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Is there something that can help a habitual cannabis user stop? GLP1s maybe?

It's not addictive along the same pathways (as far as I'm aware) from what I observe in my own life you either smoke casually and could stop whenever you want to (I used to then I stopped no problem) or you are dealing with psychological stress factors that are best treated with the help of a mental health professional.

What has worked for me is (1) Buy 4+ boxes of coconut water (2) remove cannabis from your house, (3) drink coconut water whenever you feel like smoking, (4) get some exercise going (swim, push-ups, gym, sports) - whatever the "MVP" of exercise is to start thinking of your body as fit, athletic & strong.

You can cold-turkey it. Know daily smokers who (temporarily) quit for multiple reasons, e.g. medical reasons, job, extended travelling.

From what I have seen, there are no side effects at all. They go back to smoking when the opportunity arises, but that's another story.

> From what I have seen, there are no side effects at all.

You haven’t seen enough.

Yeah I know someone who is having real trouble stopping, he can cold-turkey for a few days but always starts up again. I think he has poor impulse control, which maybe GLP-1s could help, as some studies seem to indicate they help with cravings/impulsive behavior generally. I don't know if any MD would prescribe it for that, he's not obese so could not get it on that basis.

He looks like he’s really addicted to sports betting to me!

Worth trying a tiny dose, from what I understand.

Exploring what he’s self-medicating (and if it can actually be addressed otherwise), is worthwhile, too.

Brain and body/physiology are careful balancing acts!

yes there are no side effects. i have cold turkeyed twice (once when actually in turkey). and nothing bad happened. even AI was telling nothing bad wud happen. but im usually a light user. say 4 joints a day with 4 grains of # in each.

It really depends on your physiology.

People quit cigarettes without incident, too!

If I have cannabis on hand I will use it. But if I just don't buy it it's pretty easy to do without. Nothing at all like nicotine, which will consume your entire consciousness with cravings.

Just stop. It's the easiest thing in the world to quit.

Controlled tapering.

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