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Old Jun 22, 2023, 06:26 AM
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Gabapentin is known to create dependency. I am not sure if it’s better to be dependent on that rather than daily pot smoking. I’d let doctors decide.

I’d continue trying to focus on what she’s trying to escape. I had people telling me that they use substances because they like to have fun. Well it’s concerning if someone can’t have fun sober. I’d address it with a therapist or a doctor. And then some use it because they can’t cope. Maybe seeing a doctor/psychiatrist and a therapist is the first step.

I mean occasional use of something is one thing, but having to be intoxicated daily isn’t that simple. Time to get to the bottom of the issue and look into it seriously, if the person is willing to