like I said, there can be mixed usage. it’s doesn’t have to be one or the other… ok, maybe I was unclear on that point.

for example: say my back is killing me, so I smoke a bowl to ease the pain. OH NOES! I’M STONED! I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t also enjoying being high, and anyone who believed me would be an idiot.

in that scenario, my usage would be mixed because the intent was medical, but I’m also enjoying being high.

another example: say I’m having a nasty panic attack, so I smoke a bowl to alleviate the freakout. while I will technically be high, I’m not really enjoying anything about the experience. what I really feel is like taking the panic attack and turning the volume down from an 11 to a 2 or a 3, making it manageable. and, while I’m high, I’m not really enjoying myself at all.

doesn’t that make more sense?