I grew up in BC, the proverbial land of milk and honey when it comes to marijuana. It has always been extremely available and cheap as well as highly socially acceptable. I started smoking very occasionally at 14, and for the first 5 years it stayed that way- 3-4 times a year, always a special occasion sort of thing.

As a young adult (19) I started hanging out with a group of stoners and I began smoking daily, and continued that lifestyle for 8 years. I smoked all day, every day- smoking 1/8th to 1/4 a week. At first I got the weed euphoria every time I smoked, but it didn't last. Near the end it barely affected me. I could smoke a ton and never get truly high. But I felt dependent on it. I got agitated and anxious if I didn't have it.

Then one day, I just didn't get the urge. It was so strange. I looked at my bong and just had zero desire. Then another day passed, and another. Then a month. I had quit cold turley without any intention of doing so. I went from feeling like I was addicted to no interest. It was the weirdest thing. Nothing really changed in my life. I wasn't looking to quit and when I did, my lifestyle didn't really change. I didn't lose weight, find more motivation in life, life didn't seem more 'real', nothing really changed except for spending money on weed and procuring was no longer a frequent occasion.

After awhile I started smoking again occasionally. (Getting my tolerance back was rough, so much paranoia.) Nowadays I smoke 2-4x a week and a small puff or two on my bubbler gets me pretty stoned. When I find myself in a smoke circle I am the first to tap out.

Here's the downside- the 'magic' of weed is just gone. I almost never feel euphoric while stoned, or have those mind-blowing epiphanies. No munchies where food becomes the most amazing thing ever. No enhancement during sex. It mellows me a little, and that is it. It's kind of a bummer. I see people high as balls giggling and munching and I am so envious. I keep hoping the euphoria will be back but it's been 2 years and so far no luck.

I would caution anyone against abusing weed for this reason. You can ruin the fun for yourself maybe for forever. I advise you to view it as a treat, not something that gets you through the day. Or you may wind up like me, unable to enjoy it to its fullest.