Quit MJ after 17 yrs a 1/2 oz a week user. HELP

[King_Chief_Fan]

I will admit that I don't know the effects of smoking weed...never tried it.
But there is some interesting reading in these posts that suggest that smoking it does have ill effects (as some of you have described) and is not a miracle drug like the pot head Bump says it is. Base on your postings it IS addictive and you can't quit it very easy.

[FlaChief58]

Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

I will admit that I don't know the effects of smoking weed...never tried it.
But there is some interesting reading in these posts that suggest that smoking it does have ill effects (as some of you have described) and is not a miracle drug like the pot head Bump says it is. Base on your postings it IS addictive and you can't quit it very easy.

Spoken like someone who has no idea what they're talking about.

[hometeam]

Originally Posted by Flachief58

Spoken like someone who has no idea what they're talking about.

Well,

He is right. Smoking does have some ill effects, though addiction rate is on par of something like milk or cheeseburgers.

The benefits of smoking far outweigh the side effects, especially once you consider the fact that the legal implications are changing in favor of the people and not the prison lobby. You could also argue higher quality buds, vaping, and general knowledge about it has a hand in decreasing side effects from smoking.

[FlaChief58]

Originally Posted by hometeam

Well,

He is right. Smoking does have some ill effects, though addiction rate is on par of something like milk or cheeseburgers.

The benefits of smoking far outweigh the side effects, especially once you consider the fact that the legal implications are changing in favor of the people and not the prison lobby.

I was referring to his comment about it being addictive and not being able to quit

[King_Chief_Fan]

Originally Posted by Flachief58

I was referring to his comment about it being addictive and not being able to quit

really....you claim it is not addictive and can be quit?
I will agree marginally, maybe you can quit and maybe you aren't addicted, but I doubt it. The orginal post plus other comments suggest that it IS addictive and IS hard to quit.

Your comment did nothing to counter the remark as your comment is often used by someone who cannot quit and is addicted.

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

really....you claim it is not addictive and can be quit?
I will agree marginally, maybe you can quit and maybe you aren't addictive, but I doubt it. The orginal post plus other comments suggest that it IS addictive and IS hard to quit.

Your comment did nothing to counter the remark as your comment is often used by someone who cannot quit and is addicted.

Is masturbation addictive? Looking at pornography? Sex? exercise? sugar?

Here's the deal (as I said earlier): just about anything can be psychologically "addictive" if it makes one feel good or helps relieve stress. People's brain chemistry and backgrounds are all different as well. One never knows what habit or substance is going to "stick" with a given person. For some, yes, pot becomes an addiction. It is not a physically addictive substance in the same way that opiates or alcohol are, though.

[stevieray]

funny how there are so many non smoking pot experts...

[FlaChief58]

Originally Posted by Flachief58

You smoked an oz in 10 days? Holy shit!
I typically get 1/4 of dro every 3 weeks or so and smoke a bowl after work just to relax

I quit 3 weeks ago because I'm about to switch jobs and need to be able to pass a piss test. Other than occasionally wanting a hit, I'm doing ok with not smoking. That said, I will re-upping once the job is secured.

Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

really....you claim it is not addictive and can be quit?
I will agree marginally, maybe you can quit and maybe you aren't addicted, but I doubt it. The orginal post plus other comments suggest that it IS addictive and IS hard to quit.

Your comment did nothing to counter the remark as your comment is often used by someone who cannot quit and is addicted.

Over the years I have stopped smoking for months at a time and have never had a hard time doing so. I smoke because I like it and it helps with the joint pain I suffer from not because I'm addicted to it. I'd much rather take a hit than eat a bunch of pain pills which do a lot more damage than good

[hometeam]

Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

really....you claim it is not addictive and can be quit?
I will agree marginally, maybe you can quit and maybe you aren't addicted, but I doubt it. The orginal post plus other comments suggest that it IS addictive and IS hard to quit.

Your comment did nothing to counter the remark as your comment is often used by someone who cannot quit and is addicted.

Studies have shown time and time again that addiction rate to MJ is EXTREMELY low.

You can be mentally addicted to ANYTHING. But MJ does not cause physical dependence.

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

really....you claim it is not addictive and can be quit?
I will agree marginally, maybe you can quit and maybe you aren't addicted, but I doubt it. The orginal post plus other comments suggest that it IS addictive and IS hard to quit.

Your comment did nothing to counter the remark as your comment is often used by someone who cannot quit and is addicted.

Well, we're all telling you that you're misunderstanding what these posters are saying. Clearly you've come into this thread wanting to believe whatever preconceived notion you have.

If you want to run around in life believing that, that's on you.

Like i said, being addicted to weed is like being addicted to a cup of coffee.

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

really....you claim it is not addictive and can be quit?
I will agree marginally, maybe you can quit and maybe you aren't addicted, but I doubt it. The orginal post plus other comments suggest that it IS addictive and IS hard to quit.

Your comment did nothing to counter the remark as your comment is often used by someone who cannot quit and is addicted.

There have also been several posts from people who had little or no trouble stopping. It seems like you are putting more stock in the posts that tell you what you want to hear than those that don't. The truth seems to be that different people have different reactions.

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

I will admit that I don't know the effects of smoking weed...never tried it.
But there is some interesting reading in these posts that suggest that smoking it does have ill effects (as some of you have described) and is not a miracle drug like the pot head Bump says it is. Base on your postings it IS addictive and you can't quit it very easy.

A person would have to be high to take anything Bump posts seriously.

If the standard you're measuring pot against is "miracle drug with no ill effects", of course it's going to fail. But that's not really a very reasonable standard, particularly when comparisons to the legal vices of tobacco and alcohol are readily available.

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

I will admit that I don't know the effects of smoking weed...never tried it.
But there is some interesting reading in these posts that suggest that smoking it does have ill effects (as some of you have described) and is not a miracle drug like the pot head Bump says it is. Base on your postings it IS addictive and you can't quit it very easy.

If a person consumes large amounts of most any substances short of air and water they are going to become addicted in one form or fashion. Each person has there own abilities when it comes to self control.

[King_Chief_Fan]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

If a person consumes large amounts of most any substances short of air and water they are going to become addicted in one form or fashion. Each person has there own abilities when it comes to self control.

true....good luck with kicking that horrible habit.
Be strong

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

Base on your postings it IS addictive and you can't quit it very easy.

That's not accurate at all. I know it may seem that way from these last few posts, but again, it's a mental thing and it's kind of hard to understand if you haven't experienced it.

Quitting an addiction to weed is much more like quitting an addiction to fast food.

There aren't any physical side effects to not smoking. I smoked a blunt last night and here i am at work just fine. No craving whatsoever. It's not like i feel the need to go out back and toke. When people say they "crave" it they don't mean it like, "OMG i have to have it", it's more akin to craving a bag of chips.

Think of it like this:

"Man, i'm having fun playing CoD. But I'd have even MORE fun if i were playing CoD....on weed". Hence the "crave".

It's NOTHING like fighting alcoholism or nicotine addiction. Not even close. It's much more like fighting your addiction to coffee every morning.

You're simply use to it and would rather have it than not.

Often times people who struggle to find that willpower are suffering from something else, like depression. Kinda like...you know....breaking up with your GF (buck).