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whothefudge · 31/07/2017 21:28

Is spending £50 a fortnight on cannabis excessive? I don't go out, I hardly drink, and I don't really spend any money on myself other than my habit. How much do you all spend on luxuries like cigarettes, alcohol or cannabis?

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HooplaLoopla1 · 31/07/2017 21:29

When did drugs come under the category of 'luxuries'?

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Ilovecoleslaw · 31/07/2017 21:30

I wouldn't call any of those luxuries Hmm

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BifsWif · 31/07/2017 21:31

If you can afford it, then no it's not excessive.

Can I ask why you smoke cannabis? No judgement, just interested.

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Aquamarine1029 · 31/07/2017 21:31

Is this money all yours or are there financial responsibilities you have to tend to? Do you have a partner and kids?

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HooplaLoopla1 · 31/07/2017 21:31

Ilovecoleslaw well no, but at least 2 of them are legal...

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ExplodedCloud · 31/07/2017 21:32

Luxury drugs? £10 a week on wine.

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Penny4UrThoughts · 31/07/2017 21:32

Yes.

Having lived with a cannabis smoker who spent a similar amount and became more and more anti - social, anxious, paranoid and aggressive while on it.

A big resounding yes.

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nina2b · 31/07/2017 21:32

Biccie

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Alexandra87 · 31/07/2017 21:33

I spend 7.50 per day on cigarettes. I shouldn't but i do

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whothefudge · 31/07/2017 21:33

Yet to get an answer Hmm

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whothefudge · 31/07/2017 21:33

Sorry that was a bit delayed.

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Migraleve · 31/07/2017 21:34

Nothing because I work to hard for my money to throw it away

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whothefudge · 31/07/2017 21:35

Migraleve surely you spend some of your earnings on something for yourself?

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AfunaMbatata · 31/07/2017 21:35

You getting a quarter for that? Seems you smoke quite a lot if so, I'd expect a proper eighth to last a lone smoker 2 weeks .

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QuiteLikely5 · 31/07/2017 21:35

Why even ask? Are you hard up? Is someone close complaining about your spending habits?

Your post is attention seeking. Bored are you?

Thought cannabis was supposed to 'chill you out'

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MagnumAddict · 31/07/2017 21:35

Perhaps the reason you don't go out is spending so much on drugs that make you want to stay indoors in a cloud of smoke?

Sorry no idea if that is actually a lot to spend if you are that way inclined. I'm bitter about cannabis as I've seen it perpetuate MH problems of family and friends and in some cases change personalities completely. I appreciate the same could be said about alcohol and I have similar feelings towards that to be honest.

Has it been suggested you are spending too much?

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MeanAger · 31/07/2017 21:36

How much do you all spend on luxuries like cigarettes, alcohol or cannabis?

Cigarettes: £0 per year
Alcohol: £100-120 per year
Cannabis: £0 per year

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FuzzyOwl · 31/07/2017 21:36

I doubt I spend £50 a year on alcohol and nothing at all on cigarettes or cannabis (or any other illegal drugs). Chocolate, ice cream, and stupidly expensive drinks from coffee shops on the other hand, it is probably close to £50 per week!

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VladmirsPoutine · 31/07/2017 21:37

I spend an inordinate amount on my hair.

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OliviaStabler · 31/07/2017 21:38

Do you hide what you spend on cannabis from others? Do you worry what others think so hide your usage?

Yes to those questions would worry me more than some joints.

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Migraleve · 31/07/2017 21:38

Migraleve surely you spend some of your earnings on something for yourself?

Yes of course I do. Lots in fact.

What I don't do is throw it away on drugs, cigarettes or alcohol.

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NerrSnerr · 31/07/2017 21:38

It's not too much if you can afford it. I spend less on alcohol (and don't smoke) at the moment but have two small children so probably only have a pint a week at present.

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MeanAger · 31/07/2017 21:40

Don't ask me how much I spend on takeaway though Blush

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Ohyesiam · 31/07/2017 21:43

I don't do luxury drugs. But I do wear Chanel foundation. About £40 every year or two.

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AlpacaLypse · 31/07/2017 21:44

Disclaimer .... he's dead now. The brother of mine who died from drug and alcohol addiction, and cannabis psychosis was the first symptom to be diagnosed.

Just sayin.

He was 38.

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