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A recurring theme is the contrast between past taboo and present acceptance. The speaker reflects on the historical stigmatization of weed—considered a sign of weakness or a sign of being a ‘loser’—especially during their youth. Nowadays, legal and social acceptance has transformed these perceptions, exemplified by recent events like a grandmother’s arrest in Dallas over CBD oil. This highlights how society’s attitude toward cannabis has shifted from criminalization to recognition of its medicinal benefits.