General Discussion

I know it's seen as less harmful than alcohol, but it can still be very problematic for people, particularly when used as a substitute for a lack of coping mechanisms.

I have friends who are forever, "Can't wait to get home and get high," and think nothing of the fact they do this several times a week. It reminds me of the Carrie Fisher character in 30 Rock. Wandering around with a thermos of wine, "It's heart healthy!"

And people overestimate their own functioning. I have friends show up to functions and things high and assume they're just as good as when they're not high. Nah. Y'all are annoying af, and we discuss it when you're not in the room.

I don't care what people do in their homes at all. I live in California, so it's a whole thing. Some people can have a few drinks. Some can't. Some can have a puff or two, some have to get high. Some develop crazy dependency. Some can drop it without a thought. It varies to the individual just as other drugs and alcohol do.

But the question in DSM-5 is: does it interfere in your life in some consequential way? Absolutely does for a lot of people I know who use it. But whether or not it's my place to say so is a separate question. I generally don't unless they, say, show up to my house high. Then I might say something. Otherwise, meh. Go do your thing as long as you're not bothering anyone.