Hi everyone... I've got a Psychology degree so I like to think that i know a bit about how people think and why they do the things they do- maybe i don't know a thing, make up your own minds! Also i work with a youth group of girls aged 10-14 so that helps too! Anyway ask me anything no problem too big or too small and I'll do my best...
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I found a pipe and a lighter in my brother's draw. I was furious because I'm am strongly against smoking. He's in college...I understand he's old enough to make his own descisions, but he has a lot going for him and I don't want him to screw up his future....What are the possibilities of what he was smoking? Like weed..tobacco?And, is there a site that has the bad effects of it, or if you guys can list some that will convince him to stop, I would appreciate it! (link)
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Unfortunately as you've pointed out yourself he's in college and is unlikely to listen because you're younger. He could just be smoking tobacco which is obviously dangerous mainly because of cancer of the lung, mouth etc and negative details of tobacco smoking can be found at http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/ped_10_1.asp?sitearea=PED
However, if he's smoking weed (cannabis) the same problems apply as for smoking tobacco but there are problems with memory function and hallucinations etc. Info on this can be found at http://www.daap.ca/factsoncannabis.html
These sites are enough to stop anyone from starting smoking but the problem is that he's already doing it. First of all it might be a good idea to find out exactly what he's smoking. Just be honest and say what you found and ask what he uses the pipe for. See what he says and say you've done a bit of research on the negative effects and you're worried about him. He may take no notice but short of doing something like telling your parents you're concerned about him you might just have to wait for him to get over this phase in his life. Hopefully a phase is all it is! If he takes no notice maybe print out info from the internet and leave it next to his pipe that might send the message home! Good luck
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Thanks for all your help. Unfortunately, we don't have that kind of relationship and I nagged him about it all night. I told my parents and they can't really stop him because he has to make mistakes on his own, but still. I just want him to stop..I'll check out those sites. I really appreciate your effort! :)
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