I smoked weed when I was 14, but Woodstock happened when I was 15 and I would have killed to be there! I think this "self-medicating" topic has to be framed in a perspective of when, why, and how much. I would still be smoking weed if it were readily available to me, but as it is I don't want to risk being arrested buying it. I'm only speaking for myself but in relation to being able to make me relax, and kick back weed is a wonder drug. I HATE prescription drugs like benzos and tranqs! I also basically dislike alcohol, but since it's legal I'll have a glass to relax now and then. I look forward to the day when marijuana is legalized but the way this country is going I doubt it will happen in my lifetime...