I grew up in an arrow-straight and very devout family. I never even drank a beer till I was 20 and in a combat zone. The VC dried up local weed (as in, they killed people if they sold it to us) so they (the VC) could peddle us heroin (the commander of the 1st ARVN Div, with whom we teamed, was getting a cut for letting the enemy push smack in his zone--this is how war works, people), so I never got the habit (cannabis, heroin, or anything else) there. Got married when I got back, and getting high just wasn't part of our life. Raised two children in an alcohol-and-drug free home.

So why me, why now? Simple--three years of neck and back pain that (after endless medical consultation and attempts at treatment) gives me three choices: constant opiates (incapacitating), risky surgery (no way), or something else. My research suggests that "something else" is worth trying. I've gotten my medical recommendation and submitted my application for a medical user card, which I should have soon. In the meantime, I'm trying to learn something about (1) how one actually uses "something else" to relieve pain and spasms, and (2) how one actually obtains "something else," if one doesn't feel comfortable walking up to the shiftiest looking guy at the bus station and ask for it. Any advice/discussion, especially with fellow Alaskans, would be welcomed.

By the way, all these links that appear in this post--I didn't put them there and don't know how to get them out.
Joshua Ben Nun Reviewed by Joshua Ben Nun on . Alaska newbie I grew up in an arrow-straight and very devout family. I never even drank a beer till I was 20 and in a combat zone. The VC dried up local weed (as in, they killed people if they sold it to us) so they (the VC) could peddle us heroin (the commander of the 1st ARVN Div, with whom we teamed, was getting a cut for letting the enemy push smack in his zone--this is how war works, people), so I never got the habit (cannabis, heroin, or anything else) there. Got married when I got back, and getting Rating: 5