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I was wondering peoples opinions on whether or not you can be a successful and improving poker player AND also be a weed smoker. I do find that it helps to relax me when I'm stressed out, and this helps to alleviate some crushing defeats so in that way it does help my poker game.

On the other side, at times I'm felt left feeling a bit 'foggy' the next day. There are the claims that marijuana affects your memory and braincells also, but I'm not always sure what to believe regarding marijuana. There are all these medical claims, and all the claims denying the effects, but both sides argue so passionately, that its hard to know what is true.

There are also the claims marijuana decreases your ambition and makes you more lazy. These effects can also deter one's success in poker.

Please let me know what you guys honestly think regarding this issue. I'd love to hear your opinions.

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Both "claims" you mentioned are ture.. Do u not notice them urself from smoking? If you get past these "side affects" and control the drug everything is fine.. If you find urself getting stoned and wanting to play Xbox the rest of the day, its most likely a problem. If you can smoke between 4 sessions spread thoughout the day and not lose motivation, then your fine. Also remember drugs affect each person differently, only you can tell if its affects are -EV on you and how much so.

For me, I only really had a problem with lazyness. Setting goals has helped me overcome this. I might be a slightly better player if I quit all together, you might too. If you really need to decide quit for a month and see how you play.

**If I remember correctly, the THC blocks (slows down) the blood from getting thru your brain which produces the high. I don't think it kills brain cells.. someone correct me if I'm wrong.