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....

Marijuana Addiction Advice

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 Intervention

Marijuana is the most abused illegal drug in the United States today. The effects of marijuana are sometimes subtle, but usage can lead to tolerance, dependence, and addiction. Once addicted, drug users will compulsively continue their habit despite the known negative effects on their social, financial, work, and family life. Withdrawal symptoms can include irritability, sleeplessness, decreased appetite, anxiety, and drug...

Marijuana in Hollywood

Marijuana is a drug that has been highly debated by advocates of drug defense and those desiring a drug free America. Hollywood has the greatest platform for those in defense of the drug as we’ve seen it depicted as a comedic relief in many instances thus allowing those movies to garner box office sales. Not only are we seeing it used on the big screen, but time and time again reports of celebrities abusing this drug or...

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...