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

[@AddictionMindset]

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[@jordanchong7195]

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

[@HealthMickeyGemini]

PSYCHIATRY IS A PROFOUNDLY EVIL CULT.

[@phoenixmorgan]

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

[@JasonJensenA]

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

[@raslion9974]

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

[@bm4114]

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]

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]

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]

Great job!!!

[@dawnkelly804]

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

[@4Paradox8]

Good stuff homie 💪 😎

[@unknownp9885]

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]

Just remember to say 1 more day

[@unknownp9885]

@@hoodlogic7333 thanks bro Fr

[@hoodlogic7333]

@@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]

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

[@none8018]

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

[@Somethingsomethinglol]

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]

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

[@Somethingsomethinglol]

@@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]

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

[@sar-uh]

How did you get through that craving?

[@Somethingsomethinglol]

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

[@sarahjakimczuk7283]

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

[@espectroarcoiris]

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]

Agree.

[@MrStrocube]

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]

​​@@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]

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]

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

[@885Blackjack]

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

[@VDOZ_HD]

✌️

[@libertysprings2244]

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]

nah bullshit

[@TremendousSax]

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

[@randomnamemab]

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

[@gabrielmetatron9086]

I don't believe you

[@PuppyDog30565]

@@gabrielmetatron9086sounds like ur in denial 😮

[@pinnaclepottery635]

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]

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]

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

[@lauracollins2894]

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]

@@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]

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

[@CarlaFaccina]

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

[@CuriousCattery]

Having no desire is a symptom of depression.

[@boocs20143]

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]

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

[@randman21]

Hope it's going well!

[@guineapigtalks]

how are you now?

[@JacksonSmith-wc8oo]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Nice are you still weed free ?

[@Kernowmafia123]

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

[@UnlockYourPotential220]

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

[@chixbleau7321]

Good luck

[@konnercunnings]

​@@UnlockYourPotential220 keep it up man

[@cbl336]

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]

Congratulations

[@lyndseydurant28]

My story too❤

[@cbl336]

@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]

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

[@corinnegaleria4387]

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! ❤️🥩💕

[@officialoaksey]

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

[@Dumperr414]

J smoke bro u r tweakin

[@officialoaksey]

@@Dumperr414 i just did cuz

[@Fartluver7]

How are you doing now

[@Fartluver7]

​@@officialoakseyman.

[@guineapigtalks]

how are you now?

[@SkyeMpuremagic]

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]

Same and 32 s quite young btw

[@smokeyhigh3126]

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

[@JasonJensenA]

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]

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

[@TheDionysianFields]

@@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)

[@Jennifer-bw7ku]

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]

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]

@michealharris3221Is he on instagram?

[@AnjeloValeriano]

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]

@michealharris3221Does dr.sporesss ship?

[@elizabethwilliams6651]

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

[@harrisonmccartney4878]

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]

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

[@michaelyork4554]

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]

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]

Sounds like u need better weed lmao

[@fredcongress1967]

Aren't you glad that everyone is DIFFERENT?

[@fredcongress1967]

@subsnoupload. You are very funny lol😂

[@larettemccoy8113]

Do you want to stop

[@reinab8168]

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]

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

[@reinab8168]

@@Will-tl8uo Thank you

[@radosaw4616]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@CM-ou1lx]

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.

[@TakaraCraftz]

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

[@zielithia9994]

you got this !

[@Cpt_Frisky]

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.

[@shabey8436]

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]

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

[@jxp21]

What was the weed like back then?

[@shabey8436]

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]

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

[@directAction3389]

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]

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]

​@@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]

And

[@Melissa-nk6pd]

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

[@NEELZE99]

F*ck Antifa

[@innercosmology8846]

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]

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]

​@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]

@@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.

[@majaworld90]

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]

Hi @Lee Maja How are you feeling now?

[@majaworld90]

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]

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

[@dgvlogs99]

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]

@@dgvlogs99 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!!!

[@UkuleleZen]

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 🙏

[@michelegutierrez6017]

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 !

[@AddictionMindset]

Anytime! Be sure to check out her book! It’s a life changer

[@Scoutsaeonian1644]

How are you doing now ???

[@mattfrenden1000]

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

[@lauramalone3158]

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!

[@DekuSt0ner]

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

[@maximomom]

Evil

[@b0ssdude190]

@@maximomom?

[@thefoofanman]

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. :)

[@MovingWordFilms]

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]

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]

Same

[@kevinramirez538]

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]

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]

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.

[@plantstho6599]

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]

😂I feel your pain

[@missrachael1709]

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]

💯💯💯

[@asean_bwoy]

Exactly 💯

[@dhaggfaus827]

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.

[@jackmanley4021]

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.

[@vividxay2939]

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]

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

[@rickc-137___]

Try some melatonin

[@mikasaackerman7711]

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

[@davidrenz7736]

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

[@Leftyhanded9]

Good for you for catching it now!!!

[@aizazshah8566]

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.

[@KG-up9th]

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]

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]

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

[@jesus-is-rad9684]

@@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]

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

[@tennispie1]

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

[@carlpanzram7081]

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]

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.

[@johndoe-lv6kc]

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]

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

[@unknownp9885]

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

[@TheGhjgjgjgjgjg]

now your off the weed and addicted to clapping cheeks 😏

[@ricardojesus6073]

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

[@jmh1144]

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…

[@the_talking_muffin]

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

[@cavetroll666]

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

[@TheRealJaded]

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

[@cavetroll666]

@@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]

Same man

[@MikeJones-pg7dy]

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]

Haha same here 😅 wish you love and luck bro 😊

[@ntylesss208]

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]

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]

😂

[@PassiveAggressive._.]

🧢

[@BobbyBundlez]

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

[@CaptainMorgan_CommanderPotts]

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

[@moondawgie6048]

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

[@AddictionMindset]

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

[@jordanwalters7898]

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]

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]

@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]

you got this friend ! rise !

[@lukej7758]

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!

[@richardclark8656]

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.

[@jaesapapillon2801]

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 😅🎉😊

[@franklinfocus]

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

[@GrantKosh]

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.

[@473mishke]

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

[@squarego4346]

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

[@mohamedmaham8692]

Keep it up champ 👍🏽

[@athenalugosi4146]

I'm day 14

[@Hogarp]

@@athenalugosi4146 You got it! Keep going!

[@deanbedetti5375]

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.

[@saralopera2849]

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]

You can do this!! 🎉

[@andrewgarcia7114]

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]

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]

Smoke some weed bro you ll be better with it

[@zoe-mv6ji]

It gets way better

[@MrDasfried]

​@@ctscan2801disgusting 🤮

[@KimberlyAchelisHoggan]

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.

[@davidparker2173]

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.

[@pivottv2392]

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

[@rideoutpoppy8252]

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❤

[@everythingtaylored9223]

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.

[@saltygrama209]

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

[@mariusbergseth219]

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

[@adl_gamer2694]

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

[@nr4930]

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]

You give me hope 🤍

[@nr4930]

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

[@bobcekaymusic]

The end of this video was really really good.

[@AddictionMindset]

Fully agreed glad you made it to the end

[@reganjacklin]

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

[@AddictionMindset]

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

[@egorthehawk4824]

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!

[@thed.o.s.studyguide9389]

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.

[@l337z0r]

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

[@staciehulm4595]

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]

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]

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

[@MrDasfried]

​@@iamwe7035bro Stopp it please

[@JamesVestal-dz5qm]

Daily use is a very strong marker for addictive use.

[@aalleexxx0011]

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!

[@jonathanwhite2025]

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

[@mattb1100]

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

[@garyferguson8346]

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 💯

[@tammybarnett1290]

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]

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.

[@nicolesage1344]

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! ❤

[@ezekiel5687]

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]

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]

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

[@ezekiel5687]

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]

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

[@lukemegaaa]

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 😅

[@kingdah1514]

Three weeks weed and nicotine free. What really helped me was starting a parasite cleanse and heavy metal detox. No cravings at all, and the derealization is absolutely gone!! Never thought I could do it, but it is done, and I’m not going back 💫🤩

[@ahmed25janegy]

How long did it take for cravings to go away mate?

[@xraceboyex]

@@ahmed25janegy when I stop, the craving only lasts like one day lol. This conversation is so weird to me

[@miksupy8127]

Same same, but I think the cravings are just the tip of the ice berg. Real test is trying to do something boring. It's easy to quit when you have something to do, something that you yourself can justify as being even slightly worthwhile. Hard if you try to read a book that you can't really get into.@@xraceboyex

[@trickshotgamingtrickshotgaming]

@@xraceboyexhey no one asked for ur opinion thanks :)

[@ScediSquad]

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

[@larrytate1657]

One of the lucky ones. Still going strong?

[@insiderich7372]

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

[@G00DBL00MZ]

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

[@nickvstheuniverse]

im glad i realized that weed was not for me before I turn 40.

[@samstevens9720]

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

[@raydavies5249]

I'm 67 and smoked for 7 years. STAY AWAY from weed, hash (real tough) and don't look back. Everybody says "it's only weed, man" they said that shit back in the 70's and I say BULL SHIT.... it screwed me up ...all I wanted to do was sleep, do nothing, screw and eat....ruined my motivation to do anything...NOTHING is better than being SOBER....I have a clear mind and I am ready to tackle life, not have it tackle me... WEED messed with my mind !!! I speak from experience. Been sober since February, 1981, one day at a time....it was really tough to give up. I gave up cigarettes the year before and weed last that's how tough it was... but just remember...."the monkey (weed or any addiction) never dies....it just scurry's off to its corner and waits it's turn......

[@alkaiable]

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

[@MrWrklez]

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

[@loukol]

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.

[@danielgriffin1069]

Had my first clean 36 hours until tonight. I hit a B a few times with my friend. I wrote it down and don't feel bad about it. It makes sense that I would smoke in that situation. I used delay as a technique. And made sure to really think about my decision before doing it. It wasn't automatic. But it is what it is. I'm going to return to my abstinence tomorrow. I asked my friend to give me a week before we hang out again if he has to smoke when we hang. Wish me luck!

[@mihirjoshi8934]

You’re doing great and finally you’re gonna get rid of it totally! Once you have a strong feeling of kicking out anxiety from your life for good, you’ll automatically do the first thing i.e to stop smoking weed regularly and get it out of your life eventually. Keep it up! Remember you’re not losing something in your life by quitting weed, you’re gaining a lot of things!

[@kylerboucher4136]

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 KZbin 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.

[@pri22v11]

I smoke less than a gram everyday and can feel it’s negative impacts. Kept off it for a week and felt so good but it was almost mania so I ended up smoking again. Not giving up and will get beyond this get my motivation back and my happiness!

[@directAction3389]

Just keep at it! It was definitely a gradual process for me as well. The important thing is you tried, and you know you feel better with out it. Took a few years for me where I was hopping on and off the ganja train. Eventually was able to quit for good, and never went back. BEST decision I ever made for myself! Only wish I had made it sooner, but then some of us learn all our lessons the hard way unfortunately :(

[@mihirjoshi8934]

When you see that in the long run its increasing your anxiety for no reason then that thing can be a great motivation to quit smoking weed and get rid of anxiety once and for all.

[@omayma4453]

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.

[@devanwiech]

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]

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]

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

[@pepper5128]

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.

[@tangerinesarebetterthanora-v8k]

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

[@MrJonpac]

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

[@eliudnjai]

i used to smoke until my lungs hurt. i'm glad i quit - the withdraw was insane but i got through it

[@TheReaper42069]

Ever tried heroin? Lmao cannabis withdrawals 😂

[@Truid312]

​@@TheReaper42069Nah but I use to be additiced to morphine and for me Marijuana is harder to quit.

[@xraceboyex]

I stop for a month at least once a year. The first day I crave it, the next few days I have a bit of trouble sleeping and maybe nightsweats, and then it's like I never smoked before. This whole conversation is so alien to me.

[@Valerian1218]

@@xraceboyex Are you going to comment this on every thread? So happy it was so easy for you to quit - good for you. No need to constantly point it out in a group of people discussing their difficulties with quitting. TF?

[@xraceboyex]

@@Valerian1218 im interested in responses. Yours wasnt interesting, though

[@Arven8]

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

[@richardlawson6787]

I highly recommend taking up a jogging routine for weed quitters...running releases your body's natural endorphins...it's called runners high...actually a better high because your mind is so clear after a run

[@paulmilwee9940]

Richard, I agree with you totally. I'm a 5 time marathoner & know what a runners high is all about. It's the real deal. Pot just brings you down. I'm 64 now & can't run (bad hip) but if I could...

[@colerobinson1187]

yup!