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jaysunb

(11,856 posts)
Fri May 1, 2015, 12:49 PM May 2015

What It's Like To Smoke Pot Every Day For 50 Years

Catherine Hiller, 68, is a stoner. She’s a mother of three boys, author of six books, and has been lighting up for nearly half a century. She’s never hidden her habit—except from her kids when they were younger, and maybe some neighbors. And in her new memoir, Just Say Yes, she’s coming out to the entire world about her her years of high adventures.

“A lot of readers have contacted me and told me how grateful they are that I’ve come out,” she says. “Some of these people are younger than I am and may have jobs or political ambitions so they can’t come out. They’re really grateful for someone who can. They tell me I’m their hero.”

We can debate legalization and the scientific effects of marijuana on the human body, but we won’t. This is Hiller’s story — she has a lot of things to say. And no, she was not high during this interview.
https://www.yahoo.com/health/what-its-like-to-smoke-pot-every-day-for-50-years-117780070001.html

I've got her beat by 10 years (60)
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What It's Like To Smoke Pot Every Day For 50 Years (Original Post) jaysunb May 2015 OP
I am only at 38 Go Vols May 2015 #1
I've had some occasional breaks over the years... mike_c May 2015 #2
Happy Birthday! Same story here. 15-59 with 10 year break. Several degrees. Gregorian May 2015 #5
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2015 #14
Well, here is my story in abbreviated form: Gregorian May 2015 #17
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I know many people, myself included, with similar experiences with long term Arkansas Granny May 2015 #3
Anybody that argues cannabis is illegally because of WDIM May 2015 #4
We've all been in the cannabis closet for decades! Gregorian May 2015 #6
It absolutely does deserve it's own discussion waddirum May 2015 #12
I went to a cannabis stand-up comedy last weekend! Gregorian May 2015 #13
40 plus years for me SamKnause May 2015 #7
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2015 #15
And then, of course, there is Willie Nelson. dixiegrrrrl May 2015 #8
After smoking weed, bvar22 May 2015 #9
41 and counting... Lochloosa May 2015 #10
October 27, 1967 Blue_In_AK May 2015 #11
50 years in June antiquie May 2015 #16
1968 up to two years ago madokie May 2015 #19
2 more years Arwinnick May 2015 #20
46 years here. B Calm May 2015 #21
42 years and counting, wait, what were we counting? calikid May 2015 #22
About 50 years for me eridani May 2015 #23
36 years. nt TeamPooka May 2015 #24
Been at it since the summer of '65. hobbit709 May 2015 #25
30 years A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #26

mike_c

(36,363 posts)
2. I've had some occasional breaks over the years...
Fri May 1, 2015, 12:59 PM
May 2015

...but none during the last 20+ years except when traveling somewhere it's not safe to carry. Started at 15, and today is my 60th birthday. Along the way I've had successful careers, earned advanced degrees, and generally had a good ride. Light up, sparky!

Gregorian

(23,867 posts)
5. Happy Birthday! Same story here. 15-59 with 10 year break. Several degrees.
Fri May 1, 2015, 01:27 PM
May 2015

So fuck you Nancy Reagan. I hope she lives long enough to see a president Bernie Sanders.

Response to Gregorian (Reply #5)

Gregorian

(23,867 posts)
17. Well, here is my story in abbreviated form:
Sat May 2, 2015, 06:34 PM
May 2015

Last edited Sun May 3, 2015, 07:24 PM - Edit history (1)

Well that's weird. Someone got tombstoned so I'll never know what they had to say.

Response to Gregorian (Reply #17)

Arkansas Granny

(31,861 posts)
3. I know many people, myself included, with similar experiences with long term
Fri May 1, 2015, 01:02 PM
May 2015

recreational marijuana use. They are responsible people who have had successful careers and relationships, raised their children and have never run afoul of the law.

There are too many people who still believe that "Reefer Madness" was a documentary.

WDIM

(1,662 posts)
4. Anybody that argues cannabis is illegally because of
Fri May 1, 2015, 01:25 PM
May 2015

Safety and health issues is a liar.

If we were worried about the safety amd health of the cannabis user we wouldnt lock them up in the most dangerous and unhealthy places in the county called prison.

It is time for the users of this plant to stop being silent and stop being exploited and abused by law enforcement!

Thank you Ms Hiller we need more people like you!

Gregorian

(23,867 posts)
6. We've all been in the cannabis closet for decades!
Fri May 1, 2015, 01:29 PM
May 2015

This deserves a discussion on it's own.

waddirum

(991 posts)
12. It absolutely does deserve it's own discussion
Sat May 2, 2015, 02:47 PM
May 2015

The shame and stigma associated with such a peaceful, healthy pursuit has definitely left it's psychic toll.

Gregorian

(23,867 posts)
13. I went to a cannabis stand-up comedy last weekend!
Sat May 2, 2015, 04:32 PM
May 2015

Taking The High Road. It was brilliant, and I don't have the time to give it justice here. The woman who owns my local dispensary was raided, and everyone was charged with something, and paid a huge bail. She did impersonations, and shared personal stories. It was both sad and comforting, and optimistic.

All of us, hiding to some degree or another. I've had cops show up for some unrelated issue, or even a mistake, and not known that I had a grow room just feet from them, all the while having a god damned heart attack.

Maybe a thread on sharing our nightmare stories is in order, even if a bit morbid and tragic.

SamKnause

(13,865 posts)
7. 40 plus years for me
Fri May 1, 2015, 02:07 PM
May 2015

and my brother.

When can we expect the bad side effects or addiction to kick in ???

Neither of us are taking any prescription drugs.

Response to SamKnause (Reply #7)

dixiegrrrrl

(60,011 posts)
8. And then, of course, there is Willie Nelson.
Fri May 1, 2015, 02:12 PM
May 2015

Not a bad role model.

As much as I love living where I do, the pot laws are too draconian for me to risk it.
But if it were legal.....oh yeah.

Smoking was pretty casually open when I went to U of W in Seattle, back in the fun days of the 70's.

bvar22

(39,909 posts)
9. After smoking weed,
Fri May 1, 2015, 02:28 PM
May 2015

....all I want to do is sit under a Live Oak on the Riverbank with a fishing pole,
and wait for a fish that wants to be my supper.
.
.
.
Of Course, that is all I want to do before smoking grass too.

madokie

(51,076 posts)
19. 1968 up to two years ago
Sun May 3, 2015, 06:49 PM
May 2015

mind you in the '70 pot was hard to find around here for about 6 months out of the year, until I started doing my own gardening that is.
Pretty much most of what I know today I learned while I was high on pot. There ain't much I can't do either.

Arwinnick

(39 posts)
20. 2 more years
Mon May 4, 2015, 11:14 AM
May 2015

it will be my 50 year anniversary smoking pot.I'm thinking a road trip to Denver to celebrate is in the planning stages.

eridani

(51,907 posts)
23. About 50 years for me
Thu May 7, 2015, 03:07 AM
May 2015

Just on an occasional basis, though. Since WA legalization, I vape a good Indica every night when I have to get up before noon the newxt day. I enjoy an occasional daytime Sativa high, but I'm very busy and find it distracting.

hobbit709

(41,694 posts)
25. Been at it since the summer of '65.
Sat May 9, 2015, 02:12 PM
May 2015

Funny thing is I did acid before I ever smoked pot. And acid was still legal at the time.

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