Want to stop smoking weed...?

[Delilah01]

Hi, ok so i have a question that has to do with drugs but its not really about addiction. I do do drugs but other than weed nothing frequently. its just the weed but i feel like im always wanting it and i dont have much self control. I think though that i could probably gradually stop using it just not at once. But that's not really the issue, I've gotten involved in a bad crowd of people and I want to get away from that. I've done things when I flat out know how wrong it is. I don't always have the money for the weed and I've done sexual favors for dealers in order to get what I need. But I've never done anything too bad to get it but I gotta get more tomorrow and this time I'm nervous. This guy is pretty scary and usually with him I don't meet when its too dark and the transaction isnt in a completely private area but tomorrow he wants to meet late at night and at his place. And I've seen that he has a bad temper when things dont go his way and hes told me before what he wants. I know it seems obvious that it probably isn't worth it but If i dont get it from him im not sure when i can get more and i feel like i cant suddenly stop using it. So idk I guess that I've realized that I can't keep doing these things and that even if its just weed now, if I don't stop now ill probably be using things a lot worse. I was thinkin of goin to a priest it's just I'm afraid of what he'd say to me if I was honest with him... I'm not sure really what to do to have some relationship with god and basically all I think about is marijuana which isn't good... So yeah does anyone have any advise ?
And how is it best to go from relying on weed to not using any? I would appreciate any advise
Thanks

 

[true2theword]

Hi, ok so i have a question that has to do with drugs but its not really about addiction. I do do drugs but other than weed nothing frequently. its just the weed but i feel like im always wanting it and i dont have much self control. I think though that i could probably gradually stop using it just not at once. But that's not really the issue, I've gotten involved in a bad crowd of people and I want to get away from that. I've done things when I flat out know how wrong it is. I don't always have the money for the weed and I've done sexual favors for dealers in order to get what I need. But I've never done anything too bad to get it but I gotta get more tomorrow and this time I'm nervous. This guy is pretty scary and usually with him I don't meet when its too dark and the transaction isnt in a completely private area but tomorrow he wants to meet late at night and at his place. And I've seen that he has a bad temper when things dont go his way and hes told me before what he wants. I know it seems obvious that it probably isn't worth it but If i dont get it from him im not sure when i can get more and i feel like i cant suddenly stop using it. So idk I guess that I've realized that I can't keep doing these things and that even if its just weed now, if I don't stop now ill probably be using things a lot worse. I was thinkin of goin to a priest it's just I'm afraid of what he'd say to me if I was honest with him... I'm not sure really what to do to have some relationship with god and basically all I think about is marijuana which isn't good... So yeah does anyone have any advise ?
And how is it best to go from relying on weed to not using any? I would appreciate any advise
Thanks

cold turkey..........and sorry but you really need to make new friends, the alternative is you will more than likely be turning tricks to support a much worse drug habit. or even worse you will be dead, and die in a life of sin

 

[chilehed]

Delilah, you're at the beginning of a very, very dark road. I've been a long way down it, and it gets vastly more ugly than you can imagine. I STRONGLY suggest that you stop doing all dope and alcohol right now, find the NA helpline in your area and call it RIGHT NOW! Find a meeting tonight or tomorrow, get there early, talk to the women, get their phone numbers and call them every day. If it's the middle of the night and you want to use, call the numbers of the NA women, don't worry about waking them up.

DO NOT call your dealer, or have any contact with him at all. He's poison.

A priest would be a very good person to confide in; don't be afraid, I promise you they've heard EVERYTHING.

 

[RuthD]

Take one day at a time and try to replace the weed with something good like walking or painting or drawing or exercise or support groups. Narcotics Anonymous can really help. Many people have gotten off of weed and other drugs through it. It may be a good idea to also see a Chemical Dependency Counselor. Please do not put yourself in harms way. The man you speak of sounds down right dangerous and not to be fooled with. Stay away from him. I am praying for you. God bless you and guide you. Start praying to Jesus to help you and he will. He is with you already.

 

[rambot]

Your guaranteed physical safety trumps whatever you think you might "need".
You need food, clothing, shelter, and physical safety. It sounds like meeting your dealer this coming time is going to SEVERELY compromise at least one of those. Pot does not actually fulfill one of your needs. So you CAN stop cold turkey. It may not be easy but certainly your ability to walk or avoiding a broken collar bone could motivate you to make a good choice.

 

[lopezahaki]

It is not an easy task to quit weed,but if you are the person who finds that you are addicted to it and want to avoid it, then you are on the right track of your success. Addiction to weed produces physical and also psychological dependence on something and also get negative consequences.

 

[Calvinator]

Here are your options as I see it:

Stop using Cannabis. It is not physically addictive, but you may have a psychological addiction.

Move to a state that allows use of Cannabis so you don't have to rely on shady dealers.

Learn how to grow your own indoors, so you don't depend on dealers. If you never plan to share or sell, you can grow enough in about 4 months to last you many years.

In any case, I'd find a new crowd to hang with or a different connection. Unfortunately, because Cannabis is still widely illegal in many places, other, much more harmful substances seem to float around with it, unlike alcohol which is legal and regulated and socially accepted (even though it is a poison that is much more harmful).

 

[Geoff m]

hi, I know how difficult it is to stop using drugs, solvents and alcohol. You're in a really bad predicament if you have done sexual favors when you have had no money. You got to realize that despite how friendly these guys seem to be they only really care about taking your money and getting you hooked, believe me I have been there. I think it is a bit much to say 'change your circle of friends' - it's not easy to find a new circle of people to chill with. Friends are about trust, just stay away from those you don't think you can trust and don't look out for you. I have to be honest that is what I done. I have a smaller circle of friends now, who all smoke weed, but, know I don't anymore and therefore don't offer it to me. Just remember drug dealers are all about money, and you have no friends in business. I'm sure you are going to get along just fine, and if you really need to score don't go alone if the guy gives you the creeps

 

[Logan Musil]

Heard great things about the settingcaptivesfree website ministry.
Blessings,
Logan

 

[redcake]

Hello, thank you for asking for help. I hope you find some really helpful stuff here. I would say think twice about talking to a priest unless you have been personally recommended to do so and that they are trustworthy. Many of them will only judge and condemn you rather than listen to you. What I want to say is in response to your final comment about having a better relationship with God. Talk to Him!!!! Tell Him everything. he wants to hear about your life and about you. Ask Him for what you need. You actually are in danger based on what you've said. You don't need to be some holy saint to have a great relationship with God, just be real with Him. He understands you. Tell Him your life is His and ask Him for help. If you're feeling the need for drugs to the extent of doing tricks for them I imagine you have deep issues that God wants you to talk to Him about. He has a great plan for you life, but please follow His prompts as He leads you into your new life. Take care

 

[Resilient Mixedbreed]

Hi Delilah, I hope you're ok and nothing happened when you met that guy to get more weed.

Your post is very disturbing to me, someone who has been around weed for long time.

Sexual favours for the cheapest, least addictive drug around, spells trouble for your life. At the very least find a new dealer, ask one if your friends they will know someone. More importantly though seek help for the main issues your life.

How much are you smoking a day in grams and how much does that cost you. Why are you smoking? How old are you? Please stay away from any other drug, the dealer is probably lacing your weed with opiates which is a common way to get people hooked. You seem very insecure, vulnerable, lacking in confidence and obviously don't have much money... you are the kind of person who needs to stay away from all drugs and get some solid friends around you...

Please give an update... this is shocking.

 

[St. Paul]

Hi, ok so i have a question that has to do with drugs but its not really about addiction. I do do drugs but other than weed nothing frequently. its just the weed but i feel like im always wanting it and i dont have much self control. I think though that i could probably gradually stop using it just not at once. But that's not really the issue, I've gotten involved in a bad crowd of people and I want to get away from that. I've done things when I flat out know how wrong it is. I don't always have the money for the weed and I've done sexual favors for dealers in order to get what I need. But I've never done anything too bad to get it but I gotta get more tomorrow and this time I'm nervous. This guy is pretty scary and usually with him I don't meet when its too dark and the transaction isnt in a completely private area but tomorrow he wants to meet late at night and at his place. And I've seen that he has a bad temper when things dont go his way and hes told me before what he wants. I know it seems obvious that it probably isn't worth it but If i dont get it from him im not sure when i can get more and i feel like i cant suddenly stop using it. So idk I guess that I've realized that I can't keep doing these things and that even if its just weed now, if I don't stop now ill probably be using things a lot worse. I was thinkin of goin to a priest it's just I'm afraid of what he'd say to me if I was honest with him... I'm not sure really what to do to have some relationship with god and basically all I think about is marijuana which isn't good... So yeah does anyone have any advise ?
And how is it best to go from relying on weed to not using any? I would appreciate any advise
Thanks

Just some questions. Are you working? Are you a college student? Where does your money come from?

This bad crowd. Do they come over to your house/apartment or do you go to theirs? It's much easier to quit if you go to their place. Just stop calling them and stop going over there. Eventually they'll get the hint and stop contacting you.

 

[RubyRogue]

An answer to a lot of questions, if anyone hasn't read the new testament, do! Especially if you value your relationship with God, which you must, for coming to the Christian Forums. I struggle(d) with weed, reading the New Testament was the best first step I could take. I actually downloaded a free audio bible, an easy enough google search. God Bless anyone struggling with this, and good luck.

 

[ladycounselor2be]

Weed, cannabis, mary jane, marijuana, is addictive. psychically as well as psychologically that's why you feel you can't stop using it. The persistent use of cannabis contributes to short term memory loss, paranoia, and impaired judgment. Not to mention it is expensive, and illegal for recreational use in almost every state. I will echo the good advice here, NA. Today, now. You need new friends. People who "get high" are never good choices for friends. They are irresponsible and in a chemically induced state. You never make good choices in a chemically induced state.
DO NOT GO TO HIS HOUSE- UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, as you may not be able to control what happens once you're there. The fact that you have expressed concern says a lot. GOD is on the throne, just listen to him.
Be strong- NA.

 

[Ishraqiyun]

Opiates are worth a lot more than weed I would be surprised if lacing weed with them were a common practice. Many opiates aren't very smoke-able either. Black tar heroin might work well and the powder so / so but that would be a big waste of money for the dealer. Only one I could think of is maybe opium but even that's worth more than weed and isn't super common everywhere. Was this something that a study found?

If a person thinks their weed is being laced with opiates because of it causing opiate like effects then I guess it couldn't hurt to get tested to find out for sure though.

 

[Resilient Mixedbreed]

Opiates are worth a lot more than weed I would be surprised if lacing weed with them were a common practice. Many opiates aren't very smoke-able either. Black tar heroin might work well and the powder so / so but that would be a big waste of money for the dealer. Only one I could think of is maybe opium but even that's worth more than weed and isn't super common everywhere. Was this something that a study found?

If a person thinks their weed is being laced with opiates because of it causing opiate like effects then I guess it couldn't hurt to get tested to find out for sure though.

When we were arrested they found opiates in our system when all we'd done was smoke weed and drink. I saw the word opiates on the paper myself