Marijuana is a psychoactive drug derived from the cannabis plant. Users typically ingest the drug by smoking it. It remains the most-used illicit drug in the United States, even as many states have legalized its usage. In certain places, marijuana also has legal medical uses. Marijuana often gets overlooked as an addictive substance. But marijuana addiction is a common occurrence. People ignore the possibility of marijuana addiction from regular use at their own peril.
Midwest Detox Center is standing by to provide marijuana help. Call 833.647.0392 today to take advantage of substance abuse treatment programs.
What Does Marijuana Abuse Look Like?
Marijuana abuse does not have a strict definition for how many times someone has to use the drug in a certain period of time in order to qualify as abuse. Instead, abuse is measured more by its impact on someone’s life and whether or not they have developed a marijuana addiction. An addiction, or at the very least a tolerance, has developed when a person can no longer function normally without using the drug.
Using marijuana targets a portion of the brain responsible for pleasure, memory, sensation, and coordination. It causes a pleasurable high alongside:
- Altered perception
- Impaired motor ability
- Cognitive difficulties
- Decreased appetite
- Disruptions in memory creation
One common misperception is that marijuana does not have the same effects as drugs like alcohol when it comes to impairing cognition and coordination. In fact, research has found that activities like driving can be just as dangerous when under the influence of marijuana as it is to be under the influence of alcohol.
That in some ways points to another misperception about marijuana: that it is a safe drug whose use poses no risks. The truth is entirely the opposite. Using marijuana regularly poses a definite risk for acquiring a marijuana addiction. No amount of use is entirely safe or without risk.
The Necessity for Marijuana Treatment
Marijuana treatment is necessary for people who are abusing marijuana for many reasons. Perhaps one of the strongest is the many health risks that accompany regular use. Smoking marijuana brings similar risks to that of smoking tobacco. For instance, marijuana users may develop a chronic cough, experience lung infections, and suffer fertility issues. Smoking marijuana also damages the immune system, the central nervous system, and brain cells.
Marijuana addiction is linked to mental health disorders like depression and anxiety, as well as multiple behavioral and lifestyle challenges caused by marijuana addiction. All of this adds up to the importance of seeking marijuana rehab when a problem is identified. Dedicated marijuana treatment starts with a marijuana detox. This removes marijuana from a person’s system. The marijuana detox period involves managing withdrawal symptoms and beginning behavioral therapies.
Withdrawal during marijuana treatment can be uncomfortable. People experience mood issues, sleep problems, restlessness, and a host of physical symptoms, including:
- Abdominal pain
- Tremors
- Sweating
- Fever
- Chills
- Headache
All are common to marijuana withdrawal. Marijuana treatment providers like Midwest Detox Center surround clients with care and support to ensure withdrawal does not derail recovery.
Get Marijuana Help at Midwest Detox Center
Marijuana rehab relies on similar methods to what is used in alcohol addiction rehab. You can expect traditional methods like 12-step facilitation, support groups, group therapy, and individual therapy. Midwest Detox Center takes pride in offering a comfortable, supportive environment. We specialize in marijuana detox services and inpatient marijuana addiction treatment.
Holistic amenities at our facility ensure every client has the support and surroundings necessary to recover from marijuana addiction. Begin your new life today by calling 833.647.0392 to get the marijuana help you need.