MARIJUANA ADDICTION

Marijuana is an Addictive Drug

Like any Drug Marijuana is addictive as it gets into the Tissues and Bloodstream. Over a period of time the body craves Marijuana as the body withdraws from it. Smoking Cannabis is a depressant and slows down the process of the Brain. The thought processes are slower and cognitive ability is lessened. Marijuana is inhaled deeply into the Lungs and is transmitted to the Brain, Heart, Bloodstream and Tissues of the Body.

" Contrary to common belief, Marijuana is addictive. Estimates from research suggest that about 9 percent of users become addicted to Marijuana; this number Increases among those who start young (to about 17 percent, or 1 in 6) and among people who use Marijuana daily (to 25-50 percent).
Long-term Marijuana users trying to quit report withdrawal symptoms including irritability, sleeplessness, decreased appetite, anxiety, and drug craving, all of which can make it difficult to abstain. Behavioral interventions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational incentives (i.e., providing vouchers for goods or services to patients who remain abstinent) have proven to be effective in treating marijuana addiction. Although no medications are currently available, recent discoveries about the workings of the endocannabinoid system offer promise for the development of medications to ease withdrawal, block the intoxicating effects of marijuana, and prevent relapse."  www.idioknowledge.blogspot.com

Marijuana slows down the thought processes and memory and problem solving are diminished.  it is addictive because the inhaled Smoke gets into the Tissues and bloodstream.  The Body will naturally try to eliminate the THC from the tissues and the bloodstream through the Urine and Feces.  When the THC levels are diminished in the Body, the Body will Crave Marijuana.  Over a period of time the Body cannot function normally without Marijuana.  This is how addiction starts. 

Marijuana can lead to other Drug use so not only is the use of Marijuana addictive but it leads to Addiction to other Drugs such as Cocaine, Crack, Ecstasy, Amphetamines, Speed, Heroin, Tobacco, Caffeine and other Drugs that Marijuana can lead to.

Drug Addiction Posters

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