unlike Banshee I have read the books and I have smoked. And I can honestly say that you are all missing out on half of the story. The pure smokers are missing out on knowing exactly what is going on in the brain and are left with a weak argument when it comes to something like this. And then those who've only read second or third hand accounts of the effects, or people who are going on presumptions, don't have the benefit of knowing the feeling.
While it's true that it does "overclock" your brain, the effects are completely nullified in hours. The opamine levels return to normal after about five, the thought paterns about 2-3. As far as sleep patterns, banshee is right whatever neurological funtion suggests that people would be more awake is only an inference, in actuality you are statistically more likely to become more docile, and sleepier. Like Banshee I only smoke before going to bed, because it does make sleeping easier. All the symptoms do seem to be actually closer to cocaine than anything else. Maybe you should try some pot and get the effects straightened out.
As far as some useful information, I suggest Marijuana Myths, Marijuana Facts. at www.marijuanafacts.org
While it's true that it does "overclock" your brain, the effects are completely nullified in hours. The opamine levels return to normal after about five, the thought paterns about 2-3. As far as sleep patterns, banshee is right whatever neurological funtion suggests that people would be more awake is only an inference, in actuality you are statistically more likely to become more docile, and sleepier. Like Banshee I only smoke before going to bed, because it does make sleeping easier. All the symptoms do seem to be actually closer to cocaine than anything else. Maybe you should try some pot and get the effects straightened out.
As far as some useful information, I suggest Marijuana Myths, Marijuana Facts. at www.marijuanafacts.org