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Teens Using Marijuana

The National Household Survey on Drug Abuse reveals 34 percent of individuals over 12 years old have used marijuana. While the dangers associated with using marijuana do not fade with age, adolescents are more at risk because the brain and body are still developing into adulthood.

Using marijuana during this turbulent time has a negative impact on learning, critical thinking and decision making, relationship skills, and overall maturity. Additionally, impaired perception, judgment, and inhibition makes teenagers more likely to be involved in auto accidents and casual sex while using drugs.

The Canyon takes marijuana dependency and addiction very seriously. Individual and group counseling, family therapy, and 12-step recovery methods are the foundation of every rehabilitation program. Holistic healing techniques such as yoga, meditation, and equine therapy establish a balanced treatment plan that appeals to creative and logical personalities alike.

Why Teens Use Marijuana

Young people already using tobacco or alcohol are more likely to use marijuana, although this is not always concurrent. Teenagers may decide to use marijuana for any number of reasons:

  • Curiosity or boredom
  • Desire to fin in (social/peer pressure)
  • Parental or sibling influence
  • Stressful school or neighborhood experience
  • Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse

Unhealthy relationships or boundaries with parents can cause confusion and maladaptive behaviors to surface when a child naturally begins to separate from parental control.

A study at Columbia University found 60 percent of young people who use marijuana before the age of 15 will eventually become involved with cocaine.

How To Tell if Your Teen is Using Marijuana

While under the influence of marijuana, most people become dizzy, clumsy, and exceptionally lazy. Uncontrollable laughter or giddiness, red or droopy eyes, slow reactions, and trouble remembering things that just happened are all signs of someone who's high. As the effects begin to fade, hunger cravings kick in and then the user becomes very sleepy.

For regular users, the biggest giveaway is usually a distinctive odor on clothing, in vehicles or bedrooms. Excessive use of incense or air fresheners can be an attempt to mask the smell, and eye drops are commonly used to erase red or bloodshot eyes. Clothing, jewelry, posters, and music displaying or promoting drug use are also good indicators of the lifestyle choices your teen may be interested in. Of course, finding drug paraphernalia such as pipes, bongs, and rolling papers among your teen's possessions is immediate cause for concern.

Teens Can Receive Treatment for Marijuana Addiction at The Canyon

The Canyon has years of experience in the field of drug addiction recovery and psychological services. Our staff are Master's level, each with their own unique addition to our program. Our treatment team and the gorgeous surroundings work together to help our clients find peace within themselves and build a strong foundation for a new life without substance abuse.

The Canyon staff recognizes the importance and need of family involvement (whenever possible) in an individual's recovery process. We provide education about the impact of addictive behavior on the family as well as the challenges that arise for the family when a client begins the recovery process. We work toward making family therapy a significant part of each individual's treatment experience.

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