Lol your summary is too true. except for me and ime, i never really considered it a good thing. that being said, i did dive off the deep end with my marijuana use.
However, my excessive use and, i guess if i could attempt to define it, my unlearned negative associations to nonthreatening inputs, really has resulted in the person i am today, and i am extremely greatful to this plant for that

(although the plant didnt do all of it) its a scary thought to think of what i would be like if i never went down this road with marijuana
“The swans go on the path of the sun, they go through the ether by means of their miraculous power; the wise are led out of this world, when they have conquered Mara (desire) and his train" Dhammapada
"But is it probable," asked Pascal, "that probability gives assurance? Nothing gives certainty but truth; nothing gives rest but for the sincere search for truth"