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<blockquote data-quote="exhausted" data-source="post: 522078" data-attributes="member: 11001"><p>Welcome 1228, </p><p>I too have a pot smoker. She is 17 and started around age 14 maybe 13. Though many think it is harmless, and I do have to say she is her nicest after smoking, I think it is a tough drug. Some kids end up going on to harder drugs. So far we haven't, but she get lazy and eats until she is stuffed after use. She has never used daily because of money I think???</p><p></p><p>We have multiple other issues including mental health issues so our situation isnt the same however, I think that his disappointment over the injury must be huge. When kids play sports there is a great feeling of belonging, accomplishing and a kind of natural "high". He no longer has that. Some kids just seem to be able to handle disappointments and stresses, others lack coping skills or resielience to deal with a big loss like your son's. I would not take this loss lightly. He may be really stuck in his head and not know which way to turn. And by the way, depression often leads kids to MJ and also causes attention issues. His changing tracks for his future and use tells me he may have some of that going on. </p><p></p><p>There are MJ anon. programs around as well. I have to tell you, that there is such an arogance about the use of this drug. Many don't see it as that bad. I think it is-it is illegal and mind altering. Anyone I know who is a long term user, is an underachiever. With you family history, I think I would get him into some kind of substance abuse program as well as counseling to talk about the sports injury and his future track. I do like the idea of the loans that he could have paid back by you if he passes his classes. I think that is great. Good luck and keep us posted.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="exhausted, post: 522078, member: 11001"] Welcome 1228, I too have a pot smoker. She is 17 and started around age 14 maybe 13. Though many think it is harmless, and I do have to say she is her nicest after smoking, I think it is a tough drug. Some kids end up going on to harder drugs. So far we haven't, but she get lazy and eats until she is stuffed after use. She has never used daily because of money I think??? We have multiple other issues including mental health issues so our situation isnt the same however, I think that his disappointment over the injury must be huge. When kids play sports there is a great feeling of belonging, accomplishing and a kind of natural "high". He no longer has that. Some kids just seem to be able to handle disappointments and stresses, others lack coping skills or resielience to deal with a big loss like your son's. I would not take this loss lightly. He may be really stuck in his head and not know which way to turn. And by the way, depression often leads kids to MJ and also causes attention issues. His changing tracks for his future and use tells me he may have some of that going on. There are MJ anon. programs around as well. I have to tell you, that there is such an arogance about the use of this drug. Many don't see it as that bad. I think it is-it is illegal and mind altering. Anyone I know who is a long term user, is an underachiever. With you family history, I think I would get him into some kind of substance abuse program as well as counseling to talk about the sports injury and his future track. I do like the idea of the loans that he could have paid back by you if he passes his classes. I think that is great. Good luck and keep us posted. [/QUOTE]
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