Marijuana Addiction
What is Marijuana?
Marijuana is the most commonly abused drug in the United States, if not the world. Marijuana is a dried, green mixture of leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers from the plant known as Cannabis Sativa. Marijuana is normally smoked in 4 methods: joints which look like a hand rolled cigarette; blunts which are rolled with cigar paper; bongs which are normally glass or ceramic and are filled with water; and pipes, also known as bowls. The smoke of marijuana is thick and very distinctive. Its odor is strong, with a bit of sweet and sour, and some say it has a skunk smell.
Street Names for Marijuana
There are several street names for Marijuana, names will vary depending on the country and even city. The most common street names include:
- Grass
- Pot
- Skunk
- Weed
- Green
- Mari-Jane
- Reefer
- Ganja
Short Term Effects
- Red, blurry, bloodshot eyes
- Dry mouth, referred to as ‘cotton mouth’
- Hunger, referred to as ‘the munchies’
- Coughing
- Short term paranoia
- Impaired coordination
- Distorted perceptions
- Difficulty in thinking and problem solving
- Slow reaction times
- Tolerance build up
Long Term Effects
- Memory Loss
- Depression
- Difficulty socializing
- Frequent anxiety
- Frequent paranoia
- Impaired judgment
- Weakened immune system
- Constant mucous filled cough
- Addiction
Withdrawal Symptoms
When an addicted individual stops using marijuana, they will go through withdrawal. Symptoms will last for several days and while none are life threatening, they are unpleasant. The desire to stop feeling the symptoms of withdrawal causes many users to relapse, making quitting very difficult.
Marijuana withdrawal symptoms include:
- Headache
- Irritability
- Mood swings
- Anxiety
- Loss of appetite
- Depression
- Nausea
- Difficulty sleeping
- Intense cravings
Treatment for a Marijuana Addiction
Treatment at a rehab centre for a marijuana addiction will help the individual to overcome both the physical and psychological dependence on the drug. Treatment for a marijuana addiction typically takes between one and three months at the rehab centre and then several months or even years of aftercare and addiction meetings. Treatment will properly address all of the factors that helped to create the addiction to marijuana in the first place. The individual will detox at the rehab, this will allow staff to watch over the person and help them with any struggles. They will then begin One on One Threapy, Group Therapy, and Fitness Therapy. Once the treatment programme has been successfully completed, the individual will be able to walk out of the rehab facility as an addict in recovery.
Why is Rehab so Important for a Marijuana Addiction?
Marijuana is known as a gateway drug, meaning that it may lead the user into harder drugs; such as, heroin, cocaine, and prescription medications. Marijuana changes the way an individual thinks and behaves. Relationships can be affected and finances can be drained. Getting treatment at a rehab can help to restore vitality and energy in the individual, and ultimately allows them to take back their life.
Marijuana Addiction Treatment at The Cabin Chiang Mai
Each and every individual who undergoes treatment at The Cabin Chiang Mai will have a custom programme to suit their own needs. Through One on One, Group, and Fitness therapy, every individual will learn various techniques and gain personal tools to help them make the right choices and actions whenever they may feel the desire to use again. The staff at The Cabin Chiang Mai will provided ongoing support while individuals gain confidence in their ability to make positive, healthier choices. Individuals will leave rehab with improved self esteem, reduced stress and anxiety, increased self awareness and motivation, and most importantly feeling happy and drug free.
Our comprehensive and individualized treatment plans use approaches proven to help people with addictions to learn how to positively handle their emotions, overcome past traumas, and learn as well as implement tools and techniques to fully recover from a marijuana addiction.
Included in our treatment programme are:
- Facilitation of our customized Twelve Steps
- One on One therapy sessions
- Group therapy
- Fitness Therapy
- Addiction and recovery education
- Health and wellness education
- Teachings and practice on modification and emotion management
- Physical health evaluation
- Weekend Excursions and activities
- Weekly massage
- Meditation
- Relapse prevention planning
- Managing sober time coaching
- Aftercare planning
Contact Us Today
To learn more about marijuana abuse and addiction treatment and recovery at The Cabin Chiang Mai, please call one of our experienced admissions directors today. We are open for admission 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
