Marijuana also known as cannabis is the most commonly abused illegal drug in the United States. It is a dry, shredded green and brown mix of flowers, stems, seeds, and leaves derived from the hemp plant Cannabis sativa and active chemical present in marijuana is delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC). Signs and symptoms of the marijuana addiction are feeling sleepy, lack of concentration, inflammation in eyes, cravings for sweat and increased appetite.
Marijuana addiction treatment is very important because, if a person abuses marijuana it can bring a lot of physical and psychological changes in that person. There are many types of treatments available for treating the marijuana addicts. The long term goal of each type of treatment is to enable the patient to achieve lasting abstinence, and the immediate goals are to reduce marijuana use, improve the patient’s ability to function etc. Relapse is very common in the persons who are addicted to the marijuana and many drug rehabs have treatment methods to help prevent relapse. Marijuana treatment programs helps the addicts to learn about the coping tools and also helps to learn about how to avoid a relapse with various warning signs.
Types of treatment for marijuana addiction may include various behavioral therapies, inpatient or outpatient programs, outpatient therapy, counseling, and group meetings. Effectiveness of the treatment depends on the duration of the treatment, amount of the drug abused and the seriousness of the addiction. Before undergoing treatment for marijuana addiction it is better to speak to a drug counselor so that they can suggest the right one for the specific situation of the patient.