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HUGE thanks to all the people who have read and posted on the topic of quitting cannabis.

I couldn't have done it without you!

WL (Steve W, in real life)

1.5 years off booze (in a few days). It has made me aware that weed is the harder substance for me to stay away from. Quitting booze has been a breeze in comparison. That said, now that I'm not drinking I have noticed a voice in my head saying it would be okay to use cannabis in moderation since I d...

Glad you found your way back. Your post is crammed with hard earned wisdom and things that echo my own experiences. I'm reading that you have seen to the heart of the issue and that it's now a matter of following through. Posting so openly is something I found helpful, so keep that up! (Also, you're...

Taking breaks from smoking cannabis, including how tough I found it to avoid (was constantly thinking about it) gave me a hint that it might be better to stay away from it entirely. I feel better without it, even if I do miss it on rare occasions. If you're able to consume it in a way that works for...

Life After Weed When I started this thread in 2006 I was in the same situation as many of you: I was ready to quit, and I needed some resources. This forum was such a breath of fresh air. I had found my people. There were others who had struggled as I had with smoking less of this "non-addictiv...

Benefit: reduced risk of getting sick due to sharing a joint, pipe, vape or bong. Especially during the pandemic, I am feeling relieved that I am no longer in the situation of sharing something that has just been touched by a friend's mouth. A small benefit, but a valid one.

500 days alcohol free for me today! Although cannabis was my substance of choice, I have had a problematic relationship with booze since my teenage years. I kept on drinking, primarily in social situations, to ease anxiety and "people please" (part of trying to fit in). Years of being off ...

Greeting 2022 with a clear head! Brought in the new year with my wife and son last night. Funny films, fireworks, and treats. Was up until 1:30 am, but woke up rested at 7:30 this morning. Had the energy and drive to do a livestream workout with my wife. Then met 3 pals at the sea side for a swim! T...

Welcome back, Steven! I want to thank you for your post. It is essential to the value of this forum that we have people like you sharing REAL experiences. It's easy enough for people to post about how much quitting sucks, or how great they feel now that they've quit. But honestly, as a long term wee...

I respect Tokes for posting honestly about this process. Whether they are able to go back to using in moderation, only time will tell. I know my own pattern of use: smoke only once in awhile, followed by a gradual but steady reduction in the times between smoking until I got back to daily use. This ...

Benefit: Feasting, not just mindlessly munching out! Yep. Christmas holidays are a time when the food consumption levels go up significantly. As a non-smoker, I am appreciating enjoying and indulging in the festive treats without just passively stuffing my gullet in a weed-induced haze. Life is good...

"Celebrated" the 4 year anniversary of my dad's untimely death yesterday. Not smoking weed, nor numbing my feelings with booze, I was able to spend yesterday honouring my dad through connecting with loved ones, nature, and time alone. Clarity of mind and emotional states (particularly duri...

It DOES get better! These are milestones at which I noted significant improvements. Keep in mind, everyone has their own unique timeline for recovery. This is my recollection of my own path away from daily cannabis use, back to clarity. As much as I felt relief once the acute withdrawal symptoms pas...

I know the type of smoker i was and am and it would be hard for me to smoke a joint and not want another... road to starting again. I don't see the point really because I know what being heavily stoned is like, so nothing to be discovered there. If I think about it, I could miss that heady buzz whe...

First off, thanks for your openness in sharing your experience, tokes. Reading the subject line of your post, I immediately jumped to a premature conclusion as to what you'd be describing: namely, massive regret after relapsing. Your words, however, were much more complex and thought-provoking. I ca...