Marijuana a Deadly Addiction:part 1

When i was a lad i was told marijuana was not addictive. I was told that no one developed a tolerance to its use over time. I was told, however, that it was a gateway drug. I have never expanded my self medicating adventures any further then a little bit of legal brew. I have come to recognize that if i take a short break the next sweet puff will seem significantly more potent. it seems that they fibbed on 2 of 3 accounts. The good people at Spencer Recovery Centers seem to feel that if there is a dollar to be earned there is an addiction to be had. this article was so chalk full of good unbiased, not even slightly exaggerated claims about the dreaded dangers of addiction i decided to put the entire article right here...

Marijuana Addiction...

Marijuana addiction has clear signs and indicators and this page will discuss this in depth. Marijuana addiction is simply an uncontrollable urge to possess and use the drug. Those with marijuana addiction are not able to stop using the drug even if they wish. Often a person with marijuana addiction will make continuous excuses about why now is not a good time to stop using the drug. Such people are not alone. Marijuana addiction is a disease that affects millions of people every year.

There is a good reason why admission to rehabilitation facilities has doubled for marijuana addiction. The potency of the drug continues to get more powerful and studies show that teens can get a hold of marijuana often easier than alcohol. Even those who seek treatment for drugs that are perceived has "harder" like heroin or cocaine will often acknowledge that marijuana is their primary drug of choice.

Marijuana addiction has the same characteristics as any other addiction to other drugs including alcohol, tobacco or even caffeine. The frequent obsession with the drug, thinking about it all the time, where to get it, when to get it, is there enough, is it good enough, will I have the money for more are frequently asked questions. Another trait of marijuana addiction is the physical craving that comes when the body adapts to the drug and begins to develop a tolerance to it. Anyone who has been smoking marijuana for awhile can tell that they must smoke more now to feel the same effect that just a few hits used to produce. It's not about the quality of the weed, it's the bodies defense mechanism as it readjusts to keep balance with the frequent supply of new chemicals being delivered by the pot.

Consequences of marijuana addiction start to take toll when the user continues to use marijuana even in the event of health or social consequences. Memory and learning problems may be causing problems at work or even result in losing a job because of high absenteeism. Increasing isolation from friends and family often puts heavy strain on relationships with loved ones. There is a vicious cycle to marijuana addiction in which these problems are often used as a rational to smoke even more pot. A trap that many fall into is that the drug that is causing the problem becomes the solution to the problem it caused.

There is help however; Spencer Recovery Centers has been helping people get off of marijuana for over 10 years. The specialized combination of medical treatment and behavioral therapy has proven to be very effective for marijuana rehab. If you or a loved one needs to stop smoking marijuana we hope that you will call us today.

Marijuana addiction must be treated like the disease it is. Let the professionals at Spencer Recovery Centers show you how you can take back your life from the grips of marijuana addiction. Call us today for a confidential consultation. We accept many medical insurance plans and even the call is free.