VLVL(4)(ff) Pothead Paranoia

[Vincent A. Maeder]

"pothead paranoia"  (VL, Ch. 4, p. 46) er, perhaps this is not what was
meant by the phrase as ripped from the headlines:  "'Newly Discovered
Marijuana Mold Mimics Angel Dust' by Jason Roth  Like chameleons, which
mimic their environment for the purpose of self-protection, a newly
discovered mold disguises itself as angel dust, scientists say. 'When
the pothead is about to toke up,' independent researcher Dr. William
Sheridan said at a press conference today, 'He or she identifies what
looks like angel dust on the doobie. The average pothead's paranoia is
enough to extinguish the joint and light up a new one.'"
http://savethehumans.com/donkeysteak/news/00jun/page6.shtml

Perhaps he meant more along these lines:  "By Anonymous Stoner Posted on
Tue Jul 3rd, 2001 at 12:23:33 AM PDT Ok, I have a problem...I love to
smoke weed...I wouldnt go as far as to say I'm a pothead..but I do like
to smoke pot...but anyway, heres my problem..when I first started
smoking weed I just let go and had a great time around my friends and
just had a blast with no cares in the world.yea, standard weed
story...but ever since my girlfriend and I broke up about 4 months
ago..I get so paranoid when I smoke weed with people...I will sit there
and constantly analyze everything they say and do, thinking that "oh
man, they dont like me" or "I must be acting like a total fucking
dumbass"...stuff that never used to pop into my head..almost like
extreme paranoia..when I drink, I never have these problems at all..nor
do I when I'm sober..just when I smoke, and it really kills my buzz and
just plain freaks me out..it's gotten to the point where I'm not even
comfortable smoking around other people anymore or even at all...anyone
else ever have this sorta thing happen before or have any ideas on how
to stop it? I have been wanting to try shrooms but fear that If lately
i've been having this reaction to weed that any sort of acid would be a
bad idea. Anything would be appreciated."  Ok, anyone help this dude?
Go here then http://www.smokedot.org/comments/2001/7/1/3313/37465/0/post

And JustFacts.org says " Psychological Effects: Many users describe two
phases of the marijuana high: initial stimulation (giddiness and
euphoria), followed by sedation and a pleasant tranquility. Users also
report altered perceptions of distance and time along with a heightened
sensitivity to sights and sounds. Effects can vary from person to person
and can differ with each use. While some users may experience lowered
inhibitions, drowsiness, and contentment, others may feel great anxiety
and paranoia. And depending upon the user and setting, the effects and
categorization of marijuana can vary from a stimulant to a depressant to
a hallucinogen. Any of these effects can begin within a few minutes
after inhaling, and can last 2 to 3 hours after initial intoxication."
Ohhh, were's my toke, man (said in small voice).