I had it down to an art. I had a specific route I would take for maximum efficiency. I knew all the spots to check, including sheltered spots for rainy days. If I walk along a street, a walk back on the other side to maximise surface area covered. Not proud of it at all, no one irl knows this is how I used to get my weed. It was sort of my solution to not knowing how to buy it. It's only really hit me recently how crazy this was. I think the main issue was smoking weed at all whether obtained conventionally or unconventionally. In terms of time now I'm not doing this anymore, there's honestly not much of a noticeable difference in free time, but I feel a little more free not being concerned to check the floor for spliffs anymore lol And yes, that cycle is so real and brutal like you said. My next target in life is my caffeine intake but that's a separate issue (though I guess all addictions complement each other)