What Draws the Line Between Recreational Drug Use and Addiction?
Question by Bobby: What draws the line between recreational drug use and addiction?
I’m no stranger to recreational use of drugs, I have tried many myself at one point or another and am surrounded by people who smoke pot every day for the most part and experiment with other drugs when they come around. One of my close friends starting using cocaine recreationally, once every few days because it has been around more often. This one friend in particular has gone probably 3 days the entire month without doing it, I assume he is doing half of a gram a day maximum and claims that it’s not a problem. He can afford it and does not act reckless but seems to enjoy it 90 percent of the time and regret it 10 percent of the time, he also claims that it is just a temporary phase and if it starting to affect his life negatively, he would stop. It doesn’t seem to be taking a toll on his life and seems like someone who can handle it as long as it eventually ends. He tells me that it will end soon, but the frequency of his use has only slightly decreased since he admit that he may enjoy it a bit too much. Should I be worried? More importantly, as a close friend, what actions should I take to stop this from becoming a problem?
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Answer by rheha
ohh hard question. there are such things as functioning addicts that can still carry on a normal life while addicted, so they can be hard to spot. i personally think an addict is some one who just CANT go with out something. it dose seem like hes doing it a bit much. as your a close friend he should feel like he can talk to you. have you talked to him about your fears? asked if there is a reason for this phase? also just make sure he knows your not judging him, just making sure hes ok. that way hell know he can still be abel to talk to you
Answer by humpty dumpty
In my experience some drugs can be used recreationally, but cocaine is a tough one to control. Probably because it is physically addictive. My brother-in-law had just the same experience as your friend. Finally his siblings said something. You know not judgemental, angry or anything but just matter of fact. He switched to pot which is far easier to control, and then quit that, (you know drug tests at work were a concern). Maybe you could say as a friend something like I am a little concerned for you, have you got a handle on that? Above all don’t be pushy or argue. Hope this helps.
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