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Patlal
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Have you lost control of your drug use?
#18806526 - 09/06/13 08:29 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Do you find yourself getting high/drunk even if you didn't want to?
Do you find yourself using a lot more than you planned on using?
Are you in a situation where you want to quit but just can't?
Do you promise yourself not to get high/drunk today and break that promise a few hours later?
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#18806531 - 09/06/13 08:30 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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A wizard is not too stoned or not high enough. A wizard gets high exactly when he means to.
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Re: Have you lost control of you drug use? [Re: Futuresight]
#18806546 - 09/06/13 08:39 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I am proud to be able to vote no! A few weeks back and I would have voted yes in a heartbeat
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Re: Have you lost control of you drug use? [Re: Futuresight]
#18806552 - 09/06/13 08:40 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Back in high school, I lost control and likely risked my health. I WAS addicted to drugs.
Since my first terrifying shroom trip, I accepted my faults and learned to resist instant gratification.
However, when I get something AMAZING...MDxx...my moderation behaviors are challenged. It's just part of 'once being' an addict. It messes with me physiologically(due to repeated use), but not mentally. I can control the urges quite nicely.
In the end, I know what my 'level' is, and I know that there are certain drugs you can only use sparingly. moderation is key to developing a healthy lifestyle while dabbling with psychoactive drugs
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: Patlal]
#18806558 - 09/06/13 08:42 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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No, no, no and no. I'm way past that... . . .
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: Patlal]
#18806563 - 09/06/13 08:43 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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at times, yes.
Currently, no.
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: Patlal]
#18806579 - 09/06/13 08:48 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I'd say not really. I mean maybe with marijuana, but it really doesn't have any acute negative side effects on my life, so I'm not too worried about it. It's really the only drug I use habitually. I used to have issues with alcohol, but I'm pretty well gotten over that. I'll still have a couple beers maybe a couple times a week or something, and a little more than that on occasion, but it's not a habitual thing for me anymore.
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: nicechrisman]
#18806608 - 09/06/13 08:58 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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do cigarettes count? i wake up wheezing, its horrible
i have zero interest in weed anymore, i didnt even enjoy my last mushroom trip months ago, and i think i have zero interest in them now too
i hate benzo's its like being drunk without any euphoria
i drink beer when its free, which isnt very often
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: nicechrisman]
#18806610 - 09/06/13 08:59 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I really am afraid that I have. When I'm not on cannabis, I have but one urge: seek cannabis. It doesnt affect me to the point where I cant work my 12 hour shifts but I can definitely feel the pull. I think stoned has become my "neutral" which is really harmful and I'm even starting to feel some anxiety and paranoia - but thats more caused by internal turmoil and then thinking about my external problems like pot use exacerbate my stress. It's a vicious cycle and I feel so demotivated. I went on a very contemplative shroom trip on 3.5 dry in a tea, spent 4 hours in pitch black old growth forest trying my hardest to liliterally BE nature. But I ended up on a 4 hour mushroom psychosis of self doubt and a maelstrom of every sensation and emotion I've ever felt in my life. I know its not the pot; it's me. I gotta help me.
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: hidenseek1]
#18806612 - 09/06/13 08:59 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Not for years and it feels great
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: TheMovement]
#18806628 - 09/06/13 09:07 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Quote:
TheMovement said: at times, yes.
Currently, no.
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This. I have a hard time not smoking weed when I have it, but I don't have any. Coffee I have in control I would say, usually I drink it in the morning and that's it.
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: psi]
#18806708 - 09/06/13 09:33 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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My drug use is definitely out of control. I am a poly-substance addict for sure. It has been worrying me recently. I've started keeping a list of which drugs I use on which day and I'm trying to minimize my usage. I cut out caffeine. I did cut out alcohol but brought it back to ease amphetamine comedowns since I got a bunch of amps recently (and will be getting more). I eventually want to be at a point where I am not dependent on anything. I don't mind using cannabis regularly but other than that I want to just have the occasional (once every week or two) psychedelic, dissociative, or empathogen experience.
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: bryguy27007]
#18806773 - 09/06/13 09:56 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I can proudly say no but I don't count caffeine as a drug more like a fuel to get me going in the morning and keep me awake on night shift .I had a weird relationship with weed for years . I smoked every day for 4 years and then I went to smoking the odd joint , I quit smoking cigarettes or sub it for vaping and since then I only smoke weed when I'm bored which is not very often . I keep weed at home for weeks on end without even looking at it but when I do smoke it and it's all gone I always tell myself I have to get more . I still enjoy mushrooms but don't get the time to trip , maybe 2-3 times a year now .
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: mandrax360]
#18806786 - 09/06/13 09:59 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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yup, alcohol. ive been an "alcoholic" for years. going on 10 years now. in that 10 years i quit once, for a year. its prob been the most happiest my mind has felt since those 10 years. i have tried to quit in the past, but my life is so fucked right now, its all i really have.
last night was the first night i havnt drank in years though.
kinda shitty, but its whatever.
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: current]
#18806798 - 09/06/13 10:04 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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current said: yup, alcohol. ive been an "alcoholic" for years. going on 10 years now. in that 10 years i quit once, for a year. its prob been the most happiest my mind has felt since those 10 years. i have tried to quit in the past, but my life is so fucked right now, its all i really have.
last night was the first night i havnt drank in years though.
kinda shitty, but its whatever.
What is your consumption pattern? 12-pack of beer a day?
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Patlal
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: current]
#18806800 - 09/06/13 10:04 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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current said: yup, alcohol. ive been an "alcoholic" for years. going on 10 years now. in that 10 years i quit once, for a year. its prob been the most happiest my mind has felt since those 10 years. i have tried to quit in the past, but my life is so fucked right now, its all i really have.
last night was the first night i havnt drank in years though.
kinda shitty, but its whatever.
how much do you drink per night?
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Re: Have you lost control of you drug use? [Re: Futuresight]
#18806802 - 09/06/13 10:04 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Futuresight said: A wizard is not too stoned or not high enough. A wizard gets high exactly when he means to.
this. times a million.
also, its good to have the ability to put it down in the middle of the glass of beer or bowl...just instant decision of 'i've had enough' and follow through with that.
you don't always have to finish everything!
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Re: Have you lost control of you drug use? [Re: g00ru]
#18806821 - 09/06/13 10:09 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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g00ru said:
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Futuresight said: A wizard is not too stoned or not high enough. A wizard gets high exactly when he means to.
this. times a million.
also, its good to have the ability to put it down in the middle of the glass of beer or bowl...just instant decision of 'i've had enough' and follow through with that.
you don't always have to finish everything!
So true , I always smoke about half a joint now and save the rest for the next episode.
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Re: Have you lost control of you drug use? [Re: mandrax360]
#18806894 - 09/06/13 10:35 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Weed is the only thing I cannot resist, however, as previously mentioned, it has little to no negative effects on my life so... so be it.
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: hidenseek1] 1
#18806901 - 09/06/13 10:37 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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hidenseek1 said: do cigarettes count? i wake up wheezing, its horrible
i have zero interest in weed anymore, i didnt even enjoy my last mushroom trip months ago, and i think i have zero interest in them now too
i hate benzo's its like being drunk without any euphoria
i drink beer when its free, which isnt very often
You sound like a bucket of fun.
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: ModestMouse]
#18806910 - 09/06/13 10:39 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Quote:
ModestMouse said:
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hidenseek1 said: do cigarettes count? i wake up wheezing, its horrible
i have zero interest in weed anymore, i didnt even enjoy my last mushroom trip months ago, and i think i have zero interest in them now too
i hate benzo's its like being drunk without any euphoria
i drink beer when its free, which isnt very often
You sound like a bucket of fun.
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: Tombc1]
#18807094 - 09/06/13 11:40 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Sober people can be fun too
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: Patlal]
#18807126 - 09/06/13 11:48 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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My drinking has become a bit of a problem, I'm trying to slow down. I'm back to drinking before work to keep the negative feelings at bay, but once that wears off I'm extra irritable and it really does no good. Yesterday I tried to take a day off, it has been months, but I bought some brews and drank enough to keep me chilled out. I'm not a big fan of being sober, it's just boring I guess.
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Re: Have you lost control of you drug use? [Re: mandrax360]
#18807135 - 09/06/13 11:51 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I use cannabis to treat head pain. The head pain is nearly constant in my life so (therefore) so is the cannabis. It affects me without a doubt. I wish I could catch those pigs that are after me. They could be after you, too.
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: psi]
#18807218 - 09/06/13 12:07 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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psi said:
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TheMovement said: at times, yes.
Currently, no.
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This. I have a hard time not smoking weed when I have it, but I don't have any. Coffee I have in control I would say, usually I drink it in the morning and that's it.
This. I smoke everyday if I have it, when I don't too bad. When i don't have it i go and get it a few days later. Kicked my coffee habit when I had my wisdom teeth removed, it tasted awful for at least 2 weeks. Now i use coffee in moderation , although I do confess an occasional binge. I don't drink alcohol and only use other substances(mainly psychedelics) only once in a while, around 3-4 experiences a year.
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: kyoto]
#18807374 - 09/06/13 12:51 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Based on the poll results:
42% of us are addicts
50% of us are in denial
8% are too stoned to make a decision.
awesome
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: Patlal]
#18807380 - 09/06/13 12:53 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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In denial?
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: TwinEclipse]
#18807446 - 09/06/13 01:20 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Are you in a situation where you want to quit but just can't?
I answered no because I'm mostly happy with how I control my usage, although there are a few things I'd like to change. I think for almost anyone that uses drugs, they often find themselves in situations where they want to quit but can't. Right now the only thing I'm remotely dependent on physically is benzos, and even that's not too bad, although I'm kinda skating along a real fine line; if I used them anymore than I do now I'd be in trouble.
It may seem contradictory to the point of college, but when I get my 2 year degree finished and transfer to a university, I plan to cut out most of the more addicting things (even though I can control them they're still bad for me.. most people call these "hard drugs"). I'd have no problem stopping just about everything if I could dramatically change my entire environment, but I can't. I'm stuck in the same place knowing the same people who do the same things, and when you're so used to having things a certain way within an environment it's really hard to change. I'm kinda glued to some of my tendencies here, if you will.
Regardless I can still manage to go a month with nothing more than benzos. In my mind I'm thinking of the powerful reinforcing highs of dope and ketamine and speed but I don't go crazy trying to get such drugs and I make it by fine without them, minus the fact they consume a lot of my thoughts when I'm bored and not focused on anything else.
Weed on the other hand... I've mastered my ability to find the right time and place for this and couldn't be more pleased with when I choose to smoke some buds
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: extreme]
#18807506 - 09/06/13 01:38 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I drink at night even days i tell myself I don't want to. Not every night and not a huge amount 2-3 beers 3-5 days a week. The strange part is when im on-call for work, which is one week each month, Im just fine without drinking. I even feel good and consider not drinking when the week is over. The evening after im not on-call ill be drinking again.
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: grower182]
#18808920 - 09/06/13 07:21 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I voted yes, but ill leave it at that.
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Re: Have you lost control of you drug use? [Re: g00ru]
#18808943 - 09/06/13 07:26 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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g00ru said:
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Futuresight said: A wizard is not too stoned or not high enough. A wizard gets high exactly when he means to.
this. times a million.
also, its good to have the ability to put it down in the middle of the glass of beer or bowl...just instant decision of 'i've had enough' and follow through with that.
you don't always have to finish everything!
QFT again.
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: Patlal]
#18808977 - 09/06/13 07:32 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I smoked way too much weed the last few months but I've curtailed it pretty drastically in recent times so no I dont think so....But epic post!
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: Sham87]
#18808981 - 09/06/13 07:33 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I've actually got fairly good control over my drug use. It's the goddamn mental addiction I can't stand. Spending hours of my time on this website, mentally jacking off over the thought of psychedelic RC's, etc. Sometimes I tend to binge a little harder with the herb than my brain can take but that's pretty temporary. Then I take longggg breaks
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Re: Have you lost control of you drug use? [Re: Sham87]
#18808982 - 09/06/13 07:33 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Quitting is for losers... J/k..
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: mpd]
#18812125 - 09/07/13 04:23 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I've grown further away from drug use as I've gotten older and matured
I'm in control at this stage of life
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: plektheplek]
#18812143 - 09/07/13 04:28 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I am addicted to pot.
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: XUL]
#18812156 - 09/07/13 04:33 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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The most loss of control Ive had in my 9 years of drug use was taking 1mg of xanax with 90mg of temazepam last week and blacking out, only to wake up and find that the hummus I bought from the Arab market the night before was completely gone.
I dont remember tasting it all, and that shit looked amazing.
Never lost control on any other substance (and ive tripped hard and have gotten shit faced). Guess it was an off night
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Re: Have you lost control of your drug use? [Re: Patlal]
#18812173 - 09/07/13 04:43 PM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I am generally in control but I have lapses sometimes.
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just took 2 days off coffee
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