Boyfriend's weed addiction

[theantiadult]

hell probly feel better if he reduces his usage at least a little even if he smokes at least a joint or 2 a day.hes right that it should b totally legal.many antidepressants a doctor would put him on would probly b less safe.him taking supplements like kava kava and phenibut might help.

 

[SeVeReD]

Not sure if this has been noted yet, but marijuana in it's own right is a non addictive substance. What your boyfriend is experiencing here is a substance abuse problem, not an addiction to marijuana. He would just rather be high than be sober. When I first started smoking I pretty much stayed high all day long, every day for 5 years. I recently had to quit smoking because of some legal troubles and probation, and I have to say it was really not that hard at all. I mean yes, the first week or so I wanted to get high so badly, but not because I was going through withdrawals or anything like that, it was purely because I didn't enjoy being sober at all. What he needs to do is find a way to appreciate life and what he has without being under the influence, only then will he be able to moderate usage in the way that he wants.
Marijuana and it's active ingredient THC can actually be quite beneficial in a lot of ways as I'm sure most of you have heard. Though, as with anything, moderation should probably be exercised. My advice would be to help him find a hobby, something that he loves to do, something that makes him happy even when he's sober.

 

[rave_itsrealfun!!!]

It sounds like he has a bad attitude, and is taking it out on the weed. The best thing for him to do, would be to start having some discipline with the weed, gradually cutting back while continuing to use it on a daily basis, just without the bad attitude. It's easier to do this if you have make some goals and ambitions so that you have stuff to do other than smoke.

The withdrawal from cannabis can be extremely irritating. He might not be presently stable enough to deal with it for extended periods of time, so I think smartening up and cutting back would be a good choice. If you can get through to him, that is - when people are deep into abusing weed, the drug tends to make them withdrawn, not to mention lazy and stupid. It sounds like he isn't quite himself anymore, and the weed has taken over. The way out is quick and easy, just an attitude change.

 

[Jibult]

Not sure if this has been noted yet, but marijuana in it's own right is a non addictive substance.

Addiction is inherently behavioral, dependency is inherently physical/chemical.

General consensus is marijuana is addictive. What you refer to is a chemical dependency and marijuana use is not known to cause them.



Addiction = feeling the need/desire/impulse to indulge and an inability to ignore it
Dependency = actual, physical discomfort and/or pain when a specific chemical is no longer inside the body, discomfort/pain that is caused directly by the chemicals absence

 

[Achten]

I haven't read all posts so maybe this has been said before, but...

A vaporizer could solve the smell-hindrance and even, I believe, help your BF smoke (vape) less material, ultimately stopping if he wanted to.
I believe your BF, although definetly enjoying his weed, is addicted to tobacco. And that's the real issue. Now, smoking cigarettes I find a more unhealthy option than cannabis, but that's me.

I smoked 5gr (top quality weed) a week, when smoking joints with tobacco.
Then I switched to a vaporizer, because I wanted to be high, but I didn't like the discomfort tobacco gave me.
Anyway, without conscious effort, my usage dropped to 3gr a week. After a week I could vape when I wanted to, having realised tobacco was the really addictive substance.
Now I vape 1gr a week, and that's if I do it every day.

Meditation and yoga are wonderful for mind and body. Tell him to do the yoga asanas high, it'll teach him something while high.
Good luck !

 

[SeVeReD]

Addiction is inherently behavioral, dependency is inherently physical/chemical.

General consensus is marijuana is addictive. What you refer to is a chemical dependency and marijuana use is not known to cause them.



Addiction = feeling the need/desire/impulse to indulge and an inability to ignore it
Dependency = actual, physical discomfort and/or pain when a specific chemical is no longer inside the body, discomfort/pain that is caused directly by the chemicals absence

Yes I suppose this is true, I just don't find it that hard to discontinue or stop thinking about. This is probably different to each individual though so you're right, psychologically someone could potentially become addicted to marijuana.

 

[Tiger Benzo]

he will probably move to hard drugs...let him play with herb in the corner . just make sure his testosterone level is high

 

[double ewe]

he has a job he hates, limited social relationships, and no real hobbies or interests outside of marijuana. so when he doesn't smoke, it's not sobriety that's depressing, it's his life. it's possible he could improve his situation while continuing to smoke heavily, but since pot allows him to remain content with this state of affairs, it's not very likely.

i think you need to have a very direct conversation with him about how his use impacts both his own life, as well as how you think of/feel about him. i'm not advocating a "quit or lose me" ultimatum, but unless you see a significant and sincere effort from him, it might be time to start looking into other living arrangements. people are never going to change unless they truly want to, and if his desire to get his shit together isn't even strong enough to overcome a few restless nights and a week of mildly annoying boredom, the odds are good that things are going to get worse rather than better.