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...

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...

How Culture Influences Marijuana Abuse

Deciding to use any drug is a personal choice, but there are some ways our culture can influence drug use. With increasing debates in the United States about the benefits of marijuana use and potentially legalizing the substance marijuana is accumulating cultural attention. The following are some interesting facts about the way culture influences marijuana use: More than 18 million Americans have tried marijuana at some...

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...

Marijuana Rehab: Myths vs. Facts

Many people have certain ideas about what rehabilitation is and who needs rehabilitation. However, there are some misconceptions about marijuana rehab. Myth #1: Only People Who Have Hit “Rock Bottom” Need Marijuana Rehabilitation Anyone who is abusing or addicted to marijuana needs rehabilitation. Addictions are difficult to handle on your own, and you need all of the professional support you can get to recover from your...

People Who Can Help You Recover from Marijuana Add...

Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that is taken for the euphoric feelings it produces. While it is sometimes considered a harmless recreational drug, it can cause addiction and produce dangerous mental and physical consequences. Marijuana addiction is a serious problem that will require professional help and treatment. Rely on Family and Friends for Supportduring Marijuana Addiction Treatment The help of other people is...

How Dangerous Is Marijuana Abuse?

While the psychoactive drug marijuana is often looked upon as harmless, it does pose a strong threat of abuse and addiction with consequences that can be deadly. When marijuana smoke is inhaled, the user will experience feelings of euphoria. However, any amount of marijuana use can cause problems, and abuse of the drug can be hazardous to a person’s health and wellbeing. What Are the Physical Dangers of...

Can I Quit Marijuana on My Own?

There is a great debate about marijuana and addiction in the United States. Users and non-users alike argue about the addictiveness of marijuana and how you can overcome compulsive marijuana use. If marijuana has affected your life, you may have considered quitting on your own. There are treatment options available to help you stop using pot and weed. Consider these ways that a quality treatment program can help you. You May...

How to Stop Using Marijuana

If you are trying to stop using marijuana, you are not alone. One government survey estimates that over 98 million Americans over the age of 12 have used marijuana at least once. The FBI reports that in the year 2009, more than 850 thousand arrests were made for marijuana possession or use. If you are ready to stop using weed, there is help available and you are not alone. Are You Addicted to Marijuana? Take a look at the...

Dangers of Mixing Marijuana with Alcohol and Other...

Marijuana is a commonly used drug. It affects the brain by causing the release of dopamine, a natural chemical that has the following effects: Euphoria Relaxation Heightened sensory perception Laughter Altered perception of time Increased appetite Once the initial euphoric feelings pass, users may feel tired or depressed.  They may have trouble forming memories and have trouble with coordination and balance. Dangers of...

Marijuana Detox Time

Marijuana is a product of the plant Cannabis sativa and goes by the following names, among others: Grass Pot Weed The main mind-altering ingredient in marijuana is THC, but more than 400 other chemicals are also present in the plant. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) indicates that the strength of today’s marijuana is as much as ten times greater than the marijuana used in the early 1970s. The amount of THC...

Marijuana Treatment Research

Marijuana has long been thought of as a harmless and non-addictive recreational substance.  However, the American Psychology Association considers marijuana dependence a problem and includes it in its handbook on mental disorders. Research has proven that marijuana leads to physical and psychological dependence, and the presence of withdrawal symptoms in recovering users supports this claim. Individuals ending marijuana use...

Marijuana Treatment Programs

Many people see marijuana as a harmless recreational drug, however marijuana addiction is a real problem that can have serious negative consequences. It can cause psychological addiction as well as withdrawal symptoms if the drug is stopped suddenly. Someone who has developed an addiction to marijuana may have difficulty breaking the addiction without the aid of others and may benefit from a marijuana treatment program....

Support Groups for Marijuana Addiction

Side Effects of Marijuana Use Marijuana is used recreationally for the euphoric sense of relaxation, along with the feelings of easier socialization that are associated with the drug’s use. There is also growing information about the positive effects of marijuana if used for medicinal purposes under a doctor’s supervision. However, marijuana is not a harmless drug. It is addictive and can have a negative impact on school,...

Marijuana Relapse

A marijuana addiction is hard to give up. Many addicts use it to help them manage pain conditions, psychological issues like depression, and to achieve stress relief through a “high.” Marijuana is also a drug used primarily by teens and young adults for entertainment purposes because it is easy to obtain. Choosing to break the cycle of marijuana addiction requires marijuana drug treatment and a lifestyle change....