How to Quit Smoking Marijuana

Thirty-five percent of people become addicted to marijuana. This is the most underestimated drug that can cause severe long term health problems both mentally and physically. Marijuana addiction also causes people to forget about their responsibilities and commitments.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

1. Make sure you have a willingness to quit on your own. You have to quit for reasons of your own. Think about how much better your life will be completely sober everyday.
2. Most people use marijuana because they believe that they need to to relieve their stress. This belief is what many doctors think causes Marijuana to be a mental addiction. If you think you can't have a smooth calm day without it, replace the urge with stress reliever tips such as deep breathing, exercise, reading etc.
3. Another way to kick the marijuana using habit is to get involved in other positive activities. Write, learn to play an instrument, volunteer your time etc. Keep yourself so busy everyday that you don't even think about using.
4. Reach out for love and support from family members, friends, professional counseling and support groups. Don't ever think that you can do it alone. Bad habits are best overcome when you have good people cheering you on.

Tips & Warnings

• Just like good support will help you quit, bad support will keep you from quitting. Stay away from those who still use or encourage your marijuana use. It may be hard to let friends go that you've known for years but what you will get out of a clean sober life is much better.