Holistic Rehab for Marijuana Addiction

Marijuana is made from the dried leaves, stems, and flowers of the hemp plant Cannabis Sativa. It is typically smoked in the form of cigarettes, or in a pipe or bong. “Blunts” are smoked more and more in today’s world as well. A “blunt” is simply a cigar drained of tobacco that is restocked with marijuana before being smoked. The main ingredient in marijuana is THC (delta 9 tetrhydrocannabinol). THC is a fat soluble...

Marijuana Recovery Support

Marijuana is among the most widely used illegal drugs and is a popular introductory drug, especially among high school students. This unassuming first step, however, may often result in numerous and long-term physical, social, and psychological detriments to the user. While there are no definitive scientific findings that suggest that marijuana causes physical dependency, many users continue to use marijuana despite...

Marijuana Treatment Centers

Many treatment centers offer programs that facilitate detoxification from multiple substances. Marijuana, for instance, is usually used in tandem with other drugs so it is rare to find programs that focus primarily on a cannabis addiction. However, at the root of any drug use, are similar components that typically manifest themselves in addiction. These are the primary issues that must be dealt with and overcome in order to...

Marijuana Drug War

The drug war in the United States has shifted from a full fledge pursuit to end the cocaine bust to the current predicament of marijuana over the past decade. Today, half of all drug tests nationwide are attributed to marijuana according to the analysis of federal crime statistics. Since 1992, the number of heroin and cocaine cases has plummeted from 55 percent to 30 percent while marijuana arrests rose from 28 percent to 45...

Marijuana Effects

The plant that produces marijuana is the hemp plant cannabis sativa. The pharmacologically active ingredient in marijuana is tetra-hydro-cannabinol (THC). Marijuana is used to heighten perception, affect mood and relax. It is estimated that about 30 percent of adults in the U.S. use marijuana. Many people think marijuana is harmless. This assumption is wrong. Signs of marijuana use include red eyes, lethargy and uncoordinated...

Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana has strong support from voters and health organizations. Medical marijuana is one of the most widely discussed issues in drug policy reform. Numerous published studies suggest that marijuana has medical value in treating patients with serious illnesses such as AIDS, glaucoma, cancer, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and chronic pain. The Compassionate Use Law Act of 1996 ensures that: (A) Seriously ill...

Marijuana Overview

Marijuana (grass, pot, weed) is the common name for a crude drug made from the plant Cannabis. The main mind-altering (psychoactive) ingredient in marijuana is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), but more than 400 other chemicals also are in the plant. A marijuana “joint” (cigarette) is made from the dried particles of the plant. The amount of THC in the marijuana determines how strong its effects will be. The...

Marijuana Street Names

There may not be another drug on the planet with more euphemisms than marijuana. So many cultures have used it for centuries and out of each of these traditions have come a number of nicknames and street names for the drug. You may not recognize some of these names as terms for marijuana vary according to geographical location and across age groups. However, you may recognize a number of the most common or popular terms for...

Marijuana Signs and Symptoms

Marijuana is the most abused drugs by teenagers. Despite seeing statistics fall in the percentage of teens who use marijuana in the past five years, it’s important to notice the signs of one who uses. Those who are involved with drugs and alcohol are twice as likely to participate in violent acts. They are also more likely to steal and use other illicit drugs. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, children...