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How To Abstain A Person From Smoking Marijuana?

I was wondering about my brother smoking marijuana while recovering from dvt and pe. He wants to but I'm not for letting him. He's my lil bro and I kind of look out for home but I can't keep him from living his life so I need medical advice tO suade his temptation
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First of all for quiting any substance persons motivation is must. No drug availavle in this world can quit marijuana out of persons will. So motivate your brother to quit marijuana. And if ur brother realy wants to quit than consult a doctor mainly psychiatrist. There are two type of treatments. One is drug therapy and second is councelling.
Breief intervention and rehab. Also helpfull.
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How To Abstain A Person From Smoking Marijuana?

First of all for quiting any substance persons motivation is must. No drug availavle in this world can quit marijuana out of persons will. So motivate your brother to quit marijuana. And if ur brother realy wants to quit than consult a doctor mainly psychiatrist. There are two type of treatments. One is drug therapy and second is councelling. Breief intervention and rehab. Also helpfull.