Marijuana Withdrawal Effects

Marijuana is an addictive psychoactive substance that causes a pleasant feeling, and improved sensory perception. It influences the brain by impairing the development of knowledge, learning, neurotransmissions, and memory space. Long-term use of marijuana causes structural brain harm and increases the risk of developing brain disorders such as schizophrenia, psychosis, anxiety, depression, and more. Marijuana also influences the respiratory system – triggering infections and pneumonia, and causes a rapid heart rate.

Withdrawal

Marijuana provides the substance tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which in turn causes a craving to the drug. Cannabis that has been confiscated legally enforcement has recently been shown to be much more potent than before. The newer strains have higher amounts of THC in them, creating a greater risk for dependency. Sinsemilla is a new, specially grown female cannabis plant with a much higher potency. In the 1990’s, confiscated marijuana included 3. 7% of THC. In 2013, confiscated marijuana contained 9. 6% THC and sinsemilla included 16%. Hash oil which is extracted from the marijuana plant, has a high THC content and is eaten or used to smoke. Hash oil contains about 50% THC content, and some confiscated extracts covered over 80%. Addiction to marijuana is becoming easier with these new pressures.

The long-term effects of marijuana with higher THC content have not yet been determined. Researchers do not know how it is going to affect the brain and body. Hospital emergency rooms are reporting an increase of visits among people who are using high potency marijuana.

Marijuana Recovery

The symptoms of marijuana withdrawal can be both physical and psychological. The withdrawal process starts by having the marijuana taken out of the body. The THC compound in the marijuana is stored in the fat cells of the body and may take months before it is released out of the body. Crash diets and major weight loss will release the THC from the body faster, but this is not recommended.

There are a wide range of marijuana withdrawal symptoms: loss of concentration, insomnia, depression, exhaustion, irritability, anxiety, anger, fever, chills, fear, nightmares, fluctuating libido, sweating, shaking, headache, reduced appetite, etc.

Emotional and group remedy will help you stay psychologically strong and focused on getting well. Holistic treatments vary wildly from: soaking in a hot bath, eliminating caffeine, getting plenty of rest, doing exercise or yoga, reading a book etc. Whatever brings peace and pleasure should be added to the recovery plan.

Addiction usually causes dehydration in the body but can be solved by drinking lots of fluids and adding potassium to the diet. Specific foods that contain potassium are: green leafy fruit and vegetables, citrus fruits, tomatoes, plums and melon. Good food and vitamin/mineral supplements will help the entire body and mind heal faster.

Addiction is a physical, mental and spiritual disease, and all three areas must be healed and balanced to live a good, healthy life. At Drug Detox Centers Linden, we can help you. Just give our caring recovery advocates a call today at (908) 368-4232 to begin your journey.