loveweary11 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 (edited) <Please see most current discussion on addiction to marijuana here> A girl I'm seeing who also lives and works with me seems to be addicted to weed. I didn't realize that was even possible! Is it? She needs THC on a daily basis or she climbs the walls. She has a rig to smoke shatter/oil. (I'm learning... lol) The shatter is pretty interesting. It's basically an extract of more concentrated THC from the marijuana plant. But one way or another, she needs THC daily. She was one of those poor kids who spent their entire life on those drugs they pumped kids full of for adhd. She loves the weed culture. Sexy socks with marijuana leaves on them, instagram full of sexy pics with her and weed. So is it possible to be addicted to weed? Any tips on easing her off? The crazy thing is she functions much, much better on it than off it. Her concentration improves. She does better at work on it. Edited January 21, 2016 by a LoveShack.org Moderator Link to post Share on other sites
SycamoreCircle Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 I would say she's addicted to the idea of weed, not weed itself. When I first discovered weed, at the ripe age of 34!!! I became enamored of it, myself. For some people, it truly is an amazing substance. Since that time, the novelty of it has worn off and I treat it as one might treat an old scotch. But it sounds like she's hyped up on the culture of weed, the ideology of weed and unless that diminishes, the weed usage itself probably won't diminish. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tayla Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 When it becomes a necessity verses a casual desire, then yeah...its an addiction. Its the habitual overuse of a substance, that should you take it away, the person would go thru withdraws, Which I have seen happen with people who partake of this herb. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
NGC1300 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Well, unlike alcohol and heroin, the addiction isn't physical; it's more psychological. But, unless someone has a legitimate condition that the drug is alleviating, it's more likely that "functioning better" on the drug is a sole consequence of them having become dependent on it in the first place. But yeah, weed is fairly harmless. Link to post Share on other sites
Tayla Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Well, unlike alcohol and heroin, the addiction isn't physical; it's more psychological. But, unless someone has a legitimate condition that the drug is alleviating, it's more likely that "functioning better" on the drug is a sole consequence of them having become dependent on it in the first place. But yeah, weed is fairly harmless. false. go back and do your homework. My answer above is more in tune to medical documentation and studies verses the answer stated in your post. 6 Link to post Share on other sites
NGC1300 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 false. go back and do your homework. My answer above is more in tune to medical documentation and studies verses the answer stated in your post. Nothing in your post contradicts what I stated. Link to post Share on other sites
jellybean89 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Yes someone can have an addiction to weed. Read up on addiction. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Tayla Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Nothing in your post contradicts what I stated. technically mj is physically addictive so yes your response was inaccurate. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jethro Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 technically mj is physically addictive so yes your response was inaccurate. Incorrect. Cannabis has been proven as not chemically addictive or as you say "physically" addictive. It has, however, been proven to be quite psychologically addictive. This may or may not be what is happening here, but in my opinion that is not the issue. You want her to change her habits for you? You say you live and work with her, do you also have sex with her? Is she your girlfriend or wife? And why do you want to ease her off the hippie hay? If she likes it, it's her business, isn't it? Unless you are a couple. Even then, it would be obvious at the onset of the relationship and not fair of you to expect her to change her lifestyle for you. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I think she needs to get a BF and get laid 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Michelle ma Belle Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Simple answer to this is yes. I'm a bit concerned with your question about how to ease her off it? Has she expressed a desire to reduce or eliminate weed in her life or are you just wishful thinking? I don't care what the addiction is, no one can stop someone from using unless the addict wants it for themselves. I can't stress that enough. If she told you that she wants to quit, do some research online or see a family doctor and ask to see an addiction specialist. Sometimes attending an AA meeting can help as well since people with all kinds of addictions attend these meetings. It's a very supportive environment. If she hasn't given you any indication that she's done with week you might have to figure out a way to deal with it or end the relationship. Good luck. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 an AA meeting can help as well since people with all kinds of addictions attend these meetings. It's a very supportive environment. good suggestion. there are also NA meetings for Narcotics Anonymous, very similar to AA meetings. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ThaWholigan Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 It's pretty difficult to get addicted to weed unless you're an addictive personality or you smoke 6 joints a day. The addiction is more psychological in nature, and a lot of the time if people lace their blunts with tobacco, it's usually the tobacco they're addicted to - at least in my experience. Sounds like this girl is pretty addicted but it doesn't sound like you're close like that so doubt you will ease her off. As far as addictions go, weed is a pretty harmless one anyway, unless she plans on driving around high which I generally would not advise, no matter how much less potent it is than alcohol. Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 As far as addictions go, weed is a pretty harmless one anyway, besides the fact that one blunt = 20+ cigarettes Link to post Share on other sites
Author loveweary11 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Thanks for the interesting comments. She definitely can't live without the stuff. It's so important to her that she skipped work for the 3rd time in 4 weeks to get some. I fired her and kicked her out. Yes, we were also involved to an extent that things like that happen sometimes when you are spending that much time with someone. Link to post Share on other sites
elaine567 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Cannabis (Marijuana) Withdrawal | Psych Central Cannabis withdrawal involves experiencing at least two psychological and one physiological symptom (at least three symptoms total) after stopping heavy and prolonged marijuana use (e.g., daily or almost daily use for the past several months). Some psychological symptoms a person may experience following cannabis abstinence include: Irritability Anxiety Depressed mood Restlessness Changes in sleeping (e.g., insomnia, fatigue) Changes in eating (e.g., reduced appetite/weight loss). Physical symptoms include Abdominal pain Sweatiness Shakiness Fever Chills Headache Cannabis withdrawal has been documented among adolescents and adults. Withdrawal tends to be more common and severe among adults, most likely related to the more persistent and greater frequency and quantity of use among adults. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Author loveweary11 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Cannabis (Marijuana) Withdrawal | Psych Central Wow! Literally every one of those psychological symptoms was there when she ran out or didn't have enough of it. Great information. Makes me wonder if she was on her Setraline mostly due to weed issues. She also had that weird, translucent, pasty looking skin serious stoners have. Ever noticed that? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Nikki Sahagin Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) Yes....my bf is. It's a huge issue because I'm not into drugs at all and I'd already fallen for him by the time I found out. IMO, they won't stop unless they want to. I've told my bf I don't like it and he does limit his use but I doubt he would stop for me. I'm under no illusions. I hope that 1 day he will stop for himself. IMO marajuana is often talked up as being so wonderful. For addicts it just makes them lazy, passive, boring, spaced out, unmotivated and in my bfs case, really grumpy after his high wears off. I can't even smoke it casually by seeing how it effects him...it's really turned me off to the drug. He also gets EVERY item on that list...always has a headache, shivers, a stomach cramp...I tell him it's probably the weed and he can't make the connection at all. True addict. Edited March 14, 2015 by Nikki Sahagin 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Arieswoman Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Can someone be addicted to weed?? Yes. Link to post Share on other sites
NGC1300 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 besides the fact that one blunt = 20+ cigarettes LoL, I remember sitting through those D.A.R.E. indoctrination sessions as well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
NGC1300 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 He also gets EVERY item on that list...always has a headache, shivers, a stomach cramp...I tell him it's probably the weed and he can't make the connection at all. True addict. Psychological distress is well-documented to often manifest itself as physical symptoms. This should not be confused with actual chemical dependence, such as with alcohol. Caffeine is another drug known to be physically addictive, so we should not correlate the potential for physical addiction with danger. I'm sorry but any "study" showing marijuana to be chemically/physically addictive is dubious at best. I get the drug is illegal, and thus frowned upon, but even if it WAS physically addictive, that wouldn't mean it's any more dangerous than many perfectly legal drugs. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Author loveweary11 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) <Moderation pulled a more general discussion regarding marijuana out of a relationship topic and moved it here to our Addiction and Recovery forum to be continued as members see fit> If her being lethargic is the issue, then perhaps she should get the kind of pot that makes one industrious as opposed to lethargic. That's it! Sativa strains only. Household indica ban. Edited January 21, 2016 by a LoveShack.org Moderator 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Httm Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 and this is why I do not date people who do drugs... Spent far too many nights at college bored out of my skull because everyone else was sat around making unintelligible noises and not doing anything... Sorry FF... As Queen sang... dum dum dum another one bites the dust... So so so very important to be singing from the same song sheet with stuff like this. Its not worth bothering at all if you are not. You guys do know that alcohol is a drug, right? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
No_Go Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I'm aware that not every pot/alcohol user turns into an addict, but a NEED to use it as a frequent source of recreation (3-4 x a week) and source to calm down (before sleep) - this suggests dependence/addiction! As someone that does neither, I do not believe either to be addictive in and of themselves. They have potential to be, but differ based on the person. Link to post Share on other sites
Toodaloo Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 You guys do know that alcohol is a drug, right? You do know I don't date drunkards either right? Or people on steroids... or people who have any kind of habitual drug addiction that is out of control... If someone asked me not to smoke for a couple of hours I see no problem with that. This girl however kicked off about it. Same principles apply anyway. If you both have different attitudes about something so fundamental it will never work out. I have friends who smoke pot. Doesn't mean I want them in my bed or that I want to start it up myself does it... Link to post Share on other sites
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