I am 16 years old. I go out with my friends and drink occasionally. We sometimes get some weed and smoke that. It’s not an everyday thing, but we do this probably 4 or 5 times a month. I don’t feel like I have to drink or smoke to have fun or feel like I need it like an addict would. Does this sound like something that could turn into a problem, or is it just being young? I certainly don’t want to turn into a alcoholic or drug addict. Thanks.
There are different stages of alcohol and drug addiction progression. It’s possible that you have early signs of alcoholism or addiction, but it’s too soon to tell. It certainly could turn into a problem. What I suggest you do is try to stop smoking pot and drinking for 90 days and then see if you miss it. A lot of people your age drink and smoke pot, but there are a lot who don’t too. Sometimes you have to be careful about the people you hang around and who you compare yourself to. You may not smoke much or drink much compared to your friends, but compared to other people who don’t drink or smoke pot how would you see yourself? If someone drank to get drunk 4 to 5 times per month and smoked pot 4 to 5 times per month then I would say that you are dangerously close to developing a habit.
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