Need some advice for a friend of mine...

[wes dawg]

Hi guys, I have a friend who is turning 21 in a week, he's been a daily smoker for about 5 years now - smoking at least an eighth a day. Now I know cannabis isn't really an addictive drug, but this guy is definitly hooked, he really wants to stop though and broke down crying on my shoulder today. I really want to help him stop smoking it and just need some advice really. I've told him it could be worse, he could be an alcoholic, or addicted to other shit but he doesn't want to live his life having to rely on weed or any other substances and I can understand this completly.

I'm going to be joining the gym with him next week to give us something else to do rather then smoke weed, and I guess one of the main ways to quit is to find other stuff to do, but you must remember that after 5 years of full time smoking this can be difficult for a person.

So do any of you guys have any advice for how this guy can kick the habbit, I'm really worried about him and will do anything I can to help him out. Cheers.

wes dawg Reviewed by wes dawg on 11-20-2005. Need some advice for a friend of mine... Hi guys, I have a friend who is turning 21 in a week, he's been a daily smoker for about 5 years now - smoking at least an eighth a day. Now I know cannabis isn't really an addictive drug, but this guy is definitly hooked, he really wants to stop though and broke down crying on my shoulder today. I really want to help him stop smoking it and just need some advice really. I've told him it could be worse, he could be an alcoholic, or addicted to other shit but he doesn't want to live his life Rating: 5

[jahjahjahjah]

woah thats sad i dont know what to say

[PleasureOverload]

he sounds like a loser. try beating him with a large metal rod.

[wes dawg]

he sounds like a loser. try beating him with a large metal rod.

How about I take that large metal rod and shove it up your ass.

[PleasureOverload]

id like to see you try.

[shesgoddagun]

Hey, wow I wish I had the resources to smoke that much...Going to the gym is a great idea, getting healthy all around is a really good way to detox. If you focus on health instead of just getting off pot for a while, its easier to stick to, and if/when you start smoking again its usually your choice, instead of other times I quit (just to clear my head-god how many times have heads said that) Id go out with friends or my boyfriend and it seemed like someone was always smoking a blunt or a J, and I couldnt get away from it at home either, cause my mom would give me some (sometimes a casual dub, not even a cut of a score just like when someone gives you a bowl she'd give me a fuckin dub), and then my sis is a head. Addiction is everywhere, but if you make it about more than just the weed, and about "cleaning house" mentally and physically, it seems to be a little easier. But pot probably is the "best" thing to be addicted to. Alcohol kills brains cells and can kill you in so many ways, and other drugs are so fucking addictive, its amazing how our sense of self control is smacked the the ground with drugs, we think we're in control but its usually only for a short while. I did coke once and thats my favorite drug, when I first felt it kick in I told my boyfriend "I'm afraid of what I'm about to say" (what) "I'm in fucking heaven"
then when I came down I said "I'm in fucking hell" damn near tears. Well I hoped this helped, if you wanna email me heres the shit: [email protected]

[wes dawg]

Hey, shesgoddagun - thanks for the helpful post.
(Unlike PleasureOverload)

[IntrepidS]

If he smokes an eighth a day minimum then I doubt money's too much of an issue for him. I suggest he buys himself a ticket to somewhere and stay there for a month or two. Away from the herb, it'll do him really good. Not only will he not be dying to smoke, but the chemicals will get cleaned out of his system. Then when he gets back, though he may be tempted to smoke, he won't find it too hard to resist. If he can't then maybe he can at least cut back. Geez, a 3.5 a day is a lot.

[Edgar]

I kinda doubt the herb is his main problem, sounds like he may have been a bit unstable to begin with. Did you ask him if anything else was bothering him? If he is sick of the herb, then he shouldn't have much trouble quitting it. If he's not sick of it, but feels that it's interfering with his life, then maybe he could try cutting down a bit. (like maybe saving it for the weekends)

Sorry, i don't have a lot of answers.

[wes dawg]

Unfortunitly he can't get away because he's in college and is very committed to it. Otherwise it would be the perfect idea for him. Next year though, we are planning on going to Africa for a few months to do aid work for a few months.