MARIJUANA DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM

Marijuana Drug Treatment Program

Contents

Introduction3

Discussion4

Description of the treatment4

Analysis of the treatment5

Reaction to the treatment5

Conclusions6

References8

Marijuana Drug Treatment Program

Introduction

Marijuana is an origination from the hemp plant (or Cannabis sativa). According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Cannabis is referred to as the drugs originated from the same plant such as hashish, has oil or sinsemilla. Marijuana is mostly consumed in the form of joint, by rolling loose marijuana into a cigarette. Others may use it by rolling marijuana into cigars. Marijuana can also be used with water pipe as a bong, or mixing it in food. Use of marijuana is very wide spread and considered as the most-illicit drug used by more than 15 million Americans according to 2008 report of National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Marijuana has a short term effect for several hours which results in Anxiety, loss of motor coordination, dry mouth, increased heart rate, distorted perception and trouble with thinking and finding solutions. National Institute on Drug Abuse has revealed Marijuana smoke as the reason for causing cancer, short-term memory loss, increased stress on heart resulting in strokes, weakened immune system, problems with reproductive system resulting to inhibit sperm production and male sex hormones. A long term period of Marijuana addiction is hard to overcome, as its addiction leaves physical and psychological hook on the addict. Different symptoms such as insomnia, irritability, loss of appetite and restlessness can be viewed among addicts who stop taking drugs.

These withdrawal symptoms can be reduced by treating marijuana addiction with counseling and medication. However, it is seen that this can be reduced or eliminated by fighting the battle on your own. For counseling, many marijuana addiction treatment centers have been working effectively. South Miami recovery is an outpatient drug treatment centre, working to meet the needs of people suffering from addiction. By addressing the needs of drug dependent people, this program heals lives.

Discussion

Description of the treatment

Few years ago, the treatment of marijuana addiction was a difficult process and the treatment involves the similar procedures of drug abuse treatment. These treatment procedures involve individual and group counseling, and cognitive behavioral therapy. The recent research has proposed to adopt ways to attract marijuana users to treatment and abstain from using drugs. Currently, there is no medication for marijuana addiction treatment. The treatment programs are more focused towards counseling of individuals or groups. The treatment learning programs has evaluated the need of developing young client treatment, in which the role of family physician is considered to be most effective. The mental health disorder treatment has helped to reduce the marijuana use. Recent studies have suggested that Behavioral treatments which include contingency management (CM), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and, motivational enhancement therapy (MET) as well as family-based treatments show promise.

A Teen Rehab Track is offered to the adolescents by the Recovery Associates. This treatment program involves the treatment of synthetic marijuana and such harmful substances by giving the direction, support and ...