I personally do smoke but don't do it that often and have issues with it simply due to it being illegal still in the states.

For me I find the experience most often relaxing and soothing and makes me a lot calmer then I normally feel.

I do realize that others that smoke have different experiences but that was not the case for me when I did it.

For me I find the topic debatable simply cause yes you can get hooked on it, can be harmful to you...but honestly if we were to be realistic and take a good hard look at the meds we are on (if you are) don't they potentially do that and some? doesn't going out having a drink potentially put someone at risk for later less healthier effects.

In my opinion there are a lot of things out in the world that can do damage to a human being already I don't get why there is a stigma about a perfectly natural plant.