How to Quit Smoking Weed Gradually or Cold Turkey
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- Опубликовано: 13 май 2021
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Marijuana, or weed, is a drug with mind-altering properties that is gotten from the Cannabis sativa plant. This drug, which can be either smoked, vaped, or eaten (as edibles), contains a psychoactive compound THC that stimulates the pleasure receptors in the brain. This is what causes the feeling of euphoria that one gets after ingesting weed.
Although weed has been legalized as both a recreational and medicinal drug, it is still very possible to develop a dependence on its psychoactive properties. This condition is known as a marijuana use disorder.
When you first start consuming cannabis, its initial effects might be quite pleasurable, and you may experience improved moods and short-term feelings of joy and contentment, which could inevitably lead to dependence on the drug. However, over time you may begin to notice some unpleasant side effects like:
- Anxiety/ paranoia
- Impaired body movements
- Loss of sense of time and hallucinations
- With regular use, these side effects may worsen including:
- Depression
- Reduced academic and career performance
- Financial and relationship problems
- Lung diseases and breathing issues
- Chronic bronchitis
Noticing any of these symptoms is a strong indication that you should stop the consumption of marijuana.
Although many may think that quitting weed consumption is easy, with the risk of addiction and the withdrawal symptoms that may be involved, the process may be a lot more difficult than you think. This video will help you simplify the major approaches to quitting marijuana consumption.
Before deciding on which approach to take, it is important to identify and learn to deal with your conditioning and triggers. This will ensure that you stick with your quit strategy and reduce the risk of a relapse.
I hope this video is shared to everyone out there. Im addicted to weed and I feel worse every day because weed control my life now. I will quit right now
hi this was a month ago i also am struggling and want to quit. How are you doing now?
@@masonsureman6178 man the first week is the hardest part. I've quit 1 month already and I feel super energetic, I want to keep my self busy at all the time. I still get the vivid dream sometimes but I sleep much better. Before quitting weed, I sleep at 3am and wake up at 10am. But right now I sleep at 10-11PM and wake up at 5AM. I feel like the time I have in a day is doubled, the day feel longer to me. My brain think quicker, I eating healthier. After 3 week of quitting, I did a bong hit with my friend and it was the most terrifies feeling I have ever had. The weed was so much stronger for me at that time. Then I vomited and get headache. After that I never feel want to smoke weed again because my body was clean for 3 weeks and when I smoke weed I just feel like I inject so much toxicity into my body. I realize that , I work so hard to clean out my body from THC now I inject again, it feel so bad for my body. I feel respect my health more man so from that I decided to never smoke again. My man! for somebody smoking weed is normal and they can handle that every day and still can keep track at work, spend time with family but I can't. Everybody is build different. If you think weed is struggling your life that mean your instinct is trying warn you weed is not good for your life survival. I hope you can rehab my man. Quitting weed really change my vision about life, I want to spend more time to my family but weed is the barrier. That is why I quit weed man. I hope you the best motivation man, don't give up if you want to change your life. After 1 months , I sware you wont want to smoke weed again. Be strong! God bless you. Happy New Year. This is the best time to start changing!
@@long9x97 I'm proud of you bro!!! Remember temptation will come and go but continue to make the right choices and stand STRONG!!!!!...
@@masonsureman6178 you got this!!! You'll only have to endure suffering for a few weeks to be free for a LIFETIME!!! Praying for you 🙏🏽🤝🏽
@@long9x97 thank you so much for that big comment i read it all. i talk to real people instead of reading stuff and it feels more possible. i used to smoke 4 bowls a day for a year but now i smoke 1 a day and i’m trying to do less so i have improved but eventually i will completely stop. the only thing is i just get scared when i stop because it feels like i’m going crazy like i’m schizophrenic without weed lol. but thank you u give me inspiration
Weed is definitely a serious drug, I've smoked a couple of hits to get high before and went up to smoking a half an oz a week (2 grams a day) and I had to quit because I became completely addicted and my tolerance went up to the point where I didn't feel high anymore. Anyone who says "it's easy to quit" and "weed is not serious drug" are full of shit. I'd like to see them stop smoking for even one week. You wont be able to tell your addicted brain "I'm going to be strong and not smoke even though I have weed."
You are right about that
this hard but fs possible i quit for weeks for t-breaks if u don’t take t-breaks, obviously u won’t get high anymore that’s how it would work with any drugs that’s how tolerance works
The worst thing of it all is the osama when you quit cold turkiye. It's scary being up for 3 days.
im exactly in that situation iv just smoked the last joint and I feel nothing bruh I'm actually so addicted I must stop I quit nic I can do this
Well said. I went cold turkey, took me 3x to get it to the point of outright pushing it aside when I really wanted to relax. It’s hard. Hope you’re well.
Been smoking since 13 years old took me a long time to realize I started when my parents split up & just never stopped. At first when I was younger it didn't hurt me that much because, I had that young drive I played 3 sports & maintained honors with my grades while smoking. Now at 28 though eventually I started to use oil because, it is stronger but, it's been wrecking me lately I can't even get out of bed & gained so much weight. I quit a few hours ago wish me luck I already feel better just more stressed is all.
I quit a month ago, had insomnia for a couple weeks. Feeling great now and no more munchies yay!!!!
lol I know how you feel I’ve got a huge Lolly jar with heaps of candy and chocolate and now the only thing it’s good for is Halloween, keep going m8
Money, money, money, ££££'s smoked everyday for the last 30 odd years, now 63 gone cold turkey, day 20 all good at the mo, apart from insomnia......blah I will get through this. Love to all quitting.🤩
$817/month for weed and cigs…I bought the cheaper cigs and got a great deal on weed, too. That’s just crazy, right?! I’m spending the money I saved on my daughter’s mortgage.
PS hope you rock it, and enjoy that freedom
@@onerider808 Yes thank you, day 99 today, all good apart from still having trouble sleeping. We can do it.
I wish I never smoked weed now lol
just don’t abuse weed
@@jerzeyallen87 easier said than done for addicts
@@more.art.less.war.skill issue
@@ILovePie53 either youre trolling or youre extremely unintelligent haha
Be easy on yourself. You got this.
I lost weight, and I have less anxiety, but i have the irritability still, maybe by next week it’ll fade some more. Two weeks ago I had rage. Feels nice being strong.
When I quit weed I had zero urge to eat and dropped 100 pounds, changed my life.
Excellent.
Hallucinations? I have never ever experienced that with weed no matter how potent it was.
Everybody is diffrent bro
You *never* hallucinate on weed. I hate it when they mix in myths to prove their point. Quitting weed is a great investment, but it should come from total honesty on why weed is bad for you.
Trying to quit weed - take 5😅 lets see if i can actually quit this time.
did u success? i’m starting my journey now
@@ixchelquattropani2696 yesss dude, well not when I posted that comment but 3months ago. Persistence is key.
@David Atkinson yes i did. Im 3months clean going on to 4 November 15th
@@SirRizzalotdid u do cold turkey
@@Saugasbiggestsav yes, that was the only way for me. But see what works for you. Goodluck
Hardest part for me is not being able to sleep without it. I work early in the morning, I can’t afford to be up until 3 am, which happens every time I try quitting. Nothing helps me sleep but weed. If I could sleep without it… I don’t think I’d have much trouble quitting.
🎶 here i go again on my own🎶
I’ve been getting high everyday for the past 3 years now since I’ve graduated Highschool. I have to stop before it’s too late.
Good! I quit at 26 now. I'm down 5k
This was one the best videos on this topic. I just wish I had something to lean on
THANK YOU SO MUCH , you mean a lot really I wish people would see the effects are bad but it brings a positive effects.
That makes no sense
@Coviditous He means that you feel good while you are high, but for some people, the effects can induce panic or discomfort more easily than others, or when they quit they experience bad withdrawal symptoms when others may not. THC & CBD affects everyone differently. I had a great time while smoking and consuming, but I did it too much, and it really made my mind go crazy lol.
I used for thirty years so when I went cold turkey I needed a visual cue to help ,I always wanted to ride motorcycles so I bought one got my license and when I got cravings I either went for a ride or even simply looking at the bike to give me the proper motivation and it worked for me
Thanks for the advice
Being totally transparent, I have have tried and abused to various degrees and lengths of time : cigarettes
Xanax
Prescription cough syrup (lean)
Pcp (wet, angel dust)
Cocaine and even crack..haven’t used any in over a decade accept cigarettes.. going on 5 yrs since I quit but weed I’ve been smoking since I was 15 and im 42 and I just haven’t been able to stop,,, hoping this video helps!
How's it going now
@@d_chatz8353hes back smoking durries and sniffing lines
Watch out for hot sweats and cold shivers... be sure to keep hydrated.... i did dehydrate and have a seizure..
Insomnia sucks... melatonin helps... and nightmares... proper vivid nightmares...
Give it a few weeks it'll get better!! You got this!!!
Omggggg how did you know you were dehydrated?! Were there any signs earlier?! so glad you recovered. Reading your comment kinda scared me because I've been smoking for about 7 years now and I'm losing a ton of weight. I'm not sure if it's the weed or if I'm dehydrated. I want to quit but it's so hard. Still trying 🙌🏼
@@v.g7279 it gets better..
They told me at hospital i dehydrated first time in my life i had seizures... i also went overboard with coffee and didnt eat proper food when i quit... i quit cold turkey after years of waking and baking all day long.. 16 years... i only lasted two weeks.. then i relapsed... hoping this year is less stressful...
@@v.g7279 the signs were like dizzy spells... light headed ness... feel like you drifting into a dream... then you wake up on the floor.. drenched in sweat, body hurting and weak.. kid crying.. women driving you to hospital saying you had a seizure..
I was on the phone one moment... woke up on way to hospital..
@@v.g7279If you haven’t stopped it could also be the irregular meals. I lose weight when i smoke because i totally forget to eat
Great video very helpful and accurate
The biggest issue I have to face Is a constant black Mood without hash. Depression, anxiety , flu ... I m used to all that. Without hash my Mood Is the One of a real hascishin
Have been smoking weed for 25 years now.
Im not totally sure i want to totally quit definitely want to cut down my dependency and consumption amount.
I would stop if i didn’t have the terrible nausea and vomiting spouts
That might actually come from smoking to much weed. Its called CHS, look it up. It blew my mind too..
Watching this while smoking my last Spliff ! It’s hard but I’m trying , LETS GO!!
how you getting on these days?
@@bennhenderson7898 not good still smoking unfortunately smh
Video starts at 3:08
I have a question...Is it normal to have panic attacks when you have withdrawal from Weed? I need to know because every time I stop cold turkey I always have panic attacks. Also when I take too much. Any advice?
Hell yea it is..if I'm trying to quit now and have horrible nightmares, wake up angry, panic attacks, no appetite, insomnia..but I've been smoking heavy for 20 years..good luck
@@mattmulhearn668 Thanks. I am currently 7 days into quitting cold turkey. I was a heavy user as well for a few years. I always feel anxious and worried that I am going to have a heart attack lol. I hope these symptoms will go away soon.
@@RagingRazor28Stay Hard Bro.. best of luck.. everything will be fine..
Yes cos the nervous system gets ramped up
@@RagingRazor28health anxiety
What is the cost to do the virtual program with your addiction center?
Thank you ❤️
How you getting on?
@@Dreabee83 what about you? is it possible?
I quit weed cold turkey after 4 years of daily use and a few more of regular use. The first few days were like shit. Your body feels off balance and your mind feels depressive. Then it wears off. T I've been off for 6 months now. I'd like to smoke but won't unless I grow it myself. And that's at least a year away. Mostly because I'm very sick of illegal traffic. And weed quality is worst everyday. They've been adding some weird shit to it, and even fentanyl. Now off weed, dreams are very lucid. Dreams tell you many things about yourself that lie in the unconscious. Your worries, your fears. You can do a lot if you listen to them and confront your problems. I do take pills to improve sleep. The work very well.
yeah but how do i eat when doing cold turkey losing so much weight
Psilocybin containing mushrooms save my life. They drastically reduced my benzodiazepine withdrawal allowing me to quite illicit pill addiction after three years of heavy daily use before it would had became medically dangerous to quit
I can honestly say psychedelics experience was probably one of the most profound and beautiful collection of moments I have ever had
Now on Day 62 wow never thought I could do it, all good still trouble SLEEPING........
Most videos are anti weed but I found this mostly just factual. Good video.
Don't light the next joint or bowl or whatever way of doing it ???
anyone here?
I have failed to quit 3 or 4 times now. The Flue like symptoms were the big one for me and they last a couple wks. And usually about wk 2 I go back to smoking. Going to try to taper this time
tell me how your proccess is going did you quit?
How did tapering go bro??
@@Amaann420 lol.. not good.. good news I'm not a heavy smoker. usually smoke about 1 small joint a day (top shelf). I have had a lot of tragedy in my life. i think the weed helps me get through the wk.
Hey bro them flu like symptoms got me f up right now but I’m fighting 🦾
@@alexissanchezilovefornitea8396proud of you. Keep it up. I’m with you
Well welcome me im finally here as well tryna quit 😅
All of this assumes you have friends and family.
Rely on urself bro 😎
I’ve “quit” (successfully made it through withdrawals) many times without the help of friends or family. It’s absolutely possible just takes a lot of willpower and belief in yourself
Jokes on you! I don't have any friends!
I feel like a can't quit I've tried a few times latley but I cannot sleep at all and its not practical to do my job off 0 hours sleep , I have been lying in bed for 4hrs tried sleep supplements and meditation , does anyone have any advice
If you trust your general practitioner I suggest talking to him or her about quitting. They can prescribe things that help with insomnia and irritability and such. Unfortunately there's no specific weed withdrawal medication like with opiates or alcohol, but there are meds that will help some of the withdrawal side effects. Good luck.
@@jasonbuckenberger3122 thanks for the suggestion . I am in 2 minds about this I use the weed a crutch to help me sleep I'm worried I'd just be replacing 1 cructh for another. I think the biggest problem is working the night shift so I'm trying to get onto normal days and have another shot at quitting
@@jatekever6342herbal nighttime teas were the game changer for me. doctor will give u benzos for when you legitimately are sleep deprived, but gotta be extremely careful as they’re super addictive
@@jatekever6342You can do it step by step. But you have to write down your consumption every day and first cut it to half. Then cut it to half again. Then totally sober nights before holidays when you don't have to worry about going to work next day. And still use lesser and lesser also in working week. When you notice you can sleep without weed in holidays you can try to be sober one night also in working week. And so on.
I have seen heavy users quitting like that and some of them (not all) even nowadays can smoke once a week/twice a month/holidays etc. But they have strict principles now and they really write down when they use and how much they use. They have gone through the hellish addiction and withdrawals and they don't want to do it again. So they still love weed but they know that if they want to enjoy it even sometimes they have to be careful and regulate the dose strictly. Luckily it is not like with alchol that when you are addicted and quit, first drink after that and you are where you were before you quitted.
No matter which way you want to continue (totally quitting or to "weekend smoker") make rules, write down consumption and the most important: _follow_ those rules rest of your life. Weed isn't like bread that you can enjoy every day as much you can. Those young lads who are bragging that they can use it how much they want and it has no effects to life and they can stop whenever they want either lie or they actually haven't use it long enough to understand.
Ummmmm so I'm screwed cause my car would b a trigger since it's were I always smoke 😅😅
yeah my roommates smoke and their supplies are in view all the time too, its hard to avoid that trigger
Practice buteyko method, meditation, buddhist and taoist techniques❤
The program is NOT free 😕
Nothing is free
17 grand when I went to Trafalgar inpatient 6 years ago
it looks like those non really accurate data and advise you get when you are a kid from your school.
Buy a ksafe box to lock your weed away for a set time.
How to quit smoking weed, just stop smoking weed. You're not addicted to cannabis, You're addicted to having a habit you created for yourself by making it a coping mechanism that you can do with anything. Cannabis isn't an addictive substance. Making anything a habit/coping mechanism will give a false sense of addiction. Just like overweight people do with food, literally, sugar is more addictive than cannabis. This video made me realize how weak minded most people in today's world are. if you're grumpy, angry, or violent towards others because you can't smoke a joint. then I would say that is more a personal medical issue you were masking with cannabis than withdraws. which you will probably be taking something worse than cannabis for in the future anyways.
That's not what "Pertinent" means, and the "Gateway Drug" thing is irrelevant, but there's a lot of good information here.
Their is only one way to quit and that's cold turkey this is not benzo/opiates eventually you have to go cold turkey why not just rip off the band aid!
The fake drawing animation is incredibly disgusting.
hallucinations are you serious?, people who make videos based on what they have read are time wasters. I would listen to someone with actual smoking experience.
I never had hallucinations, but a friend of mine who's a huge stoner told me just the other day how much he misses "a certain kind of weed that made him hallucinate", so I guess there is some truth in that.
So fucking demotivating 🖕
A good way to quit and this goes for HEAVY ASS SMOKERS it to literally cut yourself down to a single blunt a day AT NIGHT TIME! Then gradually stop puffing it and move onto 10 mgs a night for another month in 2 months your withdrawals will be very very easy to get over