ive been smoking pot everyday now for the last 15 years disregarding the usual dry couple of days! it definatly has changed me im much more chilled than i used to be and have a good life. unfortunatly there are long term side effects. i.e prone to depression, anxiety and sometimes the paranoia can take over to the extent of not wanting to go out the house. all in all im better for smoking it but advise all smokers to be aware that sooner or later it will start to effect you in an adverse way but if you know what is going on its easier to cope with it.