needing help re Drugs

[melham74]

I'm not sure I have posted this in the right spot and please dont be judgemental if you wish to provide some feedback.
DH dad started him smoking pot at 15 he has been smoking eversince he is now 35, he has to have it everyday but has cut down the amount, he also holds a full time job and helps with kids and housework ect, he said last night that he wants to get back into skydiving as he hasnt jumped in 10 yrs, he realises that is expensive and has decided to get off the pot. (I have nagged him for yrs to do it but ends in arguments) He is worried about what and how he will cope comming off it, I have suggested seeing a doctor to get some anti depressents, he cant take time off work to go detox any other suggestions or tips will be great, I have decided while he has made the decision to try to help and encourage him that this is the best thing.

[agadoo]

seeing a doctor is a good start. i don't see how antidepressants come into it though. why is he smoking so much pot? has something happened in the past that he doesn't want to cope with, or does he have some deep issues that he needs to talk to someone about? talking to his GP is a good start and he should think about seeing a psychologist if there are reasons for his drug taking.
usually most states also have suppport groups for people recovering from drugs, such as AA, but for drug taking. maybe google something like 'narcotics anonymous' in your state.

[melham74]

why is he smoking so much pot? has something happened in the past that he doesn't want to cope with, or does he have some deep issues that he needs to talk to someone about? talking to his GP is a good start and he should think about seeing a psychologist if there are reasons for his drug taking.


he has just become hooked on it, last time he tried to give up the doc gave him anti depressants to help with his mood and anxiety when comming off it.

[~Kim~]

Mel for starters the biggest thing he needs is unbiased and nfaltering support. Remind him how couragous this step is and that you understand what might happen.
Personal contracts are often used, as are taking up alternate hobbies (skydiving is tops!) and removing youself from situations where you might have smoked before.
Give your local hospital a call. The one I used to work at had a support service that was offered free, and had a range of programs and therapies availalbe. Something should also be avaiable at you local community health centre.
Wish him all the best and most positive thoughts for us.

[DoubleK]

good on him for deciding to give up!

i would suggest cutting down before quitting, i wont go too much into it, but i have been in a similar situation myself, and when trying to quit, it sent me loopy(what i mean is, i tried to stop for a few days, then had some, and i ended p curled up on the bed not being able to speak to anyone for about 3 hours.. horrible!) so i just began to cut down, and eventually i was turned off it, because i enjoyed the awake feeling, more than the feeling of being hidden (sorry if that doesnt make sense, its the best way i can explain!)

seeing a doctor is a good idea, i dont know about anti depressants tho. i would never have considered that myself.

nest of luck to him! and keep encouraging him to continue cutting down or quitting, its just like giving up cigarettes, you need support!

[melham74]

Thanks for your help guys, am making an appointment for doctor next week to see what he can suggest in the way of support services ect, I have also told his Dad and Brother no more asking him to get on for them or comming round here and disaperaring downstairs with their smoke. I am offering my total support.