Thanks so much for the kind words! 🙏 And I totally agree—“stoned” definitely feels like it belongs in the world of alcohol... or ancient Rome, not cannabis. It’s like calling an avocado a vegetable—it’s just wrong. 😂
“High,” “elevate,” and “lifted” really do make more sense, especially when you consider how cannabis literally boosts endorphins and can lift us out of those tough emotional states like anxiety and depression. Those words actually reflect what’s happening, and they feel a lot more positive too!
The real challenge is finding the right language to match the amazing effects of cannabis without falling back on outdated terms. I’m with you—let’s keep the conversation going and help evolve the way we talk about this plant! 🌿🚀
Dr. Caplan, I always appreciate reading your common sense intelligent posts. You’ve set the bar very high (pun intended) for anyone who would dare to challenge the common sense, truthful and factual message(s) you’re conveying. Hint…anyone = cannabis prohibitionists.
Thank you! I often write in what feels sometimes like an odd vacuum, so it's wonderful to hear that I'm not just keyboard-clacking on my own 🤡
I am working on making posts a little more concise - I am aware that my writing is longer than the usual Tik-Tok'y 2-minute bangers that our culture is used to reading these days.. but I haven't quite figured out where to put short form vs long-form stuff.
Also... my hope is eventually to have posts expand into more personalized commentary-driven discussions. . Maybe a Subreddit? What do you think?
Excellent read, thank you.
I’ve written that the word stoned doesn’t apply, as it comes from alcohol culture, and does not describe what the plant actually does.
High, elevate or lifted are better descriptors because the compounds literally raise our endorphins, lifting us up out of depression, anxiety, et al.
Thanks so much for the kind words! 🙏 And I totally agree—“stoned” definitely feels like it belongs in the world of alcohol... or ancient Rome, not cannabis. It’s like calling an avocado a vegetable—it’s just wrong. 😂
“High,” “elevate,” and “lifted” really do make more sense, especially when you consider how cannabis literally boosts endorphins and can lift us out of those tough emotional states like anxiety and depression. Those words actually reflect what’s happening, and they feel a lot more positive too!
The real challenge is finding the right language to match the amazing effects of cannabis without falling back on outdated terms. I’m with you—let’s keep the conversation going and help evolve the way we talk about this plant! 🌿🚀
Dr. Caplan, I always appreciate reading your common sense intelligent posts. You’ve set the bar very high (pun intended) for anyone who would dare to challenge the common sense, truthful and factual message(s) you’re conveying. Hint…anyone = cannabis prohibitionists.
Thank you! I often write in what feels sometimes like an odd vacuum, so it's wonderful to hear that I'm not just keyboard-clacking on my own 🤡
I am working on making posts a little more concise - I am aware that my writing is longer than the usual Tik-Tok'y 2-minute bangers that our culture is used to reading these days.. but I haven't quite figured out where to put short form vs long-form stuff.
Also... my hope is eventually to have posts expand into more personalized commentary-driven discussions. . Maybe a Subreddit? What do you think?