225.

[themanofthedark]

225 is a lot of things. its 15 multiplied by itself. its 25 multiplied by 9. its also the amount of days that i have been sober from any drug. i haven't drank, i haven't smoked weed, i haven't tripped anything, i've been far away from everything. one of the main reasons that i still smoke cigarettes like a champ is because its taken the place of a day's joint, or gives me something to do while my friends smoke. honestly, i feel much better - at the beginning of november (which is when i stopped) i was nearly failing every class. i've just finished the year as a part of the honour roll - nothing less than a b. thought i'd share that with you guys. i'm doing better now than i ever was.

[Buffy]

Congrats, Sam. Excellent that you quit now rather than years down the road when the consequences could and would have affected the rest of your life. It's harsh that decisions you make when you're young and simply don't have enough life experience to always know better can have such a drastic impact on your life. Hopefully you've avoided most if not all of those. What made you decide to stop?

[psylichon]

That's awesome Sam. For real. Now enough with the excuses and quit smoking, too. :)

[themanofthedark]

i lost interest, and realised how greatly it was impacting me.i just like, took a step back, and said "f*ck drugs, i don't need that"

[TarekElsakka]

Glad to see everything is working for you, keep it up and congratulations.

Now you just need to get rid of your phone!! lol

[Europa]

Congrats! Being strong enough to pull away from that is something to be very proud of.

When you're ready, I wish you luck with quitting smoking cigarettes as well. Maybe you could try that at the one year mark? If you need anything to help you quit, Chantix is kind of expensive, but it has the highest success rates and you might only need to take it for a few weeks.

[chris]

Good to hear. Not only the quitting, but the results you are seeing in school. Keep it up. Next up, lose the cigarettes. Think about how many $$ you'll save.

[KabaModern]

Good to hear. Not only the quitting, but the results you are seeing in school. Keep it up. Next up, lose the cigarettes. Think about how many $$ you'll save.

And how many lives (your own and those who inhale around you).

[Marty Mar]

first, congrats. thats really huge bro.


i lost interest, and realised how greatly it was impacting me.i just like, took a step back, and said "f*ck drugs, i don't need that"

its a shame more people don't have this moment of clarity and/or act on it. keep it up man.

[themanofthedark]

thank you, everyone, for your support. i really do appreciate everyone's thoughts and posts. i'm planning on quitting cigarettes at some point as well, sometime soon, most likely. one thing i have found that's difficult about being sober, is not the physical bit, really, but the social part of it - i mean, quite a few people that i was friends with, we usually connected over a bowl, but now, that i'm sober and that they have realised that i'm not planning to change that anytime soon, those people have slowly drifted out of my life. so it goes.

[Buffy]

If they are drifting out of your life, you probably didn't have too much in common with them, anyway. Not unusual. Also why people who kick the drugs also tend to "change their playground and their playmates".
How about making a deal with your dad: quit smoking in exchange for an iphone. :wink:

[morth58]

in a few months i will have been sober for 20 years. weird how it seems so long ago but at the same time like it was yesterday. I can still remember what clothes i had on that day.

Stay strong Sam - and congratulations.

[kisstine]

I'm really proud of you, Sam.. and impressed by your clarity and good judgment. Stay strong.. you can do anything you set your mind to. :smile:

[Londonrockz568]

Smoke weed when you can. Its not addicting, and your pretty much half way there since you smoke cigs anyways.

[TarekElsakka]

Weed is not addicting? My ass. It's very addicting, maybe not as much as cigarettes because you know, weed f*cks you up, but it is still very addictive. You can ask me about that because most of my friends were weed addicts.

[themanofthedark]

weed isn't physically addictive,however, you become very dependent on it psychologically.your brain refuses to make as many endorphins, so when you aren't high, you don't feel particularly happy, and you want to smoke more.see the connection?

[up10ad]

London, stop being an ass. He wants to quit, so either support him or stfu. Even weed isn't for everyone.

Sam, I'm happy to hear of your success. Congratulations my friend.

[Europa]

Weed is not addicting? My ass. It's very addicting, maybe not as much as cigarettes because you know, weed f*cks you up, but it is still very addictive.False.
It's psychologically addicting, but not physically. Most abused drugs are physically addicting and some are so addictive they cause severe withdrawal symptoms. So, if you compare it to any other recreational drug or even cigarettes, saying its very addictive is quite a stretch. It's actually at the bottom of the list.

[TarekElsakka]

I said that it's very addictive, but not as much as cigarettes are. Whether psychologically or physically addictive, people still can't just easily quit smoking weed; especially because its effect is way better than cigarettes'.

[Europa]

Marijuana is not very addictive, with motivation a pot head can easily quit. With motivation a meth, crack, or heroine user or even an alcoholic cannot easily quit. The withdrawal symptoms pale in comparison, so therefore it is not very addictive.

[Luckykelleyk]

True. There is a difference between not wanting to quit, and not being able to quit.

[TarekElsakka]

I think some one who smokes cigarettes can quit if they want to and if they have the will to. So it's not that different either.

[Luckykelleyk]

I think some one who smokes cigarettes can quit if they want to and if they have the will to. So it's not that different either.

Not really. Nicotine is extremely physically addicting. There is nothing in marijuana like that. There are no physical withdrawal symptoms for marijuana. This is based upon scientific information, not opinion.

[TarekElsakka]

Okay, then I guess I'll start smoking weed instead of cigarettes. As long as it's not harmful and physically addictive as you said.

[Luckykelleyk]

Okay, then I guess I'll start smoking weed instead of cigarettes. As long as it's not harmful and physically addictive as you said.

I didn't say it wasn't harmful. It can do damage to your lungs just like cigarettes can. It's just not as carcinogenic, and not physically addictive.
IMO, If I was going to smoke something, I would definitely pick marijuana over cigarettes. However, I don't feel the need to do either. Why does it have to be either or?

[Europa]

Okay, then I guess I'll start smoking weed instead of cigarettes. As long as it's not harmful and physically addictive as you said.
Seriously!?
That is not what we are saying. We are just saying it's not as physically addictive as other drugs. It is harmful. Anything you smoke is. You've obviously never seen anyone in active drug withdrawls. Please stop trying to debate this. You're attempts are becoming childish.

[The Apple]

But if he stops debating the issue, his post count wont keep increasing.

[Luckykelleyk]

His signature says it all.

[themanofthedark]

funny how my threads tend to do that, don't they?

[kisstine]

People tend to be pretty passionate in their opinions about marijuana. Use it or don't, but debating how "bad" it is is pointless. I doubt there is an argument either side could present that we haven't all heard countless times since about eighth grade.

The purpose of this thread was to make a point about Sam's decision to stop doing some things that he found to no longer be in his best interest. I think it would be nice to stick to that.

[Londonrockz568]

Weed is always in your best interest when smoked correctly at the right place and the right time.

I smoke it occasionally, sometimes once per 2 weeks... like once in a blue moon.

Its not addicting, its a low class drug. Also most of the effects of physical damage (the heat burning the lungs, smoke and tar etc) can be lessened and avoided all together if you smoke thru the correct mediums.

Joints/rolled/paper etc are raw these have x2 more effects than cigs as far as cancer, burn and tar.

Pipes/reservoir pipes etc: are like medium They are no different from rolled paper just glass, and some have a liquid reservoir for flavour. Heavy hitter here...very heavy hitter.

Bongs/water/ice/liquid or dry sneak up on you. Cold air is dense so you take in more = hard hitting sneaky high. However bongs arent the most easy thing to hide.

Baked goods/ food incorporation. Hard to get right, if burned will give you stomachache and runs. Gives you a light to medium full body high since the body is absorbing the product thru other means. Ideal for a light "buzz" and solves the hunger craving.

[up10ad]

Nothing you said makes weed "always in your best interest", your logic is severely flawed and not pertinent to Sam's decision and this thread. Kisstine said it well: "The purpose of this thread was to make a point about Sam's decision to stop doing some things that he found to no longer be in his best interest."

I have no problems with weed but it would be refreshing if you would cease advocating its use by a fellow forum member that has clearly indicated that he wants to stop using it.

[KabaModern]

Nothing you said makes weed "always in your best interest", your logic is severely flawed and not pertinent to Sam's decision and this thread. Kisstine said it well: "The purpose of this thread was to make a point about Sam's decision to stop doing some things that he found to no longer be in his best interest."

I have no problems with weed but it would be refreshing if you would cease advocating its use by a fellow forum member that has clearly indicated that he wants to stop using it.

Thanks. Good god, London...

[themanofthedark]

london, i know exactly how the hell you smoke weed. . . . i just don't care. . . i'm a fantastic roller, and i know how to make an amazing brownie. as well as a shothit, which is basically when you take a glass of vodka, put it in the freezer, then ten minutes later, pull it out, take a hit, exhale onto the glass, and drink it with the smoke that stays on it. i just don't smoke, don't drink, don't do any drugs. for christ's sake "smoke weed when you can"

[Londonrockz568]

Lets try not to get your panties in a bunch people.

[phsycology]

Well done dude! :D

mann i love this family here :)

[themanofthedark]

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[chris]

As a reminder, please no foul language (http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/how-to-guides-forums/everything-icafe-forum-policy-6737.html#post61430).

[MrMike6by9]

225 is a lot of things. its 15 multiplied by itself. its 25 multiplied by 9. its also the amount of days that i have been sober from any drug. i haven't drank, i haven't smoked weed, i haven't tripped anything, i've been far away from everything. ....

Numbers of days and birthdays only mean you are getting older. Adult choices, decisions like this, mean you are getting wiser; becoming more mature. Keep up the good work!

[themanofthedark]

i broke the count at 12:21 am this morning.it was for medicinal purposes, i had an insane migrane, and it would not go away, no matter what i did.ibuprofen proved useless.hot tea proved useless.food didn't help.it kept me awake. i did the only thing that was left. i rolled a spliff.

[aggieman]

i broke the count at 12:21 am this morning.it was for medicinal purposes, i had an insane migrane, and it would not go away, no matter what i did.ibuprofen proved useless.hot tea proved useless.food didn't help.it kept me awake. i did the only thing that was left. i rolled a spliff.

saaaaaammmmmmmmmmmmm :dft007:angry

time to start over again. ibuprofen=weak. try alleve next time and leave the grass out in the yard.

[themanofthedark]

i'm not happy with what i did, make no mistake. i just relapsed. i've since given away all the weed i have, (which was about 5grams) and it is now being smoked by someone else. as soon as i finished the spliff, my headache disappeared. but i felt like a complete fool, throwing away such a great period of time.

[psylichon]

I really don't think pot is known for helping headaches. Causing them, yes, but I think the relief you felt was psychological.

[aggieman]

that's a good start. I haven't really commented in here but I'm pullin for ya as I am sure alot of others are. I have no opinion on the stuff one way or the other although I've never touched it in my life. And I certainly wouldn't judge anyone one way or the other for doing it. But you've expressed a desire to make a change in your life. Alot of people go their whole lives without doing so. Good luck to you.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

saaaaaammmmmmmmmmmmm :dft007:angry

time to start over again. ibuprofen=weak. try alleve next time and leave the grass out in the yard.

Ibuprofen works for me with aches and pains but Aleve doesn't do squat.

[iCafe]

http://www.esse.ou.edu/%7Ecwaller/204_mkaymackey.JPG
MMMMKAy

[coasts]

Who keeps weed for 240+ days?

Where is Hayes with the drama llama?

Where is OJ with the venomous truth?

I'm reminded of Bob Saget in Half Baked!

[aggieman]

Ibuprofen works for me with aches and pains but Aleve doesn't do squat.

Actually you are right I had my drugs mixed up. Alleve helps me with fever alot. Ibuprofen or Tylenol extra strength for headaches

[themanofthedark]

i didn't keep it this whole time. one of my friends asked me to buy it for him. and i've done that plenty of times before, during my sobriety. had i not had the weed, i most likely would have toughed it out. i feel like a dumbass.

[Luckykelleyk]

i didn't keep it this whole time. one of my friends asked me to buy it for him. and i've done that plenty of times before, during my sobriety. had i not had the weed, i most likely would have toughed it out. i feel like a dumbass.

Do you have frequent migraines? If so, you should go to your Dr. and get some meds to prevent them.

[Europa]

You don't need to worry about taking something to try and prevent them unless you get them more than once a week. If you only get them occasionally, you could get a prescription and treat them with Fiorinol, Fioricet, or Imitrex. Any of those would work better than Ibuprofen or Aleve.

Don't worry about the set back. As long as you don't let that pull you back to the darkside, it's really no big deal. Just a mistake, and everyone makes them. Move on and keep up the good work you have been doing thus far!

[The Apple]

If you get any more headaches, maybe some crack, heroin, or PCP can be delivered.

[TarekElsakka]

Every time I look at this thread's title, I feel like I am reading a Gang's name or something.

[kokogirl]

Sam, I am glad that you have decided to make a positive change in your life. Setbacks are normal when you are making a change, and no one is perfect.

Deciding to quit something that is not really good for you and deciding to try harder in school are both great decisions to make. Those decisions show maturity-you are becoming a man. (vs being a child)

As for over the counter legal drugs: I find that Bayer Aspirin or BC headache powders work best for headaches. The BC headache powders taste like crap, but they work fast. I like Ibuprofen or Alleve (Naproxen Sodium, I think) for muscle aches, but they do not work well on headaches.

[psylichon]

Best cure for headaches: Drink water relentlessly. Flush yourself out. Drink until you're tired of pissing. You'd be surprised how many headaches are caused by dehydration.

Also, eat regularly. Even if you don't want to.

[kokogirl]

Best cure for headaches: Drink water relentlessly. Flush yourself out. Drink until you're tired of pissing. You'd be surprised how many headaches are caused by dehydration.

Also, eat regularly. Even if you don't want to.

You are right about the water.