Any ideas on how to help someone give up weed?
482665
I can understand the fear of professionals,the fear of it being put on record,or being registered as a drug user,there are groups like NA he could go to, perhaps a friend could go with him coz if he is suffering with paranoia its difficult to put yourself in positions where it could make him feel worse,so having someone he trusts there to help him might be a good idea, you dont have to tell them you're name, even use an alias,the drinking doesnt help,i pressume this is to give him some confidence?  Is there anything he likes to do,sports or any other activities,if so then he might try first to cut down on how much he smokes and fill his time doing something he enjoys,the drink is a serious problem, especially the amount he is drinking, sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind, hard care sometimes works, i smoked loads when i was 14 until 25,and my family threatened to disown me as they felt they had done all they could,but i dont agree, i think if you care about someone, you should always be there for them, through thick and thin, and try to empathise,or sympathise with what they are going through,listen to them,im sure when they are ready to give up they will appreciate the help and support you and others gave him. Because of the fear of professionals rehab would not be an option, but i would advise him to look for groups such as NA or any others try yellow pages, the only other option is cold turkey.  Good luck i hope you find a way to stop.
402637
I had a gf that smoked at one time, I gave her the option of me or the weed???  Keeping in mind that it is illegal and if you get pulled over or police come over and find it.  Even though it is his you are going down with him and going to Jail.  Might be hard give him the option but will show alot of character on his part.
127224
Allright. This is cgoing to be tough but if you are truly commited we can get this done.  First take all the pot you have (and all you cant get from your siblings and friends) and place it in a plain paper bag. Take this to the "illeagal drug disposal facility" which is in the men's room at the downtown Greyhound station. Hide the bag behind the 3rd urinal (don't be seen) and walk away. If you feel the need to get high again blow your entire check on a QP of something sweet and bring that down to the drug disposal center. You'll feel better soon.
193423
He can try pepermint candy cane. I heard that works. Best luck to him. I hope he stops for good.
725893
Aside from being supportive, you can't help him.  He has to help himself.\n\nNow that I've said that, why not give him goals that will make achieving freedom from smoking more fun?  Give him something, aside from health, to work toward.\n\nFor example, after the first week, treat him to dinner.  After the second week, take him out to a movie, his choice.  After the third... etc.\n\nThese types of goals really helped me w hen I was trying to quit.
959226
GET MEDICAL HELP !!!\n\nBUT YOU KNOW IT WON'T BE SUCCESSFUL UNTIL SHE COMMITS HERSELF TO QUIT !!!
331593
HE NEEDS TO STOP SMOKING DA WEED ------------
573585
Lots and lots of good quality weed. Then, when you're over it, try re-evaluating your life to see why you need the crutch of hard drugs...stop running and face the reasons! Trust me, it'll do you better mentally, physically and emotionally. Failing that, keep using, as it's one way to weed out the weak from the strong (survival of the fittest)
119343
First thing is encourage him and give some self confidence to quit the smoking. After that tell him what are the problem when smoking and advantages of quitting smoking. then say the way. Some easy way is ask him to use whenever willing to smoke means chewwing gum, and tablet is available it gives the effect of smoking. ask him to take medidation. when mind is ask to smoke take small pencil and imagine that it is cigarrete and smoke it. definitely he will stop the smoking habit. ok all the best try these tips now itself my dear friend.
106601
Wow, I'm sorry to hear that he's smoking.  I started smoking when I was 12 when they still sold to minors thinking we were getting them for our parents.  I also started drinking beer shortly thereafter.  I didn't try pot until after my freshman year in High School.  I never really did any of these things to excess, but many of the people I knew did.  \n\nWhat finally got me to quit was my roommate during my freshman year in college (18 years old).  I had elected to have a smoking roomie because I wanted to be able to smoke in the room.  But she smoked a lot more than me and they were menthol and the whole room reeked and it made me sick.  So for me, it was over-exposure to smoke.  On the other hand, I kept drinking and getting high sometimes.  It took a while before I realized that these were also a waste of time and money.\n\nNow I have a son who's 14.  His dad died of alcohol and drug abuse before he turned 40.  My son has seen first hand the negative effects of drugs and alcohol, and he does group cigarettes in the same classification as alcohol and drugs.  I started talking to him about it at a very young age, and continue to do so.  He now has friends who smoke, drink and get high.  He tries to get them to quit.  \n\nBut sometimes my son says that he believes it's his destiny to follow in his father's footsteps because he's so much like him in other ways.  My response is that the traits he shares with his father are inherited - like his body's build, and his hairy legs and even his voice and facial expressions -- but I tell him that his behavior is his choice and the only thing that he really has control over, so he does NOT have to follow his father's path.\n\nI suggest that you start by considering your son's motivation to smoke.  Does he do it to fit in or look cool?  or is he rebelling against you and trying to piss you off?  If it's the first reason - that he's looking for a group where he feels like he belongs, try to encourage his interests that might keep him too busy to have time to smoke.  My son LOVES basketball, so he has his friends there and they don't smoke because it could hurt their game (although some of them drink and/or get high occasionally), so for the most part, he's accepted in that group.  It may take an investment of time and money on your part - but he's your son!  I recall when my son tried-out for an AAU traveling team a year ago.  One of his oldest friends tried-out too, and he played quite well.  This was one of the kids that my son was trying to get to quit smoking and partying (he would hang out and drive around with 18 year-olds and he was only 14).  His mom wouldn't let him join the team, because it would cost around $400.00 over the course of the season.  My son was really upset that this woman would choose to allow her son to smoke and get in cars with 18 year-olds, as opposed to spending a few hundred dollars to help him get involved in a healthy activity!  She wouldn't have had to drive that often, because we were right in the same neighborhood - I'd have provided transportation.  But anyway, I digress...  (sorry)\n\nIf your son's motivation comes from rebelling against you, it will probably be harder for you to address.  Pretty much anything you say will be tuned out, and he may want to defy you even more.  His rebellion stems from a dynamic that's been developing over several years, so it won't go away overnight.  \n\nStart by being honest:  I love you and it hurts me to see you smoking and doing harm to yourself.  Then try to explore the motivation and possible acceptable alternatives from there.  Don't talk down to him, and don't make demands.  This is one situation where it will help to start treating him like he's his own person.  You and I know he's got a long way to go, but remember how sure you were of things at that age and what fools you thought your parents were?  So addres
988831
Dob him in, remember he is selling it to kids who will end up or who are already addicted..they will die..If he really wanted to stop he would..
425790
The most helpful thing I did was to reprogram my brain.... Instead of saying you are giving up smoking, say "I don't smoke". What you tell your brain, becomes the truth. Sounds funny, but it worked for me. You can also change some of your habits. If you always smoke after a meal then do something else to take it's place. Keep in mind that you are adding years to your life by achieving your goal.
822918
Unfortunately, it is a difficult matter to help somebody stop doing something they want to do. Your advice and support are pretty much all you can give. Coming from a long line of over indulgers in alcohol I can relate to the tragedy you endure. A positive spin on his lifestyle is all you can really expect to provide. The decision to stop drinking must be his unless he is a minor. The only effective treatment aside from 'quitting cold turkey'  is professional intervention. This is predicated on the notion that one wishes to become sober. Without that, all is lost.
768787
Contact "High Times" magazine, and place a classified ad in the back: \n\n"Never lose your stash again!...."  \n\nor\n\n"Can't find your stash?  We can help...."   \n\nand then leave your contact info.
516406
Be supportive, be loving, just be there. At first watch very closely for the signs of using. You have to give "tuff love" at times, but this doesn't mean you don't love the person. Make sure they know this. Never give up hope, if the person wants it bad enough then the goal is possible. And of course as this person already knows you have to take it one day at a time!!! Good luck and God Bless!!
1115153
Been there and it's hard to see this happening especially to those you love. You really want to help? Get as much information from drug addiction websites, counselors, groups, friends, etc that you can. You talk to counselors and see if you both can come up with a solution. He can't do this unless he wants to get help. You be his therapy, what I am trying to say is, you do all the leg work, and hopefully you can get a counselor to put him into a program where he has no choice but to with drawl. Educate yourself in order to help him. Good luck.
316642
Put the cigarettes down, throw away everything pertaining to them, and then walk away. Do not gravitate towards people who do smoke, don't have long fantasizing conversations about how you used to smoke, and do not give in to the urge to smoke. Just say NO!\n\nThink of it this way: When you put a cigarette in your mouth and start to smoke, and then after a while you get the urge to do it again, and you can't control that urge, who is really in charge of your life? A little rolled up ball of tobacco? Give me a break, I used to smoke and I could never stop until I decided to walk away. It was a life changing moment, and between me and God, I told Him I would not smoke any more. That was over 6 years ago, no patches, classes, gum or anything! Every time I saw a smoke, I told my self "You will not smoke that." \nI can honestly say that it did take a few months for the thought of smoking to go away, but it was nothing I could not handle, and after 6 months I realized I do not even like the smell of smokers around me. And I haven't considered picking up that nasty habit since. Thank God!