I work in cannabis. I’ve never had an issue with cannabis, alcohol has been my doc. However, I am going on a 4 day cannabis retreat for work. I am extremely nervous that I might consume out of boredom which may lead me to drink. Any pointers on how I can avoid temptation?
I found a gym nearby and plan on working out in the morning before breakfast and at night after dinner to avoid social gatherings.
Just relax and be you and do you. Dont worry what others think. Surround urself with those you feel connect with your lifestyle. Dont be a follower be a leader.
Do you ever use weed here and there ? I find that when I do it makes me very calm and not want to drink at all . Even tho overall I stay away from it because I get so calm I’m like anti social lol . So when I do I tend to do it only before bed if that . Also your job sounds really cool . I think you have a good master plan
The op said it might lead them to drink, I assume based on past personal experience. Not the best suggestion to use other addictive substances to help with another addiction without a physician involved anyhow…
Quick update: day 1 drinks and tons of smoking. I managed to avoid temptation but it is tough while networking. Today is talks all day followed by parties.
Also, my room has a full bar and the gift bag is all cannabis treats. I am trying to ignore it all.
Good luck friend. Maybe hit up the gym or pool at the hotel and get a nice sweat going- natural endorphin rush to combat the cravings? Or take a long walk outside, listen to some AA or NA speaker tapes on youtube or a speaker app… make it a vacation for your badass healthy self at least to some degree mentally and/or physically. And keep up the great work watching after your mind and body like they’re the only ones you got
Had them remove everything. Went to the store picked up waters and fruits to snack on. Headed to a networking event but feeling confident in my sobriety.
Day 2 done. Couldn’t agree more about consuming, feel like I’m connecting more with people and building my network. At past conferences I would be drunk and embarrassing myself and attending breakfast hungover. I like this sober feeling.
Weird night. A lot of drinking at the closing ceremony as well as smoking. Avoided it, my partner was nearby at a party and I joined them. They had been drinking for a bit which they neglected to tell me until I arrived. Everyone was wasted and I found myself playing putt putt in the back yard. Headed back to my hotel now. Sober day 26.