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Signs of Marijuana Addiction

There are many signs of marijuana addiction due to the physical and physiological changes that people undergo when they use marijuana. Smoking marijuana can relax a person and elevate his or her mood, which can be followed by drowsiness and sedation. Other signs include heightened sensory perception, euphoria, feeling hungry (known as "the munchies") and altered perceptions of reality. Higher concentrations of THC may produce more hallucinogenic responses.

The Canyon provides a marijuana rehab program and treatments to help you break through your addictions and reclaim a healthy and normal life. Through a variety of traditional and nontraditional therapeutic options, The Canyon's expert staff and physicians help patients overcome marijuana addictions and give you the tools you need to stay clean.

Signs of Marijuana Addiction: What to Look For

There are a variety of things to look for to spot someone who is addicted to marijuana. Here are some things to take note of:

• The drug itself. Marijuana is a mixture of gray and green dried shredded leaves, stems, seeds and flowers from the Cannabis Sativa plant, also known as hemp.
• The smell. Marijuana gives off a clean, sharp, pungent smell, with some varieties having a citrus-like smell similar to that of a lemon tree, and others can even smell spicy or have an ammonia like smell.
• Accessories. Marijuana is usually smoked using cigarette rolling papers or through use of a bong. Hash is sometimes smoked or eaten and can be included in baked goods as well. You can also look for marijuana seeds as well as pipes or homemade smoking devices.
• The language. If your loved one uses words like 'ganja,' 'weed,' 'blunts,' 'Mary Jane' and other nicknames and slang terms, they are referring to or talking about marijuana or getting high.

Top Physical Symptoms of Marijuana Use and Addiction

There are many signs and symptoms that point to marijuana addiction and hashish abuse. Some of these include the following:

• Bad memory
• Red eyes
• Increased heart rate
• Decrease in coordination
• Dilated pupils
• Anxiety
• Sluggish feeling
• Euphoria
• Sadness
• Mood swings
• Depression
• Social withdrawal

Treat Marijuana Addiction at The Canyon

At the core of our Healing Life Program here at The Canyon is the goal of helping you develop a better relationship with yourself, utilizing a variety of traditional and nontraditional techniques and drug treatments. Through these, you will be given the chance to reclaim your dreams and reconnect with an authentic relationship with your life.

The Canyon is a licensed residential chemical dependency treatment facility that has a highly trained staff who are committed to your health and wellbeing. Each treatment program that a client undergoes is developed by a Master's level therapist and reviewed weekly by a full clinical team. Treatment programs can include therapies such as adventure/ropes therapy, individual psychotherapy and psychodrama. Additionally, therapists meet with their clients individually on a weekly basis to evaluate their progress and assess their needs. The Canyon's staff remain attentive to each client's individual needs and may increase the amount of individual therapy as clinically indicated is needed. The Canyon also provided a nutrition program designed to help your body recover while your mind and emotions are recovering as well. In short, The Canyon has the tools and resources you need to break free from your marijuana addiction and lead a healthy, normal life. Contact The Canyon today at for more information about our marijuana addiction treatment program here in the Santa Monica Mountains.

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