Soul Searching JJ Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 My H confessed to using pot everyday since he was between 11-13 years old (a way of self medicating as a result of his childhood) and is now 30! I caught him on three occasions either with it or found it in just this past year and we have been together 5 years. He has successfully "hidden" it from me and was able to cover up his tracks. I've never done drugs in my past to know the tell tail signs of a user and can be quite nieve. We are seeing a marriage counselor and he has seen a therapist. His therapist put him on effexor and Xanax and he claims to have stopped the pot. He has a highly addictive tendencies and drinks a few beers every night despite what medication he is on. How do I know for sure he gave it up? He confessed that he became so used to the "high" that it really didn't effect him like other folks. How can I tell if he is still using it? Anyone out there that can throw me some signs to look for? How can he cover it up so well?? Link to post Share on other sites
chaos70 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Pot is a different drug than most. I smoked it everyday for 14 years until last month when I gave it up cold turkey (because I'm poor). I don't crave it, or feel I must have it. My friends are all amazed, but maybe I didn't do it for the same reasons. I simply smoked it because I didn't like the hangover effect (and other negative aspects) that alcohol had. Didn't smoke before or during work, just as a recreational thing at night. So maybe that's what allow me to not crave it. Hell roll a fattie up and get a couple of buddies together for some spades...and have a blast. Personally, I have no problems with it as long is used that way. Some people aren't that way. They need that "high". Hmm...telltale signs of a closet pothead. Look for binges or odd cravings. If he is smoking lower quality stuff (depends on your finances and location)...check for red eyes or eye drops nearby. Check for a sudden "happy" or careless mood swings. Few potheads are ever really the angry type. Link to post Share on other sites
outdated Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Originally posted by Soul Searching JJ How can I tell if he is still using it? There aren't any snacks left in the house. Link to post Share on other sites
scarlyjones Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Loss of ambition is one sign. Physical signs are fatigue....red-eye, or smell his clothes. Smell him. Weed is a very distinctive smell. Link to post Share on other sites
laRubiaBonita Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 if his mouth is or maybe seems dry all the time....... smell his fingers......resin stinks! a nice phelmy cough (sometimes). track his money......smoke ain't free. Link to post Share on other sites
ratzxvital Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Originally posted by chaos70 I don't crave it, or feel I must have it. Of course not, you cannot physically be addicted to marijuana. If there seems to be an addiction it is completely psychological. The less potent the pot, the worse off he is in everyway. The actual THC in marijuana safe, the dangerous part comes from the smoke itself, which contains more tar and other harful residue that can harm your lungs long term. If he is going to smoke marijuana, it is very safe with a vaporizer, because all the tar is left out of your system. Link to post Share on other sites
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