Marijuana and the Illusion of No Harm
Press Release Jan. 2011
There is a widespread trend of drug abuse
in the United States. With marijuana being a popular drug
of choice and LSD, the most commonly abused hallucinogen.
Research shows that about 10 percent of most college student
bodies use and abuse drugs. This percentage might seem
small but ten percent of a 15,000 student body is 1,500
people, which is a considerable amount just from one college
campus.
The problem with marijuana use is that users do not
see any harm in using it. Findings so far show that
regular use of marijuana or THC may play a role in some
kinds of cancer and in problems with the respiratory
and immune systems. Also, smoking marijuana
causes changes in the brain that are like those caused
by cocaine, heroin, and alcohol.
In one study’s findings demonstrated a relationship
between cannabis use and anxiety and mood disorders.
The study concluded that those who smoke cannabis on
a daily basis have a significantly greater chance of
having an anxiety or mood disorder than those who abstain
(Cheung, Mann, Ialomiteanu, Stoduto, Chan, & Rehm,
2010). One of the more interesting results from the
study was that even smoking at relatively low levels
(i.e once a week, or month), for some individuals an
anxiety or mood disorder may still occur (Cheung, Mann,
Ialomiteanu, Stoduto, Chan, & Rehm, 2010).
Another research conducted by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, a moderate dose of marijuana
alone was shown to impair driving performance; the effects
of a low dose of marijuana combined with alcohol were
markedly greater than for either substance alone.
Therefore, thinking that marijuana causes no harm is
just and illusion.
If you have come across our Addiction Treatment
Center web site, is because you or someone
you love is in need of help for marijuana addiction.
Cove Center for Recovery is an Addiction Treatment
Center offering a premier drug addiction
treatment program that can help you or your
loved one. Our aim is to treat the whole person, and
not just an isolated symptom. During the addiction
treatment process we will work with the client
to identify the factors that may have contributed to
their addiction– home, work, relationships and
medical history. We also believe that families have
a vital role to play in the recovery process, and each
program has a place for family participation, to educate
them in the addiction treatment process
and to equip them for their role as supporters.
Reach out to us. Recovery from addiction is just a click or a phone call away.
If the information you are looking for is not found here and you need immediate
attention you may contact us:
Addiction Treatment for adults and young adults: 1-888-387-6237
Addiction Treatment for Teens: 1-888-757-6237
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com
You may also send us e-mail.
Please keep in mind that e-mails are answered within 24 hours Monday
through Friday.
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