Beating the Urge to Smoke Marijuana and the Fear of Going Cold Turkey

Nowadays, the addiction towards smoking pot andself. Most often the problem of those who seek
smoking cigarettes are considered equal. Many peoplerefuge in the form of drugs is failure to recognize and
think that stopping marijuana will create variousaccept themselves, their strengths and weaknesses.
reactions within the body that are likely to becomeMeditation fosters a clearer viewpoint on life, and helps
pathologic and destructive. This is however a commonrelax and exercise the mental faculties. With
misconception. Marijuana is not physically addictive -meditation, the complicated may become simple. It may
unlike other drugs and tobacco cigarettes whichinduce a sensation that may be alike that of taking the
contain chemical compounds that induce the addictiondrug, but this is the healthy and productive form.
itself. The main obstacle in stopping marijuana smoking- Busy Yourself With A Rewarding Hobby
is due to the unwillingness of the subconscious to giveFinding a rewarding hobby that would really work for
up the habit it has grown accustomed to.you is another great avenue for filling in the "gaps". A
But this does not imply that it is that easy to stophobby would then preoccupy your thoughts and allow
marijuana smoking. The battle within the mind is asyou to become more productive. There are a lot of
fierce as the battle on an actual battlefield. Addictionshobbies to try out, like drawing, painting, composing,
that are psychological in nature can be verysinging - its just up to you to select the one you would
problematic. A great deal of deep thinking andnot tire of doing. Through hobbies you can also release
reflection is required in order to properly pinpoint theyour emotions and feelings - no need to smoke pot to
actual reasons behind the addiction.blow them away!
Doing this does not mean to go "cold turkey" - simply- Engage In Physical Activity
ending the habit and relive the time of your life beforeIf you are a person who is fond of exercising, sports
you started doing marijuana. This so-called "escape"may be the right thing for you. Hidden frustrations and
may not be the best idea, or else you will find yourselffeelings will find an outlet through physical activity, unlike
falling into the same habit again. Worse, you could picksmoking which will instead repress them. Engaging in
another form of addiction which may defeat thephysical activities would allow you to expand your
purpose of your "escape".social circle, filling it with people who are also health
Several activities may be advisable in order to fill in theconscious.
time you usually allot for smoking. The following mayThese few tips may help you in your quest for
help you fill in the empty "gaps" on your schedule asdeviation from the marijuana habit. These offer you an
you pursue your goal of quitting:added reward of having sound judgment, unlike that
- Schedule Your Own Quiet Time For Meditationwhen you are doing marijuana. So what are you
Meditation is a very effective form of reflection - itwaiting for? Start filling in the gaps today. You will
allows you to be able to spend quality time with yournever regret it.