Marijuana

Marijuana is the most widely used drug in the US as nearly 11 million people used the drug last month according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Marijuana continues to become more potent and the complications from smoking or digesting marijuana become more and more complicated. Known by many names such as pot, hash, chronic, reefer, blunts and others, marijuana is a very serious drug that can become as addicting or damaging as more notorious drugs such as cocaine or speed. Marijuana alters the brain's chemistry like any other drug and effects how the user interacts with loved ones, employers and society. The damage that marijuana's active ingredient THC has on the brain is very consistent with the epithet "pot head." Most people know that means someone who is not very clear on their thoughts or is forgetful or just plain lazy.

This description comes from the very real consequences of using marijuana. THC affects the brain systems that control learning, memory, emotions and motivation. The effect of marijuana makes it difficult for the user to focus or understand, so frequently users just hang out and watch passively as life goes by. Marijuana is in fact addicting because it is marked by withdrawal symptoms, an increased tolerance (a need to smoke more for the same effect) and obsessive thoughts of using.

Treatment Referral wants you to know that admissions into rehabilitation clinics for marijuana problems have doubled over the past few years. If you or a loved one has a problem with marijuana addiction, please call us today for solution. The programs offered at Treatment Referral have worked for hundreds of marijuana dependents and we know it can work for you so give us a call today.