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Should I get him to quit?
I'm 17/f and I've known my best friend since we were both 6, and I spend a lot of time at her house. She has a younger brother, who is 14 and a sophomore next school year. So he's kind of like my little brother too. Anyway, I found out a couple of weeks ago that he is getting into pot. I'm not into that at all, and neither are my friends, and I was really pissed off when I found out, because I considered him smarter than that. One of his new friends has already been arrested for bringing it to school, and I'm so worried that he's going to screw up and get caught. He's a smart kid, and he's got a lot going for him. His sister knows what he's doing, but he told her if she tells their parents he'll hurt her. And unfortunately, I think he's serious. My friend is losing a lot of sleep over this, and I keep worrying about him, too. So my question(s): I know you can't get addicted physically to pot, but what about mentally? Will this lead to him doing other stuff? Is this something we need to let him do on his own, or should we tell someone? I'm kind of stuck. I care about him a lot, and I just don't want to see him screw himself over. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!
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It is illegal and he is underage so addictive or not he shouldn't be smoking it. He is breaking all kinds of rules that could have serious consequences. Someone needs to let his parents know to keep him out of trouble.
As for his threats to hurt her, whats he going to do? Do you think her parents would let him? Very doubtful. He will be mad for sure but I don't think his threat carries much weight. At 17
your friend shouldn't let a 14 year old intimidate her.
People can become "dependent" on almost anything.
Try denying a coffee drinker their morning coffee! So yes, a person can become dependent on it. Good or bad.
I think weather it leads to "other stuff" just depends a lot on the person. I have known those who smoke it and get up and go to work everyday and are seemingly not affected much, others are rather lazy. None of them moved on to bigger addictions. Some do though I'm sure.
I think, considering his age, his parents need to be told. Might start by letting them know about this new friends having been arrested for it. Probably not a person they want their son to hang around with. Doesn't mean he can't be friends at school out of their sight though.
I have to advise telling. Hard as it will be, because we don't know for sure what it could lead to. Better to be on the safe side. :)
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