***It is no use trolling the thread just waiting for others to post and then pounce on them. ***

...But that seems to be precisely how some operate on this site regardless of the topic at hand...

I am aware of experiences of herb supporting ones healing and Iditation processes for balance. I agree with Selassielives' posts here and like the I, I mother used herb when she was coping with cancer. Generally I do not support using herb like any 'recreational drug', i.e. using it to try and "get high" in a recreational sense, as one would with other drugs. This is disrespectful to the herb, although I recognize that there can be a fine line between what some define as 'recreational' vs. meditative. Many indigenous cultures have historically used various plants (various herb, kola nut, peyote, etc)for Iditation and other cermonial purposes ...for I the point isn't to whoop it up like Cheech and Chong...

I overstand what the I meant about the other thread and also have concerns about youth who use herb. Most youth that I know who bun herb have not developed the discipline to limit their use and overall involvement. Many get burnt out or caught up in dealing and end up in trouble. Many do not develop other reliable coping mechanisms before turning to herb and end up treating it like a drug and it underscores their already marginalized status.

Good topic.
Bless.