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lightmyfire

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Does a Pot Addict Need Help?
Posted: 12-11-07 17:59pm

I don't normally look at pot to be a heavy drug. It doesn't really seem like much of a drug at all, as I've even been told by a doctor that occasional use is really no big deal. But, when does it become a real problem? Some say that it is a gateway drug that leads to heavier and harder drugs. I don't necessarily believe that. I know many people who only smoke grass and do no other drugs. But, I realized that it can also be a dangerous addiction on it's own.
I have a friend who became severly addicted to smoking weed. He was stoned 24 hours a day... literally. He would smoke from the second he woke up until the second he went to sleep. It got so bad that he was even packing his pipe before going to sleep and when he woke up in the morning he would just grab it off his night stand and light up before he even really opened his eyes. He became dependent on the drug to function. Without it, he couldn't motivate himself to do anything. It got so bad, that if there was a time that he didn't have any, he would become depressed, moody, even mean. That is bad... he was completely dependent on it to live. As a friend, I didn't know how to really recognize his problem or how to help. Fortunately, he was able to eventually ween himself off of it. But, some people that addicted might become so severely depressed, that something bad could really happen to them.
If a friend or loved one develops a problem like this, it is our responsibility to help. If you don't know how, there is a show on TV now that can help. It's called "Intervention" and it airs on A&E every Monday night at 9pm/8 central. You can see the trailers here: http://www.aetv.com/interventio n
If I would have seen this show back then, I probably would have known what to do... or at least tried. The show really outlines addiction and the process of intervention and it's really important. It might help you save a friend's life.
Are you gonna watch it?

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CarolDiane

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Posted: 12-15-07 06:29am

In my opinion, if he is that bad then my answer would have to be yes. He could use some help and couseling.
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Posted: 01-02-08 13:28pm

Marijuana is a mind altering drug, and its impact is both physical, emotional and spiritual. People who smoke weed chronically are not connecting with those around them, do not really "know themselves" and are effected by the high. After time, addicts will require more weed more often in order to maintain the high. Marijuana is addictive and its abuse can lead to depression and lethargy.
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gingerelizabeth

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Posted: 01-11-08 11:37am

if you even need to ask if he needs help
i think you know the answer.
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thaninja

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Posted: 01-13-08 04:23am

I hear ya....the recovery can be rough...you just gotta stay dedicated and believe you can do it. I am working on the recovery right now @ http://www.marijuana-addict.com . 8 out of 13 days without pot in the New Year!
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Canary

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Posted: 01-13-08 06:43am

Apart from possible addiction it can lead to paranoia and/ or depression from even moderate use, not to mention increased risk of cancer of various organs especially when used with tobacco.

Having said that, it does have recognised medicinal uses and, in fact, some GPs are presecribing it in pill form for eg MS.
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