Treatment for Marijuana Addiction and Mood Disorde...

Marijuana is bad for you, yet many users become dependent on this drug to feel better physically and psychologically. Many misunderstand psychological addiction and do not realize that it requires treatment just as much as physical addiction does. Is it Possible to Become Addicted to Marijuana? In short, yes. While doctors still debate whether marijuana abuse leads to a physical dependence, marijuana can lead to a mental...

How to Ask for Help with Marijuana Addiction

Marijuana, derived from the cannabis or hemp plant, is the most commonly abused illegal substance in the United States. Some may argue that marijuana is not physically addictive, but, even so, marijuana use leads to psychological dependency which is the type of dependency that most often leads to relapse. Marijuana dependence is influenced by the culture that surrounds the drug. Many marijuana users build a lifestyle centered...

Having the Right Expectations for Marijuana Rehab ...

While marijuana abuse and addiction impacts a person’s life, its negative effects are often perceived as too insignificant for a person to quit. People who smoke marijuana on a regular basis need to admit their addiction and realize that long-term use could lead to serious physical consequences in addition to legal implications. If you are reading this article, you have taken the first step in searching for information to...

Attempting Marijuana Recovery Alone

Addiction recovery is not an individual endeavor. The psychological underpinnings of marijuana addiction are not obviousness to or identifiable by the user. Recovery is more complicated process than most users believe. The Nature of Marijuana Addiction Marijuana is one of very few intoxicating drugs that is minimally physically addictive. When users stop abusing marijuana they are not likely to experience any symptoms of...

Why Marijuana Detox Is Not Enough

Marijuana creates a sense of relaxation and euphoria in the pleasure center of the brain, super-stimulating special receptors and triggering a strong psychological addiction. Neural pathways in the brain are chemically rewired around this sensation, causing irresistible cravings in the same part of the brain that is responsible for impulse control and emotions. For many people it becomes much more than a desire to get high....

Rediscovering Life without Marijuana

Marijuana is a combination of dried leaves, stems and seeds from the cannabis plant. It is usually rolled up in paper and smoked like a cigarette or through a pipe. Marijuana can also be ingested with food or made into a tea. The active chemical in marijuana is known as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which delivers the euphoric high. Along with experiencing a state of euphoria, marijuana users report a sense of relaxation and...

Marijuana Rehab 101

Marijuana addiction can take hold of your life before you even realize it. If you or someone you love is struggling with marijuana addiction, rehab is the best option for getting back on the right track. Many people think they can handle detox and recovery on their own, but many people who try to do so wind up relapsing and hurting themselves and their family even more. If you want to get your life back from marijuana...

You Can Get Clean from Marijuana and We Can Help

No other drug has gotten as much exposure in American society as Marijuana. Marijuana was first portrayed in a feature length film in 1940 when Katherine Hepburn asked Cary Grant if he has switched to dope in “The Philadelphia Story.” Since then the drug has slowly but steadily crept into American culture to the point of partial legalization. Marijuana is smoked by a multitude of actors, musicians and comedians who...

What Happens When Marijuana Addicts Don’t Get Trea...

According to the United Nations 2010 World Drug Report, marijuana (cannabis) is the most widely used illicit substance in the world. Marijuana is most commonly seen in an herbal form consisting cannabis leaves. Marijuana has become increasing prevalent in pop culture and is used by many people for a variety of reasons. While others use it recreationally, seeking a high, others attach spiritual significance to the drug, while...

Breaking the Cycle of Marijuana Addiction

Marijuana addiction is a serious problem that can have devastating results, though it is often looked upon as harmless recreation. It is a preparation of the cannabis plant and creates feelings of euphoria. Unfortunately, it also can have a lasting negative impact on an individual’s health, both physical and mental. The cycle of marijuana addiction can easily lead to devastation and users must receive treatment in...

Treatment for Underlying Causes of Marijuana Addic...

Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that comes from the cannabis plant. It can be prescribed for those suffering from multiple sclerosis, cancer and lupus. Other than these and other medicinal purposes, marijuana is illegal in the United States. Marijuana is recreationally used to achieve euphoria and escape reality. It can cause a change in perception and affect your memory. It has been proven that marijuana is a gateway drug...

Rehab Options for Marijuana Addiction

Marijuana use is surrounded by a myth of safety and harmlessness. Many individuals who find that they are dealing with a powerful physical or psychological addiction to the substance feel lost when it comes to finding quality treatment options. A primary reason that marijuana is especially dangerous is the general belief that it can be used with virtually no long-term effects. While it is true that some chronic marijuana...

How Long Does Marijuana Rehab Last?

Marijuana treatment is very important for addicts as it can help with physical and psychological dependence. Treatment must begin with detox. Withdrawal symptoms include: Headaches Irritability, mood swings Loss of appetite Depression, anxiety Nausea These symptoms can last for several days. None are life-threatening, but if experienced by an addict recovering alone, they can lead to relapse. Inpatient Marijuana...

Helping Someone Stay Clean from Marijuana

Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the U.S. Marijuana is used by people of every age, socioeconomic status and educational level and is classified as the following: Mind-altering intoxicant Stimulant Psychedelic Depressant While marijuana use and possession is illegal, there have been many efforts to legalize marijuana. People who seek to do so feel that it is not a significantly harmful drug. However if a...

What to Do If You’re Addicted to Marijuana

Marijuana is one of the most popular recreational drugs in the world. While not physically addictive like opiates and other drugs, it can create a powerful psychological addiction that if not treated will rob you of your health, your relationships, your passions and your freedom. How Marijuana Addiction Works Marijuana is widely available and is relatively inexpensive compared to other drugs. It has a reputation as a...