Schizophrenia Linked To Marijuana Abuse
Marijuana Addiction
It’s all very sciency-schmiency but I’ll lay it out for you. According to Medical News Today and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, changes that occur in a molecular pathway in the brain when you smoke marijuana have been linked to symptoms of schizophrenia.
In Layman’s Terms: Marijuana is No Good For Your Head
Neurotransmitters necessary for memory and other cognitive processes are diminished when you smoke pot. For those who have schizophrenia, this neurotransmitter is already inhibited and smoking weed makes it even worse. But it’s not just a danger for those who already have schizophrenia.
David A. Lewis, M.D. is a corresponding author of a recent study on the connection between schizophrenia and marijuana abuse and a UPMC Endowed Professor in Translational Neuroscience, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He says, “Heavy marijuana use, particularly in adolescence, appears to be associated with an increased risk for the later development of schizophrenia, and the course of illness is worse for people with schizophrenia who use marijuana.”
Marijuana Addiction: No Such Thing as Innocent Experimentation
The problem with marijuana is that few people take it seriously. Those who experimented with it back in the ‘60s and ‘70s lived through it just fine, most without developing schizophrenia or addictions to other drugs often feel that there’s no harm in a little flirting when it comes to the green stuff. Unfortunately, the weed that was in circulation back then was far less potent than what is on the streets today. Whether it’s from Canada, Mexico or homegrown, today’s marijuana is exceedingly strong with higher levels of THC, which makes its effects that much more harmful. It’s also easier to find. More and more people are learning how to grow it themselves and with the advent of medical marijuana, more pharmaceutical grade product is making its way to the street.
Finding Marijuana Addiction Treatment
Few drug rehab facilities cater to the needs of those who suffer from marijuana addiction. It’s a sad commentary on the state of drug addiction treatment in the United States and the weight of the problem with addiction in general that so little has been developed in the way of specific marijuana addiction treatment.
At The Canyon, every person who comes to stay with us enjoys a highly unique drug rehab experience. Contact us today for more information on the marijuana rehab program that we can provide you or someone you love struggling with marijuana addiction.
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