Marijuana Addiction

Hey Bud,

I understand totally what you're saying. You feel deep down that it's "better" to be hooked on pot, rather than the harder stuff. It's a little "safer" for you, right? But, you're old enough to realize that if you NEED to use it, it's an addiction, no matter how we try to justify it.

I get migraines, too. I take Phrenelin Forte capsules for them. If I catch it at the beginning, it works well. When I smoked, and already had a migraine, it made it much WORSE. I'm also anti-social, but not because of the pot. I just get panic attacks when I go out.

Pot gave me to opposite reaction than most people get. I think it's because my brain chemistry is different. I used to smoke, and get VERY ambitious, outgoing, do some laundry, pay the bills, etc. It was a motivator, while it makes most people lethargic. I've always wondered that about myself - why that was. When I was in my 20s, in the workforce, I would go out to lunch, smoke a joint, come back (after using Visine, of course), and out-type everyone in the office. I became very focused and efficient.

I'm glad you are off of the hard stuff. I tried just about everything, but nothing grabbed my attention like the pot did.

[az_btech]

Victoria:

I must have the same brain chemistry as you! As you said, it makes most people lethargic, while it is a motivator with me as well. I could be sitting around not wanting to do anything, smoke a little, and all of a sudden mowing the lawn is fun, washing the car is an adventure, working is no longer booring as it now has a new dimension.

This weekend is my cut off date, after Sunday I will be putting myself to the real test, again. I am hoping that I will get my motivation back after awhile and that my high energy is a part of me, that it was just being supressed as a result of my use, and would only come out again when using.

As far as the age thing goes, I agree. I also do not feel almost 40. I still see myself as a youngster, although I go through the motions of a responsible adult.

Anyway, I think you're right on and keep up the good work.

az_btech

[Christine]

I have heard the same said in AA about getting stuck at the mental age you began for both alchohol and drugs - I don't believe that theory is limited to just pot.

[bud]

victoria, you said:
"I get migraines, too. I take Phrenelin Forte capsules for them. If I catch it at the beginning, it works well. When I smoked, and already had a migraine, it made it much WORSE. "

--that is exactly how it is with me, if i already have a migraine and i smoke, the headache gets worst, whereas if i smoke regularly i avoid the onset of the headache to begin with(or at least at a much lower frequency of occurence).

i attribute me being antisocial to a predisposition to it anyhow, but which the pot exacerbates the effects of that trait of mine. i can function alright when i go out socially, but i believe i choose to spend time alone and find something to do and be happy about.

i am not familiar with the kind of capsules that you mentioned. where can i find some more information. i havent taken much harder than ibuprofen when it comes to headache medicines. i am also looking for information on the effects of longterm marijuana use that is credible and informative and if there are negative effects then they are reported with evidence. do you know of any info.

Dear Bud,

The Phrenelin Forte capsules are a prescription drug. It's very similar to the migraine pill "Fiorcet". Fiorcet is butalbital, tylenol, and caffeine. The Phrenelin is butalbital and tylenol. The butalbital is a pain medicine, which helps the dilated blood vessels that happen with a migraine. You must get a doctor's prescription for them. I've been on them for 10 years for chronic migraines, but I limit myself to no more than 2 capsules per day - to avoid a big-time addiction to them.

I have read several things in books and on the internet about the long term effects of marijuana, but I don't know what's credible and not credible. It's all very conflicting. Very strong opinions pro and con. I remember reading something from Nadine Straussen (sp?), who had an article on the 'net, regarding the truth about the effects. She's president of something with civil rights - help me out, here people! The name of the organization escapes me.

Anyway, I would surf around for some information, consider the source of it, and take it as you will.

Good luck to you. Don't forget to ask about that migraine medicine.

Victoria