Posted on March 7, 2010.
Effects of cannabis dependence Cannabis is a plant that we commonly call marijuana, ganja in herbal form or hashish in the form of resin. It has been commonly used way back prehistoric times. However, its use became common in the 20th century when cannabis was used for religious, spiritual, medicinal and even recreational purposes. Then his possession, use or sale was prohibited. To date, the consumption of cannabis for drug use or cannabis addiction remains illegal throughout most regions of the world.
Psychologically, cannabis is a drug already acknowledged an addiction. cannabis dependence occurs when one is the physical and mental are prominently altered due to its consumption. Although in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), there is no cannabis withdrawal syndrome, there is evidence that cannabis dependence induces withdrawal symptoms similar to other addictions.
But unlike tobacco, cannabis addiction has not shown to cause lung cancer, chronic lung disease or emphysema. It is also cause birth defects for pregnant women who are hooked on cannabis. Basically, addiction to marijuana is less dangerous than tobacco addiction prescription drugs, or alcohol.
Different users may experience different effects in cannabis addiction. Factors such as dose, power, chemical composition or method of use are what raise the levels of cannabis use of high dependency. The long-term effects include euphoria, relaxation intense laughing and laughing seizures, a better appreciation of music, and a feeling of intense pleasure or anxiety.
Forgetfulness, laziness, distorted perception, hiking, concentration difficulties, lack of motor coordination, increased heart rate, spiritual talk and paranoia are some of the short-term effects of cannabis addiction. It was also shown to manifest its harmful effects on the hippocampus (the part of the brain linked to learning and memory), which causes memory problems in the short term. cannabis was also associated with other mental disorders, psychotic episodes of schizophrenia clinic.
Nevertheless, there is always a way out of dependence on cannabis. The steps may be simple, but difficult and requires extreme sense of commitment and dedication to break this addiction. Be prepared to feel anything painful feelings and take part in being responsible for them. Instead of avoiding your addiction, cope. Be aware that you want to know what the cause of your pain. Explore the thoughts and actions that cause pain. It comes from within. Perseverance, commitment and dedication is all it takes.