Question Posted Saturday September 25 2004, 6:52 pm
okay, if someone has been smoking pot for 3 years, normally how hard is it and how long will it take for them to quit? and when htey do try to quit, what are soem withdrawal syptoms that me, as his girlfriend, could face with him? and how can i help him through it and be supportive of him without being super pushy. will i have to keep a close eye on him and ask him all the time how he's doing? i have never helpoed anyone over an addiction...so i really dont know what to expect...soem one please help me
Be as patient as you can, make sure whenever you see him he has none on him, and whenever you're at his house SEARCH.
He might need somebody to talk to, or just to cry, or whatever it is he will do to get over it.
Make sure he has a steady diet, because since he won't have the pot, or whatever else drugs he does, he might turn to eating or something.
I think it's awesome that you're trying to help, but be careful because he might get som anger issues. A friend of mine tried to quit, but he just couldn't, he'd get angry REAL easily, and he hurt so many people, and now he's back on it.
If you do all that you can and it doesn't help, try to let his parents know, or a conciler, or somebody who can help him stop.
But most of all, DON'T BREAK UP WITH HIM unless you really really really have to.
He's going to need you now more then ever
Let him know how much you love him so that he'll know he has somebody to be there for him in his time of need.
Make sure he knows that you want him to be healthy, and that you're rooting for him to pull through
If he really loves you, he'll try not to give up, he'll hold out as long as possible, even if that means forever (which is a good thing)
It'll take a while for him to quit, for all you know it'll take a year or longer.
If worse comes to worse, get counciling, or anyother type of help you can think of!!
freakerouter07 answered Sunday September 26 2004, 2:07 pm: if they have been smooking it for 3 years, it will probably be really hard for them because chances are, they're addicted. im not sure about any withdrawl syptoms but you go to this site [Link](Mouse over link to see full location) and scroll down to the section about quitting for lots of information. just tell him that you care about him and you dont want anything to happen to him. if he wont listen to you, you might have to tell an adult. he might be mad, but you could save his life. i hope i helped! [ freakerouter07's advice column | Ask freakerouter07 A Question ]
Hello180 answered Saturday September 25 2004, 7:49 pm: When i quit it only took me about 4 days before i kept really really craving them, but i was never a really serious smoker. I was just really edgy, irritable and restless, so my best advice is that if he seems a little more rude than usual, just put up with it and try to act supportive. It will really help him out in the long run. [ Hello180's advice column | Ask Hello180 A Question ]
devilplay answered Saturday September 25 2004, 7:11 pm: hey i think i can help u ok, this is what u do u ask him as his girlfriend how he's doing and if he responds in a negative way just tell him that your concerned and if he still doesn't bother just let it go and it is your decision to dump him because if not he will or could give you a disease if u kiss him or have sex with him but it is true believe me or not. Better yet why don't u go to this website aj.com he will answer your questions and is very mature for his age. [ devilplay's advice column | Ask devilplay A Question ]
Sherry answered Saturday September 25 2004, 7:05 pm: Ok people. Editing my answer! A buddy ol pal of mine who used to do weed..says that nothing happens at all. Because weed isint like the other drugs. So dont believe the other advice people, because this guy actually did the drug everyday for 3 years and there was NO symptoms..so there ya go..my answer is right! haha [ Sherry's advice column | Ask Sherry A Question ]
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