Effects Of MarijuanaMarijuana addiction has been shown to be the most common form of drug dependence that there is. Some slang terms that are used to describe cannabis are grass, dope, pot, and weed. Due to it's very wide availability, there are more people that are addicted to this illegal drug than any other. Cannabis has long been used for medicinal purposes, but unfortunately, oftentimes has gotten into the wrong hands and lead to abuse. Research has shown that most cannabis abusers are between the ages 20 and 24. Most people are introduced to cannabis while they are either in the adolescent years or young adults. Marijuana can be highly addictive. It's effects cause a heightened sense of euphoria, an altered state of consciousness, more pleasure while doing everyday activities, and a relaxed mood. Some will state that they cannot function without it because it "helps" them. It is true that marijuanna may provide a sense of euphoria for a short time, but in order to keep that state of mind, the person must continue to use. Side effects of marijuana include loss of short-term memory, heart palpitations, angina, impaired coordination, delusions, panic attacks, hallucinations, and depression. Those which frequently abuse cannabis may experience mood swings when they are in between highs. They feel as if they have got to have this drug in order to be okay. At one point in time, there was a big belief that this drug was not an addictive substance. This belief was based on the fact that cannabis has little or no withdrawal side effects in certain individuals when compared to other drugs, such as alcohol, heroin, or LSD. The withdrawal symptoms that do occur are not usually life threatening and can be dealt with easily. Marijuana is just as addictive as any other drug. The more a person likes the drug, the more addicted to it that they will become. Alternative treatment needs to be sought after in order to control the cravings for the high that is associated with this drug. Some of the tactics that are used in alternative treatment are assessing the patient's use of the drug. The doctor or counselor might ask the patient how often they have used, why they use, what they are feeling when they abuse cannabis, and if they understand the health risks associated with it. The counselor will then come up with the best treatment plan possible for the patient. Alternative treatment will help the patient to learn to cope with the small duration of side effects that they may experience during withdrawal from cannabis. They will learn how to say no, and not to put themselves in situations where they are likely to use again. They will also learn to replace getting high with other activities that will be more productive and beneficial. The non-medicated approach is best when trying to end cannabis dependence. It teaches the patient that drugs are not the way to go, which will help them in the long run to avoid all situations associated with the use of drugs. Cannabis is mind altering and life damaging. Those that currently use it may not be aware of the fact that it has such negative effects. But once a person has fully recovered from their addiction to cannabis through alternative health treatments, they will see that there is so much more out there to live for. Return From Marijuana To Drug Addiction
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