Cannabis and poker: share your thoughts

[BRANCASLIM]

Well I have received comments for and against as expected. As I already told you I no longer have cannabis and I don't think about continuing to consume for the moment, but I must admit that it helped me at one stage of my life and I decided to share my experience when it came to poker without thinking that it would take on so much relevance And some people would feel offended or believe that he was trying to advocate drugs. I am sorry if I have offended someone and I apologize.

 

[Galmedic]

Keeps me calm, relaxed and in less pain

 

[jadaminato]

When I smoke, sometimes I play very well, sometimes poorly, and sometimes I think I play well but I make it horrible. I think that cannabis is better for after the game since you need a lot of concentration while you are playing for optimal performance. I find it more effective to relax after the session. But, hey, that's my case. If it works for you "dale mecha"

 

[bempassado]

I Think depending of how you smoke, it can help in your poker play. I like to smoke a little when i am nervours.

 

[Lieutenant_OH7]

if only we could legalize it in my country. it will make my life easier. but I do not advise anyone to smoke it because afterwards it is extremely difficult to do without it. there is nothing better than a healthy mind in a healthy body.

Right but in contrary to what many believe cannabis is not unhealthy, only the smoking is or if you use it excessively etc..

 

[Martin Carreira]

I believe that although it can help control anxiety and nerves, reduce stress, it also directly affects our way of playing, being this in a looser way and affecting our judgment to read the game and hands in the best way. .

 

[TDTODDY]

I had bad, bad experience and had a panic attack. No thanks.

 

[yelllowbag]

prefer the cbd at the tables!

 

[Uncloggie]

I am more patient when i am slightly buzzed, and play better.

 

[luddite20]

I quit smoking but when I was using, it was making me bored of playing quicky, so it was not a good friend of playing poker for me actually

 

[ekgbeat]

I would say that the two doesn't go together. Anything that can impair your thinking is not useful in poker. I would say the same thing for alcohol. NOW, if you are just playing for fun, then use whatever you want to enhance that experience.

 

[Jr28edhill]

I would say that yes It reduces stress and nervousness. I believe it should the d be a personal choice. I for one tend not to be so aggressive or daring but more reserved and frugal. This is believe is I tend to think it out a lot more. I always used to smoke before work, construction, not testing, sports, anything. When I smoke j tend to be slower in response and systematic. I also look outside the box and more from another perspective than my normal one.

At my home game the guys drink and smoke. I was approached by two fellows later l, separately and they both stated I was a better player when I smoked. Now it was in reference to when I would drinking alcohol. Alcohol loosens me up and my wallet. no thanks. Now it is strictly black coffee, sweet and low.

 

[DanyDiablo]

Hello, I believe that any substance that affects the central nervous system in any way, will affect decision-making, and that will end up affecting us in our game ..... In my opinion they should not be used during poker. Good hands.

 

[JusThieF]

For me, it is a bad combination because I play too indifferently and it often leads to a loss, too aggressively after drinking, so it's best for me to be sober: D. But after the game im enjoying ofc

 

[bigthereal]

alcoholic drinks yes, cannabis never

 

[Shantri333]

tough crowd lol

Against or For, Like or Dislike, Smile or Frown... everyone’s opinion, perception and choice is ultimately correct in this regard, as it may apply to you as individuals.

And the reality is, so does this plant/herb/weed/drug/medicinal substance etc etc

While there may be some foundational commonalities, it’s effects on the human mind, behavior and/or health vary from person to person.

And In my personal opinion, it cannot be compared to “drink and play poker” Because For prolonged drinking and after a certain threshold is passed, the end effect will be the same for 99.999% of people, while the same cannot be said for cannabis. Believe it or not, but self awareness and personality type plays a huge role here, and it can be a weakness or strength with most things in life, even when playing Poker!

“Ask any smoker, any real smoker, it’s not how you stand by your car but how you race it” lolol

 

[sn0112]

My memory may be hazy :hahaha: but in the last few days and weeks I recall seeing threads about:

Red Bull and Poker???
Alcohol and Poker???
Cannibus and Poker???

Coming soon:

Heroin and Poker???
Meth and Poker???

On a serious note, it simply depends on your ability to think clearly.

Anything that impairs your mental facualties is detrimental to playing Poker. Despite the stigma and traditional stereotypes about Poker players, most top pros are clean living and take fitness seriously. Some practice yoga and listen to mindset audios before a session. Good luck with your game

 

[bapfel]

please.... only a clear brain helps calculating the odds

 

[BigCountryAA]

I love smokin some herb while I play. Keeps me from tilting.

 

[katsbrasil]

katsbrasil

I think so and good but always limits to everything nothing life being aware of things more yes you doubt it yes

 

[BigDice75]

Neither playing poker nor at any other time I don't use cannabis or any other substance.

 

[1918343]

moments the game lasts forever. But it's cool.

 

[CptRunBad]

Always. They go together like peanut butter and jelly!

 

[hellomynameiswhat]

these are two incompatible things, I never reached the prizes in any tournament if I'm smoke. It's so calm, but you also calmly lose when you take a card and just have fun, my personal experience is to play only soberly for money.

I agree.
In my experience I play better sober. If I am not taking it seriously then maybe it is ok and fun, but if I want to improve my game and play well I need to be sober.

Maybe for some people they play better on a small amount of cannabis or cbd.
I agree these things can and do help certain people in various areas of life.
Just for me personally they don't seem to help in poker.

 

[SHIZIKK]

After reading the post, I agree that the most important thing is sleep, dietary regime of the day, your immediate health, it personally helps me to focus on the game, but not on an ongoing basis only with good intervals of use.