A fun night is not a proper trade for someone's safety. If there is allowance for the use of substances within a group of people, someone in such a group should be able to aid with the consequences.
Marijuana may provide temporary relief from stress or pain, but it is not a sustainable coping mechanism. True healing comes from addressing struggles directly, not numbing them with smoke.
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To avoid co-dependency with weed, certain personal guidelines need to be implemented.
Drinking culture, specifically in the U.S., is more normalized than recreational marijuana use despite similar health risks and legal status.
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