Marijuana, also known as “pot,” “weed,” or “cannabis,” is the most commonly abused drug in the United States. It is comprised of a dry, shredded green/brown mix of flowers, stems, seeds, and leaves of the plant Cannabis sativa. It is usually smoked as a cigarette (joint) or in a pipe (bong or bowl). It is also smoked in a blunt, which is a cigar that has been emptied of tobacco and refilled with marijuana, sometimes in combination with another drug. Marijuana can also be mixed in food or brewed as tea. In its more concentrated, resinous form, marijuana is known as hashish, and as a sticky, black liquid, hash oil. The main active chemical in marijuana is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). Since it is extremely difficult to quit using, if you or someone you love is addicted to marijuana, seeking help from a marijuana rehab center is advisable. The Ranch PA’s experienced, qualified staff members understand exactly how difficult beating marijuana addiction can be. Your marijuana rehab program will include a customized holistic treatment plan that will address your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs as we help you figure out why you started using in the first place. The The Ranch PA marijuana rehabilitation process will include up to 10-15 individual sessions per week, which will include a variety of progressive therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Music Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing Therapy — during which we’ll teach you the tools you’ll need to cope with the everyday stress in the world outside rehab, without marijuana. The Short and Long-Term Effects of Marijuana Membranes in certain nerve cells in the brain contain protein receptors that bind to THC. Once the membranes and the THC bind together, the THC kicks off a series of cellular reactions that ultimately lead to the high that users experience when they smoke or ingest marijuana. Short-term effects include increased heart rate, relaxed bronchial passages, and more. Users may also experience pleasant sensations, colors and sounds, or the user may experience sleepiness and/or depression. Users can also experience anxiety, fear, panic, and distrust. Long-term use of marijuana can lead to respiratory problems, cancer, memory loss, and loss of cognitive skills. An effective marijuana rehab program can prevent worsening of these physiological and psychological symptoms; call 877-548-4794 now for more information marijuana addiction help at The Ranch PA. The The Ranch PA Marijuana Treatment Center The notion that marijuana isn’t addictive is false, and if you are wondering if there is treatment for marijuana addiction, there is. The Ranch PA’s marijuana treatment center will provide the supportive inpatient care you need as well as provide a comprehensive Aftercare Program tailored for your specific lifestyle. Unlike other marijuana rehabs, The Ranch PA’s expert staff will continue to play an active role in your lifelong recovery from marijuana addiction. Don’t spend another day caught in the haze of addiction — call The Ranch PA now at 877-548-4794. Photo via
