Quote Originally Posted by pixel
do not plan on going anyhwere at all in the field without at least a master's degree and preferably (very) a doctorate.
That's what I was going to mention. I actually have an associates in psychology (haha). I did good, all A's, but the big thing that kept me from going all the way was the time factor. I just wasn't sure I wanted to devote so much of my life to studying before going out into the real world. Ironically, I still ended up being in school for 10 years total, getting a BA in East Asian Studies and a BS in International Business. And people wonder why I'm not too anxious to go back and get my MBA. LOL.

My theory on the "coughing gets you higher" theory is twofold. First, as already pointed out, you get lightheaded from it since, along with your body's attempt to get rid of the smoke, you're also getting rid of all your oxygen. Much more than if you just exhale or even cough from something like having a cold. Second, the reason you're probably coughing is that you're taking really big hits, hence, more THC. Three small, non-cough hits will do the trick and be a lot more comfortable in the long run.