Does cannabis help with addiction?

griff842 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 07:07 PM

My uncle's an alcoholic and I wanted to know if cannabis could help with his addiction. I had read somewhere that it helps with addiction but I wasn't sure

ModderXtr · #2 (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 07:12 PM

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Role of cannabinoid receptors in alcohol abuse
Role of cannabinoid receptors in alcohol abuse, study

Cannabidiol, Antioxidants, and Diuretics in Reversing Binge Ethanol-Induced Neurotoxicity
http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/cgi/co...urcetype=HWCIT

Cannabis substitution
http://www.cannabis-med.org/studies/...ow.php?s_id=86

Cannabis as a Substitute for Alcohol
CCRMG

Storm Crow · #3 (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 07:53 PM

And one more! (I will be updating the list here around the end of July

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The endocannabinoid signaling system: a potential target for next-generation therapeutics for alcoholism
The endocannabinoid signaling system: a potential target for next-generation therapeutics for alcoholism

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WhosGotTheHerb · #4 (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 11:47 PM

Although it probably would help, its never good to use another substance to replace the other. It's very likely that he will become dependant on Marijuana if he tries this route. I know people are going to try to say that is impossible or w/e cause there in fairly land, but it is possible and likely in this situation.

herbaltoker2 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-01-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by WhosGotTheHerb

Although it probably would help, its never good to use another substance to replace the other. It's very likely that he will become dependant on Marijuana if he tries this route. I know people are going to try to say that is impossible or w/e cause there in fairly land, but it is possible and likely in this situation.

Even though you may be right, he would be moving onto a MUCH safer substance that could possibly save his life threatening alcohol addiction. The good outweighs the bad.

cenuke · #6 (**permalink**) 07-01-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by herbaltoker2

Even though you may be right, he would be moving onto a MUCH safer substance that could possibly save his life threatening alcohol addiction. The good outweighs the bad.

Hes got a point.

blackjack · #7 (**permalink**) 07-01-2009, 12:29 AM

Agreed, marijuana is a much much safer addiction than alcohol.

WhosGotTheHerb · #8 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 12:00 AM

Yeah but I'm just saying the safest way is to stop using substance's period. The reason is people who get addicted to something, have an addictive personality which means he would probably abuse the Herb. You are right in that it is safer, per-say. But I'm just saying to stop entirely for the best results.

weednotcrack · #9 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 12:38 AM

yes it does help with alcohol addiction,changing from a depressant to a upper works everytime.i done it myself.i was hoping to do the same with my mom's alcohol addiction as well.

420 Medical · #10 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 12:44 AM

Bud doen't have addicting things in it, people become dependent on it that is why we see allot of people continue to smoke. But I've heard from a doctor that, smoking marijuana reduces that urge for drinking.

clinton · #11 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by WhosGotTheHerb

Yeah but I'm just saying the safest way is to stop using substance's period. The reason is people who get addicted to something, have an addictive personality which means he would probably abuse the Herb. You are right in that it is safer, per-say. But I'm just saying to stop entirely for the best results.

One of the California Stone Soup members runs a Harm Reduction program for homeless people in San Francisco. They help them get a med card then give MMJ to those in the program. This helps them to move from alcohol to cannabis. Cannabis is not addicting. It seems cannabis is a gateway from dangerous and addictive substances to safer and healthier alternatives. This works better than just a cold turkey detox and has lasting benifits. I want to see her work published as it turns addiction treatment on it's head. BTW I once ran a detox program some years ago. This is better.

clinton

addictedtoweed · #12 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 04:54 AM

i would think the cannabis allows you to be able to tolerate the withdrawals from whatever substance and then kicking cannabis is...well easy

JuanRing · #13 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 05:23 AM

Marijuana is obviously much better to be dependant on than alchohol. Alchohol is one of the hardest drugs out there.

Wish I could get my dad on that program, he's not really an alchoholic, because it doesn't affect his life negatively, but he drinks way too much and I worry about his health, him being almost 60 and all.

I'd love for my dad to spend his golden years puffing on a joint with me and my brothers, who all smoke, than see him drink more beer.

Hope you can help your uncle out, with any luck he'll be thanking you in the years to come

Keep blazing

BuddhaLova · #14 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 06:16 PM

There was just an article in the last Cannabis Culture about weed and addiction...it was really interesting. It sounded like weed can help a lot of people out suffering from addiction to hard drugs.

ky hemp hound · #15 (**permalink**) 07-05-2009, 04:14 AM

i used to smoke and drink way too much. i am an alchoholic. i haven't had a drink in over eight years. the amount of weed i smoke today, would, to most people, seem like a waste. i toke out of a one hit pipe,
only in the morning and only once or twice a week. i sometimes go for days without blazing. i didn't toke for over a month to pass a drug screen for a job.
usually one or two hits is all it takes, and i am very selective about when and with whom i get high. early in my sobriety i didn't smoke at all cause i didn't want to just substitute one crutch for another. after some clean time i was able to control and enjoy my consumption with none of the deadly side effects of alchohol.

it ain't what you do, it's what you do after you do it!!

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#1 (permalink) 06-30-2009, 07:07 PM
griff842 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 88	Does cannabis help with addiction? My uncle's an alcoholic and I wanted to know if cannabis could help with his addiction. I had read somewhere that it helps with addiction but I wasn't sure __________________ I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.

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ModderXtr Smoke weed every day. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,008	Re: Does cannabis help with addiction? ALCOHOLISM Role of cannabinoid receptors in alcohol abuse Role of cannabinoid receptors in alcohol abuse, study Cannabidiol, Antioxidants, and Diuretics in Reversing Binge Ethanol-Induced Neurotoxicity http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/cgi/co...urcetype=HWCIT Cannabis substitution http://www.cannabis-med.org/studies/...ow.php?s_id=86 Cannabis as a Substitute for Alcohol CCRMG __________________

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Storm Crow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 919	Re: Does cannabis help with addiction? And one more! (I will be updating the list here around the end of July ) The endocannabinoid signaling system: a potential target for next-generation therapeutics for alcoholism The endocannabinoid signaling system: a potential target for next-generation therapeutics for alcoholism Granny __________________ "If the truth won't do, then something is wrong!" Granny's Granddad- Rev. John Schwabenland Need MMJ Studies? Try Granny's "Master list"- New format- http://cannalink.org/granny/ (YOU can add studies!) Simple format- http://forum.grasscity.com/medical-marijuana/436257-granny-storm-crows-list-july-2009-a.html Want your own free copy of my list? Email us at- i.wantgrannyslist(at)greenpassion.org

#4 (permalink) 06-30-2009, 11:47 PM
WhosGotTheHerb Smoking connoisseur Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 735	Re: Does cannabis help with addiction? Although it probably would help, its never good to use another substance to replace the other. It's very likely that he will become dependant on Marijuana if he tries this route. I know people are going to try to say that is impossible or w/e cause there in fairly land, but it is possible and likely in this situation. __________________ Psychopsilocybin runnin horny mother fucker. Trippin on his shoelace, searchin for the hairy sucker. He dont need no funny money, his love is all his power. Half-naked and full witted, and two weeks less a shower! You'll see me, I'll be there, with my nose in the grass! One for me, one for you. Two for me, one for you. Three for me, one for you. End of the sack, now the fungi's they are bloom. PsychoPsilocybin - Incubus

#7 (permalink) 07-01-2009, 12:29 AM
blackjack Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 255	Re: Does cannabis help with addiction? Agreed, marijuana is a much much safer addiction than alcohol.

#8 (permalink) 07-02-2009, 12:00 AM
WhosGotTheHerb Smoking connoisseur Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 735	Re: Does cannabis help with addiction? Yeah but I'm just saying the safest way is to stop using substance's period. The reason is people who get addicted to something, have an addictive personality which means he would probably abuse the Herb. You are right in that it is safer, per-say. But I'm just saying to stop entirely for the best results. __________________ Psychopsilocybin runnin horny mother fucker. Trippin on his shoelace, searchin for the hairy sucker. He dont need no funny money, his love is all his power. Half-naked and full witted, and two weeks less a shower! You'll see me, I'll be there, with my nose in the grass! One for me, one for you. Two for me, one for you. Three for me, one for you. End of the sack, now the fungi's they are bloom. PsychoPsilocybin - Incubus

#9 (permalink) 07-02-2009, 12:38 AM
weednotcrack weed heals,alcohol kills Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Palmdale,California Posts: 1,688	Re: Does cannabis help with addiction? yes it does help with alcohol addiction,changing from a depressant to a upper works everytime.i done it myself.i was hoping to do the same with my mom's alcohol addiction as well.

#10 (permalink) 07-02-2009, 12:44 AM
420 Medical Chillin Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 93 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Does cannabis help with addiction? Bud doen't have addicting things in it, people become dependent on it that is why we see allot of people continue to smoke. But I've heard from a doctor that, smoking marijuana reduces that urge for drinking. __________________ A friend with weed is a friend indeed. Cannabis Career Institute - Learn what it takes to safely own and operate a medical marijuana dispensary business.

#14 (permalink) 07-03-2009, 06:16 PM
BuddhaLova Buddha Lova Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 284	Re: Does cannabis help with addiction? There was just an article in the last Cannabis Culture about weed and addiction...it was really interesting. It sounded like weed can help a lot of people out suffering from addiction to hard drugs. __________________ Dank Buds, Good Cannabis Info and Stories

#15 (permalink) 07-05-2009, 04:14 AM
ky hemp hound Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: central ky. Posts: 1 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Does cannabis help with addiction? i used to smoke and drink way too much. i am an alchoholic. i haven't had a drink in over eight years. the amount of weed i smoke today, would, to most people, seem like a waste. i toke out of a one hit pipe, only in the morning and only once or twice a week. i sometimes go for days without blazing. i didn't toke for over a month to pass a drug screen for a job. usually one or two hits is all it takes, and i am very selective about when and with whom i get high. early in my sobriety i didn't smoke at all cause i didn't want to just substitute one crutch for another. after some clean time i was able to control and enjoy my consumption with none of the deadly side effects of alchohol. it ain't what you do, it's what you do after you do it!!

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