Marijuana is a wonderful drug. It’s safe, enjoyable, immensely popular, and — in many states — now perfectly legal for adults to use. But don’t let the rise of legal marijuana turn you into a caricature or mess with your mental health. Let’s talk about balancing marijuana in all the important aspects of your lifestyle.
Design and the high life
If you’re a fan of marijuana, you’re probably familiar with the fact that many of your fellow enthusiasts are determined to express their love of their drug of choice in all areas of life. That includes, regrettably, fashion and interior design: The stereotypical stoner is a guy wearing a drug rug in a room plastered with posters depicting that famous leaf.
But you, of course, are not like that. You’re interested in fitting marijuana into a healthy lifestyle, not letting it dominate your personal brand.
So skip those posters (and take them down if you have them). Get rid of the shirts and hoodies that scream “stoner,” and start dressing in a way that makes you feel great whether you’re high or sober.
This doesn’t mean that you have to lose your personality. You can still incorporate personal things into your style and decor. In fact, you should. Nobody likes hanging out in a room that feels like an Instagram photo (at least, nobody likes it for very long) — it’s just not comfortable. So personalize your space with things like custom wall hangings. One great way to do this is with a custom canvas print.
A canvas print is an interior design triple threat. First of all, it helps liven up your walls — a room without wall hangings is not well-decorated. Second, a canvas print adds a new texture to your space. Texture is key in interior design, and the classy weight of stretched canvas makes a great addition to your home’s texture palette. Finally, canvas prints are easily customizable, so you can express yourself and make your space feel comfortable and personal. Much better than posters, right?
Your behavior and the law
Making marijuana a healthy part of your lifestyle is about more than just how you dress and decorate, of course. In fact, there’s one thing that is particularly important that we haven’t really discussed yet: the law.
Marijuana is now legal in many states, but that doesn’t mean that you are free to do whatever you want with the drug. Far from it, the expert marijuana lawyers at McAllister Garfield explain. Marijuana growers and dispensary owners face an ocean of red tape, which is why they hire attorneys to help them set up shop and stay compliant. Your legal responsibilities will be quite a bit simpler, but you’ll still need to be aware of the relevant laws and comply. Remember that it is illegal to smoke in certain areas or to display marijuana in certain ways. It is always illegal to drive while high — and it’s a terrible idea, too.
The legalization of marijuana has been a very welcome change from the perspective of the drug’s fans, but it is up to each of us to show that such changes have been a good idea. Smoke responsibly.
Moderation and your health
Marijuana is great, but, like virtually everything else in life, moderation is key.
Sure, marijuana is very safe: It is effectively impossible to overdose on, for instance. But being high won’t always be the right move, especially when it comes to achieving what you want to in your academic and professional life or building and maintaining meaningful relationships with those around you.
So keep that in mind as you enjoy your drug of choice. Only you can decide on your own boundaries, but be sure to make changes if you ever find that your habits are harming your daily life or relationships. Striking this balance is the very definition of a healthy lifestyle with marijuana.
