine with the plant. Be intentional and don’t “numb” yourself with thc. End rant. Much love y’all.

I am a veteran with CPTSD and half titanium I was on over 98 pills stuck in bed for three years wanting to die. I was totally against cannabis I thought it was just people wanting to get high but then I tried it and for the first time I wanted to live and my life has completely changed for the better!! One thing heals what 98 pills couldn’t and I am 💯 a better person!! And learning what Turpines and strains that fit me took a minute but once I learned my body and interaction with cannabis but along with my PTSD, extremely anxiety disorder, being have titanium, lupus, fibromyalgia, AVN.. etc. This one plant controls it all 🥰

I'm highly anticipating the episode on healing the effects of adolescent cannabis use

As a user for 10+ years everyday, i just quit 4 days ago. Honestly it helped me with my adhd, helps me to focus, but the downside I eat too kuch, get lazy, paranoia, anxiety, not wanting to do anything the list goes on. It helped me but also has hindered me. The first day was tough I wanted to smoke so bad and I actualy got upset at one point and totally shut down, the secons day was actualy pretty good only 3 times i had the urge, yesterday was great, i got a great sense of clearity in my head i cannot explain other than i feel like i have had a fog in my brain until now. Today im feeling so good, the clarity is only getting better and better. I cant wait to see what the next few weeks has to comw- i know thats not a super long goal but this is the longest ive gone without smoking weed in 10 years.

I don’t have a regular job so I had a lot of time on my hands to smoke. I became dependent on it and wanted it all the time to fight boredom, stress etc. I realized however, that after smoking so much, it started doing the opposite of what I was using it for. I was becoming anxious and upset that I wasn’t interested in anything but smoking. It’s been six days since I’ve used and I’m missing it terribly but I will stay strong 💪🏾

Personally, me quitting drinking and starting to smoke weed five years ago was probably the best life decision I could’ve ever made. I now own a business, still going very strong, only use cannabis before I fall asleep. Would not want it any other way

During my 1st few times of taking these, I experience paranoia, anxiety & excessive shyness, but mostly tendency to take long long naps or early bed time. It took me a month or more to get over that. After that its calming, and I can concentrate more on whatever I was doing.

You are the man bro. Truly such a blessing you are on UKposts man.

Smoked cannabis for about 20 years multiple times a day with nothing but positive effects, but recently it started to affect me differently. Started getting lazy and sleepy, or just really paranoid. I’ve been clean for the past 4 months and I feel great.

In my 23 years of experience with cannabis, I have found that when I completely cut out sugar and most carbs from diet and have the strains that suit my health condition (which are hard to find in the uk), all my anxiety and paranoia, including social anxiety, virtually disappears. I experienced this for a year, then fell off and went back to sugar > got really sick including huge levels of anxiety again, at times leading to panic attacks. I managed to cut out sugar, caffeine, alcohol and all of the pharmaceuticals that I was once dependent on. For me, sugar is the key in my anxiety levels, however, I am ready to have a long break of at least 3-6 months and may well quit for good. Cannabis has been a huge ally for me, but I am also aware of how it has held me back over the years. I’m really looking forward to getting to know myself without it. Edit: I appreciate the comments. Between sugar and cannabis, sugar is the demon. When I say canna is an ally that has held me back, what I mean is, canna has always been a good friend to me, I just haven’t been the best of friends to her. I have unconsciously used and abused her at times over the years, which is why I want a break, until I know that I can properly relate and fully appreciate.. Also, our addictions and dependencies to things, to people, and to ways of being are always going to be a personal journey of finding balance with what aims to heal but can often help too much, to the point within which we feel unable to stop harming ourselves or others with this treatment, all with the intention to find some peace in this abrasive and equally beautiful world we live. At the end of the day, whether we realise it or not, we’re all trying to find harmony in a world where everything is polarised. This is our ultimate response-ability.

I ve been having panic attacks, anxiety and depression since high school. I started smoking weed whenever i felt like an episode is comming or immediately after. I have to admit, it helped me a lot. It always calms me down, so that i can think. Whenever i feel like the world is collapsing down on me, i just roll up a joint, put on some music and go for a walk in nature. Its just that moment of peace that this ritual gives me, that im so grateful for. Sure maditation is fine and stuff, but it doesnt work for me as good as this.

I’m 67 and smoke a little at night. I don’t drink. I’m so glad to hear this. I feel like I can do mundane things and can help mood. I live in Alabama. Now we can get.03% leagally. I’m probably going to quit. My most serious concern is my 38 yr old daughter who is at least bipolar and I love her so much. She has gone off the deep end with delta 8 gummy’s. She takes to much, I see big problems. Thanks for your input. It helped me!

My brain and body started rejecting THC use well over a year ago. I have been off of it for 6 months now and never felt better. We are all individuals and this is what is working for me after years of use. I'm not for or against, just what works for the individual ❤️ 😊

I am an autistic person who survived spinal menengitis that spread to my brain as my autism masked my symptoms until it was nearly too late. I survived but developed a seizure disorder. We tried everything. EVERYTHING and I was told I would be dead by 25 as the kind of seizure I was having had a 1 in 6 chance of death each time I had one. A dear friend made me try cannabis. My seizures stopped. It was a miracle. Nothing short of a miracle. When I couldn't get it as it was illegal at the time, I would seize again. Once it became legal for medical, my life changed for the better. I am 50 now. I have lived twice as long as they thought I would. I still use cannabis, and work in the industry at a legal grow. Feels goo to be alive and helping others. But man am I exhausted. Might need a desk job soon.

Ey Doc. I bet it's more fun to listen to you talk when you are stoned instead of the other way around. I catch as many of your videos as possible. You are helping me and you don't even know it. Thanks!

Thank for a very precise explanation. I wish more people would be aware of this. Especially the youth😔

On my own journey with cannabis I figured out that it's just too good at comforting people in shitty situations, and the lack of extreme physical downsides and psychological addictiveness is a powerful allure for people struggling. While it absolutely kept me going through some rough times, it also kept me from progressing like I needed to. Anymore I keep my consumption of it sparingly at most, and have no plans to use it more often than I do until I am far more established in life. For people that have already achieved milestone goals (a family, a home, a career or wealth enough that work isn't necessary) it's a fine drug to use on a more frequent basis but still within moderation. For those suffering from severe pain, psychological trauma like PTSD or CPTSD, or some other noteworthy medical issues like glaucoma or high blood pressure it can be a good replacement for more conventional medicines with fewer side effects and the gain outweighs what is lost. It's so obviously beneficial to cancer patients I shouldn't even have to mention it but still will. But if someone is otherwise healthy and just struggling through the obstacles life presents them, they shouldn't rely on the drug as a crutch. You're supposed to be sad, upset, hurt, and have to overcome adversity in life. That's how you grow. And weed is just really good at making you comfortable wherever you are with whatever negatives on your life you're facing which can make it an ultimately harmful substance to use. TL;DR - Southpark was right. Again. If you're gonna smoke, keep it to a schedule at the most where you give yourself a few days or a week off inbetween uses. That way you still get the relief it provides without having it so often you begin to rely on it and devolve or stop progressing from your current place in life.

In my experience, I’ve found that cannabis is (for better or worse) an “amplifier” of sorts, bringing to the surface of our immediate experience that which is already present or lurking just beneath the surface of conscious awareness.

Day 7 sober and detox is so hard. I feel thus sinkinf depression.but my mind is clear, i have more money in my bank account, and i feel that motivation slowlu slippinf back into me. Now that i dont have munchies im losing weight which is good for my health. I crave edibles so bad and miss that euphoria but in the end i fully believe in making the right decision for my happiness and future self

Really appreciate your delivery of information and not opinions. Keep up the good work 👍

I've cut down so much and feel excited about life again. Thank you for your presentation. It is so appreciated

I really appreciate the insight behind this and glad somebody spoke very open-ended towards the subject, too often we tend to get one side so it was really nice to be able to get the full picture.

When i was in school I never liked science but this guy makes me truly fall in love with it! What a gift!!

I personally experience both heightened focus, sense of importance and relaxation, aswell as a TENDENCY towards increased anxiety and a touch of paranoia that can be mentally fended off with some rational thinking. The environment and people play an important role, although that doesn't say much, considering those factors have an effect on neural circuitry, which was explained by Dr. Uberman

As some that smoked from the age of 16 to the age of 27, quitting weed was the best decision I’ve made. I’m 29 and my life has significantly improved. Great plant but not for me anymore.

Stopped smoking regularly for about 3 months now after 2 years of abuse. Never felt better.

When it comes to levels of anxiety while under the influence of cannabis sativa, I believe there’s a direct correlation between how you see your sober self when sober, and how you see your sober self while under the influence. Just speaking from my attempts to analyze my own past experiences with the anxiety and paranoia.

Amazing video really good explanation! I was just browsing videos about Neurobiology and have to say it's really fascinating how different the substance affects individuals.

Been almost 4 weeks clean from weed now. Been wanting to quit for a long time, just feels like it's holding me back. Happy I happen to stumble upon this. It really reinforces what I want in life now.

Mine was the extreme short term memory-loss. Threw it all away. Love the stuff and it's fun, but it's definitely a once in a while kind of thing for me now.

It’s crazy how for a while I used to enjoy marijuana like smoke with buddies and just chill out and after a while my life started to get so bad and i started getting panic attacks and smoking was just adding to the thoughts that I needed smoking to enjoy my life and now im smoke free

So grateful for this video. I would like to advise those who've had issues with memory loss. Please look into the benefits of using Rosemary Herb and Ginko Biloba. And after trying which strains work for you, if you have to use during the day and you need to be creative, go for sativa dominant. If in the evening or at night and you're planning on relaxing then go for an indica dominant. Hybrid strains are fun to play around with. But at the end of the day all should be in moderation if you're not using for medical reasons. And take days off. No need to indulge everyday.

I like how this isn't just Marijuana is good or Marijuana is bad. Great explanation. Very informative. Thank you 🙏🏻🦋

Appreciate your insight. I’m weed free. And I don’t miss it. It’s been a good 3 months or so, but my short term and long term memory is much stronger and I’m feeling less easily agitated and anxious. Todays marijuana is nothing like the Woodstock Days.

i’ve always got this “flow” effect and do kettlebell exercises and fixed gear bike rides- incredibly helpful to warm your body and get positive effect from training ❤ I use small amounts,paranoia effect can be caused by high doses

I partake sometimes due to anxiety. If I over do it, I can get very introspective and paranoid. I have to remind myself, while high, that I'm too high and everything is cool.

I’m 65 now and had my first back surgery at 40… another one 10 years later. Back then, Kaiser had no problem giving me literally ALL OF THE OPIOID I WANTED. after the last one I asked my doc about MM…… there were only a couple dispensaries in the sf Bay Area. He said “absolutely….. way better for you than pills” Today? No alcohol, no pills, I grow the best ganja in nor cal…. No pain no addiction. Make up your own mind.

Glad to hear more balanced reporting on cannabis pros and cons.

00:00:02 Real-World Effects of Cannabis 00:01:28 Lipophilic Nature of THC and CBD 00:03:29 Subjective Effects of Cannabis 00:04:16 Indica vs. Sativa Varieties 00:07:17 Contrasting Effects on the Brain 00:09:17 Anxiety & Paranoia from Cannabis 00:10:47 Industry of Customized Cannabis 00:12:33 Mechanism of Action & CB1 Receptors 00:14:00 Predictability and Dosage Challenges 00:14:53 Impact of THC & CBD on the Brain 00:16:27 Common Physical Effects of THC & CBD 00:18:46 Balancing Neural Circuitry with Cannabis

Started smoking weed daily 10 years ago. Best decision that I ever made. Completely changed my life. Can not recommend enough!

I am so pleased to hear from one who can speak intelligently about something that only experiential knowledge can supply.

I'm a 20+ year daily user and some times it makes me anxious and other times it doesn't, but I'm aware of what's happening and embrace it as it does calm me down and let's me focus and be productive.

I've been smoking INDICA for the last 10 years, one joint in the evening. It helps my insomnia, my "overthinking problem" as my physician calls it, and it also helped me stay "sane" when my father was dying of cancer for months. I usually take it every night for a week or two and then I stop as soon as my sleep recovers. I repeat that routine whenever insomnia returns, 5-6 times a year for a week or two. But if people use it every single day for years, of course there will have memory problems

I believe it's important to explore the psychological components as well. It's outside Huberman's scope, but having an increased pre-frontal cortex activity means you have more power to guide yourself through the experience. It increases your focusing beam, for better and for worse.

Thank you for being willing to talk about the benefits and the pitfalls and not only discussing one side! 👏

I quit 1 year ago after 20 yrs of use. My life is SO much better, and I'm happier than I've ever been or thought I could be. Very interesting to hear about the effects on the brain and entire body. Thank you!

I think it is like with everything, different people -> different outcomes. For some people cannabis wont work or is even problematic (anxiety, panic attacks, loss of motivation etc.) but for others it can be very beneficial (lower inflamation, better mood, stress reduction, more self esteem etc.)

Dear Andrew You are the best , you have saved me and my son with this lecture , really appreciate it . When young people listen to a specialist is different from their parents who usually give them advice . Your knowledge base on the fact . That’s why they cannot challenge to prove their idea about this addiction . I would like to thank you one more time . Please present more about this topic . Young people need it ❤❤

Moderation is key if you're going to use weed. I've been smoking for a long long time so I have an idea of what it does to me. There are times when it's really comforting and usually that feeling comes after I haven't smoked for weeks and took a tolerance break. The paranoid feeling comes from chronic use, I used to smoke all day everyday, I'm taking bowls every 5 to 10 minutes, it stopped having the effects that were good feeling, my tolerance got higher and higher which made me need to take more to get high, and I started getting a very foggy feeling brain constantly which I can't allow anymore as my line of work and things I want to do require a clear mind. The stuff also does have an effect on memory of the short term for me, and will block your dreams (good if you suffer from night terrors) but I truthfully believe dreams are messages from God, the universe, whatever you want to call it, and when you quit for a time, you'll notice your dreams come back like crazy. I don't believe in smoking more if it hits you bad, if anything you might want to stay away from it if it's not agreeing with you. Keep in mind I know many people that can function just fine doing it all day long while others it takes them out. I recommend following your gut feeling and do what feels right for you.

He is so thorough and meticulous in his communication of the science. How did I not know about him earlier!?

I am a psychology major. Reading the college books are interesting, but I appreciate the mini science sessions with Dr.Huberman. I usually don’t leave comments on UKposts. That’s how you know this is good content haha. 👏

Helped my fibromyalgia pain. I have been a lifetime smoker. Never had it demotivated me. Passed the CTA exam at 50 after 30 plus years of smoking. Lungs and heart are in good shape.

It’s my 5th time for quitting over 50 years of smoking. Having gone through life’s ups and downs as we do, to finally finding that running my business, being a father who is always present and can remember what you said to me 5 minutes ago is what’s really important, because don’t forget our children see everything you are? Are you happy with who you are? I’m 66 and happy to be me now.😊.

Just wanted to say Thank you so much for the free knowledge that you put out… I only completed high school and psychology amazes me, YOU CANNOT PUT A PRICE ON MENTAL HEALTH!

The pain aspect probably fascinates me the most. I have chronic neck pain and there are times cannabis definitely helps, and other times when it seems to make it worse. Whether it's causing me to hyperfocus on the pain sometimes or if there is some other reason is of great interest to me.

Good videos mate, Just watched 2 vids and instantly subscirbed, love the way you explain things and keep it understandable yet still exploring sientific subjects.

I have ADHD and I'm 55 and it has helped me so much over the past 2 years. Most of my adult life, I lost dozens of jobs due to my lack of focus. I've been taking THC now for about 2 years and I take 5-7 small hits on a vap through out the entire day. I have been very disciplined taking it and my work has been better than it ever has been. I renovate mobil homes full time and use power tools and drive an E- Bike and never cut my finger off or fell of a powered bike zipping 30mph all around town! Lol. The high amount of stress and anxiety that I would experience normally, is virtually gone when I'm "slightly" high. This is the key, to take a very small controlled amount, NOT smoking a whole joint in one setting! This, I believe is why THC has a bad rap, because people ABUSE IT. It's like any drug, you take too much and you will have problems. I have also written my first serious feature screenplay that has been praised by many who work professionally in screenwriting, and I am simply in the zone when taking THC. Working on my second one now, and I have also produced my first feature on Amazon Prime, which is my LSD/Redemption Story, and my children are the stars in it. I''m not saying it's for everyone, but for me it has been a blessing in disguise.

I'm 49, and grew up with selective mutism disorder which later turned into social anxiety disorder. Only thing that truly helped last decade was weed. I've been on and off dozens of pharma meds and all of them helped in a way, but came with side effects which were not fun. No negative side effects from weed at all except munchies.

I've been a 20+ yr user since the age of 15.... been off a 14 Months due to probation issues, it's now legal here, and I've decided to quit to change jobs.... on day 4, and I dnt have the urge to smoke..... but miss the whole ritual...it was just something for me to do, to unwind and socialize. I love Mrs. JANE she's been there for me my whole life...only constant hate to let it go...but we gotta force the growth

I have adhd and autism and sativa certainly does allow my flow states when I’m being creative. It’s magic for me..

Chronic weed smoker from 15-25+. It’s the most addicting substance I’ve ever used and I was someone who believed you couldn’t get addicted to it. It’s the social aspect that becomes the most addicting. Have somewhere to be, someone to see and something to do. 8 days off weed.

I’m a super heavy long time canna abuser and professional cultivator I really appreciate you saying “there’s no way to tell” The cannabis industry isn’t being very intellectual on the backend and their misinforming unexperienced consumers…The why a individual uses the how a individual uses the how much a individual uses and the benefits or detriment that comes along with the use of cannabis is personal and varies from person to person

I was recovering from toxic drugs which saved my life but caused great damage. Doctor recommended THC and I started on cannabis oil eventually smoking it. I could not bear not being "myself" anymore. Successfully gave it up. I'm very sensitive...the withdrawal was horrid for me.

with indica paranoia is not an issue,with sativa it can induce anxiety in me on rare occasions, whenever that happens I like to remind myself "Dude,you're high there's nothing to it" that always chills me out and gives me a chuckle.

This was amazing! I have a traumatic brain injury and I’ve been totally wondering what the actual affects are because I am and have been for a long time a huge pothead. This answered so many questions I’ve had for a long time.

I love that it's just straight up facts and no cluttered BS about what you should or shouldn't do. Make up your own mind. Thanks Dr. Huberman!

This is very informative. Thank you Dr.

I’ve been smoking for 45 years and it does wonders for me.

On a spiritual level, it separates man from his own ego, which consequently induces paranoia. This phase is actually good for you,as everyone needs to be humbled by the universe. It usually lasts about 20-30 minutes, so just understand and adjust your expectations. You will benefit from the experience regardless.

I have always understood that aside from the main characters of THC and CBD, there is a vast array of supporting characters in this cast in the form of terpenes. This was the explanation for why different strains evoke different responses. The one thing most people don't know is that while pharmaceuticals can greatly increase consistency of effects, they are not immune from evoking different responses than expected. We barely understand how anti-depressants work, and the average patient who requires them often goes through a whole menu of drugs before they find the right cocktail for their personal chemistry.

I started smoking as a way to deal with sleep deprivation for a job where 20 hour days where normal ( sleep at work for months on end) im 30 now and decided to take a break from smoking. best thing I've done in awhile. finally can think clearly for the first time in years

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

Quitting marijuana is one of the best thing that has happened to me this year 2023. Now I begin to feel so different and relived in my mind and also realizing so many things I was missing in reality smoking weed. Thank You Jesus!

I never liked the "paranoia" feeling from weed as a teen. So i didn't smoke. However, last year i got a Med Card and went to a dispensary & tried strains for my condition, mainly pain. I feel better than ever. The pros outweigh the cons. My pain level is lower. I use as prescribed and as directed. I dont abuse it. Everything in moderation is key. 😊

Wonder how many people actually finish the video

I used to smoke marijuana and never had panic attacks from it. I’m not sure when or how it occurred, but I eventually got those symptoms. My friend and I would smoke the same joint, same amount. I’d get paranoid to the point where my heart was racing at 192 bpm and my friend was relaxed. Definitely feel better now that I’ve cut it off completely

I’ve been a MJ consumer for majority of my life, 24 years and counting. I’ve stopped periodically out of no where for weeks, even months at a time and have had zero issues ‘quitting’ or severely reducing MJ consumption with little to no side effects. I also have a non addictive personality. Most reasons I take breaks included: tolerance getting too high, spending too much $$ on it and had work I needed to get done. MJ for me has always been recreational. I live my life: Work then Bills then Play 🤙🏻😎 MJ is play time haha

Yep THC stops my ADD/ADHD within seconds thanks for the opportunity to share the truth

I had depression with suicidal tendencies some 13 years ago. I smoked like a chimney for 3 years. I was healed! But if I smoke now its detrimental. I can't smoke anymore. But im happy and not at all depressed. So its truly a medicine, and it does its job when needed.