“It was so sad to watch…” Marijuana-enjoyer Joe Rogan reveals incident that made him quit drinking alcohol

Joe Rogan was a huge party animal during the early days of his career in the UFC. He spoke about how seeing his friend blackout made him quit heavy drinking.


“It was so sad to watch…” Marijuana-enjoyer Joe Rogan reveals incident that made him quit drinking alcohol

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UFC commentator and comedian Joe Rogan‘s relationship with alcohol has remained difficult throughout the years. He has talked candidly about his difficulties with addiction, as well as the rewards of sobriety.  Rogan admitted to drinking excessively, which has resulted in undesirable repercussions such as blackouts and hangovers. He recently spoke about his decision to quit heavy drinking.

On a recent episode of his Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Rogan told a story of his friend who was drunk and could not form sentences. He said, “I had a friend recently that got off the rails drunk. It was so sad to watch, he was so debilitated that I was like, I think I might be done”. He spoke about the disgust he felt about drunk people when he got sober.

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However, Rogan revealed that he enjoyed marijuana and “some other stuff” that he finds safe and effective. Rogan is a strong supporter of marijuana legalization. He has spoken out against the drug war and feels that marijuana should be treated similarly to alcohol. He has been upfront about his marijuana use. Rogan claimed to smoke marijuana on a daily basis and that it helped him with his depression and feelings of anxiety.

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Rogan’s view on marijuana has sparked controversy. Some have attacked him for advising drug usage, while others have supported him for speaking out about marijuana’s health advantages. However, Rogan has stated that he is not attempting to persuade others to consume marijuana, but is only relaying his personal experiences.

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Joe Rogan speaks about his dislike for cigarettes

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Rogan admitted to smoking cigarettes before quitting in 2001. He has spoken about the difficulty of quitting smoking and how he still has urges from time to time. He stated that he had smoked for 15 years and that quitting was the most difficult thing he had ever done.

Rogan has also said that he believes smoking is a bad habit, and he has encouraged his fans to quit. He has said that smoking is not worth the health risks and that there are many healthier ways to enjoy nicotine. In a 2020 podcast episode, Rogan said: “If you’re thinking about quitting smoking, do it. It’s the best thing you’ll ever do for your health.”

Joe Rogan is a complicated and controversial personality. He is a gifted comedian and podcaster, but he has also been criticized for some of his opinions. Yet, there is no doubt that he is one of the world’s most popular podcasters today.

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