Pot withdrawal: I believe it is akin to coffee withdrawal, some people never even notice it (I was one) but some people get agitated, headaches, nervousness and the like. I've seen the studies and I know that those who comissioned the studies would really really like it to be a horrible experience but it isn't. the other side would love for it to be a perfectly benign substance, but it isn't that either. I sure wish I liked getting high on pot, it would solve so many things, I have access to as much as I want and have ALWAYS had at least enough for a joint or two on hand - I have NEVER been out of pot since the day I started smoking.
The high lasts about the right length of time for most purposes, redosing isn't a major problem, tolerance is a minor consideration generaly, it is easily titrated, it is, in small amounts, good for you, I believe that for those with sound minds and good spirits it can be worthwhile in most situations. I also believe that it can relieve the tedium of repetitive tasks (save the ones that involve risk to one's self or others). Experienced smokers are not generaly a danger to themselves or others on the road where even the most experienced drinker can not help but be. It is rarely a trigger for violence and in point of fact, it usually tastes good if not great (hash tastes great to me).
I wanted to post this to make it clear that even though I don't like the high, I can honestly say that of all the substances I have encountered, pot seems to be the best for recreational distraction for the majority of people yielding the best pleasure to danger ratio of any substance I have yet come across - and I have done much more than experiment with just about any substance you can name.
So, as I said, I sure wish I liked the feeling it gives me. Some have said that I should keep trying, they say that if I manage to direct my thoughts and enjoy just the relaxing qualities or just the sensation enhacing qualities of the drug by trying it often enough, that I will come to like it. Some contend that I can actually gain a tolerance for the qualities I don't like in the high and they will go away. I've tried that and don't think I have the patience or fortitude. So I envy those of you that truely enjoy your smoke as I have to make do with alcohol, opoids, tranqs, hypnotics and the like. I have to manage my consumption, watch for signs of addiction (although it could be said that I am addicted to altered states), husband my reactions to various substances and often times simply remain sober. I don't do sober very well exept at work.
Again, I wish I liked pot, so those of you who have read my words and figure I am a jerk for saying them, I'm sorry if you think that.