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House sharing - found bag of herbs

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  • 20-08-2010 2:12pm
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    silverwatch
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭silverwatch


    Hi

    Unsure if this is the correct forum for this so apologies if it needs to be moved.

    I recently moved in with new housemates. I knew one of them smoked but never in the house. I found a small bag of 'herbs' on the kitchen counter this morning. I've never had any contact with this kind of thing before and I'm very very worried. I don't even know what it is

    I'm just not sure what to do? Should I say something and if so what? Or is it just none of my business?

    All advice is appreciated.

    Thanks


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    digme
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    lol whats it smell and look like?


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    Zamboni
    Registered Users Posts: 4,305 ✭✭✭Zamboni


    Its really up to you.

    Is it a big deal?
    Maybe you could say you don't care what he/she does but would prefer if he didn't leave it lying around shared areas.

    On the other hand if you don't agree with it maybe consider moving out.
    Some people would not be comfortable living with folks that use drugs no matter which drug. Different strokes...

    I wouldn't worry too much about it either way.
    If its just small amount and for personal use, don't be expecting a garda drug raid on the house anytime soon.


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    clarke1991
    Registered Users Posts: 232 ✭✭clarke1991


    if anything did happen, just say you thought it was tobacco for rollies:pac:


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    bugler
    Registered Users Posts: 3,436 ✭✭✭bugler


    It could be parsley and thyme? Roll it and smoke it and see what you think you should do then.

    More seriously, don't be too worried. I don't smoke, it's not my type of high at all, but I know plenty who do. It would only be a concern to me if it was excessive, or impacting you in some way. As it stands from your post, it seems you had no idea. So what's the problem? If he starts eating all your food, refusing to get off the couch and giggling like a moron when you try to speak to him, then you have a problem.


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    latenia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,997 ✭✭✭latenia


    silverwatch wrote: »
    Hi

    I've never had any contact with this kind of thing before and I'm very very worried. I don't even know what it is.

    I'm just not sure what to do?
    Thanks

    Get a bong going. That way you'll both know what it is and stop worrying. Problem solved.


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    Pace2008
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,587 ✭✭✭Pace2008


    Mind your own ****ing business is what you should do.


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    BaZmO*
    Registered Users Posts: 18,625 ✭✭✭✭BaZmO*


    silverwatch wrote: »
    Or is it just none of my business?
    That one


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    silverwatch
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭silverwatch


    Pace2008 wrote: »
    Mind your own ****ing business is what you should do.


    Why on earth would anyone be thanking someone for the above quote. It's uncalled for amongst other things.


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    Pace2008
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,587 ✭✭✭Pace2008


    silverwatch wrote: »
    Why on earth would anyone be thanking someone for the above quote. It's uncalled for amongst other things.
    I didn't mean to be insulting, but tell me this: would you be worried if you found a can of Heineken in your housemate's room?


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    snubbleste
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,117 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    Sprinkle them on your sandwich and thank your housemate.


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    Bogger77
    Registered Users Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Bogger77


    Pace2008 wrote: »
    Mind your own ****ing business is what you should do.
    it is their business, they're renting the house.

    OP, if you don't want to be involved with it, or involved in people who do it in the same house as you, then you should move out, or ask them to move out, depending on lease type. If there's an issue from landlord or other person, I'm sure illegal drug use is against the lease you signed


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    Bing_IRL
    Registered Users Posts: 125 ✭✭Bing_IRL


    Pace2008 wrote: »
    I didn't mean to be insulting, but tell me this: would you be worried if you found a can of Heineken in your housemate's room?

    A can of Heineken isn't illegal!


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    PeteEd
    Registered Users Posts: 393 ✭✭PeteEd


    Bing_IRL wrote: »
    A can of Heineken isn't illegal!

    Depends what age you are:pac:


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    bugler
    Registered Users Posts: 3,436 ✭✭✭bugler


    Pace2008 wrote: »
    I didn't mean to be insulting, but tell me this: would you be worried if you found a can of Heineken in your housemate's room?

    I don't think this is a big deal but...

    Beer isn't an illegal substance.

    The "herbs" were not in the housemate's room.

    Would you be worried if you found a penguin in your ex-wife's castle?


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    rick_fantastic
    Registered Users Posts: 910 ✭✭✭rick_fantastic


    sh1t i hope you dont live with me....

    and if you do, leave my "herbs" where you found them... i was in a rush this morning...

    if your against smoking pot, get your stuff and go live with some other zealots that are against smoking the herb.

    your in the minority of people that have problem with it :)


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    Snakeblood
    Registered Users Posts: 4,466 ✭✭✭Snakeblood


    rick_fantastic wrote: »
    sh1t i hope you dont live with me....

    and if you do, leave my "herbs" where you found them... i was in a rush this morning...

    if your against smoking pot, get your stuff and go live with some other zealots that are against smoking the herb.

    your in the minority of people that have problem with it :)

    The person who smokes the pot is the one who is breaking the law.

    I couldn't give a crap if people smoke or not, but you're not amazing for doing it. It's a gateway drug to Pink Floyd and self righteousness.


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    MistyCheese
    Registered Users Posts: 4,005 ✭✭✭MistyCheese


    silverwatch wrote: »
    Hi

    Hello.
    silverwatch wrote: »
    I found a small bag of 'herbs' on the kitchen counter this morning.

    You found herbs in a kitchen. Are you 100% sure these are illegal herbs? I don't know anyone who keeps their "herbs" in the kitchen.

    Also, if they are definately smokeable herbs are you sure they are illegal ones? They could be "legal highs" like Spice or Smoke or something. Or are they illegal now too? The bans move so quickly it's hard to keep up. By the time I finish this post the coke I'm drinking may be outlawed.
    silverwatch wrote: »
    All advice is appreciated.

    Pace2008's wasn't :D


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    Damie
    Registered Users Posts: 341 ✭✭Damie


    Snakeblood wrote: »
    I couldn't give a crap if people smoke or not, but you're not amazing for doing it. It's a gateway drug to Pink Floyd and self righteousness.

    :D:D:D


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    CrackisWhack
    Registered Users Posts: 852 ✭✭✭CrackisWhack


    In fairness i'd rather live with a stoner, than a drinker!


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    pooch90
    Registered Users Posts: 2,380 ✭✭✭pooch90


    silverwatch wrote: »
    Hi

    Unsure if this is the correct forum for this so apologies if it needs to be moved.

    I recently moved in with new housemates. I knew one of them smoked but never in the house. I found a small bag of 'herbs' on the kitchen counter this morning. I've never had any contact with this kind of thing before and I'm very very worried. I don't even know what it is

    I'm just not sure what to do? Should I say something and if so what? Or is it just none of my business?

    All advice is appreciated.

    Thanks
    If it was in a moneybag it may be cannabis. If it was in a commercial looking bag then maybe he just likes a but of thyme. (Hint, is there and empty box of thyme in the cupboard?)


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    Pace2008
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,587 ✭✭✭Pace2008


    Bing_IRL wrote: »
    A can of Heineken isn't illegal!
    No, but a few tins would be more conductive to erratic or aggressive behaviour than the old herbal refreshment, and personally that would be of more concern to me. If they were running a wholesale weed-growing operation and having you tend their plants I'd be worried but it sounds like they're keeping their use private and I think you should respect their privacy once they do likewise. I doubt you'd harbour similar concerns if you found they were downloading torrents.

    If you're even considering reporting this to the authorities, don't - I doubt the Gardaí would appreciate a callout over an eighth of smoke, and you could be setting a decent person up for a career-ruining criminal record.

    It would be advisable to keep any tasty snacks you've bought under lock and key, though.


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    WIZE
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭WIZE


    Empty the bag out and put some cooking herbs in the bag ( Do Not throw away real content ) .

    Then put the bag back where you found it :)


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    mkahnisbent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 163 ✭✭mkahnisbent


    Pace2008 wrote: »
    I didn't mean to be insulting, but tell me this: would you be worried if you found a can of Heineken in your housemate's room?

    He found them in the kitchen. Yes, there was a bag of illegal drugs on the kitchen table. If the Gardai raided the flat he would have been arrested.

    Saying all that... it wouldn't bother me in the slightest if my flatmate was a stoner. The smoking in the flat woudl bother me (sensitive lungs!) but what he puts in his body is his own business...


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    Pace2008
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,587 ✭✭✭Pace2008


    mkahnisbent wrote: »
    He found them in the kitchen. Yes, there was a bag of illegal drugs on the kitchen table. If the Gardai raided the flat he would have been arrested.
    The Gardaí would not be raiding the flat unless someone had reported a crime.
    Saying all that... it wouldn't bother me in the slightest if my flatmate was a stoner. The smoking in the flat woudl bother me (sensitive lungs!) but what he puts in his body is his own business...
    I agree, they shouldn't be smoking in the same room as someone who has a problem with it, but by the sound of things this isn't happening.


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    Pace2008
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,587 ✭✭✭Pace2008


    WIZE wrote: »
    Empty the bag out and put some cooking herbs in the bag ( Do Not throw away real content ) .

    Then put the bag back where you found it :)
    Don't let the contents touch your skin though, it'll absorb into your bloodstream and you'll be out of your biccy for hours.


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    WIZE
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭WIZE


    Pace2008 wrote: »
    Don't let the contents touch your skin though, it'll absorb into your bloodstream and you'll be out of your biccy for hours.

    lol .

    I think you should mix some Thyme will a small amount of Chilli Powder


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    Samba
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,476 ✭✭✭Samba


    mkahnisbent wrote: »
    He found them in the kitchen. Yes, there was a bag of illegal drugs on the kitchen table. If the Gardai raided the flat he would have been arrested.

    Saying all that... it wouldn't bother me in the slightest if my flatmate was a stoner. The smoking in the flat woudl bother me (sensitive lungs!) but what he puts in his body is his own business...

    IF you found a mess of it on the kitchen table and IF you found a weighing scales and IF you found individual bags and IF it actually was a big bag.

    You might actually have some cause for concern, but IF you actually read the post properly you would see that a small bag was found.

    No Gardai are going to be raiding any house on suspicion of personal use.


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    Dermighty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,748 ✭✭✭Dermighty


    Pace2008 wrote: »
    The Gardaí would not be raiding the flat unless someone had reported a crime.

    Or they suspected to find something illegal, ie: drugs, illegal activity etc etc etc etc etc etc.


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    Cookie_Monster
    Registered Users Posts: 24,499 ✭✭✭✭Cookie_Monster


    just **** it in the bin...


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    MistyCheese
    Registered Users Posts: 4,005 ✭✭✭MistyCheese


    Pace2008 wrote: »
    The Gardaí would not be raiding the flat unless someone had reported a crime.

    While this is logical and does make sense it's not always as simple as that. For example, if there was a fire the firemen would be out. If they were to see something suspicious they would inform the gardai. This happened to someone I know.


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