becoming "addicted" to marijuana

[Frank Grimes]

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iv smoked for the last 2 years with friends prolly only once a month (if that). i could never see how my friends would do it everyday and i always kinda had a sense of self pride that i didnt smoke often. but in only the last few weeks iv been smokin everyday, i kinda want to stop and i dont like the short term memory loss. but i just like smokin weed by myself and laying in my room listening to music and eating. i only really like smoking at night and by myself. can anyone explain the negative effects of this. or can anyone justify my actions, i feel a little guilty for some reason.

 

[Amara]

Why'd you suddenly start smoking like that - were you just bored or are you having troubles?

 

[stefanwzyga]

Your falling ia trap which happens to most weed smokers! There aint anything wrong with smoking, but dont do it all day everyday.

Even if you do smoke everyday, try an not smoke till after teatime.

Smoking all day everyday causes a lot of problems, paranoia,depression,thinking the whole world is against you,not comforable in your own skin,moody all the time, you might not be like this just now, but you have only been smoking for 2 years! thats nothing, i wasted 10 years smoking all day everyday, in 10 years i was straight possiblly no more than 20 days!

People think drugs like X and speed cause major problems yeah right! hash is the one that really can fuck you up man! im talking from experience.

 

[Pittsey]

People think drugs like X and speed cause major problems yeah right! hash is the one that really can fuck you up man! im talking from experience.

They all fuck you up. Just don't don't let the drug take over your life.

Most weed smokers do it more often than a pill head.




But Heroin and crack are harsher if used regular. And they are far more addictive than marijuana.

 

[Chronic]

You can only become psychologically addicted. This usually only happens to people who use it to get 'rid' of sad feelings etc.
Besides the obvious health reasons I don't think there will be any negative effects (unless you have some underlying mental issues which the weed may trigger). If you're thinking you're gonna get addicted just quit for a while. You'll see that you don't need it, but you do prefer it. It's like this with everything. If you like something and you have to give it up, it'll be on your mind a lot.

People who get fucked up over weed either have underlying mental issues or they're just stupid. At least for a few months you can smoke 1 a day without a problem. Just be responsible and quit when you feel it's causing problems.

By the way, if you're only gonna smoke one a day, you made a good choice of smoking it at night listening to music :thumb:

 

[Pittsey]

You can only become psychologically addicted.

True. But sometimes this is more difficult for people than physical addictions.

 

[Ghetto_Ghost]

thats what i used to do
smoke at night and listen to music and watch movies
i dont like smokin durin the day
but it was causin problems for me because just like you said i started out smokin once in awhile. then every week then every couple days.
it was causin problems for me then i got caught then i did it some more. got way to paranoid. had nightmares about bein caught. then started again, made my peace with it. then stopped.
i stopped because i ran out. but then i didnt get anymore and i feel better now.

 

[Chronic]

True. But sometimes this is more difficult for people than physical addictions.

Yeah, I meant that you won't get addicted by just smoking though. If you depend on weed to get rid of bad feelings you might become psychologically dependent. Same with everything really, if you do something to relieve stress, you'll become even more stressed when that something isn't there. With weed it just becomes an actual addiction because it's a psychosomethingsomething drug.

 

[The.Menace]

I dunno Frank, I lvoe t osmoke alone too. I dunno, I might smoke more often alone then not. I love 2 let my mind run when I'm high. I have no problem with it so I dunno. Do you have a problem with smoking every night? Does it have a negativ influence on your life? Why do you smoke, is it like you smoke everytime before you go to bed? Do you need weed to fall asleep?
Anyway I'd stop smoking every day. It's ok to smoke a lot, but you should have 1-2 days a week at least without weed.

 

[Swollen_Member]

I get guilty too when I'm alone smoking weed. I'm like "this feels too good to not have a downside." But the downside is smoking too much and becoming lethargic and restless. And the paranoia does show up every now and then.

 

[Bigg Limn]

I smoke everyday all day...cuz I love to be high...I feel much more smoother lol I just go through my day like water...but yeah it can become a problem. Like Chrondeezy said - jus quit for a bit when U C it turnin ur life 2 shit. But as long as you're smart enuf 2 keep that shit controlled then itll be all gravy baby...cheah!

 

[Frank Grimes]

thanks for the posts.
and no its not cause im going through a hard time or im bored. and i never smoke during the day, just at night by myself, i just like bein in my room high eatin and listening to music.
it prolly cause when i used to smoke with friends over the last few years i never really enjoyed weed that much, i kinda thought it was overrated but the last month or so iv been coming home high at night and lying in my own bed and iv really learnt to appreciate it soooo much. and music is like wow..

Do you have a problem with smoking every night? Does it have a negativ influence on your life? Why do you smoke, is it like you smoke everytime before you go to bed? Do you need weed to fall asleep?
Anyway I'd stop smoking every day. It's ok to smoke a lot, but you should have 1-2 days a week at least without weed.

when i smoke it every nite it kinda fucks with my short term memory loss a bit. some people hardly notice it ,depends on your life style. and nah i dont need it to fall asleep. its not realy to cover up feelings or nothing like that i just like being high lying in bed.
anotha thing when i was unemployed and a little deppressed i never smoked weed at ALL casue i didnt want my life to sink any lower or do anything to fuck up my future anymore than i thought it was.
but now i got a job i like, i got a car, i got money, good friends etc, im feel im content to smoke when i want, cause i can.
another guilt is family members dont know bout it and would possibly be dissapointed.


sorry for the fuckin long post

 

[The.Menace]

Man, u don't need to feel sorry for a long post. Well what I can say is that if it doesn't have a negativ impact on your life it's all good. You say you got a job and everything and as long as you keep up, you're not in troubles. Weed becomes a problem if you prefer to stay at home smoking weed then going to an appointment etc. If it's not bad for you, then you don't have 2 worry about your family. I mean, my family doesn't agree neigther with my habit and there were times when they were right and it did hurt my life, but not anymore...knowing that, I keep doing even through they don't like it. After all I'm a man and gotta live my life.
Well an other thing is your memory loss. Seems like it does bother you so this might be a good reason 2 cut down weed, it's not like you gotta stop but maybe u should just smoke every other day? If you don't feel good about that short term memory, change your habit a lil bit and you'll be aiight.

P.S: If u never smoke during the day I can tell you you're far away from beeing a hardcore user, not too much to worry about homie.

 

[BC_BIGBUDZ420]

i love getting blunted after i get off a hard days work, helps me sleep

i used to smoke 10 times a day at least, but it was starting to give me anxiety at random points in the day so i had to cut waay back

marijuana is great and all but i think it should be used sparingly like alchohol, or else it can really start to hold you back in life

 

[stefanwzyga]

marijuana is great and all but i think it should be used sparingly like alchohol, or else it can really start to hold you back in life[/QUOTE]


Fuckin right it can! good advice. :thumb:

 

[Jump Off]

smoking everyday is the best.

 

[The Militant]

basically by staying up at night and smoking ur not harming anyone, ur not doing anything wrong, and if u enjoy it keep doing it.

but just remember youre the one in charge, if u wanna stop, just stop lol

dont fall for all this addiction BULLSHIT. if u wanna stop just stop. if u dont want to stop and u keep saying you want to stop youll just end up smoking, but not enjoying it. just do what u do and enjoy it.

 

[Chronic]

But as long as you're smart enuf 2 keep that shit controlled then itll be all gravy baby...cheah!

Exactly.
If you let it become a problem you're stupid, simple as that.

People will lecture you that it makes you lazy and that this will have an adverse effect on your life. Yeah it makes you lazy but it doesn't force you to sit and do nothing. YOU are the one that sits down and does nothing, not weed.
Some people can't handle it and then they blame the weed.

It's like with people who drink too much and then say 'I'm never drinking again', blaming the alcohol. Here's a thought: don't drink too much. Problem solved.

Fuckin right it can! good advice. :thumb:

If you let it yes. So ultimately it's you that's holding yourself back. There's nothing physical holding you back with weed, unlike hard drugs.

 

[Get In The Van I Have Candy]

I smoke everyday all day...cuz I love to be high...I feel much more smoother lol I just go through my day like water...but yeah it can become a problem. Like Chrondeezy said - jus quit for a bit when U C it turnin ur life 2 shit. But as long as you're smart enuf 2 keep that shit controlled then itll be all gravy baby...cheah!

I really doubt that will happen. Hell I think they will start smoking more if they feel the need to escape their problems. Isn't that what most people do anyways? Another example of this is drinking.

 

[bigmack]

the only time i smoke is for fun. when im depressed or whatver i dont go to the weed for help, in that case i'll smoke a cigarette instead.