I'm sober...

I'm 100% sober. This is something i havnt felt for years, and i mean YEARS.

I've got plenty of weed, but im not smoking it. I havnt smoked anything today.

It's 2:18pm, i've been up since about 4:30am, and im feeling quite good. My back is alright, as long as i dont twist or move to sharply, i havnt got a headache and my knee is completely fine.

I've always said that i could stop whenever i want to, and i have. I wanted to prove it to myself though.

Apart from the fact im sober, everything is the same, apart from my back being abit twitchy.

I'll smoke tonight though, once im back from work. But for now, im sober, and it's not as bad as i thought it would be.

I havnt lost my apetite or anything - i dont really feel differnt, apart from not being stoned. Things arnt as funny as usual, so im probably comming off more miserable than usual lol.

This isnt something im going to carry on with though, im going to get fucking wrecked tonight and everyday from there on, as usual.

The point is, even though im not as happy without weed, and i've got to be more careful regarding my back, i can stop whenever i choose too.

Cannabis isnt addictive, period. Habbit forming, maybe. Addictive, certainly not. Only the weak willed have problems stopping, and thats their fault, not the weed.

I have found everytime i'd usually feel like rolling one up i've been sniffing my grinder.

So, this is one for sobriety!

Thanks for proving that it's not addicting and then saying you'll smoke when you get home.

LIP: "I can stay away from Weed all morning, if you asked me to."

And, one more thing. It's 10 A.M. here.

I'm glad you posted this. Another bit of proof that a day without herb may not be as painless and cheery, but it's certainly not going to send you into fits or sweats!
But mind your back, big guy. No sense tweaking it back out just to prove a point.

Well i will smoke when i get home, because i want to. Not because i need to. I dont have to smoke when i get home. Im going to however, because i want to. I'm not craving it, im not having any problems - the only differnce is that im not stoned.

It's not addictive at all. If it was, i'd be feeling something right now and craving it, but im not.

Yeah, I feel no difference, other than the injury that I have taken countless medications for, applied different ointments to, and, tried everything else that everyone's offered.

If anyone has a brain in which their hemispheres move at different speeds, they'd be able to tell you that you'll find no drugs that will reset your balance.

I shoot my THC in my veins...so I can only stay sober for 10-15 min tops..I wish I was as strong willed as some of you.

fo real. I can be sober for extended periods of time, if I have to. sometimes I just dont feel like my body is ready for smoking and dont toke till the afternoon.. Its more of having the option than having the urge to smoke. If I have weed, and even if I dont feel like smoking it, i will be fine. If I have none, or am running low, I freak out, but im sure thats just in my brain. I can go up to two days without smoking. after that, I get depressed and feel non- functional. I wouldnt call it addiction, just dependance. ok, maybe just a lil bit.

I tired this once, but everything was SO REAL! Damn! I'll never do that again!

Yea, I hear ya guys on it helps 'proves' no addiction to weed. But try for 3 days Lip. Then we'll talk. And also HAVE weed those 3 days. Youll be thinkin about it alot then...

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Originally Posted by ToDrunkToFish

Yea, I hear ya guys on it helps 'proves' no addiction to weed. But try for 3 days Lip. Then we'll talk. And also HAVE weed those 3 days. Youll be thinkin about it alot then...

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I'd love to, but i cant. I'm back home now and it took me 5 minutes to work out how to get out of my van. My back's just about had it for today. But i knew i could do it, and i did.

I'm still sober, and it's 7:55pm. I'm not craving it, i dont need it. But im now choosing to smoke it because im sitting here all scew wiff and in pain.

I'm dependant on cannabis, not to get me stoned, but to releive my pain. I obviously love smoking and getting stoned too, but i dont have to get stoned.

And my Father has just rang me, he's comming over. Havnt seen him for awhile so i get to smoke with him tonight.

Stupid question, but I always wondered, for the people that smoke multiple times a day, do you still get high? Like Lip, when you smoke, do you still get high like when you first started?

I hear ya, LIP. I could go without weed for days, weeks, even months if I so desired to. I used to, actually. Now it's an issue of pain control for my Fibromyalgia and Irritable Bowel. I feel sick, nauseous, and highly sensitive to pain/pressure/temp if I don't smoke at least once per day.

I am dependent on weed for pain control, not to get high. I rarely gets stoned/high anymore, anyway. It is nice to take a break once in a while though, if my pain level is unusually low. That's the difference between medical and non medical users- we can stop, but it's much different for us because of a legitimate reason.

Cannabis is not a addictive. Whatsoever.

I've been sober for about a week and a half now, and it's been fine. Can't say I wouldn't mind ripping a bowl or two right about now, but I don't need to. The only two dealers who I truly trust are both out of town, and have been for awhile. I had a choice to pick up right before one of them left, but I decided against.

Sobriety can be a bitch, but usually it's nice.

What are you doing LIP?! Being sober blows.

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Originally Posted by Spagett

Stupid question, but I always wondered, for the people that smoke multiple times a day, do you still get high? Like Lip, when you smoke, do you still get high like when you first started?

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Well, for most people tolerance to cannabis seems to mean they need to smoke more to reach the same high. I dont get as high as i used to when i first started smoking, but a couple of puffs on a joint and i can already feel it - by the end of the joint, im well and truely stoned. My tolerance doesnt seem to make it harder to get high - but it doesnt last as long. I used to be able to smoke and stay stoned for 3 - 5 hours, now it's more like an hour and a half to two hours.

I only smoked an 1/8 all last night, and my old man smoked 2 joints out of it, so really, for me, that was hardly any. But it dulled the pain in my back so fast after the first few tokes it reminded me why i love it so much.

Theres nothing wrong with sobriety - nothing was differnt, i just wasnt stoned. Didnt change the way i felt, or my work, or anything. And thats the longest i've gone without smoking weed since i quit cigs last year. Its the longest i've gone without weed for maybe, 3 years? maybe even 4 or 5. I cant even remember. I dont really see the point in counting how long i've been stoned for lol, it's just a pleasant and pain free life :D :rastasmoke:

The whole point of this thread though, is to prove i dont need cannabis, and to prove that most of these supposed "withdrawl symtoms" are aload of bullshit, in my opinion anyway.

None of the older smokers, if they stop, feel these things, but it seems alot of the younger smokers do... whys that?

Anyway, im in the mood for something stinky - like WW or Skunk #1, although skunk #1 is abit too sativa for my liking. I used to grow it even, but i wish it was ever so slightly more indica.

I am on a few days hiatus from the weed starting today

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Originally Posted by LIP

Well i will smoke when i get home, because i want to. Not because i need to. I dont have to smoke when i get home. Im going to however, because i want to.

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Exactly!

I smoke because I want to heal myself.

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Originally Posted by Spagett

Stupid question, but I always wondered, for the people that smoke multiple times a day, do you still get high? Like Lip, when you smoke, do you still get high like when you first started?

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As soon as my cannabinoid receptors activate, I get high. Usually, two full seconds after I inhale.

I first started smoking, daily, at a college and had the best academic semester of my life.

I'll never be that high, again.

Also, you may think you're becoming more tolerant, to pot, but, other things can deplete what gets you high (the CBrs).

lip thats a good question about young and old stoners id like to know myself.. why we have differnt ways about us lol

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Originally Posted by smokealot123

lip thats a good question about young and old stoners id like to know myself.. why we have differnt ways about us lol

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It really is interesting. I was thinking it might have something to do with the old cannabis culture and the new cannabis culture - but im REALLY interested in these so called withdrawl symptoms and why older smokes just dont get em - stormcrow agreed with me, and i know theres others.

The simple thing with weed is, if your not stoned, your not stoned. Thats it! I really cant get my head around it. Because i've never felt anything even close to what some people describe i dont really beleive them. I think it's more to do with their mind. And as far as addiction goes - again, in the mind as far as im concerned. Even then it's only people who have addictive personalities. People always exaggerate.

Because i smoke so much people expect me to be a stupid drug addled poor twat - and im not. All the lies piss me off.

Weed is just that, it's a weed. A plant. If someone dont wanna smoke it, then dont. You wont die without it, you wont turn insane. You'll be sober. End of. IT just isnt addictive.

And as far as skunk #1 goes - it needs more afghan in it - about 20 - 30 % more. Seems like alot, but if you keep the smell and quick flowering time [which would be easy because the indicas are quicker anyway] it'd be a stronger smoke in general. And i'd like it more. Maybe i should breed my own skunk strain.

I should actually - i've already got my 80% Sativa strain. It's got ruderalis skunk in it, durban poison i think and another sativa. I dont know the name of the last one. It's come out really good, but not all of the seeds display the autoflowering traight. But it's strong as hell - if it gets too tall just cut it RIGHT IN HALF - it doesnt seem to shock or stunt plant growth, and if you put it straight into flowering the cola is thicker at the top where the cut would be.

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Originally Posted by LIP

The whole point of this thread though, is to prove i dont need cannabis, and to prove that most of these supposed "withdrawl symtoms" are aload of bullshit, in my opinion anyway.

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You can't expect withdrawal symptoms to start showing up after not smoking for a day, do you? I mean, even if you have been smoking everyday for years it's going to take longer than that for you to get some sort of 'symptoms'. Sure, there are those who will break down after a couple hours, but I'm assuming you're much stronger than that.

Try taking a week off. It's a little different than a day. A couple years ago, I admit, I would get minor withdrawal symptoms after a couple days. Not because I was dependent on it, but because my days just weren't as bright as usual.

It has been two weeks since I last smoked, and I'm doing fine. Sometimes I really want it, and sometimes I don't even think about it. I sure wouldn't mind some right about now though. Not gonna lie. In terms of weed being addictive, however....absolutely not.

I'll add to this thread by being another to say that weed is not addictive. I first started smoking in 8th grade and didn't stop til my senior year of high school. I just finally got tired of it and decided it wasn't for me anymore. I never had "withdrawals" or even cravings for it. I just simply said I was going to quit and boom I quit. It's been almost 2 years since the last time I smoked and I've even been around people while they were lighting one up and still don't get the urge. Weed is not addictive, end of story.

its not physically addictive.. But things do seem boring and you do 'Crave' Weed. You just don't have those withdrawals.. Its like anything else man, anything else that makes you feel good.

For gods sake why?

[quote=LIP]I'm 100% sober. This is something i havnt felt for years, and i mean YEARS.


I'll smoke tonight though, once im back from work. But for now, im sober, and it's not as bad as i thought it would be.



Cannabis isnt addictive, period. Habbit forming, maybe. Addictive, certainly not. Only the weak willed have problems stopping, and thats their fault, not the weed.

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Lip cmon mate even im taking abit of slight offence to that abut being weak minded, i mean yeah i am i know it but dont rub my face it lol, :D:D:D

I'll add to this...
Weed's not addictive... it's all in the mind and will as was said earlier. I found motivation to stop so I could get my head right for school. It's going on 4 weeks now and I havent even really had that much of an urge to smoke past the first couple days or so without it, but that was not a physical need, just a mental weakness related to habit and routine, once you break that small little cycle it's pretty easy to go without it. :thumbsup:

I don't understand why someone would want to take a break from something that is harmless.:(

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Originally Posted by geonagual

I shoot my THC in my veins...so I can only stay sober for 10-15 min tops..I wish I was as strong willed as some of you.

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howd u do that? the registered+ disappeared lol i wanna no :pimp:

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Originally Posted by Spoken Word

I don't understand why someone would want to take a break from something that is harmless.:(

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For tolerance

To focus more on education

To prove to yourself you can

To appreciate sobriety again

Because the quality around you is shit compared to Amsterdam

I've been abusing cannabis for 4 years +, It's time i take a break that's longer then 2 days. I've had thc in my system since i was 15 and a half, i've never stopped for more then a month. I've allowed myself to become psychologically addicted to cannabis, because it's practically harmless. I still keep my job, go to college, keep my friends, have relationships with people. It doesn't stop me living, it doesn't stop me being who I am. But, sometimes you realize it's time to reflect and take a break. Peer pressure man.... lol

I haven't smoked today and i'm making a decision not to smoke until next monday. I have to prove to myself that i am in control. Complete control. I love cannabis, a bit too much...

I need to bring back moderation in my life so i can really appreciate this wonderful herb.

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Originally Posted by Reefer Rogue

For tolerance

To focus more on education

To prove to yourself you can

To appreciate sobriety again

Because the quality around you is shit compared to Amsterdam

I've been abusing cannabis for 4 years +, It's time i take a break that's longer then 2 days. I've had thc in my system since i was 15 and a half, i've never stopped for more then a month. I've allowed myself to become psychologically addicted to cannabis, because it's practically harmless. I still keep my job, go to college, keep my friends, have relationships with people. It doesn't stop me living, it doesn't stop me being who I am. But, sometimes you realize it's time to reflect and take a break. Peer pressure man.... lol

I haven't smoked today and i'm making a decision not to smoke until next monday. I have to prove to myself that i am in control. Complete control. I love cannabis, a bit too much...

I need to bring back moderation in my life so i can really appreciate this wonderful herb.

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Yea, exactly. I made a New Year's resolution to stop smoking for "a little while." Turned out to be nine days. It was fine; till I smoked on my way home from work and got busted by the 'rents.:smokin:

If anything, cannabis.com is more addictive than cannabis. I could stop whenever, but this site is harmless and just makes me feel good.

HALLO THAR LIP!!!!!!!!!~!

Hello, is this thing on?

Sobriety isn't as bad as i always thought it was while high, lol. I feel like i have more energy, i'm focusing more on my studies instead of fun, doing more exercise consistently. I actually turned down some free hash for the first time ever in my life. I'm proud of myself for being disciplined and taking control over my life again. I'm not gonna smoke til feb 21st coz then that'll be a month exactly. Then, i'll smoke only on weekends again. Bring back moderation so i can truly appreciate the herb. That first hit will send me flying :stoned:

The one thing I believe some of you may be overlooking is the fact that everyone's body chemistry and personality is different. I'm sure there are people who can't stop smoking marijuana ... this would be considered addiction.

The simple fact is, everyone has addictions. Heck, our EMOTIONS are nothing more than chemical "drugs" our brain produces. This is why some people are addicted to sex, food, love, anger, etc etc.

Just about anything can be addictive.

NOW, for the majority of people ... Cannabis is NOT addictive. Just in the same way that for most people, gambling is not addictive.

The biggest withdrawl from cannabis in my experience is irritability ... which generally can last a few days. I personally haven't heard of any physical withdrawl symptoms but I wouldn't be surprised if there is SOMEONE .. SOMEWHERE out there who has experienced them.

I've smoked and quit many times in my life. I use to smoke every day for my gastropesis (friggin miracle cure). I did that for awhile. When we had the kids and money became an issue ... I stopped completely. Yeah, it sucked for a few days. Not because I needed it ... but because cannabis made me FEEL better. And who DOESN'T want to feel better every day? DUH!

Ironically, by the time I quit ... my gastropesis symptoms were gone. It was the Cannabis that both relieved me of my symptoms and somehow prevented them from returning after I smoked daily for awhile.

When it comes to me and stomach issues (that includes the FLU) .... Cannabis is THE miracle "drug". I swear by it. A few hits and my stomach is fine ... heck, even RESIN hits will help me.

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Sobriety isn't as bad as i always thought it was while high, lol. I feel like i have more energy, i'm focusing more on my studies instead of fun, doing more exercise consistently. I actually turned down some free hash for the first time ever in my life. I'm proud of myself for being disciplined and taking control over my life again. I'm not gonna smoke til feb 21st coz then that'll be a month exactly. Then, i'll smoke only on weekends again. Bring back moderation so i can truly appreciate the herb. That first hit will send me flying :stoned:

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I went through the same thing recently. I felt like I was depending on weed to live daily. I realized that maybe I was smoking too much. Weed shouldn't take your energy from you. Weed shouldn't make you lazy. You need to have enough character and discipline to maintain a balance in life if you choose to get high.:hippy:

It is all about balance. Though i was balancing my life while smoking multiple times a day, i knew it was abuse but i didn't care. I justified it anyway i could, why should i deny myself happiness? It's day 5 and i'm thinking about smoking a lot lol. I was offered a joint yesterday and passed. It's hard when your best friends blaze all the time. I dunno what i'm gonna do. I feel like my tolerance is already down enough anyway to feel the true effects. But this has been a valuable lesson for me in discipline. I've proved it to myself, regardless of it were a month or 5 days. I could do it but i think i'm just gonna smoke again now. Moderately. But i'm not gonna buy shit weed anymore just coz i wanna smoke. I'm not gonna go through an
8th every 2 days anymore. I was spending way too much money on a non sustainable substance. I can appreciate sobriety again. It was worth the break. No more smoking before school, i have to give myself the best chance possible and try my best for my education.