Marijuana and Poker: are they compatible?

[Phenom604]

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.