| Did you know that the treatment for marijuana | | | | The body can become accustomed to the presence |
| dependency is at an all time high? More and more | | | | of THC (the main active chemical in marijuana) and |
| people are seeking out help in this area to change | | | | then the tolerance level of the individual increases. An |
| their situation when it comes to smoking pot. Why is | | | | addict will actually experience a physical craving for |
| pot addictive? | | | | the drug. The brain itself develops a dependency, as |
| Most addicts can remember when they would smoke | | | | well, as its natural chemicals are disrupted. When the |
| pot to relax, have fun, and socialize. Many do not | | | | brain becomes used to a substance stimulating it like |
| know when it all changed. Now smoking cannabis can | | | | pot does, then depression, anxiety and irrationality |
| seem to be a necessity for them because of a | | | | can occur when the user tries to quit. |
| certain stressful situation or person. A lot of addicts | | | | What are the treatment options for Marijuana |
| will justify smoking marijuana because "works over, | | | | addiction? |
| it's time to relax" or they need an "attitude | | | | * Treatment Centers |
| adjustment." | | | | * 12 Step Programs |
| Why does marijuana become something that is a | | | | * Support Groups |
| need instead of just a want? Marijuana addiction is | | | | * Self Help Programs |
| like any other type of addiction whereas a physical | | | | Whatever option that is chosen is a good one, |
| dependence occurs with repeated use. This physical | | | | because the hardest decision has already been made. |
| dependence is more evident when the user tries to | | | | The decision to quit is the first step of many on the |
| quit and becomes overwhelmed by irritability, anxiety | | | | road to recovery. |
| or begins experiencing sleeping problems. | | | | |