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I am having great internal conflict. two months ago I was busted with weed. Since then I have quit smoking.
Because of legal issues I have had to be in drug counseling. 12 steps ect. I don't believe I was an addict. Admittedly there have been times in the past where I smoked way more than I should have, but recently I only smoked when all my work was done. I had a great job I was excellent at, Straight A student, great relationships, great kids. I have anxiety and depression and was using weed to calm down. I also enjoyed smoking and being out in nature. It opened up the world for me and helped me think about things in a different light. I am working on alternate stress management techniques. They have been really successful. 12 step people would call this "denial". I can't get past step 1. I don't believe my life had become unmanageable. It has only become unmanageable since the law has imposed all this punishment and treatment. I have had no trouble quitting. I feel untrue to myself to say I am an addict. I know these programs are really successful for some people. I feel like this conflict is adding to my depression. I just wish that now that I quit, I could get on with my life. How do I handle this? Posted on 05/14/08, 09:05 pm |
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Well, I am a 12 step person, and it sounds to me like you found yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time...I am not saying that you are not an addict and I am not saying that you are. Addiction is mostly a self-diagnosed disease. In my opinion, as long as you do not ONLY use weed to cope, I think you should be fine...If there is not a lot of preoccupation with the drug then it probably is not a problem...I don't really have any advice on the punishment and treatment other than stick it out it can't go on forever right??? Send me a message or something... 
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And like you said...If you have never had trouble quitting then it is not a problem...
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ok, your not an addict.. But your life sounds like it was unmanagable, if not you wouldn't be in this situation... stay off weed and you'll do fine... May GOD be with you, GOOD LUCK
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just tell them what they want to hear so u can get out of it
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cowboy357, you're right. Now is not the time to fight my "ethical battle" huh? I feel like a hypocrite, but that's better than jail!!
Thanks guys for all your advice.
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