ive been smoking for many yrs as well and still get really high if i smoke a lot but for the most part a lil bit does just fine for my arthritis if your concerned about having to smoke to much to get the same effect take a break for a day or two or 3 out of all the drugs ive used cannibis is deff the safest and least addictive but you will get a tolerance to it over time but a short break will always fix that