Marijuana Addiction Knows No Boundaries
Marijuana is one of those drugs that knows no bounds as far as gender, age, class, race, ethnicity or geographical region. A new study done in Canada was done recently to prove that a little bit more concretely, according to Medical News Today. It seems that the Canadian middle class, much like their American counterparts, are consciously choosing to “enhance” their leisure time with marijuana rather than just alcohol.
The Marijuana Use Study
Says MNT, “there is no such thing as a ‘typical’ marijuana user.” They point out that “people of all ages are selectively lighting up the drug as a way to enhance activities ranging from watching television and playing sports to having sex, painting or writing.”
Geraint Osborne is a professor of sociology at the University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus in Camrose, and one of the study’s authors. He says, “For some of the participants, marijuana enhanced their ability to relax by taking their minds off daily stresses and pressures. Others found it helpful in focusing on the activity at hand.”
When Drug Use Becomes Drug Abuse
Well, that’s the problem, isn’t it? For many, drug addiction starts with occasional drug use to unwind. At the end of stressful day, it’s common for people to turn to drugs and alcohol to relax. For many, it stops there. But for some, this is followed by drug abuse as opposed to drug use, characterized by using despite negative consequences including poor performance at work and an inability to keep up with responsibilities to work in family. Soon drug use is no longer a way to enjoy yourself but the cause of even more problems.
Treating Drug Addiction
If marijuana use is a problem for you or someone you love, you can find marijuana addiction treatment at The Canyon. If you’re ultimately looking for relaxation, there’s no better place to find it than in a healing environment on a private ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains. Contact us today.
For more information about the study mentioned in this post, check out the University of Alberta website.
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