Marijuana Addiction
Marijuana addiction
Marijuana is one of the most commonly abused illegal drug. Marijuana is a dry, mix of the flowers, stems and leaves of the hemp plant cannabis sativa. It has a pungent and distinctive smell normally sweet and sour odor. It is commonly smoked as a cigarette reffered to asa joint or in a pipe.
Behavioral changes and symptoms of marijuana addiction include:
1. Distorted perceptions
2. Impaired coordination
3. Difficulty in thinking and problem solving
4. Ongoing problems with learning and memory
Additionally, several other signs of marijuana abuse are frequently visible in users are:
1. Red, blurry, bloodshot eyes
2. Constant, mucus-filled cough
3. Rapid heartbeat
4. Hunger, referred to as the munchies
5. Dry mouth
6. Anxiety, paranoia or fear
7. Poor memory
8. Poor coordination
9. Slow reaction
10. Loss of control
11. Addiction, constant smoking
Effects of marijuana abuse
abusing marijuana can result to problems with memory, learning, mood and social behavior. It can interfere with family, school, work and other activities. Research has shown that impact on memory and learning can last for days or sometimes weeks after the acute effects of the drug wear off. As a result, a person who smokes marijuana every day may be functioning at a reduced intellectual level all of the time. Long term marijuana use can lead to addiction. An addict will have compulsive drug seeking and use behavior. Marijuana is also commonly referred to as a gateway drug destigmatizes or demystifies the idea of drug use, making marijuana abusers more susceptible to abuse other illicit drugs like cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens or methamphetamines.
When long term marijuana users stop taking the drug the often suffer unpleasant symptoms which make it difficult to quit such as:
Irritability
1. Irritability
2. Sleeplessness
3. Decreased appetite
4. Anxiety
5. Drug craving
How marijuana affects the brain
The main active chemical in marijuana is delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Marijuana is one of the most commonly abused illegal drug. Marijuana is a dry, mix of the flowers, stems and leaves of the hemp plant cannabis sativa. It has a pungent and distinctive smell normally sweet and sour odor. It is commonly smoked as a cigarette reffered to asa joint or in a pipe.
Behavioral changes and symptoms of marijuana addiction include:
1. Distorted perceptions
2. Impaired coordination
3. Difficulty in thinking and problem solving
4. Ongoing problems with learning and memory
Additionally, several other signs of marijuana abuse are frequently visible in users are:
1. Red, blurry, bloodshot eyes
2. Constant, mucus-filled cough
3. Rapid heartbeat
4. Hunger, referred to as the munchies
5. Dry mouth
6. Anxiety, paranoia or fear
7. Poor memory
8. Poor coordination
9. Slow reaction
10. Loss of control
11. Addiction, constant smoking
Effects of marijuana abuse
abusing marijuana can result to problems with memory, learning, mood and social behavior. It can interfere with family, school, work and other activities. Research has shown that impact on memory and learning can last for days or sometimes weeks after the acute effects of the drug wear off. As a result, a person who smokes marijuana every day may be functioning at a reduced intellectual level all of the time. Long term marijuana use can lead to addiction. An addict will have compulsive drug seeking and use behavior. Marijuana is also commonly referred to as a gateway drug destigmatizes or demystifies the idea of drug use, making marijuana abusers more susceptible to abuse other illicit drugs like cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens or methamphetamines.
When long term marijuana users stop taking the drug the often suffer unpleasant symptoms which make it difficult to quit such as:
Irritability
1. Irritability
2. Sleeplessness
3. Decreased appetite
4. Anxiety
5. Drug craving
How marijuana affects the brain
The main active chemical in marijuana is delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)