Despite the opposite that what many people will tell you, marijuana be addictive to certain people. If you have a marijuana addiction or think you might be forming one, then please know that this is a real issue and not something “in your head.” Because it is a real issue, it requires a genuine intent to fight it in order to overcome it.
At Turning Point, we understand that admitting you have a marijuana addiction is not easy. That’s why we have strived to make our marijuana addiction treatment programs as simple and stress-free as possible. Once you are here, you will be treated like family as you go through the steps of recovery.
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Whether you take recreational marijuana or prescription marijuana, it can be addictive. Whether you smoke marijuana, ingest edible forms of marijuana, or vape a THC/CBD product, it can be addictive. This is because marijuana and its chemical compounds like THC are not chemically addictive like nicotine is. What is addictive about marijuana is the habit of using it and the “high” feelings it causes in most users.
Most people who form a marijuana addiction do so because they get used to using it. They start to associate the use of marijuana with another day-to-day task. Eventually, they can’t do that task without also reaching for a hit of marijuana.
People who are addicted to marijuana often describe “needing” it when they:
Marijuana addiction can cause a variety of symptoms. Because each user responds to marijuana differently than the next, the symptoms and effects can be just as unique. For example, some people will say that marijuana use always makes them feel relaxed while other people often suffer anxiety attacks on a “bad trip.”
Effects of marijuana include:
Symptoms of marijuana addiction are more subtle than the effects the drug causes on its users. Oftentimes, the most obvious sign that an addiction has formed is if you feel a strong urge to use marijuana or a cannabis product again even if you don’t have any active thoughts or desires to do so.
Yes, marijuana abuse can cause bodily and mental injury, which is contrary to what many users will say. Smoking marijuana is the most immediately dangerous to your health because inhaling any form of smoke is unhealthy. But all forms of marijuana can cause injury or illness.
The most common types of injury or illness caused by marijuana addiction are:
If you know you want to fight marijuana addiction, then it is time to learn more about how we help you accomplish it here at Turning Point in New Jersey. We offer a variety of treatment programs that can help you achieve your goal of lasting sobriety.
You might be able to benefit from these programs and more:
Your marijuana dependency will not go away on its own. You have to stand up to it. Let us be the team of rehab and recovery specialists who give you the strength to see your treatment plan through to a brighter tomorrow.
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