MARIJUANA ADDICTION

What is marijuana?

Marijuana is a mixture of leaves, stems , seeds and dried flowers of the plant Cannabis sativa , is colored green, brown and gray . Usually smoked in cigarettes , sometimes mixed with snuff , but can also be smoked in a pipe . In some countries like India is eaten mixed with food . Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that causes changes in the mind and alter the way of thinking, feeling and acting.


Immediate effects at the physiological level

Marijuana produces sensations that are pleasant for some people , so consume without thinking about their risk . You feel hungry and thirsty and crave sweet foods . Although there are individuals who do not experience many changes , marijuana causes some immediate effects on many people :

• Increased heart rate .

• Decreased reaction times to auditory and visual stimuli .

• Delay of motor and eye irritation responses.

• Resecamente mouth and increased appetite .



Effects psychologically

• Present state of being.

• mild euphoria , relaxation .

• Increased sensitivity especially hearing level .

• The perception of time is the second amended and significantly extends minutes .

• It affects memory for things he does not remember or say

• Anxiety, depression, severe and unpleasant disorders.

• Paranoia ( irrational ideas of persecution ) .

Long-term effects

• Addiction .

• Respiratory diseases .

• Cancer and damage to the respiratory system

• Increased likelihood of damage to reproductive and immune systems.

• Alteration of hormone production in both men and women .


addictive Potential

A drug is addicting if it causes a desire to search and compulsive and uncontrolled consumption despite adverse social and health information . Marijuana meets these requirements. Annually, more than 120,000 people seek treatment for their primary marijuana addiction . In addition , animal studies indicate that marijuana can cause physical dependence , and some people have reported having symptoms associated with withdrawal .

Dependence and tolerance

Clinical practice shows that in certain cases when you have spent time during periods of frequent reactions of anxiety and calms irritation with consumption occur again . In these circumstances people can get violent so if dependence occurs even though the symptoms are different from those produced by other substances such as narcotics . As tolerance is ensured that after a time of normal use and the effects decrease smoking larger amounts necessary to achieve the desired state.

Are the effects of marijuana reversible ?

When you quit smoking , a progressive recovery of memory , concentration and mood normal state occurs, but in people predisposed to psychological problems marijuana can trigger critical situations that leave permanent sequelae.

Why some young people use marijuana ?

• Out of curiosity, to see how it feels .

• To feel accepted by their friends.

• As a sign of rebellion against adults or in response to a challenge.

• As an act of freedom from unfair ban.

Some young people use it because they see adults consuming their family or they feel they need marijuana and other drugs to escape problems at home , at school or with friends.

How do you know if a person has smoked marijuana?

signs that can be observed in a person who is under the influence of marijuana , though they vary so much that sometimes almost unnoticeable :

• Stun and incoordination when walking.

• Simplicity ( laughs easily ) .

• Redness of the eyes.

• Inability to remember the most recent events

• Thirst.

• Increased appetite .



Can you recognize who use marijuana regularly?

• Presence of drugs in their clothing or personal items .

• Strange smell in your room.

• Loss of interest and motivation in their daily work .

• Swings in your mood

• Communication breakdown with family

• Periods of irritation and depression.

• Excessive use of perfumes, deodorants, incense, or candles.

• Use eye drops (to prevent redness).

• Possession of posters, clothes or objects that reference to drugs is made.


Do people who use marijuana need hospitalization ?

Hospitalization is required when you have serious crisis severe intoxication . You need to provide family support and show interest to participate in treatment.

How does it affect the brain?

Some studies show that when an individual has smoked large amounts of marijuana for years , the drug damages your mental functions. The use of marijuana affects the parts of the brain that control memory , attention and learning. Smoking marijuana causes some changes in the brain as those caused by cocaine , heroin and alcohol. Some researchers believe that these changes may increase the risk that a person becomes addicted to other drugs, such as cocaine and heroin.