do i have a problem?

[cole11]

Last year I went through a rough patch, and became very alcohol dependent for a good few months. I stopped drinking excessively about six months ago, but since the end of august I've been smoking bud pretty much everyday. I don't smoke it during the day if I have college, I get everything done that needs to be done, and I never really thought there was anything wrong with it until a friend of mine sounded shocked when she found out how much of it I smoked. I've messed around with other drugs in the past, but I do a bit of coke and meph every now and then, and I know that if I had more money I would pick up more regularly. I know it's no good for my head, but I can't really picture myself any other way now. I was just wondering what other people think, do I have a problem or is my mate over-reacting?

[Maloo]

What is "meph"? I've heard of meth....

But in my opinion, if you use coke and other drugs, yes, you have a problem. But that's me. Everyone has their own opinion when it comes to drugs.

[cole11]

meph is mephodrone, it was the stuff that was legal in the UK back last year but got banned after a few kids died from it. Thanks for your view, would appreciate any other comments and opinions that people have to offer

[taylalatbh.]

If you have to ask if you have a problem, chances are you do have one. You're obviously worried about yourself otherwise you wouldn't have made this post.

I think doing any drug/drinking alcohol is a problem. It shows your dependence on the substances. I don't find weed as a bad drug at all, but if you do it excessively (which I believe you do) then I think you have a problem. And because you now do harder drugs, I think that's a definite worry. It could progress you to go to more harder drugs, become addicted and seriously harm your body and your life.

I would advise getting some help on your drug use. Speak to a drug counsellor and see what a professional would think of your habits.

Again, this is just my opinion. But I think others would somewhat agree with me.

Take care.

[kylibertine]

Hello!
In my eyes, a drug user has a 'problem' when it begins to affect their everyday life. I will admit I am quite a keen drinker and I indulge in drugs, but I don't think just because somebody uses a substance is should be deemed a problem. If your drug and alcohol use doesn't get in the way of your day-to-day life then, in my eyes, you don't have a problem - however, if it gets to the point where you're not doing things you're meant to be as a direct result of drugs and alcohol then you should probably address such things.

Coke to me is one of the few 'safe' drugs. It's one of the drugs you can do alot of and still be relatively alright come morning. It's toxicity is unbeknown to me but if memory serves me right the LD50 of pure cocaine is registered somewhere around 3,000mg+ which, seeing as most coke these days is subject to cutting agents in ridiculous amounts it's one of the drugs that are pretty tough to overdose on.

Mephedrone however I would cut out completely, I won't lie - i've dabbled in it a few times. It's a horrible, dirty drug. Especially since the ban, a flurry of wannabe 'dealers' cutting their mephedrone with anything they can get their hands on.

I don't know where i'm going with this post, it's been a long two days...just be careful. x

[mIssIng:nO]

I can't speak on the other drugs, opinion is a big thing when it comes to those, and people won't agree.


The big key with weed is moderation, when it becomes everything, then its bad.

but if you only light up after your done everything you need to do, and are in your own free time, i see NO problem with smoking some green.
Hell, i smoke quite a bit a week and still maintain. Ironicly, i started handling my smoking situations better now that i have money, when ever i was broke i smoked when ever i could, now i just smoke when i feel like it

[cole11]

thanks for the posts everyone, it's nice just to see what other people's points of view are. obviously everyone has different opinions, and definitely when it comes to a subject such as drugs, but the way i see it, I probably do take drugs too much, but I don't think I have a 'problem' as such. I have a very addictive personality anyway, the only thing i worry about it is that I won't realize if i develop a really big problem.

Only today, I was chatting with a friend who reminded me just how long i've been at it for, and to be honest I had totally forgotten it had been that long. My head isn't in the stablest of places and a lot of people say that taking drugs doesn't help which can be true, but to be honest i feel better now than i do when im sober. a lot of people would view that as a problem which is more what i want an opinion on, cause personally to me, i know that it's not the most ideal thing to be doing, but it seems to be working for me

[mIssIng:nO]

don't let it become a crutch

also, smoke only when you WANT to smoke, if your not sure if you want to light up, don't.
If you do, it becomes a habit, and loses the entire point of smoking it imo

[ALLorNOTHINGforCHRIST]

It sounds like you have a problem because one hard drugs can become a problem fast and two even with like booze if you can not go a day without it that becauses an issue.

[mIssIng:nO]

Originally Posted by I love dogs

It sounds like you have a problem because one hard drugs can become a problem fast and two even with like booze if you can not go a day without it that becauses an issue.

there is a big difference between NEEDING to do something everyday, and choosing to do something everyday.

If a responsible adult wants to have a glass of wine everyday, thats fine, hell its even sort of healthy, so its okay, no problem

hell even if a responsible adult wants to have two-three glasses of whiskey, as long as they have done all they have need for in teh day (i.e children are asleep or something, no responsibilities for the time) there is no real problem with them enjoying a few drinks, cept for the health problems, but if you are a healthy adult it won't do TO much damage unless you go overboard, so only hard core people would look down on it


but if a responsible adult wants to smoke a joint a day, in the exact same situation, they automatically have a problem and are "addicted"

if they need to do it, theres a problem, if someone is responsible and wants to enjoy what they enjoy, there isn't a problem, its part of being an adult

(we'll not get into the fact its illegal)

[Synaestheasiaen]

Damn, I live in Illinois and Mephedrone can be purchased at my local drugstore or online!

Anyway, I don't understand what you mean when you say you know weed's not good for your head. Whatever small effects Marijuana has on the brain are typically harmless depending on the user. I'm not worried about your involvement in ganja nearly as much as I am in the fact that you use meth. If you find your grades to be fine, your friendships and relationships with family to be ok, and know that you are only using in moderation, then you're perfectly fine. Just don't slip and when you begin to notice that you are, you need to use that will power and stop for a while. Drugs are not always bad contrary to popular belief. Hell Einstein used to snort a few lines here and there because coke stimulates the brain. Moderation truly is key. I am however horrified at the fact that some people are saying blow is a relatively "safer" drug. No, it's not. I could go on and on about that drug and how dangerous it is and how I know a plethora of people including myself who got addicted after first time usage. Just be careful and know what you're potentially getting yourself into. Try and stick with weed for a while.

[minniemouseprincess]

Any kind of smoking or excessive drinking is a problem in my opinion. Both are extremely bad for you. You should get some help before things get much worse. This is not the lifestyle you want. Its a long, hard, and depressing road that people who drink or smoke go down. You will be much happier and feel much better without these things. I wish you the very best of luck.