I found out my brother smokes weed.What should I do?

Question

Yesterday when I went to visit him in NY he offered me some so I made the excuse that I had go somewhere.He didn't get mad or anything like that but I do know what to do in case he offers me again next time

Answer 1

How old is he ??

Next time tell him no thanks you don't do that.
Even if you around any of the smoke small traces
of that will enter your system. It is best to tell him
you don't want around it.

And well, it's illegal !!

Answer 2

First off, don't call the police. That's pretty silly. This is the real world and your brother obviously trusts you or he wouldn't have showed it to you. Second, your brother smoking Marijuana isn't the end of the world. I think you should talk to him about it. He seemed open with you. Ask him why he does it. How often? Under what circumstances? That would determine where you should go from here. You should educate yourself about Marijuana use before you have this discussion. Don't get your information on the internet. There are way too many wack-o's with too many opinions. Try the library. Find some of the most recent studies out there, not opinions. One recent study that came out showed that Marijuana is not a "gateway" drug, meaning that people who use marijuana are no more likely to go on and use heavier drugs than anybody else. That same study showed that people who smoke cigarettes have a greater potential to move on to higher drugs such as cocaine or meth. I'd be more afraid if your brother was smoking cigarettes. Nicotine is way more cancer causing and addictive.
Even though I seem to be pro-Marijuana, I do not use it and I have tried it and felt unbelievably horrible. It is not for everyone and you should be firm and strong about who you are. Do not give in to preassure!! Remind your brother that it is still illegal and it should be treated that way. Tell your brother that depending on what he wants to be when he "grows up", he should be careful. A drug charge on his record would really limit his future choices.

Answer 3

I'm from the Netherlands and though I'm not a pothead, I do have a relaxed attitude to weed. To be fair, the kind you smoke in America isn't too strong, and the effects of it would be no unhealthier than a unit of alcohol. If you're not interested in it at all, just tell him so. People that think others aren't cool unless they smoke or drink should not be taken seriously at all. That said, if you're keen on the idea, but frightened of becoming a drug addict and all - don't be. Unless you'd be in Amsterdam trying some of the 'heavy soft-drugs' on offer there, there isn't much risk. Sure, some people become alcholics from their first drop, and some will crave drugs from the first smoke. But that's like saying riding a car is a preposterous idea because some people get killed doing so. Whatever you do or don't do with soft drugs, you should neither listen to local weed-users, nor the anti-drugs lobby: both exaggerate. If you should try it, do so with advice from someone who has tried a few different things already and can advise you what's wise and what's not.

Answer 4

Would you have the same concerns if you found out he was smoking cigarettes or drinking whiskey. They are more harmful because they are taken in greater quantities. Don't be fooled by the hypocrisy surrounding weed, cigarettes and alchohol. The major difference is the Government and some fat cats make a lot of money from the last two and hasn't quite figured a way of making money from weed as of yet.

Maybe you need weed to help you clear your mind from the mist that has been taught to you.

Answer 5

If your brother is 18 or older, I honestly wouldn't worry about what choices he makes for himself, in this regard. Just politely decline if he offers you some again.
You might even lightly touch on the reasons why you choose not to smoke it. But don't be heavy-handed or preachy, that will make him tune you out and think to himself that you are too straight-laced or nerdy or something.
If he hears your personal reasons, that will give him something to think about in the future, and might possibly help him to arrive at the decision to stop, on his own. That's how people are more likely to quit anything, when they are the one who came to that conclusion themselves.
But most people don't stop any actions, becoming defensive about them instead, and more entrenched to continuing the behavior, if urged to quit.
As a matter of fact, even if he's under 18, the same thing goes. If you tell on him, he won't trust you with anything anymore, same if you chew him out. Just subtly drop a few gentle words of wisdom.

Answer 6

Marijuana, god's gift to humanity.
If he's an adult let him be. Explain its not your thing and excuse yourself.
Pot is not the worst thing anyone could do. Though I don't smoke...I'd rather be in a room full of stoners than drunks. How often do you hear of fights, domestic violence and the like; caused by a couple of pot heads? They usually leave that BS for the drunks.

Oh smoking is bad because its illegal, but drinking is ok because its not. Who says? The government...pffft!

Answer 7

He's in NY, you are somewhere else. To me that sounds as if he's grown. What is there you think you need to do? It's his choice. If you aren't interested in smoking, then don't. But you have to let him live his own life.

If he's under the age of 18, then scrap everything I just said. At that point all you can do is talk to him about it, and if that doesn't work, then talk to whomever his legal gardian is.

I personally don't see what the big deal is. It's not like it's heroin.

Answer 8

I'm sure he picked up on your feelings when you said you had to leave after it was offered to you. If he is an adult, let him live his own life. Marijuana isn't the worst thing he could do and it DOES NOT always lead to other drugs. I know people who smoke that have many responsibilities and they keep up with them.

Talk to him about it before you assume he's in trouble. Again, my opinion does depend on his age. I don't feel that minors should use marijuana (or other drugs). Good luck.

Answer 9

Dang, i might ditch your reefer or cover your stash the appropriate you are able to and allow this journey blow over. Deny each thing. pass with the flow. Then whilst adequate time has long handed by employing, you are able to initiate smoking that green stuff returned. till you're conversing approximately tobacco cigarettes. it is purely elementary incorrect and mindless. you may desire to be chuffed which you're gonna get help to end that disgusting stuff.

Answer 10

I would suggest just saying no and try to prevent him from smoking as much as possible and possibly tell an adult. In the long run, it will still be him that decides what to do, but at least you will know you tried and so will he. Maybe that will help him see that it's wrong.

Answer 11

First off how old is your bro? If hes and adult thats his choice. You are smart for refusing, just talk to him and let him know its not something your interested in. Also let him know you want to visit with him If your under age let him know you would prefer not to be sent to child services if you are there and he gets busted . So lay of while your there. Say it nice and be tactfull and hope fully he'll understand