House sharing - found bag of herbs

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

digme

lol whats it smell and look like?

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.

clarke1991

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

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.

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.

Pace2008

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

BaZmO*

silverwatch wrote: »

Or is it just none of my business?

That one

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.

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?

snubbleste

Sprinkle them on your sandwich and thank your housemate.

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

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!

PeteEd

Bing_IRL wrote: »

A can of Heineken isn't illegal!

Depends what age you are:pac:

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?

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

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.

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

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

CrackisWhack

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

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?)

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.

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

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...

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Cookie_Monster

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

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.

Pace2008

MistyCheese wrote: »

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.

I suppose it's possible, but you'd have to be seriously unlucky.

Tl;dr: OP has nothing to worry about, housemate should be more careful with stash.

zuroph

and the gardaí are going to arrest everyone in the house for a 50bag? lol, you lot are so paranoid you must be smoking it yourself.

Snakeblood

CrackisWhack wrote: »

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

That would depend if I had a bunch of booze or delicious snack treats in the house.

zuroph

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

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

Do not do this.

mkahnisbent

Samba wrote: »

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.

I did read the post. It seems you don't understand the law.

IF the gardai raided the house (for whatever reasons) the OP would be arrested.

Here is the law:

MISUSE OF DRUGS ACT, 1977

19.—(1) A person who is the occupier or is in control or is concerned in the management of any land, vehicle or vessel and who knowingly permits or suffers any of the following to take place on the land, vehicle or vessel, namely—

( c ) the preparation of cannabis for smoking,

shall be guilty of an offence.

You don't have to apologise; I accept I am simply smarter than you.

zuroph

mkahnisbent wrote: »

You don't have to apologise; I accept I am simply smarter than you.

shame you've no real life cop on though. The Gardaí arent interested in a 50 bag.

mkahnisbent

zuroph wrote: »

shame you've no real life cop on though. The Gardaí arent interested in a 50 bag.

If you worked where I work you would know that isn't true.

BaZmO*

And you can quote all the laws on illegal downloads too but it doesn't mean you're going to jail for downloading the latest Arcade Fire album.

mkahnisbent

BaZmO* wrote: »

And you can quote all the laws on illegal downloads too but it doesn't mean you're going to jail for downloading the latest Arcade Fire album.

I never said the OP would go to jail. I said he would get arrested. I'm sure you're a hard man and you don't care about that sort of thing, but most people do.

As stated, I personally have no issue with people who smoke marijuana. I am simply giving the OP an intelligent and accurate answer.

Caliden

It's probably just oregano. Go make a lasagne with it or something.

FruitLover

mkahnisbent wrote: »

I never said the OP would go to jail. I said he would get arrested.

Unless the amount is enough to supply, the Gardaí will not be interested in processing the arrest paperwork.

You are simply incorrect (as has already been pointed out at least once previously). Please accept this and move on.

mkahnisbent

FruitLover wrote: »

Unless the amount is enough to supply, the Gardaí will not be interested in processing the arrest paperwork. You are simply incorrect (as has already been pointed out at least once previously). Please accept this and move on.

What are you basing this on?

My comments are based on first hand knowledge. It's not an opinion. It's something I have seen numerous times.

There are risks when you associate with people who leave bags of cannabis around shared property. Saying otherwise is incorrect and frankly irresponsible.

tara73

jesus, all the smoking-pro-dope people must have smelled this thread..:Ddon't you have an own forum with your questions, opinions, statements..seems to be boring there...:D

maybe we wait until the OP comes back, as he's not very clear with the given information to help him:
so why you're worried, do you feel threatened by the people who smoke the stuff?
or are you worried you might get involved, arrested??
and finally and kind of important, are you sure it's dope/drugs you found on the table? would clear that first before you start to worry:)

zuroph

mkahnisbent wrote: »

What are you basing this on?

My comments are based on first hand knowledge. It's not an opinion. It's something I have seen numerous times.

There are risks when you associate with people who leave bags of cannabis around shared property. Saying otherwise is incorrect and frankly irresponsible.

so honestly, with 4 seperate lodgers in a house, the gardaí bust in for whatever reason, and find a half used 50 bag, they're cuffing and bringing every person down to the station??


shenanigans.

Pace2008

mkahnisbent wrote: »

I
As stated, I personally have no issue with people who smoke marijuana. I am simply giving the OP an intelligent and accurate answer.

You're scaring them unnecessarily is what you're doing.

This would all make sense if you OP had uncovered a mid-sized meth lab, but all that's happened is they've found a baggie with enough for a few bloody spliffs.

This is a farce.

zuroph

OP is female.

KindOfIrish

Dermot Ahern speaking:

Snakeblood wrote: »

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

BaZmO*

mkahnisbent wrote: »

I never said the OP would go to jail. I said he would get arrested. I'm sure you're a hard man and you don't care about that sort of thing, but most people do.

As stated, I personally have no issue with people who smoke marijuana. I am simply giving the OP an intelligent and accurate answer.

Do ya know what.......sometimes it's good to have a debate on differing opinions. But other times it's best not to bother. It's like banging your head against the wall.

Spunk84

zuroph wrote: »

Do not do this.

LOL pissed myself

just give it back and have a few smokes with him..