Well ohhh well, I dont consider that to be mind altering. But more a mind healing tension releasing aid. I personally don't touch stuff but trick does.... and personally he is more relaxed and lay'd back when he smokes. Plus it is not considered to be a dangerous drug. And I would perfer him smoking over drinking anyday!! Its only when he does the both I feel like I am a baby sitter. But coming from his other pass bad habits (the dangerous ones) He can light up the smoke anytime and it doesn't even faze me!! Pick up a straw and your outta my house!!