Why Was I Able to Quit My Addiction “Out of Nowhere”? I Heard It Never Happens?

Published July 23, 2010

Question by Modus A.: Why was I able to quit my addiction “out of nowhere”? I heard it never happens?
I was a daily abuser of marijuana for 3-4 years.

During my work, I listen to the show Loveline a few hours every day. It’s hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky, addiction medicine specialist. The show is mostly about addictions (sexual, substance, etc)

Anyway, as I was listening to Loveline, I began to realize how poor my choices were. I began to believe I was lying to myself. So, I simply quit. I didn’t have any profound consequences mounting up to my choice (yes, I was getting more and more depressed, but nothing major). I just decided to quit and never go back.

How I was able to make this choice? Most addicts do not have this “moment of sanity”. I have profound addiction in my immediate family.
Well, I had a ton of consequences. I just didn’t realize them. So this question is pointless 🙂

Best answer:

Answer by Maria
Marijuana isn’t all that addictive. It’s like cigarettes – easy to stop if you put your mind to it.

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