The SCARY Truth About WEED Addiction (Dr. Anna Lembke, author of Dopamine Nation)

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  • Опубликовано: 5 янв 2025

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  • @AddictionMindset
    @AddictionMindset  2 года назад +55

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    • @jordanchong7195
      @jordanchong7195 2 года назад +4

      Thank you for everything doc you truly changed my life n mindset with your vid’s

    • @HealthMickeyGemini
      @HealthMickeyGemini 2 года назад +2

      PSYCHIATRY IS A PROFOUNDLY EVIL CULT.

    • @phoenixmorgan
      @phoenixmorgan 2 года назад +1

      The link to DL the 7 step guide is not working :(

    • @JasonJensenA
      @JasonJensenA Год назад

      Lol deleting all replies that tell you you are full of misinformation

    • @raslion9974
      @raslion9974 Год назад

      Cannabis/Ganja is not a weed !!! - "skunk" is artificial so anyone addicted to Cannabis , its the skunk - true Cannabis is healthy & not addictive , period !

  • @unknownp9885
    @unknownp9885 2 года назад +959

    First night weed and nicotine free, wish you all luck for anyone else on their journey to sobriety. These videos help take my mind off the bs and I can’t thank you enough for helping me realize that I can and will do this.

    • @hoodlogic7333
      @hoodlogic7333 2 года назад +67

      Just remember to say 1 more day

    • @unknownp9885
      @unknownp9885 2 года назад +13

      @@hoodlogic7333 thanks bro Fr

    • @hoodlogic7333
      @hoodlogic7333 2 года назад +20

      @@unknownp9885 no problem I’m adhd so my brain chases dopamine all day I rennet starting with a couple of shots and ended up drinking and driving then when people get around you they influence you and if you already enjoy it your brain gonna trigger that motivation to do it cause there’s no mental resistant to it the brain deep bro good luck

    • @unknownp9885
      @unknownp9885 2 года назад +16

      @@hoodlogic7333 you’re so right man I’m gonna remember what you said and keep pushin. Best of luck to you too bro

    • @none8018
      @none8018 2 года назад +11

      Aye bro i just quit nicotine also, its rough but you just need to keep yourself distracted with other things,. I was addicted to vapes for 2 years now ive been 3 weeks just using the zynn stuff. It helps

  • @bm4114
    @bm4114 Год назад +209

    Was a wake and bake smoke for 15 years, as well as a heavy evening drinker. I quit weed and alcohol a year ago, haven’t consumed either at all since then. Every aspect of my life is better. No more anxiety or depression. My moods are now even. More fulfillment in my work and personal life. You owe it to yourself to quit if it it’s something you feel you want to do. Go for it.

    • @yannicklescouezec6228
      @yannicklescouezec6228 Год назад +1

      How long did it take after quitting for things to go back to normal after quitting? How long did anxiety last after quitting if you had it

    • @Tweh92
      @Tweh92 7 месяцев назад +1

      17 years for me man.. I started age 14 I'm 31 now. I jus don't use as much as I used to I have a 2 yo son now he takes all my weed money 😊 but i do smoke when I can.

    • @dawnkelly804
      @dawnkelly804 7 месяцев назад

      Great job!!!

    • @dawnkelly804
      @dawnkelly804 7 месяцев назад

      @@Tweh92your 2 yr old deserves a Dad without brain damage

    • @4Paradox8
      @4Paradox8 5 месяцев назад

      Good stuff homie 💪 😎

  • @Somethingsomethinglol
    @Somethingsomethinglol Год назад +452

    Day 3 for me today. Had some insanely strong cravings yesterday but was able to fight through it. To anyone reading this - you got it! Let’s take back control of our lives 💪

    • @justagirl12345
      @justagirl12345 Год назад +20

      Second time trying to really quit. I realized its ruining my life. I wat to take back control and I will 🙌🙌

    • @Somethingsomethinglol
      @Somethingsomethinglol Год назад +15

      @@justagirl12345 You can do it! It's only the first handful of days that are the worst. Figure out a way to distract yourself when you have cravings. It gets way easier I promise 🚀

    • @justagirl12345
      @justagirl12345 Год назад +7

      @@Somethingsomethinglol thank you for the encouragement, we got this!

    • @sar-uh
      @sar-uh Год назад +1

      How did you get through that craving?

    • @Somethingsomethinglol
      @Somethingsomethinglol Год назад +6

      @@sar-uh I distracted myself with tiktok. Not ideal but it's better than getting stuck in the cycle again

  • @espectroarcoiris
    @espectroarcoiris Год назад +237

    Productivity is the word that sounds the alarm for me. In my opinion the existencial crisis we face as humans is showing us that we are not meant to be only productive. We starve of meaningful lives, of free time, of real joy and connection, of the divine and with nature. If we want to go deep into the problem of drug addiction we need to evaluate our existence, our traumatic experience in a sick society and enslavement to meaningless jobs first.

    • @BarrrAmundi
      @BarrrAmundi Год назад +11

      Agree.

    • @MrStrocube
      @MrStrocube Год назад +42

      Yes, could not agree more. The reactions people are having are perfectly normal human reactions to a profoundly sick society. This is never discussed. If you’re depressed and anxious, it just means you’re a functioning human being reacting to a toxic environment.

    • @gammagongetya8967
      @gammagongetya8967 Год назад +3

      ​​@@MrStrocubebut the work ethic of people today is worse than it was generations ago but drug addiction was not near the problem then as it is now.

    • @maggieadams8600
      @maggieadams8600 Год назад

      People drank a lot then, alcohol was the only thing going, and it is a thousand times worse than weed for society, but legal, typically. @@gammagongetya8967

    • @simplifiedlife8607
      @simplifiedlife8607 Год назад

      ​@@gammagongetya8967Drugs would have been a problem back then, but they were not nearly as accessible. People drank, a lot and often.

  • @libertysprings2244
    @libertysprings2244 Год назад +227

    I had a boyfriend who was addicted to pot and he was so unmotivated to do anything with his life, just working at a convenience store and laying in bed doing nothing the rest of rhe time. I thought he was just lazy. When he stopped smoking pot he went on to college, became an athlete, and then became a teacher.

    • @Whityfisks
      @Whityfisks 11 месяцев назад +29

      nah bullshit

    • @TremendousSax
      @TremendousSax 11 месяцев назад +4

      At what ages was he using, for how long did he use and at what age did he stop?

    • @randomnamemab
      @randomnamemab 10 месяцев назад +12

      Drugs affect everyone different. Weed is a nono for some people

    • @gabrielmetatron9086
      @gabrielmetatron9086 9 месяцев назад +4

      I don't believe you

    • @PuppyDog30565
      @PuppyDog30565 9 месяцев назад +8

      @@gabrielmetatron9086sounds like ur in denial 😮

  • @sarahjakimczuk7283
    @sarahjakimczuk7283 Год назад +15

    20 days sober glad the world is catching on to the fact weed has a not so innocent

  • @885Blackjack
    @885Blackjack 6 месяцев назад +25

    I’m a 38 year old 20+ year daily pot addict and I’m just over 2 days in now. You’re not alone

  • @boocs20143
    @boocs20143 Год назад +47

    Got to 21 days weed free after 9 years of daily use. Never want to touch that stuff again and am so glad I found your account!

    • @selfeffacingbarbie
      @selfeffacingbarbie 7 месяцев назад +9

      This comment motivated me to keep going today. Thank you!

    • @randman21
      @randman21 7 месяцев назад +2

      Hope it's going well!

    • @guineapigtalks
      @guineapigtalks 5 месяцев назад +2

      how are you now?

  • @pinnaclepottery635
    @pinnaclepottery635 Год назад +207

    I guess my story with Cannabis is much different. I started smoking pot when I was 16. I was undiagnosed with dyslexia and ADD. This was in the early 1970’s. Remarkably I quickly went from being a C student to an A student. Cannabis had a remarkable effect on my ability to focus and set goals for myself. I smoked a little every day for years. At times I would stop with little effect on my psychological well being. It did make it harder to fall asleep though. After the pandemic began I went on a healthy eating plan and stopped smoking because I was fed up with dealing with the munchies. And in another remarkable turn, I did not miss it. The sense of well being I got from the Cannabis has permanently imprinted on my brain. Now occasionally I smoke and I enjoy it but find no need to indulge more then occasionally. Also through this journey I was able to go to collage and graduate school to earn an MFA in Art. Although my learning disability has been an ongoing issue, I’ve been able to learn and adapt. So for some of us Cannabis had been a wonder drug.

    • @jennifermarshall3852
      @jennifermarshall3852 Год назад +20

      I wish that were the experience of my daughter.
      Todays THC is far, far different. High concentration THC is not the pot of the 1970s.
      I’m glad weed works for you. I wish it had been the miracle my daughter needed.

    • @WmJamesWofford
      @WmJamesWofford Год назад

      @@jennifermarshall3852this is simply not true. We have always had high grade thc cannabis very special strains….

    • @lauracollins2894
      @lauracollins2894 Год назад +11

      I have such a similar experience - a little bit of balanced herb regularly allowed me to access levels of organisation and life maintenance and just contentment with life as it is rather than wanting to back out on life entirely (not suicidal though). Now hardly smoke at all but still feel I am able to access those levels of contentment, inspiration and focus at will (not all the time, but maybe 70% of the time). It has changed my life and I think part of that is the label you give it is what it will be to you. If you call it an addiction it is far more likely to be so.

    • @jennifermarshall3852
      @jennifermarshall3852 Год назад

      @@lauracollins2894 well addiction has specific features. I believe it is defined in the DSM-5.
      You sound like you use it like some people use alcohol or even advil- “as needed”. I was never really in favor of legalization, because I knew that’s the majority of people who get their hands on it “legally” or illegally for that matter, don’t have the self-control and common sense, and/or maturity to use it wisely.
      My daughter had been recovering from an eating disorder and therefore a delicate brain already predisposed to addiction. She thought it would help her stay in recovery.
      The “doctor” that gave her the green light to go ahead and obtain her medical card prescribed it like a medicine, but didn’t monitor it or her increasing use, which became a dependency, and did no background medical check whatsoever. There’s no science behind any of the claims that it’s safe or effective for all of the “uses“ it’s approved for… There’s only anecdotal reports and everybody’s brain is different, and this doctor is very irresponsible (as most of them in the weed industry are) because they just want the money that they get for handing out “prescriptions” AKA medical cards…. They are talk about its “medicinal purposes“ but let just anybody use and abuse it however they see fit. My daughter was in no way, shape or form to handle herself responsibly with it, and SHOULD have been getting follow up care/counseling, as happens with any drug. My husband is a physician, so we are well versed in the responsibilities a provider has to his patients when prescribing any medication….
      Same with the THC you can obtain online. You press a button, claiming to be “over the age of 21“ and you could have it delivered to your doorstep…. It falls into the hands of CHILDREN all the time. at least that’s the case here in my state of Florida where I live. I’m really glad that it works for some people, but I am extremely concerned that it’s being “over prescribed” (I use the term VERY loosely) by doctors who don’t really give care and monitoring to their “patients”.
      It’s likely that my daughter could have benefited from very moderate use, and had the doctor actually done his due diligence, and checked her background health records, and conferred with her therapist and her psychiatrist before handing her the ability to buy large quantities of high potency THC, Maybe she would have ended up having a positive experience.
      She is 19, and didn’t need our permission to go apply for a card although we warned her that we were not in support of her decision, she did it anyway. We were hopeful it would be used responsibly and it could have been useful in her recovery. Again, she went to a doctor, hoping to “feel better“, and she ended up sicker than she was before. There in lies the problem… The pro pot people think it’s great to just walk into any dispensary on any corner in any city where it’s legalized and they have any amount in any form at their fingertips. Well, it’s not responsible distribution of a very powerful drug. alcohol is
      A very dangerous substance, and she can’t just walk into any liquor store and get her hands on any of it very easily. And not only that, there will be strict penalties applied to the businesses that sell to underage people. As it should be, because ALCOHOL IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. However, it’s never prescribed for medicinal purposes in today’s society anyway… She would’ve been safer to have been prescribed a bottle of vodka every two weeks than to have been given essentially unlimited access to THC. IMHO, of course. Lived experience, you know….
      It’s also important to note that many people are becoming addicted to today’s high potency THC., even without “pre-existing conditions“. Young people are suffering from psychosis and subsequently committing suicide, having traffic accidents and people’s lives are becoming ruined by this rampant use of the drug.
      Like I said, I’m glad you’re able to use it sparingly and it benefits you. But you are the minority unfortunately.
      And just to be clear, just because you label something and “addiction” doesn’t make it so, it’s actually an illness that some people suffer from. My daughter was actually diagnosed with substance use disorder - she actually replaced one unhealthy “habit” - Anorexia/bulimia, with another.
      It all could’ve been avoided if the prescribing marijuana doctor would’ve just done a background check into her medical records.

    • @IB4UUB4ME
      @IB4UUB4ME Год назад +12

      It’s all about BALANCE and not over indulging in anything. Moderation and balance is the key to everything in life imo.

  • @JacksonSmith-wc8oo
    @JacksonSmith-wc8oo 10 месяцев назад +85

    I started smoking weed at the age of 16. Got addicted to cigarettes. Spent my whole life fighting cigarettes addiction. Also suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. This is something that really need to be use globally to help people with similar health challenges.

    • @smith23652
      @smith23652 10 месяцев назад +5

      YES very sure of Dr.alishrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

    • @Mcdogmom288
      @Mcdogmom288 10 месяцев назад +3

      I'm really happy for you that your mom decided to help you...I hear about alot of family members or so called friends shutting an addict out of their life, which since most addicts do it to mask emotions to me is the worse thing someone can do to an addict.

    • @AndrewLiam-lp5cj
      @AndrewLiam-lp5cj 10 месяцев назад

      Yes he's Dr.alishrooms. Shrooms to me is a natrual healer. I know a guy who has used mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all.

    • @DebanckKim-rd6to
      @DebanckKim-rd6to 10 месяцев назад +2

      I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.

    • @Woodjackson-tf8ov
      @Woodjackson-tf8ov 10 месяцев назад +1

      I was horrifically depressed since childhood. It was relentless. I assumed it would ultimately end me somehow. About twelve years ago I randomly accepted the offer from a friend of a few doses of mushrooms. I did them two consecutive nights alone. First night was pretty mild. The second night? Wow. I saw my depression from every angle, realized much. Next day: depression totally gone. Never came back, never coming back. It's like it's a forest far away I can remember, and could probably find again with enough effort, but it has zero impact on anything in my life or mind. They honestly saved my life and improved it immensely. I never did them again, either. I wish there was a good, organized way to administer them to people who would benefit from them.

  • @UnlockYourPotential220
    @UnlockYourPotential220 Год назад +32

    Im on day 4 fighting weed addiction, I smoked for 4 years every single day .
    Withdrawal symptoms killing me almost, so hard . But I made a decision. NEVER AGAIN !

    • @TerkelNL
      @TerkelNL 10 месяцев назад +2

      Nice are you still weed free ?

    • @Kernowmafia123
      @Kernowmafia123 9 месяцев назад +1

      you say that i quit for a month then went back to it

    • @UnlockYourPotential220
      @UnlockYourPotential220 9 месяцев назад +6

      @@TerkelNLYes , The best decision of my life , I can finally live my life happy . If you’re struggling, just keep going please

    • @chixbleau7321
      @chixbleau7321 9 месяцев назад

      Good luck

    • @konnercunnings
      @konnercunnings 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@UnlockYourPotential220 keep it up man

  • @Jennifer-bw7ku
    @Jennifer-bw7ku Год назад +273

    Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.

    • @APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU
      @APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU Год назад +6

      Psychedelics definitely have potential to deal with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, I would like to give them a try but haven't found any legit grower to get it.

    • @APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU
      @APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU Год назад

      @michealharris3221Is he on instagram?

    • @AnjeloValeriano
      @AnjeloValeriano Год назад +2

      The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot,I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well

    • @patriaciasmith3499
      @patriaciasmith3499 Год назад

      @michealharris3221Does dr.sporesss ship?

    • @elizabethwilliams6651
      @elizabethwilliams6651 Год назад +1

      Shrooms was the best trip I had. It was an amazing experience.

  • @cbl336
    @cbl336 Год назад +143

    Excellent interview and discussion. I'm on day 60 after 40 years of daily use. Started at 13-14 from family issues/abuse, never stopped. I've smoked more pot than Cheech n Chong and Willie Nelson combined lol. Growing up as an avid surfer in a California beach town, it was normal and enjoyed by most of the community. Earlier this year I became a born again Christian, and my faith gave me the strength to quit. On and off for months, I was wake n baking, ending the day with potent dabs. I feel very clear and aware now, but it's been my crutch and something I enjoyed... was so deep into it I didn't realize the harm it was causing me and close relationships. Now I feel 14 again, lots of emotions flooding my mind from my youth, and it's painful. I'm not feeling the urge to use again and am moving forward on the path of recovery. This vid is another piece of the puzzle and much appreciated 🙏 *Update: Almost 1 year off pot and so grateful to be clean and sober! Praise the Lord!

    • @tawnytirado143
      @tawnytirado143 Год назад +4

      Congratulations

    • @lyndseydurant28
      @lyndseydurant28 Год назад +6

      My story too❤

    • @cbl336
      @cbl336 Год назад +10

      @lyndseydurant28 I'm now 4 months off cannabis, all praise and glory to our Heavenly Father. Stay strong we're all in this together 🙏

    • @melriini8280
      @melriini8280 Год назад +3

      I totally relate to your experience. Hope you’re still weed free? I’m gonna try again to quit. It’s so hard!

    • @corinnegaleria4387
      @corinnegaleria4387 Год назад +6

      Almost 50 year user here!!!! Today is my 1st time quitting and even thinking of it!! Fucked up at work and am getting a second chance, I feel the weed addiction is the thing driving me to keep fucking up. K am done. I'm here for all the info I can get and will surround myself with knowledge. Need to get the book dopamine nation for sure! ❤️🥩💕

  • @reinab8168
    @reinab8168 2 года назад +159

    I have been an addict all my life and I'm so done with it. I have been clean from meth for 4 years but just clung to weed since then like a pacifier! Your videos are bringing me to the mindset of bieng ready to give it up. Not there yet..to be honest, but I have reduced my use and want to quit.

    • @Will-tl8uo
      @Will-tl8uo 2 года назад +15

      i am so proud of you 👏🏼 you got this, be easy on yourself

    • @reinab8168
      @reinab8168 2 года назад +3

      @@Will-tl8uo Thank you

    • @radosaw4616
      @radosaw4616 2 года назад +3

      Well done that an achievement in its own remember there is extremes to everything and realistically a joint here and there isn’t going to kill u but a relapse to meth might do 😅

    • @jesus-is-rad9684
      @jesus-is-rad9684 2 года назад +9

      I'm 30. I been smoking since I was 15.
      When I was 20, I went to teen challenge by my own free will and quit weed and cigs for 3 months. I felt great and Jesus TOOK MY ADDICTION FROM ME!
      When I got back home from teen challenge I went to partys and stuff and at first it was fine. But one day I was in the car with 2 people and they were smoking a blunt. And it smelled so good. I was like let me hit just once... and I got so high. That's where it all began to STEAL MY LIFE AND MIND FROM ME AGAIN! I spent my entire 20s smoking weed and sleeping with women. It's so incredibly sad.
      A week ago, I was DONE MAN! DONE! SO SICK OF THIS!
      WHY ON EARTH SHOULD I JUST SUCCOMB TO BEING MF RULED AND CONTROLLED BY A PLANT!?😡
      cant wake up and feel normal without weed. Cant go through the day without weed. Cant sleep without weed. And the dumbest part is it's a cycle. Because the weed doesnt even help you feel not anxious after smoking it for 10 years. It makes you feel anxious if you dont have it!
      Borrowing money because I dont have weed.
      Selling my game system for weed.
      AND DAYS I COULDN'T GET WEED AT ALL!? FELT LIKE PURE TORTURE!
      IM DONE!
      LAST WEEK I SMASHED MY WEED PEN AND THE CART. THREW AWAY MY FLOWER.
      AND PRAYED!!!
      PRAYED THAT GOD WOULD SEE MY DECISION TO CHOOSE HIM AND HIS WAYS AND HIS PLAN, INSTEAD OF MY OWN! I ASKED HIM TO HONOR MY DECIOSION AND TO SET ME FREE AND GIVE ME STRENGTH!
      And he has😊
      It's been 5 days. The first 4 days were easy(: I think jesus made it easy the first for days so that I at least could have a chance and start! But today! Oh man, I felt so sad and stuff :/
      But! It can't rain all the time you guys!
      I'll make it. I'm not going back to being enslaved and bossed around by weed, having my life stolen from me by it.
      Ima get through this! There's a better life on the other side, I know it because God showed me when I was 20 and quit that he has much better things in store for me if I leave my sins and addiction behind and follow after him.
      YOU ARE WORTH IT!🥺 I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH.
      BE THE YOU, THAT YOU WERE MADE TO BE.
      YOU CAN DO THIS, YOU REALLY CAN.
      WEED HAS STOLEN ENOUGH FROM YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR FRIENDS!!

    • @jaina4801
      @jaina4801 2 года назад +2

      @@jesus-is-rad9684 I was meant to read this. I've been struggling so heavily in my mind and I feel like I've lost.

  • @SkyeMpuremagic
    @SkyeMpuremagic Год назад +208

    I am literally watching this and clapping and blessing you both for SPEAKING THE TRUTH. 32 yrs old. Smoked since 14. You are saving lives. People downplay marijuana addiction and our society now promotes addiction ((for PROFIT))... It is incredibly sad. This channel is a life line.

    • @aiyacrystal3353
      @aiyacrystal3353 Год назад +1

      Same and 32 s quite young btw

    • @smokeyhigh3126
      @smokeyhigh3126 Год назад

      Brainwashed much? The deceivers are working hard! There is no cannabis addiction, it's fodder for fools!

    • @JasonJensenA
      @JasonJensenA Год назад +14

      The most addicting and harmful substance is sugar.
      You can always tell a drug as people concentrate drugs. Sugar is a concentrated drug but you want to bash a plant

    • @noway905
      @noway905 Год назад

      @@donjoe1542
      👆hides his own tin foil hat
      as he berates jason jensen!

    • @TheDionysianFields
      @TheDionysianFields Год назад +6

      @@donjoe1542 If you drink it with a quart of olive oil and a pound of chicory root, you might be okay.
      (a protein source would be good, too)

  • @michelegutierrez6017
    @michelegutierrez6017 Год назад +31

    This video is so powerful !
    I am 24 days sober from weed and these videos affirms my decision to stop for good .
    Thank you for this video !

  • @officialoaksey
    @officialoaksey Год назад +32

    I'm on day 2 of no cannabis and no porn. I recently was 50 days with no porn and 7 days no cannabis but i caved on both... 😬 day zero sucks...
    But now on day 2 i am already feeling more motivated to do this!! I wanna keep momentum through sober October

  • @michaelyork4554
    @michaelyork4554 Год назад +71

    Interesting, I smoked cannabis for 50 years, then after realizing the only way to feel the high again was to stop for 2-3 days. But, it rapidly reached the saturation
    phase, and became non euphoric again. I just decided the cost, and irritation to my sinuses, and lack of effect, and as you both stated an actual degradation of psychological well being, made
    me just stop. Now it's been 2 months, and I have thought about trying it again a few times, but I know the high will be enjoyable enough to get me in the cycle again, so no more.

    • @fsully3379
      @fsully3379 Год назад +11

      Right on, I have to accept the fact that if I start again, I'll be doing it everyday again. That was not easy to admit.

    • @1bsubsnouploads823
      @1bsubsnouploads823 Год назад +2

      Sounds like u need better weed lmao

    • @fredcongress1967
      @fredcongress1967 Год назад

      Aren't you glad that everyone is DIFFERENT?

    • @fredcongress1967
      @fredcongress1967 Год назад +1

      @subsnoupload. You are very funny lol😂

    • @larettemccoy8113
      @larettemccoy8113 Год назад

      Do you want to stop

  • @TakaraCraftz
    @TakaraCraftz 5 месяцев назад +12

    Ok guys, im extra motivated. Today will be day 1 for me. Im so excited. Looking forward to meeting myself on the other side.

  • @UkuleleZen
    @UkuleleZen 2 года назад +17

    OMG! Two of my FAVORITE people on Earth in conversation?! This is a great vide...with new and clear insights on the very real dangers of addiction to cannabis -- and the largely BS claim of medical benefits (beyond masking acute symptoms). Thank you Dr. Frank & Dr Lembke 🙏

  • @CarlaFaccina
    @CarlaFaccina 2 года назад +52

    As Buddha once said: "desire is the cause of suffering." exactly like you said: chasing pleasure results in pain.

    • @CuriousCattery
      @CuriousCattery Месяц назад

      Having no desire is a symptom of depression.

  • @Cpt_Frisky
    @Cpt_Frisky Год назад +5

    I started smoking since I was 14 years old, stopped at 25 just about 8 months ago went to a mental institution because I've had bad psychosis beat up 3 cops and 2 doctors now I'm waiting on my trial. The first 6 months are the hardest now I'm slowly but surely recovering. Thank you for the content, it keeps me on the tracks. Found God on the way to sobriety. Life is getting better.

  • @CM-ou1lx
    @CM-ou1lx Год назад +24

    49 weed and nicotine free, 6 year everyday all day (wake up hit weed before shower) smoker and 10 year nicotine user. I can honestly say although it is a mental struggle, these have been some of the most rewarding, not easy, days of my life. The first month was absolute misery and anxiousness, inability to be in social settings, irrational irritability, and insatiable appetite. However, things are leveling back out and I’ve been more present for myself and others, I’ve been more mindful of my emotional states, and I’ve been taking responsibility and action within my life. Sobriety has been the high I was always chasing, and I am finally realizing I don’t need to auto change how I feel at any small inconvenience. I hope everybody else is doing well and good luck on your personal journeys.

  • @innercosmology8846
    @innercosmology8846 Год назад +29

    This discussion validates sooo much of my thoughts and experience. After stopping daily medicinal use, I found my nervous system couldn’t self regulate anymore. I went through months of anxiety, paranoia and mild panic attacks. Took me a good 12 months for my body to come back into balance. Thank you 🙏🏽

    • @kmr3614
      @kmr3614 Год назад +4

      What you were experiencing was the cannabis use was MASKING the Trauma sitting in your nervous system ( which is where unresolved Trauma manifests), the anxiety and panic you felt are both well known symptoms of unresolved Trauma- if you wish to understand more an excellent resource is Gabor Mate..

    • @XFonti-ik3ql
      @XFonti-ik3ql Год назад

      ​@kmr3614 I agree with you! Gabor Mate has so much wisdom about trauma, I watched many of his videos and helped me to understand so much about my childhood traumas and therefore the suffering in my adulthood! Highly recommend to watch his videos!

    • @gloriabartolome3123
      @gloriabartolome3123 5 месяцев назад

      @@kmr3614 That is very true, but i also think that cannabis tires the nervous system, it may increase cortisol levels and in the long run, people end up exhausted.

  • @jackmanley4021
    @jackmanley4021 2 года назад +24

    Finished reading Dopamine Nation about a month or two ago, fantastic book and I’m so stoked you touched base with Anna. This meant a lot to me, I needed this.

  • @plantstho6599
    @plantstho6599 Год назад +76

    I only smoke because sober life in a collapsing society is vapid and depressing. I refuse to pay $2K/mo to rent a studio. So I live in a van. This world is dumb as hell. It takes the edge off of the retardation I'm forced to put up with on a daily basis.

    • @Barbinez11
      @Barbinez11 Год назад +8

      😂I feel your pain

    • @missrachael1709
      @missrachael1709 Год назад +8

      Totally, in a world where the truth is apparently a lie and things like equality consistently being eroded globally instead of being strengthened, feels like we're de-evolving. Peace.

    • @kmb_jr
      @kmb_jr Год назад +1

      💯💯💯

    • @asean_bwoy
      @asean_bwoy Год назад +1

      Exactly 💯

    • @dhaggfaus827
      @dhaggfaus827 Год назад +9

      Or you know alternatively you could get a higher paying job, buy a house, enjoy your life, and become a benefit to society and the people you know... just throwing that out there.

  • @harrisonmccartney4878
    @harrisonmccartney4878 2 года назад +112

    Honestly, what a great day for people struggling with cannabis addiction. Dr. Andrew Huberman just released a podcast about what cannabis does to the mind and body on a chemical/neurochemical level, and now Addiciton Mindset has released this video with one of the foremost experts on the psychological and theraputic treatment of addiction, Dr. Anna Lembke. Not to mention that it is Sober October, and while many people choose to quit alcohol during this month, it's a good idea to take the opportunity to quit any substance you've been using for a month just to get back to baseline and see what you're like sober.

    • @Ddiaz007
      @Ddiaz007 2 года назад +6

      Huberman, Lembke and this guy are like the Trinity of addiction speakers

  • @aizazshah8566
    @aizazshah8566 Год назад +19

    Our ignorance at large can make us fall into this pleasure trap. When you get the basics right, he has traveled a half way towards his goal. What a productive discussion for everyone who wants to aim high in life and have a remorse but are reluctant to do anything while being chained in dopamine traps. Thankyou for this podcast.

  • @jordanwalters7898
    @jordanwalters7898 4 месяца назад +4

    I am 100% addicted to cannabis. Been using everyday for 17 years. Often times plan my schedule around getting high. Avoided so much in my life because I was high or because I knew that later I could go get high(so why do anything when you can feel high at home).
    36 hours into quitting. Feeling the sweats and irritability, but embracing all the feelings.
    I cannot wait to have my life back. I have been living in such a fog. Can barely remember parts of my 7 year old child's life.

    • @tracey-lu4kx
      @tracey-lu4kx 4 месяца назад

      Aw… hope you still going strong. I stopped one month ago. High fat carnivore has improved withdrawal and restored sleep 7 weeks earlier than the last time I quit. Sleep deprivation was the worst.

    • @jordanwalters7898
      @jordanwalters7898 4 месяца назад

      @tracey-lu4kx Hey, I am still going strong! Having trouble sleeping but embracing all the pain. Thank you for the advice about high fat carnivore diet. I am going to try eating more of that. Hope everything is going well for you!

    • @zielithia9994
      @zielithia9994 3 месяца назад

      you got this friend ! rise !

  • @adl_gamer2694
    @adl_gamer2694 Год назад +2

    Smoked 4 years but constantly for 2 and I did quit for 4 months, and relapsed but I have been smoking for 2 months since, and now I’m quitting again and on day 3, been very hard again

  • @shabey8436
    @shabey8436 Год назад +60

    I stopped smoking weed January 2020, after smoking since 1993. Being weed free has changed my life. I know longer deal with the paranoia, foggy brain, laziness and anxiety. I still have cravings, but I refuse to go back.

    • @lincolnparc8897
      @lincolnparc8897 7 месяцев назад +2

      Well done I truly admire you I've been struggling.

    • @jxp21
      @jxp21 4 месяца назад

      What was the weed like back then?

    • @shabey8436
      @shabey8436 4 месяца назад +1

      The weed was more natural in the 90’s and early 2000’s. I believe once the weed dispensaries got involved, it started to have a more chemically type taste and feel and it seemed like it had a poisonous overtone.

    • @jxp21
      @jxp21 4 месяца назад

      @@shabey8436 oh nice, was it as strong as todays weed I know today we got 30% thc and dab pens which as 90%

  • @thefoofanman
    @thefoofanman Год назад +9

    Wow, this makes a lot of sense to me now. Used to be a daily smoker for almost 10 years. And suddenly weed started to give me anxiety, I started getting paranoid and heart palpitations. So I decided to lay off weed, which then lead to more withdrawal symptoms as mentioned, making me more paranoid. The funny thing is that I never considered myself an addict, but looking back in retrospect, I definitely am a recovering addict. Thank you for this insight, now I am determined to abstain from weed. This helped me calm my paranoid mind. Thank you so much for this insightful content. :)

  • @DekuSt0ner
    @DekuSt0ner 2 года назад +26

    Ive never been a Heavy smoker, i started 6 years ago in My early twenties and been smoking at least some almost everyday. I get used to it and couldnt realize the impact it had in My state of mind. Been smoke free now for almost 3 weeks and the feeling of clarity of mind, motivation and diminished anxiety is quite noticeable. Never buying again, sometimes i think of smoking with Friends every now and then but i feel that would be a slippery slope. Stay strong people, it's a good feeling once you stop craving it

  • @cavetroll666
    @cavetroll666 2 года назад +28

    been sober for over a month now since finding your channel :) saving so much money was smoking an oz a week.

    • @TheRealJaded
      @TheRealJaded 2 года назад +1

      Must've been smoking joints, I can make that last 3x as long out the bong and get higher.

    • @cavetroll666
      @cavetroll666 2 года назад +4

      @@TheRealJaded it was a bong i don't even know how to roll joints used to smoke weed at work as well all-day cuting grass or plowing snow.

    • @mustafaabdulsamed2223
      @mustafaabdulsamed2223 2 года назад +1

      Same man

  • @johndoe-lv6kc
    @johndoe-lv6kc 2 года назад +20

    was smoking black market carts and live res dispos as well as wax all day every single day eventually ended up going into psychosis and now it’s time to quit about a week clean thx so much

    • @johndoe-lv6kc
      @johndoe-lv6kc 2 года назад +6

      i watch this guys videos every day and can’t even explain how much these really help me

    • @unknownp9885
      @unknownp9885 2 года назад +3

      Stay strong I’m in the same fight right now broski

    • @TheGhjgjgjgjgjg
      @TheGhjgjgjgjgjg 2 года назад +1

      now your off the weed and addicted to clapping cheeks 😏

    • @ricardojesus6073
      @ricardojesus6073 Год назад +2

      Them carts rlly messed me up bro , I kept saying I was going to quit and didn’t:/

    • @jmh1144
      @jmh1144 4 месяца назад

      Someone in my life smokes wax. Is that the same thing as dabs. Last time she was at my house she literally became psychotic after she smoked it. A complete change of personality it really scared me and I don’t think I can be around her again. And that’s unfortunate…

  • @carlpanzram7081
    @carlpanzram7081 Год назад +3

    Comparing cannabis to opioids is a stretch.
    I've been addicted to both.
    Opioids will ruin your life in no time, and the withdrawal is severe enough to cause suicidal thoughts.
    Cannabis withdrawal is about 2-3 nights of bad sleep, and bad cravings.
    I wouldn't recommend using any drug regularly, but there are still levels to this.

    • @docbainl9504
      @docbainl9504 Год назад +1

      Ya wrong bro.
      SOME LONG TERM pot smokers have the same effects as opioid on their bodies I am one of them.
      I have a myriad of health issues. I won't list them but if you're curious I will. I used that as an excuse to smoke cannabis. I'm finally clean after almost 20 years of doing drugs but there's some serious long term side effects I am battling. I under stand you're probably saying the withdrawal to opiods is worse HOWEVER long term pot use can have similar if not identical consequences.
      Including weight loss and gastric and digestion issues. (MY friends dad is a long term smoker age 14 to 38 now only pot no other drugs) he has lost all his teeth (people assume its from opiods was purely cannabis use he sells it also) he is severely underweight and looks almost anorexic (he honestly looks like an opioid user and he's never touched one in his life) he has serious gastric issues whee in he goes in and out of hospital monthly and he sneaks his bong in with him thats how bad he is. He also has lost all his hair and I'm only 5 years younger then him and he looks 70. ALL FROM CHRONIC POT USE. He developed chrons disease and the doctor alleged it might be from the long term pot use and he didn't want to hear it.
      There are no levels dude. Just time and consequence. All drugs will rot and kill you even sugar.
      Stop making excuses friend.

  • @majaworld90
    @majaworld90 2 года назад +116

    I have been weed free for a year and 5 months. After using for 18 years and the mental battle was a very difficult task. I can honestly say I’m feeling better everyday. Still not 100 percent …but I’m not in the place where I started after going cold turkey. This channel help me a lot thanks Doctor!!

    • @tapaspanda2268
      @tapaspanda2268 Год назад +4

      Hi @Lee Maja
      How are you feeling now?

    • @majaworld90
      @majaworld90 Год назад +20

      Way better bro headed on 2 years clean in June. More mental clarity and little to none anxiety issues.. I needed to seriously detox my body and mind the excessive use and the years of usage made the process longer and I understood that it would not be a overnight fix…water, prayer and exercise helped me soo much.. Thank you for asking and hope you are doing well!!

    • @Ivettepm
      @Ivettepm Год назад

      ive been smoking cannabis for physical pain since i was 17 and it still works 5 years later.

    • @koachkool
      @koachkool Год назад +7

      Hey there. I need some advice. I was a 22 year daily , hardcore , all day and night smoker. I’m 6 months clean and I feel lazier , unmotivated, than I ever did smoking. When did you find this changed? How long did you feel it took to get back to normal? Great job on 2 years sober.

    • @majaworld90
      @majaworld90 Год назад +7

      @@koachkool thanks!! To be honest I had to start creating my own dopamine by working out and becoming more creative by focusing on my purpose and passions.. To be honest it May take up to a year or so for your natural dopamine levels to increase.. Just try to stay busy and exercise as much as you can… Social settings can help to just make sure you’re not around to many triggers! You will be fine!!!

  • @lauramalone3158
    @lauramalone3158 Год назад +41

    27 days weed free (been smoking for a decade) your videos were the first ones I found and they have been invaluable. I really enjoyed this talk! Love how it was colloquial and clinical :)
    Thanks so much for your content!

  • @GrantKosh
    @GrantKosh Год назад +5

    Once it was legalized in my state and I was able to buy it freely, I stopped wanting it and buying it weekly. Now I smoke it every other month.

  • @directAction3389
    @directAction3389 Год назад +43

    If you think you can't get addicted to weed then you're already addicted. It isn't odd in the slightest that addicts try to justify and excuse their addiction despite the damage the addiction is doing. That damage is either ignored or dealt with by increasing the dosage which of course also increases the damage which that substance is doing. Quitting weed was one of the best things I ever did for myself. Went cold turkey about 7 years ago now, and I felt so much better off of it that I just never went back.

    • @Postnghost86
      @Postnghost86 Год назад +7

      Smoked on and off for 15 years. Never touched weed until I was 21, I will admit it is addictive for some. If you have a strong mindset and hobbies, it is very easy to set aside. I can quit cold Turkey anytime, only side affect is crappy sleep for a week or two. Coffee on the other hand is by far harder for me to give up. I’ll never let go of the caffeine

    • @sophistrydebunker
      @sophistrydebunker Год назад

      ​@@Postnghost86I think we all have to do what our inner strength tolerates. I'm like you though. Cannabis isn't addicting to me. I partake sporadically for specific reasons, not for addictive reasons. And if I stop, my sleep is wonky for awhile but returns quickly to normal. Admittedly, it's a side effect. What see in this comment strain is a bunch of folks who were struggling with heavy loads and cannabis, or alcohol, or something harder was used as a masking agent for the mental or physical pain. Saying I'm not addicted isn't denial for those us who use the application of the drug as a form of efficacy for treating an ailment in the short term. And like you've stated, I'm then strong enough and know myself enough to say when its enough. But I am sensitive that it's not like that for everyone.

    • @victorhardin2186
      @victorhardin2186 8 месяцев назад

      And

    • @Melissa-nk6pd
      @Melissa-nk6pd 5 месяцев назад

      We're lucky that we are able to stop it cold turkey!

    • @NEELZE99
      @NEELZE99 2 месяца назад

      F*ck Antifa

  • @the_talking_muffin
    @the_talking_muffin Год назад +8

    She is absolutely priceless. I'm so happy to hear her educated reasons on how addiction works.

  • @MovingWordFilms
    @MovingWordFilms 2 года назад +51

    Truly amazing interview. Thank you both. As one who struggles with addiction and sobriety, I would say that weed, as well as other drugs, DOES temporarily change the person’s perspective, which DOES act as an anti depressant. It may not be shown clinically, but I find it to be true for myself. The veil between worlds FEELS thinner when I’m high. Things FEEL more aligned and alive, and I tend to trust the unfolding of life more when I’m high. So of course I feel better psychologically (and spiritually). But that’s just a change of perspective. Nothing has actually changed. It’s just a more intimate awareness of the oneness of life. So, it IS a temporary anti-depressant. The challenge I have always found in sobriety is letting my TRUST of that awareness (of the oneness of life, that all is well, that life is unfolding, etc.) be enough, even as I miss FEELING it on the intimate level I do when I’m high. It usually ends up that it’s not enough to just trust it. I want to FEEL it. And so I usually smoke again, until I get to this place, where I desire to let my trust be enough, and so I quit again. I will say that with each sobriety the bridge between trusting and feeling gets stronger and more balanced. That, to me, is good enough for now. I won’t white knuckle my sobriety. And there is probably nothing I want more than to walk across that bridge with a faith filled sobriety that trusts AND feels that all is well.

    • @jaina4801
      @jaina4801 2 года назад +8

      literally put my thoughts and feelings into words!! I see nothing wrong with weed, but depending on it is bringing me farther away from God

    • @CC-mm3bl
      @CC-mm3bl Год назад

      Same

    • @kevinramirez538
      @kevinramirez538 Год назад +2

      Hey man that’s so true how you put it I have thought as well!! I found a indigenous spiritual program that is helping me man. I’ll give you some keys. Prayer, nature, truth. More time you spend in nature consistently the more you connect to oneness and you can feel it more and more. Good luck man! I’ve quit hundreds of times but I’m positive this could be it.

    • @Maya-mk1cp
      @Maya-mk1cp Год назад

      This is one of the best descriptions of what leads to use that I've ever read. So real, non judgmental, deep and TRUE. Wow!

    • @bchristian85
      @bchristian85 Год назад +2

      Yeah that feeling you are talking about tends to go away with long-term use. I loved that feeling when I first started smoking, but over time it goes away. If I don't smoke for 3+ days I can get that back but then it quickly goes away again.

  • @MikeJones-pg7dy
    @MikeJones-pg7dy Год назад +21

    Great conversation. Ive been smoking Ganja for 13 years and ive always been "that guy" who talks about quitting amongst friends and is perceived negatively for that. some of the things you have mentioned in your videos are things ive thought of but its good to hear it played back.

    • @seniorarubia
      @seniorarubia Год назад +1

      Haha same here 😅 wish you love and luck bro 😊

  • @mattfrenden1000
    @mattfrenden1000 Год назад +20

    I remember my friend telling me it's not possible to get addicted to weed, I didn't debate with him I just thought to myself that's a lie because I can't sleep if I don't have any weed left lmao

  • @KG-up9th
    @KG-up9th 2 года назад +43

    I didn't smoke weed for around 2 months but now I've done it 3 times this week because of boredom. Time to get back on track and not fall on this drug when bored

    • @jesus-is-rad9684
      @jesus-is-rad9684 2 года назад +9

      I'm 30. I been smoking since I was 15.
      When I was 20, I went to teen challenge by my own free will and quit weed and cigs for 3 months. I felt great and Jesus TOOK MY ADDICTION FROM ME!
      When I got back home from teen challenge I went to partys and stuff and at first it was fine. But one day I was in the car with 2 people and they were smoking a blunt. And it smelled so good. I was like let me hit just once... and I got so high. That's where it all began to STEAL MY LIFE AND MIND FROM ME AGAIN! I spent my entire 20s smoking weed and sleeping with women. It's so incredibly sad.
      A week ago, I was DONE MAN! DONE! SO SICK OF THIS!
      WHY ON EARTH SHOULD I JUST SUCCOMB TO BEING MF RULED AND CONTROLLED BY A PLANT!?😡
      cant wake up and feel normal without weed. Cant go through the day without weed. Cant sleep without weed. And the dumbest part is it's a cycle. Because the weed doesnt even help you feel not anxious after smoking it for 10 years. It makes you feel anxious if you dont have it!
      Borrowing money because I dont have weed.
      Selling my game system for weed.
      AND DAYS I COULDN'T GET WEED AT ALL!? FELT LIKE PURE TORTURE!
      IM DONE!
      LAST WEEK I SMASHED MY WEED PEN AND THE CART. THREW AWAY MY FLOWER.
      AND PRAYED!!!
      PRAYED THAT GOD WOULD SEE MY DECISION TO CHOOSE HIM AND HIS WAYS AND HIS PLAN, INSTEAD OF MY OWN! I ASKED HIM TO HONOR MY DECIOSION AND TO SET ME FREE AND GIVE ME STRENGTH!
      And he has😊
      It's been 5 days. The first 4 days were easy(: I think jesus made it easy the first for days so that I at least could have a chance and start! But today! Oh man, I felt so sad and stuff :/
      But! It can't rain all the time you guys!
      I'll make it. I'm not going back to being enslaved and bossed around by weed, having my life stolen from me by it.
      Ima get through this! There's a better life on the other side, I know it because God showed me when I was 20 and quit that he has much better things in store for me if I leave my sins and addiction behind and follow after him.
      YOU ARE WORTH IT!🥺 I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH.
      BE THE YOU, THAT YOU WERE MADE TO BE.
      YOU CAN DO THIS, YOU REALLY CAN.
      WEED HAS STOLEN ENOUGH FROM YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR FRIENDS!!

    • @tennispie1
      @tennispie1 2 года назад +1

      @@jesus-is-rad9684 Congrats!!! You are an inspiration. How is it going?

    • @jesus-is-rad9684
      @jesus-is-rad9684 2 года назад +3

      @@tennispie1 thank you so much bro!✊ should I start a youtube channel?
      Things are going so so unbelievably great! I never thought this would be my life!💛 I'm so so happy I quit smoking weed. God has been blessing me beyond measure!
      I'm still going strong brother!✊😁 no weed and no cigs.

    • @tennispie1
      @tennispie1 2 года назад +3

      @@jesus-is-rad9684 yes start one! The people that watch will benefit including me. Nothing to lose by starting a channel fr

    • @tennispie1
      @tennispie1 2 года назад +3

      @@jesus-is-rad9684 I am on day one today... I know that's not long but I want to keep going!

  • @saralopera2849
    @saralopera2849 11 месяцев назад +1

    I joined this channel yesterday, as I was looking through the content I knew this is what I needed, I woke up and beked as a reflection not remembering that today was supposed to be day one. I want to start right now but this morning screwed my 24 hour count. I'm into everything I'm watching but I will have to give my last hit today 01/15/24 before I say goodbye. I had already started working out and lost all my extra weight, I see results in my body but now I want to see results in my life and my reality, to be more present and feel freedom at last! ❤

    • @Viafupa
      @Viafupa 11 месяцев назад

      You can do this!! 🎉

  • @franklinfocus
    @franklinfocus 2 года назад +10

    What an amazing guest to have on!!!! Very educated and kind woman! I’m so thankful for you and your content brother!!! Keep up the incredible work Dr Frank! You’re saving the world

  • @richardclark8656
    @richardclark8656 Год назад +1

    You put a title on the screen about getting goosebumps at around 42:00-me too! For me it’s tearing up-it tells me when something is very deeply true and important. It was fun seeing your on-screen corroboration.

  • @vividxay2939
    @vividxay2939 Год назад +93

    I’ve been struggling with weed addiction for roughly 4 years and I’m only 18. These videos have been a tremendous help on keeping my mind focused on my goals. Im currently 2 days weed free and feel absolutely amazing. The irritability and insomnia is a bitch but I’m going to keep going strong. You guys can do it!

    • @Thelatinabarbie
      @Thelatinabarbie Год назад +1

      I hope ur doing well don’t give up everday is a new dayyyyy

    • @rickc-137___
      @rickc-137___ Год назад +1

      Try some melatonin

    • @mikasaackerman7711
      @mikasaackerman7711 Год назад +9

      Quit while you are still young brother. You're future self will thank you

    • @davidrenz7736
      @davidrenz7736 Год назад +2

      I’m 18 too and going through the same thing. I’m joining the military

    • @Leftyhanded9
      @Leftyhanded9 Год назад +1

      Good for you for catching it now!!!

  • @473mishke
    @473mishke 6 месяцев назад +1

    Your content is not only sincere, but straight to the point. Thoughtful, insightful, impactful. Thank you.

  • @davidparker2173
    @davidparker2173 Год назад +3

    Cannabis grew to be extremely addictive to me. I am recuperating now from a massive overload of it now. It always goes to a bad place with me; brain numb, neuropathy in the feet, and yet I would still keep hitting on it because of my horrifying addiction; {chasing a craving}. Quite often, the cannabis culture is somewhat cult like, and will be horribly denouncing, and even persecute those who speak a negative truth concerning their own experience.

  • @moondawgie6048
    @moondawgie6048 2 года назад +33

    Thank you for this and all that you do to help us with addiction issues.

    • @AddictionMindset
      @AddictionMindset  2 года назад +6

      Thank you guys for being here and making the channel possible!

  • @KimberlyAchelisHoggan
    @KimberlyAchelisHoggan Год назад +2

    This was such a great interview to listen to. I have listened to almost all of Dr. LeBlanc’s talks around addiction and dopamine, and the questions you asked I haven’t heard her answered before and I am also so interested in hearing her speak specifically more to cannabis thank you so much for that.

  • @deanbedetti5375
    @deanbedetti5375 2 года назад +5

    Dr.Frank it's almost as if Dr.Anna Lembke is speaking directly to me.... And you're asking her all my questions I have for her.

  • @alkaiable
    @alkaiable 4 месяца назад +2

    I smoked weed all my life I’m now 55 . I had quite for 7 yrs until my girlfriend of 21 yrs suddenly passed away . It’s been four yrs now she’s gone. I quite smoking 3 months ago .. for some reason this time I had almost no withdrawal symptoms

  • @jaesapapillon2801
    @jaesapapillon2801 Год назад +9

    I’m a long term smoker and I’m not experiencing issues anti depressants never worked for me. It really helped me in my 20’s to not over drink. I’ve recently quit drinking maybe time to take a smoking break 😅🎉😊

  • @pivottv2392
    @pivottv2392 9 месяцев назад +2

    My heart and mind needed this today. As it is day 4 for me. ❤ grateful for this conversation. 👏🏽👊🏽

  • @tammybarnett1290
    @tammybarnett1290 Год назад +3

    In my experience; I have been using cannabis since 2015 originally for seizures, which it does aid in, however, I am addicted and I truly believe that it is being used wrong! Cannabis is a beautiful medicinal plant if it is used properly!! Everyone needs to stop smoking it every single day!! I know Bc I’m doing it and I feel the Ill effects! Let’s get educated in the plant and use it as it is meant to be used! Thank you for sharing your knowledge

    • @docbainl9504
      @docbainl9504 Год назад +1

      You are almost there Tammy you awesome thing. One step closer to understanding. It's a drug and we are addicted to it.
      We are addicted because of
      Lack of self discipline
      Dopamine overload (too much pleasure)
      Lack of self love
      Lack of self esteem
      Lack of community
      Lack of interest and hobbies
      Lack of activity in general day to day
      Excuses for suffered trauma
      Or excuses for mental health issues I.e depression.
      All of it is excuses.
      The only people who should be smoking it is aids sufferers, cancer patients, MS sufferers or parkinsons sufferers and or any people in palliative care.
      EVERYONE ELSE IS just making excuses to be a junkie.

  • @mariusbergseth219
    @mariusbergseth219 Год назад +1

    Such a beautiful conversation. I was truly touched by that ending. Thank you Frank and Anna

  • @mattb1100
    @mattb1100 Год назад +8

    Sitting here with stash in hand ready to dump it again. Made it two weeks last time and was so happy. The stress got to me and sent me back into my shell. But this bowl is getting smashed and the stash dumped today

  • @everythingtaylored9223
    @everythingtaylored9223 Год назад +2

    These free resources are FIRE. Like I've been trying to quit smoking for almost 3 years now but it's like it rewired my subconscious mind reading through the seven step guide! And the 11 pillars of sobriety. I never comment on youtube videos but just wanted to say thank you.

  • @JamesVestal-dz5qm
    @JamesVestal-dz5qm Год назад +4

    Daily use is a very strong marker for addictive use.

  • @l337z0r
    @l337z0r Год назад +2

    Excellent interview. You struck a perfect balance with your questions and letting her speak.

  • @andrewgarcia7114
    @andrewgarcia7114 Год назад +12

    I have been smoking for 5 years and switched to powerful edibles for the last 2 years. Total 7 years of hard use. Stopped 3 weeks ago and I cry constantly and can’t seem to stop ever. Also feelings of incredible dread consume me. I hope this isn’t forever.

    • @runtheriver3670
      @runtheriver3670 Год назад +3

      Stick with it. It gets easier I swear. For a better life. I'm three months in. Still tough but slowly improving. You got this

    • @ctscan2801
      @ctscan2801 Год назад

      Smoke some weed bro you ll be better with it

    • @zoe-mv6ji
      @zoe-mv6ji Год назад

      It gets way better

    • @MrDasfried
      @MrDasfried Год назад

      ​@@ctscan2801disgusting 🤮

  • @egorthehawk4824
    @egorthehawk4824 8 месяцев назад

    Dr. Frank! Thank you so much for the work you do man. I wasn’t even planning on quitting weed, I saw your videos and heard what you had to say. After the 3 part course of quitting smoking weed I’ve been dry for a whole week now with no plans on looking back. One thing you said that blew my mind was, “if you think you can or can’t, then you’re probably right.” I know I can. And I’ve quit smoking cigs and nicotine vapes cold turkey and you gave me the knowledge to realize that if I can do that, than what can’t I do? Same with weed. Everyday had been showing me that I made the right decision. I can talk to anyone anytime i like with no anxiety or anything. I can workout and be in the moment. I am truly becoming the ultimate version of myself and I just want to say that I couldn’t have done it without you Dr. Frank. I started smoking when u was 13, and I’ve been an all day everyday smoker ever since. Let this be a message to all, you can do it guys!

  • @aalleexxx0011
    @aalleexxx0011 Год назад +8

    Loved watching this. It is definitely important for people to understand the limitations of their sources. Things can be true and we still don’t know the full story. Going to start my journey!

  • @bobcekaymusic
    @bobcekaymusic Год назад +2

    The end of this video was really really good.

  • @lukej7758
    @lukej7758 2 года назад +26

    I decided to try 90 days without weed yesterday after hearing huberman’s podcast on it. I haven’t gone more than 30 days in almost 10 years. I’ve been binging Anna lembke & your content, thanks for the info!

  • @lukemegaaa
    @lukemegaaa 5 месяцев назад +1

    This spoke to the thoughts I have been wrestling with in the deepest parts of my soul for years. This has inspired me to commit to facing life weed free! Its not going to be perfect but its definitely the better path, thank you 😅

  • @nr4930
    @nr4930 2 года назад +15

    Thank you for this. It was very informative and interesting. After being a daily weed smoker for a number of decades I quit last April and now into my sixties I am of the belief that I had my time with weed but things definitely changed in the latter years and I'm so glad to be out of it now. Thanks again Dr Frank and Dr Lembke 💐

    • @melriini8280
      @melriini8280 Год назад +1

      You give me hope 🤍

    • @nr4930
      @nr4930 Год назад

      ​@@melriini8280thanks and good luck to you. You can do this!

  • @G00DBL00MZ
    @G00DBL00MZ 13 дней назад

    Extremely profound, insightful, & helpful. My eyes are much more open. Thank you both for this discussion.

  • @insiderich7372
    @insiderich7372 Год назад +3

    One of the best discussions ever. Thank you so much for the honest and warm discussion!

  • @samuelstubblefieldstudio
    @samuelstubblefieldstudio 2 дня назад

    Thanks!

  • @jonathanwhite2025
    @jonathanwhite2025 Год назад +3

    Dr Frank. I'm in the beginning stages of leaving weed behind me. The friendship has gone extremely sour. And it's time to say goodbye. All ur videos have inspired me to continue my journey. I no longer count the days weed free. Now I make my days count by participating in healthy activities. Thank u so much!!!!! Jonathan from Albany NY

  • @nicolesage1344
    @nicolesage1344 11 месяцев назад +1

    This is helping me get through a really rough withdrawal stage after about 10 days of not smoking after basically consuming weed throughout the day since I was 16, and I'm 31 now, so it's been extremely though. Thank you so much, I am so grateful to have found your channel! ❤

  • @thed.o.s.studyguide9389
    @thed.o.s.studyguide9389 Год назад +4

    I quit smoking for two reasons, i found myself missing my life BEFORE i needed weed to enjoy every experience. I jad gotten to a point where nothing felt food without weed. Now the simple things in life fullfil me again. My second reason is the paranoia. After years of smoking i had gotten to a point where everytime I was high, i couldn't wait to come down. Hated the feelings.

  • @samstevens9720
    @samstevens9720 Год назад +1

    I rarely ever comment on anything but this is possibly the most relevant, useful and powerful discussions I have ever heard on RUclips. Thankyou both so much.

  • @squarego4346
    @squarego4346 2 года назад +34

    19 days weed and nicotine free, haven’t watched this yet but wanted to let you know my progress you do great work mate 👍🏻

  • @MrJonpac
    @MrJonpac 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you guys. I got lost in this conversation and you make so much sense . 22 years of heavy use and im now ready to stop...
    Your the best

  • @ntylesss208
    @ntylesss208 Год назад +47

    I’ve been addicted to heroin, pills, alcohol and weed. I would argue that weed has been the HARDEST thing to stop. Trust me, it’s addictive!

    • @bchristian85
      @bchristian85 Год назад

      I think one of the reasons weed is so difficult to stop is because it has the fewest tangible negatives of any of the drugs. Like, I can get high and not worry about a hangover the next day. Everyone has that alcoholic family member that is an example of what not to be. Everyone knows where heroin/opioids lead. Weed on the other hand...it's like that "white lie" you can get away with without consequences.
      That said, it's a slow burn drug and the negative consequences aren't seen right away. I've stopped for a few times and typically I feel much better for a few weeks but after that, my brain adjusts and my anxiety is back to what it was when I was smoking weed. It's hard for me to really tell if my anxiety and lack of drive in life is because of weed or in spite of it. I do think over time, it's changed my personality. I'd say the biggest negative is that it makes me okay with sitting around being bored. If I don't have weed, I tend to find more fulfilling things to do instead.

    • @randalbrown7761
      @randalbrown7761 Год назад +12

      😂

    • @PassiveAggressive._.
      @PassiveAggressive._. Год назад +4

      🧢

    • @BobbyBundlez
      @BobbyBundlez Год назад

      Idk about that one man… going through really bad fentanyl withdrawal atm and in day 3

    • @CaptainMorgan_CommanderPotts
      @CaptainMorgan_CommanderPotts Год назад +4

      That’s not true at all… heroin withdrawal is the worst of all those*

  • @kylerboucher4136
    @kylerboucher4136 2 месяца назад

    Dr Frank you are seriously the man! And as for Dr. Anna Lembke, I’m not even half way through your book and it’s already shifted my mindset and beliefs. This is all RUclips should consist of is videos and talks like this that are constructive to the human mind!! ❤️ thank you both for helping others and continuing to do so. We the readers and listeners owe you so much more than the small fee we pay, or in most cases like now it’s absolutely free 🙏🏽 god bless you both.

  • @ScediSquad
    @ScediSquad 2 года назад +27

    I about 2 and half weeks sober, and most days I forget i even smoked., it feels really good to be normal again.

    • @larrytate1657
      @larrytate1657 2 года назад +1

      One of the lucky ones. Still going strong?

  • @omayma4453
    @omayma4453 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you doc Frank for putting this video on the internet. I got to know her and her book and she really really helped me! Two months tomorrow of quitting weed, no reservations.

  • @saltygrama209
    @saltygrama209 2 года назад +23

    What you do for people with addiction is incredible! Thank you for doing what you do

  • @gretchencline5124
    @gretchencline5124 Год назад

    Wow. I can’t wait to read this book. This interview has helped me so much. thank you❤

  • @staciehulm4595
    @staciehulm4595 Год назад +11

    I appreciate this honest discussion. I've been using approximately 5-7mg of THC daily for the past 6 years to counteract symptoms of depression. I was 42 when I started after having negative experiences with SSRI's . Without some sort of chemical disruption, its difficult for me to do anything and my relationships suffer quite a bit. When I have my cannabis, I am motivated to get going, which is the opposite of many people I've heard. My family are happier too. I relate to people more calmly and rationally. Having said all this, I wish I didn't need to take anything to feel okay. Some days I feel all right and on those days, I don't take any cannabis. Am I addicted? I don't know. I hope not.

    • @FoursWithin
      @FoursWithin Год назад +2

      Addiction is often just a negative word. But in that sense it really only applies to people doing things that makes their situation worse. Your situation sounds like what a Dr would prescribe to make a patient have a better life.

    • @iamwe7035
      @iamwe7035 Год назад +1

      exercise will cure you. quit everything and face the music . the pain . Hopefully someday you'll get there.

    • @MrDasfried
      @MrDasfried Год назад

      ​@@iamwe7035bro Stopp it please

  • @loukol
    @loukol Год назад +2

    I smoked pot since high school til the end of my 20s.. Everyday usage, multiple times a day. Spent so much money on it. I knew it was terrible for my mental health/making it worse in multiple ways. I was constantly anxious and paranoid, so socially anxious. I’m almost 2 years clean from it and I’ve never felt better in my life.

  • @rideoutpoppy8252
    @rideoutpoppy8252 Год назад +4

    I'm currently watching this because right now I have a partner struggling with this right now. He believes it's affecting his health, but I don't know how to convince him to stop. I know that the time will come when he makes that decision. I just want to be supportive towards my boyfriend. Thank you for all of the comments. I pray that you thrive in a way that is healthy and beneficial for you. You got this❤

  • @Arven8
    @Arven8 Год назад +2

    What a coup, to have Anna Lembke on! Nice! Thanks for the fascinating discussion.

  • @MrWrklez
    @MrWrklez 2 года назад +6

    Love her book, happy to see a conversation specifically about Weed Addiction!

  • @reganjacklin
    @reganjacklin 2 года назад +16

    Stoked to see you got this collab! I know how much you love her work!

    • @AddictionMindset
      @AddictionMindset  2 года назад +5

      Thanks this was very exciting!! She is certainty a big influence in the world of addiction and recovery

  • @devanwiech
    @devanwiech Год назад +7

    I'm the opposite I get apathetic when I'm SOBER. Prone to be just sitting around or watching TV a lot instead of working on my passions. Even after years of quitting weed and trying various medications, the apathy never goes away.
    I'm the type to smoke and start working HARD. Is anybody else like this??? Nobody seems to understand or agree with this.

    • @active96
      @active96 Год назад +1

      I relate to this.. it makes me wanna do things and feel motivated, never experienced withdrawals with weed.
      I got psychosis tho so I'm not smoking that much but i don't personally think it was due to weed, doctors said it most likely was due to it. Truth is i know pot isn't good but I'd choose it over antidepressants or antipsychotics any time lol

    • @whitneywhitney8356
      @whitneywhitney8356 Год назад +1

      💯 people that say weed makes them lazy aren’t smoking the right weed!

    • @pepper5128
      @pepper5128 7 месяцев назад +1

      I used to be like this, but eventually, as they stated in the video, it flipped on me. The minute I got comfortable and started relying on it, it bit me. That's why you've got to be careful. What if you can't get a hold of it? You're going to struggle even more to cope because you'd have developed a dependency, you do you, but you should never stop self examining, don't get comfortable, hubris is one hell of a drug.
      I wish you luck, I don't think I'm going to quit smoking weed, but I will be taking a break for a while.

    • @tangerinesarebetterthanora7060
      @tangerinesarebetterthanora7060 2 месяца назад

      Or everybody's physiology is slightly different than anybody else's and they react differently to the same substanc, strain even. ​@@whitneywhitney8356

  • @Scott-gl4zz
    @Scott-gl4zz 11 месяцев назад

    Wow it is great seeing Anna on a podcast on your channel!!! Way to go. 9 months sober. I found this channel years ago and it’s great to see the channel grow

  • @ezekiel5687
    @ezekiel5687 Год назад +12

    As an ex stoner ; I agree. I use to smoke daily about an ounce a week. I was always high. Started making me paranoid so I had to stop. Made me feel so weird. And I smoked for years.

    • @mihirjoshi8934
      @mihirjoshi8934 Год назад +1

      I’ve been smoking for a couple of years now on a daily basis and its increasing my anxiety for no reason. Past few months it’s become a compulsive behaviour and I don’t even feel good anymore.
      Strong feeling of wanting to get rid of the anxiety for good is a great reason for me to stop smoking weed totally✌🏻

    • @stephenfiore9960
      @stephenfiore9960 Год назад +1

      …..made me depressed most times at the end. Was fun at the start. Probably 20 years since my last toke

    • @ezekiel5687
      @ezekiel5687 Год назад +1

      It's crazy how a drug or plant affects every person differently. One person, it is like a savior. And another person, gives massive panic attacks and migraines. Everyone's weed story is different. I've had younger people ask if they'd like it and I say no one knows unless you try because we are all different. The cotton mouth, body feeling numb, paranoid etc, not for me. Years ago, different story.

    • @Tempo50
      @Tempo50 5 месяцев назад

      I have been paranoid and anxious lately. It’s horrible! But when I don’t use I ruminate on my horrible life

  • @surronzak8154
    @surronzak8154 Год назад +2

    I don't know, I have ADHD and I'm gifted, I feel good when I'm sober from weed but life is to slow for me, when I smoke weed I can live at the same pace as the people arround me, and it slows my racing mind too, I wish weed where legal here in France so I could choose the strain I want and not be to much affected, cause yes I lack motivation when smiking. The biggest downside for me is I don't remember my dreams, when I'm sober I live two lifes, and the dreaming life is so nice, sometimes I can't wait to go to sleep so I can dream again.

    • @goblinmoblin4869
      @goblinmoblin4869 4 месяца назад

      That's what I used to think, then I realized I was a high idiot

  • @gears7467
    @gears7467 2 года назад +20

    52 days off weed and still have bad brain fog.

    • @jordanchong7195
      @jordanchong7195 2 года назад +1

      You smoked daily n for how long?

    • @DekuSt0ner
      @DekuSt0ner 2 года назад +4

      Listen tu huberman podcast on dopamine and motivation. Very scientific based and gives basic duable tips to improve cognition and dopamine increased states. It could help with that mental fog

    • @namelessmillennial
      @namelessmillennial 2 года назад

      That could be thanks to Pfizer..... if you got the 💉

    • @larrytate1657
      @larrytate1657 2 года назад +4

      Weed is a helluva drug. Maybe you can’t rly have a lethal od. Ok that’s great but psychologically that shit can have you tripping harder than some harder drugs would. Lol.

    • @philosopherprince339
      @philosopherprince339 Год назад

      Try Vegan

  • @BReyes47
    @BReyes47 Год назад +2

    Wow Dr. Anna Lembke holds so much wisdom ❤️ thank you for this clip Doc!

  • @garyferguson8346
    @garyferguson8346 Год назад +6

    I am now just over 3months clean from weed addiction. It has been a very difficult journey but best decision of my life, i still suffer from serious leg muscle aches which only started after withdrawal from cannabis. Definitely an addictive substance 💯

  • @Chexsum
    @Chexsum Год назад +1

    Week 3 here; famished, nightsweats and nightmares. I've quit a few times but nearing 50 and 'going clean'.