Yeah I’ve had that same feeling when nothing really happened after trying weed, and honestly, it made me more curious than anything. I only ever tried it a few times in my early 20s just to see what the hype was about, but I didn’t get any sort of high or "mind-opening" effect. It was just kind of…meh. I also never liked not feeling completely in control, so it never stuck with me. Everyone always talked about the euphoric effects, but I just ended up with a dry mouth and tired eyes.
My older brother had more serious issues with stronger substances though, and that’s honestly what kept me from messing around with anything else. He eventually got support and moved into a recovery program that helped him get clean. He went through one of these residential programs like www.abbeycarefoundation.com and it really reset his life. Without that kind of structure, I don’t think he’d be where he is now.