Marijuana Addiction Treatment
Marijuana Addiction Treatment at Vogue
Vogue Recovery Center believes that the overuse of marijuana can lead to addiction, as well as open the door to other more addictive and damaging substances. Marijuana addiction treatment at Vogue Recovery Center can start you on the path to a brighter future.
What is Marijuana?
Marijuana leaf comes from the Cannabis plant in various types, which can be cultivated for distinctive uses. All marijuana plants contain a ratio of two types of cannabinoid compounds, which make up the majority of its nearly 500 chemical elements. Products for non-drug use such as hemp fiber, or topical creams, derived from plants that have higher levels of cannabidiol (CBD) and low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Plants explicitly grown for drug use with are high-intoxicant types that have large amounts of a psychoactive chemical, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), to the ratio of cannabidiol (CBD). To create a drug substance from the plant, the leaves and buds are picked and dried, ground up and bagged, for sale and use. Marijuana is commonly ingested by smoking the leaves or combining it in baked goods or consumption.
- Increased feelings of happiness
- Uncontrolled laughing
- Paranoia or a reduction in anxiety
- Increased appetite
- Mild-moderate hallucinations
- Decreased physical pain
Though it has never been proven that marijuana will create a physical addiction, marijuana use can lead to a mental addiction and establish a long-term negative impact on the user. With prolonged use, marijuana affects the brain’s dopamine levels by decreasing its natural production. The more the drug is used, and the more the chemical is produced using the substance will, in turn, create a dependence and addiction. Some people have experienced one or more of the following;
- Legal issues
- Apathy regarding responsibilities
- Work and school issues
- Cognitive impairment
- Memory loss
- Relationship problems
- Increased use of other substances
Fortunately, there is a tiny percentage in regards to physical and direct marijuana overdose. However, it can lead to morbidity from accidents and can exacerbate existing conditions such as heart problems and congenital issues, causing hospitalization and death. Emergency intakes in hospitals from marijuana abuse are secondary only to cocaine when it comes to substance use. You can avoid these consequences by seeking marijuana addiction treatment as soon as possible.
Controversy in studies. Is marijuana addictive?
How do Treatment Centers Help Marijuana Abuse and Addiction?
Marijuana Use Disorder and Marijuana Addiction are treated the same as any other substance in treatment. Your marijuana addiction treatment will begin with medically assisted detox. The detox length will vary depending on the length of use, amount, and all other factors taken into consideration with each client. After detox, a client will move onto residential treatment. At Vogue Recovery, we hope to provide some answers to why our clients become addicted to substances in the first place and, by identifying the underlying causes, can help each person to get on the road to recovery.
Are there Withdrawal Symptoms with Using Marijuana?
Marijuana Terminology
420
This number has been associated with a “code word” for marijuana. People list in their online profiles or ads, “420 friendly.” There is an urban myth that at one time, a group of teenagers met at 4:20 am to smoke and deal with marijuana, but it has not been substantiated.
Cannabis
A more scientific name to call marijuana because of the plant classification. Cannabis is in the genus of Cannabaceae, a group of flowering plants. Its’ origins and indigenous growth are thought to be from Asia.
Cannabidiol (CBD)
Cannabidiol, along with tetrahydrocannabinol, is one of the majority ingredients of the marijuana plant. CBD has low potency and is used for topical creams, ingestible oils, and other products manufactured without producing the psychoactive effects.
Concentrates
from cannabis are created by using a solvent to break down the plant material for the manufacturing of oils and wax, which has a high amount of THC.
Edibles
Also called “edibles,” edibles are food items meant to be consumed, which have an ingredient of marijuana. Usually, edibles are put in baked goods like brownies, cookies, cupcakes, and bread. They gained in popularity when users needed to “sneak” marijuana into places without being obvious. Edibles also gained a positive reputation for helping people get some relief from pain, such as cancer.
Hash
Hash is a resin from the cannabis plant, which is also cultivated for recreational drug use. People claim it gives a different type of high, and often more potent and hallucinogenic. Hash is the shortened word for “Hashish” -a word for the substance first published on a pamphlet in 12th Century Cairo.
Bong
The term for a water pipe, usually made of glass or plastic where the user inhales through the top opening after lighting the leaves in a bowl. Some smokers prefer this method to cut down on the damaging chemicals that come from the smoke. Using water pipes for tobacco and marijuana has a lower percentage of health risks. The bong works by creating a natural coolant of the water when the smoke passes through and into the lungs and filters ash and particles out, unlike smoking from rolled paper or a straight pipe. Bud. The term for the flowering “bud” from a cannabis plant. Plants can be gendered into three categories: female, male, or simultaneously both. Female plants that have seedless (non-pollinated) buds are the ones high in cannabinoids and cultivated for drug use. Bud is also a general slang term or marijuana.
Hemp
Hemp derives from marijuana plants though it is cultivated for its fiber and is not used for getting high. Hemp was once grown as a leading crop in the US because of its many uses, including textiles, rope, and paper. Hemp produces hemp oil (Non-toxic fuel, paint, and lubricating oils), and hemp seeds (ground into baked goods or other food products closely related to soy products). Hemp is economical and easy to grow, without requiring large amounts of water for growth. Hemp does not mold as does cotton, but since it derives from a cannabis plant, it currently has restrictions on being able to grow crops. Hemp does not contain enough THC to create a high and, therefore, is seen as a crop that is converted for several practical uses. There are arguments made on behalf of hemp, being that it is so practical, economical, and universal in its variety of uses.
Joint
The definition of a “joint” about marijuana is the common term of a rolled marijuana cigarette that uses a thin paper. Other names for a joint are: reefer, blunt, spleef, J, Bob Marley, pinner, doobie, stick, bat, twist et al.
Pipes
Pipes are used for smoking marijuana and are designed differently than tobacco pipes. However, they virtually are made the same. Glass pipes, artistic designs, some with small bowls and easy to pocket, are popular. Many marijuana users have more than one pipe in addition to other paraphernalia such as bongs and papers.
Potency
Potency refers to the strength of marijuana and is usually measured by the amount of THC. The potency is much higher than in the past, and the highest potency is around 25% or more Purity. Purity is the term that can compare the THC/CBD ratio, having THC as a higher percentage. It is commonly used to describe if marijuana is free of chemicals, additives, or other drugs that “lace” marijuana.
Skunk
“Skunk” is a term used to describe a specific type of marijuana that has a pungent odor, lesser than but similar to a smell of animal skunk emissions. Not all marijuana has this smell, and it traditionally thought by many users that “skunk weed” has a more intense high.
Slang Terms:
the most commonly used slang terms for marijuana in the US are: weed, pot, dope, grass, reefer, ganja, 420, and herb.
Synthetic Cannabis/Spice
Syn, spice, salts, and K2 are names to refer to a synthetically created “legal” alternative to marijuana. However, it has nothing to do with the plant nor has any natural ingredients in it. Some users think that it can help wean them off using harder drugs. synthetic drugs are hazardous, as they are made from hundreds of chemical compounds and can create a myriad of health issues, including brain damage.
THC
THC is the abbreviation for the biochemical tetrahydrocannabinol. THC is one of the main Cannabidiol elements which comprise the cannabis plant, along with CBD, and is responsible for the psychoactive response when used.
Vape Pen/Vaping
“Vaping” is the verb that means smoking an oil which is used by a “vape pen”- a hand-held vaporizer that is electrically charged. Many people vape with legally store-bought fragrances and oils, though some can use vape pens with THC oil or marijuana leaves.
Marijuana Addiction Treatment
Marijuana addiction treatment at Vogue Recovery Center includes expert psychotherapy and a multidisciplinary approach designed to give you a customized goal-oriented experience. Utilizing the science of drug addiction medicine in a comfortable, exclusive environment – Vogue provides an abundance of comfort and path to restoration. Using a solution-focused approach, our team will address the many reasons you began abusing marijuana. Taking into consideration your family history, traumatic life events, unique stress factors, relationship challenges, and individual patterns – our experts will assess your strengths and weaknesses and design a customized treatment plan that meets your personal needs.
Medically Reviewed by Kelsey Jones, MS, LPC
