hi amrcnbut :thumbsup:
I am assuming your grow area is 8ft tall. Your light is probably 1ft from the ceiling. That is like a 7ft plant, to me that is a monster for an inside grow.
I would love to see it. Got some pix?

I think I would offset the light in the room to one end and place the plant on the other. This would give your plant a couple of feet to grow sideways. Offsetting the plant and the light would also give you a better chance to not burn up the buds.

As for other plants in the room, if they will fit in the room they will grow. Indirect lighting may not be the best but it will work.