Many people believe, erroneously, that marijuana is not as dangerous a drug as, say, heroin or cocaine or some other “hard” drug. This belief is further strengthened by the fact that not even some professionals can agree on whether or not marijuana is truly addictive.
Some professionals say that it is addictive, both physically and psychologically. Others agree that it may be addictive, but only to a psychological extent. Briefly explained, in a physical addiction, if the body does not receive the drug being craved, physical withdrawal and detoxification symptoms begin. In a psychological addiction, not taking the drug will have no physical manifestations; however, the person may miss the mood-altering effects brought on by using the drug.
Whether or not marijuana can be considered addictive in any way—physical or psychological, what is known is that for many people, marijuana has led to the use of more potent drugs, which have been proven to cause a physical addiction. For this reason, marijuana is sometimes referred to as a “gateway” drug.
When it comes right down to it, however, addictive behavior is addictive behavior, and addiction, whether instigated by marijuana use or not, does occur. When addiction does happen, it is imperative that help be sought at an addiction treatment center as soon as possible.
The staff at an addiction treatment center will not be concerned about the arguments over whether or not marijuana is addictive. What they will be concentrating on is helping the person who uses marijuana or who has already begun using harder drugs to break the addiction cycle.
Entering http://drugaddictiontreatmentcenter.net/ into a search engine, or 1-866-923-1134, will not require a person to explain his or her opinion on marijuana and addiction. What it will do is provide information on an addiction treatment center that can help with addiction. And, that is the most important thing.
