Marijuana addiction is the - a faster heartbeat and pulse rate

consequence of habitual use of - bloodshot eyes

marijuana. It can be described as - dry mouth and throat
chronically making the decision to No scientific evidence indicates
quit using marijuana followed that marijuana improves hearing,
shortly by a relapse due to eyesight, and skin sensitivity.
overwhelming cravings for it. Marijuana use increases the heart
Marijuana is considered to be both rate as much as 50 percent,
mentally and emotionally depending on the amount of THC.
addictive. Users come to believe It can cause chest pain in people
that they need it to function who have a poor blood supply to
normally and have fun. This the heart - and it produces these
misconception is very common effects more rapidly than tobacco

Marij uana among those who use marijuana

on a daily basis. Many of these
smoke does.
Scientists believe that marijuana
habitual marijuana users find that can be especially harmful to the
Add iction they must be high on marijuana to
enjoy themselves and to feel
lungs because users often inhale
the unfiltered smoke deeply and
normal, even though marijuana hold it in their lungs as long as
(Do y ou belon g?) itself is not physically addictive.
Marijuana addiction is just like any
possible. Therefore, the smoke is
in contact with lung tissues for
other addiction. The user long periods of time, which
Pr ev en tio n M et hod and eventually feels they "need" the irritates the lungs and damages
Co ntr ol drug, finding themselves unable the way they work. Marijuana
to quit using it for fear of smoke contains some of the same
withdrawal symptoms. Marijuana ingredients in tobacco smoke that
addiction, like other drugs come can cause emphysema and
with a long list of side effects and cancer. In addition, many
withdrawal symptoms. marijuana users also smoke
cigarettes; the combined effects
How Marijuana Affects the of smoking these two substances
Body creates an increased health risk.
Some immediate physical effects "Burnout" is a term first used by
of marijuana include: marijuana smokers themselves to
describe the effect of prolonged
use. Young people who smoke
marijuana heavily over long that, in addition to aggression, Marijuana Addiction Treatment
periods of time can become dull, marijuana smokers experience There is no medication used to
slow moving, and inattentive. other withdrawal symptoms such treat marijuana addiction. A
These "burned-out" users are as anxiety, stomach pain, and person experiencing marijuana
sometimes so unaware of their increased irritability during withdrawal will usually encounter
surroundings that they do not abstinence from the drug. "These mood swings, agitation,
respond when friends speak to results suggest that dependence aggressiveness, insomnia, and a
them, and they do not realize they may be an important craving for the drug. Medication
have a problem. consequence of repeated daily can be prescribed to reduce these
exposure to marijuana," says marijuana withdrawal symptoms,
NIDA. but rest and talk therapy is
usually the best addiction
How Marijuana Affects the Signs of Marijuana Abuse treatment. After about three to
Mind Some noticeable signs of five days the actual cravings for
Laboratory studies have shown Marijuana abuse include: the drug will diminish, although
that animals exhibit symptoms of - Rapid, loud talking and bursts of the affected individual will still
drug withdrawal after cessation of laughter in early stages of experience thoughts about using
prolonged marijuana intoxication. the drug. Generally speaking,
administration. Some human - Sleepy or stuporous in the later those affected by marijuana
studies have also demonstrated stages. addiction should enroll in
withdrawal symptoms such as - Lack of concentration and outpatient programs. These
irritability, stomach pain, coordination. programs are specifically
aggression, and anxiety after - Forgetfulness in conversation. designed to assist in the
cessation of oral administration of - Inflammation in whites of eyes. development of effective coping
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), - Odor similar to burnt rope on skills rather than turning to
marijuana's principal psychoactive clothing or breath. marijuana use. If the individual
component. Now, NIDA-supported - Distorted sense of time passage continues to return to the use of
researchers at McLean Hospital in - tendency to overestimate time marijuana or other drugs, they
Belmont, Massachusetts, and intervals. should seek admission to one of
Columbia University in New York - Craving for sweets. many inpatient addiction
City have shown that individuals - Increased appetite. programs.
who regularly smoke marijuana - Use or possession of
experience withdrawal symptoms paraphernalia including roach clip, Final comment
after they stop smoking the drug. packs of rolling papers, pipes or Although marijuana use has been
Studies at Columbia University in bongs. common in many segments of the
New York City have demonstrated American population for two
generations, and many adults and
teenagers know marijuana users
who have not developed addiction
even to prolonged use, the
potential for the development of
addiction is almost certainly
greater today than in the 1960s or
’70s. The marijuana of today is
different. It’s not just much more
expensive; it also contains
significantly more THC. In fact, the
THC content of today’s pot is
several times higher than that of
even strong “weed” from the ’60s.
This makes it more potent, but
also more likely to induce
tolerance and true addiction.

- Respect yourself
- Love your family
- Enjoy life
- Make life more productive
- Never, ever get addicted to
prohibited drugs
- Stay close to god
- QUIT…Quit…