If you were addicted to marijuana, and are now sober, can you have a glass of wine or a beer without becoming an alcoholic? In other words can you drink in moderation or is that too risky?
Wine is part of my culture and I wonder if my son (still a minor and not allowed to drink in the USA) who became mj dependent (addicted to mj) can have wine at a later time in his life or when he is abroad.
Definately NOT! My counselor told me this and also my doctor. If it doesn't refer him back to his old addiction it will start him on a new one. He will be trading one thing for another. I also experienced this. I was never much of a drinker. After I quit smoking pot I had a beer one night. A few days later I had a bottle of wiine. The next day I had 2 bottles of wine and passed out. Now I see alcohol wherever I go. I have to close my eyes and turn away from the alcohol isles at the grocery store. I never realized alcohol was everywhere. ALCOHOL IS A DRUG, PERIOD!
He has only taken a tiny, tiny, tiny little baby step in recovery from Marijuana. Let him get some real recovery time in before even crossing another road. He won't even make it abroad if he doesn't get this addiction in remission. And, just because it is part of your culture, doesn't mean it has to be a part of his life. Some addicts can have the occasional drink, but most, once their inhabitions are down, seek out their original drug of choice. Why play with fire?
In my son's case ( and he is now 22) - absolutely no alcohol. Plus, it would lower his ability to abstain from MJ.
This is really going to be a problem, especially since he still believes that he will eventually be able to use in moderation.
We have 2 weddings (not in the US) this summer and of course alcohol will be served.
We have 2 weddings (not in the US) this summer and of course alcohol will be served.
Just remember, you can't control him or what is going to happen. I forget if he is living with you. But if he is, I would simply say - no drinking. And my husbnd and I would not be drinking, either.
I suppose you will be paying for his travel and everything else.
Good luck. I know how it is to worry about something like this.
I can remember taking my son to New Orleans while he was 18 or so. It was a private party and I told the manager - "do not serve my underage son." But, we were in the US, too.
I suppose you will be paying for his travel and everything else.
Good luck. I know how it is to worry about something like this.
I can remember taking my son to New Orleans while he was 18 or so. It was a private party and I told the manager - "do not serve my underage son." But, we were in the US, too.
I cannot drink.....will not drink.....it's too risky. I"ve been to margaritaville many times, it's always the same ol' same ol'.....so why bother ?
Saving my money for better things.......:-)
Love and light to all,
D
Saving my money for better things.......:-)
Love and light to all,
D
