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

[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.