RE: Taking Back What Society Has Stolen

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Taking Back What Society Has Stolen

in mental •  8 years ago 

Addiction is increasingly being dealt with appropriately using cannabis.

What are your thoughts on cannabis as an exit herb?

Having been through standard addiction treatment in the late 80's, I'm well familiar with the type of thinking that needs to change. I'm also a current medical cannabis user who actually has a life, due to cannabis. I've also quit nicotine, methamphetamines and opiates, with the assistance of cannabis.

Good to see signs of intelligence in the addiction realm. :)

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Thanks for the feedback :) This is a tricky question for me to answer. Ideally, I will always advocate total abstinence in conjunction with treatment (with a trained professional). I strongly believe that as a society, we have become so used to self medicating, that we have forgotten how to live life as naturally as possible. However, I am personally aware of how many people struggle to stop using the more "dangerous" drugs, and I am definitely a believer in harm reduction. In saying that, in certain instances, I think using cannabis as an exit herb, is great!! I would just recommend that you monitor, how you use it , and how much. Even our glorious cannabis can be addictive. It is also important, that you have someone to talk to, preferably someone who is skilled in some form of counseling or therapy.

When looking at "addictive" behaviours, we do not use the term "addictive personalities" anymore. It is important to assess whether your behaviour is seen as "healthy". Are you preoccupied with the behaviour, do you think about it constantly, to the point of it being a priority? Is it negatively impacting your life? If so, then you need to reevaluate it, and come up with a solution.

I am going to be writing an article on addictive behaviours soon so keep an eye out!!!

:)

Cannabis certainly can help with Alcohol cravings but I think working with a professional if you have an addictive personality is important. If your addition is something like Steemit if it is enhancing your life it is more an obsession than an addition

Ok, we're definitely not on the same page here.

There are no 'addictive personalities' there are simply people with unresolved issues, mostly issues they're unaware of. They're people seeking relief.