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<blockquote data-quote="Nandina" data-source="post: 761360" data-attributes="member: 23742"><p>Pepper, I had written an earlier post, thought I could save it but ended up losing it so I’ll try again.</p><p></p><p>I am in the throes of recent events with my jailed son who consumed massive amounts of cannabis as well. I always believed him that that was all he took. Although I didn’t like the amount he was smoking,I was somewhat relieved that he didn’t do anything stronger, because I too, smoked plenty of the stuff when I was young and turned out ok. But I recently found out from him that he had tried and was using meth because it was a cheap high. He’s also done acid (not really sure what it was) and had a bad trip. He is currently experiencing a psychosis in jail.</p><p></p><p>I was wondering just based on my experience, if your son might have been doing anything stronger? My son sounds a lot like your son in his personality pre-drugs. I don’t know anything about cannabis induced psychosis, but does it make someone mean? Meth definitely does. And it really isn’t so important where it came from but that he needs treatment. But it might help explain the behavior because I saw a total 180 in my son very soon after meth use. I understand that sometimes it can be temporary, but It can also bring out latent psychosis. I pray your son is not or has not used it. </p><p></p><p>This is my first experience with a loved one’s serious mental illness so I don’t know how much help I can be, but just know that you are not alone. There is great advice on this forum. </p><p></p><p>My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time in what should be a season of joy. I wish you peace and calm so you can be present for the rest of your family. </p><p></p><p>Hugs, Nandina</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nandina, post: 761360, member: 23742"] Pepper, I had written an earlier post, thought I could save it but ended up losing it so I’ll try again. I am in the throes of recent events with my jailed son who consumed massive amounts of cannabis as well. I always believed him that that was all he took. Although I didn’t like the amount he was smoking,I was somewhat relieved that he didn’t do anything stronger, because I too, smoked plenty of the stuff when I was young and turned out ok. But I recently found out from him that he had tried and was using meth because it was a cheap high. He’s also done acid (not really sure what it was) and had a bad trip. He is currently experiencing a psychosis in jail. I was wondering just based on my experience, if your son might have been doing anything stronger? My son sounds a lot like your son in his personality pre-drugs. I don’t know anything about cannabis induced psychosis, but does it make someone mean? Meth definitely does. And it really isn’t so important where it came from but that he needs treatment. But it might help explain the behavior because I saw a total 180 in my son very soon after meth use. I understand that sometimes it can be temporary, but It can also bring out latent psychosis. I pray your son is not or has not used it. This is my first experience with a loved one’s serious mental illness so I don’t know how much help I can be, but just know that you are not alone. There is great advice on this forum. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time in what should be a season of joy. I wish you peace and calm so you can be present for the rest of your family. Hugs, Nandina [/QUOTE]
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