The magical cannabis plant is not psychically addictive. If you suffer any symptoms of addiction, it is PURELY psychological addiction, if any.... so in other words, worry not, brothas... :rasta:

Whether anyone will admit it or not, at least on a subconscious level, "smoking weed seems cool." This may be part of our rebellious nature coming through, as it is illegal, adding to the appeal... the forbidden fruit.

Also, it is the magical miracle cure for anything and everything.... who would not miss such a thing if it suddenly disappeared.

I have no desire to quit toking anytime soon, as I use it mostly medicinally. Even if I was just a pothead though, I do not think I would quit. People cite various reasons such as health and raising kids and that they finally grew up, etc. If one really cared so much about their health, I'm sure there are many other things they could fix first. Like be a vegan and run 10 miles a day. I personally would do that before I quit toking. And I challenge a health problem to bring it on.
Regarding parenting, why do I want my kid to think I don't smoke? I realize it is socially unacceptable and taught down upon in schools, but I do not want my kid to grow up being a mindless product of the government, religious, political propaganda bullshit socialization. I would never tell my kid until I caught him, but I wouldn't change something I love that is "soul refreshing" (I am listening to Robert Randolph) just to fit in with the views of the ruling class that my kid is already getting brainwashed to believe as ultimate truth.... Sorry, blazed.

IMHO, you guys are not going to solve any of your problems by not blazing. You will just become more aggravated and stressed about your same problems and eventually get frustrated enough and smoke a jay. Then you will feel guilty and beat yourself up for a few days, quit again... it is an endless cycle and the reason many diets fail.

My advice to you is this: Experiment with your tokin' habits. Cut back instead of quitting entirely. See how you feel and behave. Then try a little more one week and see how you feel and behave. Find the right combination of when, how much, etc that personally medicates you to meet your specific reasons/goals the best. Then you shall know what works for you.... your personal truth. One that you won't find an answer to on these forums or by me.

Peace, and easy tokin' brothas... Keep us updated!