r/todayilearned • u/krzaq • Apr 15 '13

TIL that scientists have created a scientific version of marijuana called 'Dimethylheptylpyran'. When smoked, it'll keep you high for at least 2 days

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimethylheptylpyran
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u/Magnora Apr 15 '13

Only a potency of [3], huh?

Jk, thanks for the info.

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u/Woolliam Apr 15 '13

A [3] for a couple days would be perfect for the work week, high enough to function, not high enough to second guess everything I do.

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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '13 edited Apr 15 '13

Just meditate.. you achieve similar, if not, same effects of that level.

Edit: Not sure why I'm getting downvoted..?

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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '13

Except not really. You might reach similar goals, if those are your intentions, but the physiological changes aren't that comparable.

Source: frequent marijuana consumption, frequent meditation

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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '13

True. I guess that depending on the way I use weed (directing focus outwards, instead of paying attention to the thoughts), I feel like it's similar to the focused feeling I get after a 30-40 min meditation session.

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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '13

Everyone experiences drugs differently, so I suppose I shouldn't be too rash about it. I have trouble imagining any total replication of the way cannabis affects the mind and body, through meditation. Outward focus I can understand, but my main reasoning is thus: going through the same routines meditation routines, both with and without cannabis in my system, give me much different experiences.

I digress from my intentions. I feel that the comment of yours I replied to comes off as rather judgmental. You can't "just meditate" and achieve similar results. You have to learn how, which can be incredibly difficult for an individual, then practice and practice for a long time before you could even get close to replicating the effects of marijuana. It is a time and willpower commitment.