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how can i help someone with going cold turkey?
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i didn't realise quite how addicted my boyfriend is to weed, and he hadn't had any for 24 hours and he started to get a bit aggressive, and then he started to go into shock, had very bad stomach pains, and went very dizzy and stuff. He hasn't been smoking a huge amount, a 10 bag a day, but he has been smoking like this since january (more before that).
i've stopped giving him any money towards anything other than cigarette 9which i tend to buy for him), because he really needs to sort himself out. he does want to stop (at least be able to not need it any more and only have it on weekends or such), but this will be difficult as all of his friends smoke weeda and a few deal and he hasn't a lot else in his life atm, as he lives at home and hasn't got a job. unless i/his mum/his nan give him money for weed, he won't be able to get any as his owes something to a lot of the local dealers.
i'm really trying to help him, any i know going cold turkey off weed really isn't a big deal like heroine, but i've done it before and it difficult. but i just wanted to know what i could do to support him more than just hold him when he has shakes and be patient when he gets ratty....
thanks
i've stopped giving him any money towards anything other than cigarette 9which i tend to buy for him), because he really needs to sort himself out. he does want to stop (at least be able to not need it any more and only have it on weekends or such), but this will be difficult as all of his friends smoke weeda and a few deal and he hasn't a lot else in his life atm, as he lives at home and hasn't got a job. unless i/his mum/his nan give him money for weed, he won't be able to get any as his owes something to a lot of the local dealers.
i'm really trying to help him, any i know going cold turkey off weed really isn't a big deal like heroine, but i've done it before and it difficult. but i just wanted to know what i could do to support him more than just hold him when he has shakes and be patient when he gets ratty....
thanks
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You want me to speak the truth as i see it don't ya?
I suspect an attention seeking arse hole TT. If cannabis was cut with class A's or summat ...don't you think it would show up in the papers. Every time you get busted with drugs they are sent off to the lab ...and you get a purity report. this heroin was 47% etc etc ...Theres low grade cannabis and high grade cannabis and an awful lot inbetween but there aint any cannabis out there that can have these effects chuck ...except on attention seeking drama queens ...sorry my dear but thats the bottom line.
i agree totally...perhaps a slap and a good shake and tell him to wise up
sorry
calm down rubber!
Cut with what though? It simply doesn't happen, why would a dealer want to do that anyway?
There's obviously underlying issues in his life if he feels the need to smoke a 10 bag a day, as people have said things can become quite irritable and shit when you stop smoking and it's hard to adjust to "reality" but it's not a case of going cold turkey, try getting him involved in sport or an activity that he enjoys to help ween himself off it. :thumb:
It may be in research that it is non-addictive, but I see that research as undermining (sp?) because there is many people struggling to stop using
No where in any medical literature will you find cases of people writhing on the floor with stomach cramps/pains ...thats childish poor me attention seeking drama queen stuff. ...not withdrawl.
I have smoked weed for forty years ...occasionly i get bored with it or to busy ...so i stop ...for a couple of nights i find sleep a little difficult ...thats it ...end of.
If dope is unavailable when you run out ...you do not fall apart and start crying and hurting ...utter bollox ...the guy needs a slap or some psychiatric help that he must have needed before he ever had a smoke ...more probably he needs to grow up.
where lol?
What she described though didn't sound anything like a sympton of personality disorder though.
apologies
when i read what he said it seemed that way
Jonny888 has a good point about it becoming a part of everyday life.
I think the guy should try find something constructive to do that will help remove the instability in his thinking
The severity of the symptoms your boyfriend is displaying suggests that he needs to at least go and see his GP, and make a point of writing down all the symptoms so that he doesn't forget anything - sometimes if you've had alot on your plate you can forget things, especially within the small space of a GP consultation.
I cannot emphasise how much taking the time to write down symptoms and feelings will help you get the detail and order your thoughts when you get in there.
He needs to at least make his GP aware of the situation, and perhaps some of his symptoms can be alleviated or helped. Whatever the case, he should at least make the GP aware of the situation.
N.b: It should be pointed out that physical withdrawal is not known to occur with Cannabis in the same manner as (for example) Heroin, but users do often report unpleasant side effects when suddenly stopping after long term heavy use.
As stated above, his GP should be the first port of call.
cannabis withdrawal...dont make me laugh..
I think he just needs to catch himself the fuck on!
Aye but youy still need pyscho-aNalytical thereapy/
Believe me your dead right.
In that case I'd confront him with the real facts about cannabis not giving you the symptoms of heroin withdrawal and see what happens - but if this behavior persists, and if he begins to lose touch with reality or his actions become increasingly strange and especially out of character it might be a cause for concern.
I struggled myself with cannabis addiction and do believe it to be very real , I currently use www.givingupcannabis.com to talk to other likeminded people about my addiction . Good luck with your BF , I hope he gets the help he needs to see the end to this addiction .
Lacey