cig42: I guess it is different for all people. Stevie Nicks couldn't get off the med they gave her to get off the opiates. I found I was on that med, quit it. When I told my doc, he told me--it depends on the person. Pretty much an addict will be one. I personally, can take mmj and not take anything else. Unfortunately, due to medical reason's--I have to have something to be able to walk more than a few steps and a wheelchair is no option for me!

I do know people that use mmj that use to be into heavy recreational use of just about everything. I'd say, if you are substituting mmj for opiates, go for it! It is certainly more harmless than the opiates. I would not feel guilty.

Some of us are just born with that genetic make-up we need to have something even if we don't have a medical problem. We all need to accept that! That is 'switching' from one bad addiction to something fun and certainly good for you in a lot of ways.

I've been to 12 step programs, etc. Problem with them is, they will tell you to leave mmj alone, as well! I have a pal that is in NA, AA you name it! He stopped coming around when I started mmj! Told me to leave it alone! He was wrong!

Yes, Methadone and any oxy 'things' are hard to get off of. Mmj is much better to be on and for some of us, easy to do and leave the rest in the bottle. Even with crippling pain!

It ultimately comes to personal choice and your body's chemistry! I would guess a Sativa may increase the pain and problem, so I'd stay away from non-medical stuff and stick to Indica's.

If you want to use mmj to get off opiates and then slowly quit mmj, you can do it also. If you find yourself at the local bar every night, you may certainly be a person that needs NA or AA. It can help! Meaning, you want to be clean no matter what. Been there and don't subscribe to it. Some need NA that want to stop mmj, as well. There is no perfect answer. But, mildly to answer the question is: Yes! and Granny has all the facts there for everyone!

Did the breastfeeding post get moved, I hope! It is always an interesting topic and the other threads on it are great! Hope to see it over there!
painretreat Reviewed by painretreat on . Getting medical pot for withdrawal of more harmful drugs? Please mods, I am doing my best to keep this in the rules as possible. I am not talking about the other drugs that I did specifically, only that they were prescribed, and that they were opiates. I go through severe withdrawal if I discontinue my usage. I do not want methadone or any of the other opiate "substitutes", because they are still just opiates. Weed makes almost all the symptoms reduce, but I have to be really toking to get a benefit. To a point that I cannot afford the amount Rating: 5