Marijuana Withdrawal

Marijuana withdrawal is difficult to deal with, especially if you have used marijuana over an extended period of time. If you have been unable to recover from marijuana withdrawal on your own, a quality rehabilitation center can help. Call us at 1-866-99-DETOX (1-866-993-3869) and we can help you find the treatment you need to break this dangerous addiction. The call is toll-free and confidential, so don't wait any longer – call NOW!

What is Marijuana?

Marijuana is an illegal drug that is produced from the dried leaves, seeds, stems and flowers of the hemp (cannabis sativa) plant. The most common methods of use are through smoking the dried leaves in a pipe or cigarette wrapper, or in the form of a blunt (a cigar with marijuana in place of the regular tobacco). Other means of use include adding the dried marijuana leaves into recipes or drinking a tea made from brewing the leaves. Hashish and hash oil are two of the more concentrated forms of marijuana.

Marijuana is an addictive drug and is often considered a stepping stone drug, which means that users of marijuana will often find it easier to try harder and even more dangerous narcotics like cocaine, heroin or crystal meth.

When an individual has been using marijuana over a long period of time and they try to stop using, they may begin to experience certain marijuana withdrawal symptoms that can make it extremely difficult to stop. For many people, these powerful symptoms are both physically and emotionally overwhelming, and can lead to a relapse if the addiction is not treated in a quality addiction treatment center.

Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms

• Some common symptoms associated with marijuana withdrawal include:
• Difficulty sleeping
• Irritability and tension
• Anxiety
• Aggressive tendencies
• Extreme cravings for the drug
• Stomach pain

Marijuana Withdrawal and Use Statistics

1. According to the U.S. Dept. of Justice, marijuana is the most used illicit drug in the United States.
2. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that people who have tried marijuana are 104 times more likely to try cocaine.
3. Within an hour of smoking marijuana, one is five-times more at risk of experiencing a heart attack, according to a Harvard study.
4. The American Lung Association reports that marijuana smoke contains between 50 and 70 percent more cancer causing materials than tobacco smoke.
5. There have been over 7,000 medical research papers published detailing the dangers of marijuana smoke, whereas not a single one has been published indicating that it is safe.

Finding Help for Marijuana Withdrawal and Addiction

Modern drug rehabs have innovative and effective addiction treatment services that can help you recover from your marijuana addiction. Whether you prefer a holistic treatment center or a more traditional one, we can help you find the treatment center that best suits your needs.