some special advice needed

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  1. Slicknick56

    Slicknick56 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    hey i need advice from anyone with experience. I think im addicted to weed and drinking alcohol. Now i know it seems easy to give up these things if you really want to blah blah blah but at the same time its much easier said then done. I also smoke cigs.

    I was wondering if any of you have smoked drank and smoked cigs and quit and if so im just wondering how. I just need words of encouragement, it would really help. I know it sounds crazy being addicted to weed but I havent gone a day in months without smoking weed so i dont know what to do.

    I will quit yes, and this may sound whiney and immature but still i hope that you guys can leave some real advice and help. Idk i know this sounds wierd, but whatever just help if you can
     
  2. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone Full Member

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  3. pahapoisu

    pahapoisu Superman! Full Member

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    Like dieting. Start slow. Start smoking less and less each week. You might be able to give up on alcohol instantly. I still have my urges but it the last 7 months i have only had one bottle of vodka. Used to be one each week.
     
  4. jso123

    jso123 New Member Full Member

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    Well the way to do it is simple will power and making that decision in your mind that enough is enough and quitting. However some people can do this but some people need support and if you cant quit on your own then see your doctor and get some aids to help you quit smoking such as the patch etc.

    Then you might need to see a drug counselor or something if you cant quit the weed on your own. You probs need to ask yourself why you smoke weed, whats the driving force behind it, why do you need to escape etc. Then with those answers you can solve the problem.

    I used to smoke a lot but when I started boxing I realized I could not go more than a few rounds without nearly dying from poor fitness...so I quit! There are a lot of support networks out there for addictions and much better anything anyone can say on a boxing forum...so go get some help and quit mate!
     
  5. Jake_Lamotta

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    I smoked weed everyday for months aswell! if u really want to do boxing you will quit no problem! i havent touched weed in months had no issues either! will power and mental strength! if you hang around people that smoke dont hang about with them nomore or atleast for awhile!
     
  6. Jake_Lamotta

    Jake_Lamotta Member Full Member

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    There's no secret to giving up you either want to or you dont! if you keep smoking then you dont really want to give up! simple as that imo
     
  7. Slicknick56

    Slicknick56 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    yeaa i can understand what youre saying jake. how does it feel to not smoke and get high? im high right now for example, i forgot! I wake and bake every day. I want to quit but its hard just like not smoking cigs. when i quit weed i move to cigs
     
  8. Bogotazo

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    I'd try getting these things out of your reach so that the temptation isn't as visible or accessible. Little things like that help, I feel. Replacing the habits with others isn't a bad idea either. Smoking the occasional cigar (without inhaling) when you crave a cigarette break or a blunt, drinking a fruit smoothie if you feel the itch to have a drink...if you slowly start exercising more and focusing on your boxing while diminishing your substance intake, you'll feel better and it will start to see more worth it, and you'll feel less willing to waste the work you've done by falling back into it.

    Hope it helps, good luck
     
  9. Matt Ldn

    Matt Ldn Boxing Addict Full Member

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    For me the way to quit is to not have these temptations around. When i wanted to stop smoking weed i just stopped picking up, obviously its going to be harder for you as you smoke more than i did. Instead of picking up on monday wait till tuesday and if you can wait till wednesday. Go for runs, do more excercise. Go sparring getting yourself beaten up because your lungs are too ****ed to last the round will encourage you to smoke less.

    Dont try and rush it just change your lifestyle bit by bit. Without getting too cliche your stronger than any addiction its just about will power. The same will power that gets you into that gym and makes you break your back punching the heavy bag round after round even when your exhausted is what will help you put down the **** you dont need. Good diet, no cigs, no weed, less alcohol, training hard its all the same motivating factors.
     
  10. vonLPC

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    I'm an LPC who has worked with addicts of various severities and vices in my private practice and acutely on psych units. Here is my .02.

    The first thing is that you have to change your people, places, and things. Some people have to reinvent themselves. Many people I know who party with friends have nothing in common with them once they quit using. I know it sounds like an AA meeting but that is the truth. Secondly, you need to understand your triggers. Aside from the obvious such as driving by your favorite liquor store, hanging out with the guy you party with and so forth, remember this acronym for triggers that you should not let yourself get to if you can help.

    H-Hunger
    A-Anger
    L-Loneliness
    T-too much time(idle time)

    Getting through the physical withdraws are far easier and quicker than the psychological which can go on for years(but do become less intense with time).

    When you sincerely wish to stop using these drugs your body and emotions will get very difficult to manage for awhile. Smoking is probably the most difficult to break. You will experience headaches and increased agitation for several weeks to month or more when trying to quit. Remember that you are not feeling less anxious when you smoke, because nicotine is a stimulant. It is the nicotine withdrawal you are feeling. You can try the expensive replacements which work for some. Chewing gum and having something in your hand at all times is a good place to start and is less costly.

    As far as Marijuana, few realize that there is a withdrawal from Marijuana. Typically withdraws are worst at 3-4weeks. Anger is the symptom experienced most. After about 5 weeks, physiological symptoms of Marijuana are gone, moods stabilize, and so forth. To quit you will have to cut ties with those you smoke and obviously buy from.

    With alcohol, if you are truly addicted, DO NOT COME OFF IT ON YOUR OWN. By this I mean if you consume large quantities of ETOH throughout the day and daily, you will need to do a medical detox of benzos under a doctors supervision. Do some of your own research to see if you fit the bill for having a true drinking problem that requires medical supervision.

    At the end of the day, there is no medical or behavioral plan that will be as strong as your constitution to quit. You need to develop a battle plan for when urges come on(and they will). It needs to be healthy also, which can be as simple as calling family(if they are a healthy support). Remember that it is always better to avoid than to resist, and there are a lot of environmental changes which need to happen if you wish to quit. If you really wish to quit, you may want to look at getting professional help, although it is not necessary.
     
  11. Dembek

    Dembek And the new... Full Member

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    :smokeMy coach stop smoking... He know chews tabaco instead :smoke

    His plan is simple...

    1. stop smoking
    2. replace with chew
    3. replace chew with gum
    4. patches
    5. quit
     
  12. nicedog

    nicedog New Member Full Member

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    me and my dad said to fall in love, for one, also i quit cause i was broke, i quit but i did that in detatching from pimping like move out west or something and write them letters once a year