Throughout history, cannabis has had a mixed reputation despite its many potential benefits. In addition, many people of color have been locked up due to the use or sale of cannabis. This caused many users to go into hiding to avoid legal repercussions. However, since marijuana is legal now in many states, including Massachusetts, many consumers are starting to come out and speak on the effects this plant truly has.
Anxiety & Stress Relief
Recently, several Boston residents and artists responded to a Diggity Dom post asking if cannabis has helped them. If users partook in the use of cannabis, we also inquired about how they consumed it. The majority of people that replied stated that they smoke joints and use edibles here and there. Furthermore, local Boston artist Vision Tha Dreamer said:
“I mainly use blunts and sometimes joints. But cannabis specifically eases my anxiety, and helps me be more calm in certain situations.”
Donte Harrison aka Vision Tha Dreamer (Boston hip-hop artist)
Boston Artist Diggity Dom Smoking – Credit: Tajazziah B. / Photo via Diggity Dom IG
Additionally, Tajazziah B., another Boston resident, commented on her increase in concentration when she started:
“Joints and edibles are great since they help ease any stress and anxiety that I’ve felt. Also, it improves my concentration on different tasks which is a struggle at times.”
Tajazziah B. (Boston resident)
Creative Juice for Local Boston Artists
Overtime, many artists from Snoop Dogg to Ko-mai, Indo-Soul, and more have used cannabis to help get them in their innovative zone. Ko-mai addressed how it shifts his perspective on various situations when he replied:
“I find personally it helps me to shift my perspective around and introspect from interesting angles. I usually smoke joints/blunts, looking to get more into edibles though lowkey.”
Isaiah Sealy aka Ko-Mai (Boston hip-hop artist)
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Additionally, local artist Karim has an abundance of creativity for his vocal arrangements. He depicted his experience with cannabis when he wrote:
“I mean, sometimes it’s just to feel the vibes, but it can be helpful when it comes to my creative process while producing and arranging vocals.”
Karim (Boston singer & artist)
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Overall, cannabis has been shown to be a bright light in the lives of many Boston residents and creatives. Whether it is helping someone relax from a hard day at work or create the next big hit, cannabis may help. Although the use of marijuana isn’t for everyone, it can definitely keep others going. Next time you take a toke, think about how you feel. If you don’t smoke, outweigh the pros and cons to see if it fits your needs.
