A member of my family smokes everyday, several times a day, and this habit seems to have a terrible effect on her temper. Any suggestion would be appreciated.
2007-10-20 05:56:59 · 21 answers · asked by ABC 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
First, the person in question must want to stop. Until they do all your questions are useless as the answers that will follow.
The best methid, like any addicition is to stop. That STOP. Never again - like the Grandfathers clock. There will be a period of withdrawal and the first 3 to 5 days are really hell - just like cigarettes. After that it gets easier.
That is the physical aspect. the real problem is the Mental situation. Dependancy is mental. What is it that this person needs, is lacking, is runing from, is afraid of. Get to the reason this person wants to use this stuff. Then you can begin to approach the "Stopping" factor.
Above all you must be supportive even if this person falls down and reverts to smoking. Help them pick up the pieces and start again. Make a big dead out of the first dry day, the first week, month and so on. Above all - remove the cause and the cure gets a lot easier.
Keep in mind - There is NOTHING you can do until this person sincerely wants to stop.
2007-10-20 06:06:00 · answer #1 · answered by organbuilder272 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a physical dependency. This person needs professional counseling and possibly treatment. Most of all, it might be best to shun such a person for a while until he gets the message that his behavoir affects others negatively.
2007-10-20 06:01:46 · answer #2 · answered by N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First a person has to want to stop. Nagging by well meaning family will only exacerbate the problem. Quitting is easy, just do it. As previously mentioned, a person has to have the desire to stop themselves. It can't be another person's idea.
2007-10-20 06:01:18 · answer #3 · answered by reynwater 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a personal choice..........YOU can't do anything about it until the person doing it decides for themself they want to quit!
As for her temper it was always there the marijuana simply lowers her inhibition to express it more freely!
2007-10-20 06:05:10 · answer #4 · answered by honestamerican 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is as addictive as cigerettes. But like cigarettes they won't quit unless they want to. One joint is equal to 20 cigarettes. Try to stop eating sugar or chocolate. You will get the same reaction. Or close to it. Try Golden seal to cleans the body and a supplement to support mood. Cold turkey works too. Her mood will even out eventually.
2007-10-20 06:04:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no weening from marijuana. Its best to just stop smoking the dope all together. I smell an intervention, or is that just herb?
2007-10-20 06:00:39 · answer #6 · answered by Jefferson 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunentaly since she's not the one asking their's really not much you can do. She needs to want to stop. Maybe you could talk to her and tell her how you feel and it makes her moody and that she should give it a break maybe you'll spark something inside her.
2007-10-20 06:02:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cold Turkey is how I did it. It will take six months before he can think reasonably. You will need help with the intervention. Find it now, or don't try!
2007-10-20 06:01:29 · answer #8 · answered by White Tornado 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get arrested and go cold turkey in a jail cell for 5 years.
2007-10-20 05:59:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
leave her alone
seriously, I don't know if "weaned" is the correct term, you either smoke or you don't, its not like its heroin or anything
2007-10-20 05:59:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋