Reply #59: There's a big difference between trying to quit a substance that is...

[rbnyc]

physically addictive and one that is psychologically addictive. I have helped loved ones quite alcohol, heroin, nicotine and pot. The things that happen to your body when you try to quit alcohol, heroin and nicotine truly do complicate matters intensely. With pot, it's just a mental challenge. Trying to quit pot is like trying to watch less TV or do more exercise. It's not necessarily easy, but you don't have to manage physical withdrawal.

Heroin has been by far the most dangerous substance that has ever had an impact on someone I love, and the most dramatic from which to withdraw. Alcohol was rough. Nicotine is the one with the biggest relapse factor. In my experience, pot has really been no big deal.

I'm not saying that there are no adverse effects of using (especially smoking) pot. But it's not physically addictive and that does make a big difference if a regular user decides to and is ready to quit or cut back.

EDIT: typo

P.S. I am in favor of legalization.