There is a growing misconception that smoking marijuana
is harmless, carrying no real side-effects or causing any long-term
damage to the user. In many ways marijuana could be considered one of
the most destructive drugs today as it often opens the door to harder
drugs like cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, and crystal meth, all drugs that
most marijuana smokers would never imagine abusing. The reality is it’s
not an uncommon story and treatment facilities are full of patients who
acknowledge that the first drug they ever abused was marijuana and
eventually that led to more addictive drugs.
This isn’t to say that the only harm caused by
marijuana
addiction
is its potential path toward harder drugs, simply abusing marijuana can
lead to a number of issues that require help. Over time marijuana
addicts can develop a belief that they can’t go through a day and in
some cases go an hour, without using. When they try to stop many addicts
become despondent and depressed and by this point they are essentially
mentally and emotionally dependent upon the drug. At this point
treatment for the addiction is imperative because failure to address the
abuse can cause an individual to seek relief in other forms.
Sober Living by the Sea, located in Southern California’s Newport Beach,
has been
treating marijuana
addiction
for more than two decades and understands the emotional and mental
dependence that is felt by addicts. Just as abstinence from “harder”
drugs can lead to depression and despondence the same is true of
marijuana and failing to treat these psychological issues can lead to
relapse or even worse abuse of those harder drugs like cocaine, heroin,
ecstasy, or crystal methamphetamine.
Recognizing that treating marijuana addiction can prevent future abuse
of drugs Sober Living by the Sea works hard to address the underlying
emotions that may have contributed to each patient’s addiction. Through a
series of one-on-one and group therapy sessions and
marijuana-specific
12-step
meetings
these issues can be dealt with and overcome.
Sober Living by the Sea, just feet from the water in Newport Beach, also
gives each patient a beautiful environment in which to get sober. With a
number of outdoor activities including surfing, soccer, basketball,
swimming and gym excursions every patient has the opportunity to
strengthen their sobriety through physical activity.
Sober Living by the Sea, located just
feet from the waters of Newport Beach, offers a unique recovery
environment for you or your loved one. Established in 1986 to help
recovering alcoholics to live in the community, Sober Living by the Sea
is now one of the largest residential treatment facilities in the United
States, caring for those suffering from all forms of addictive
behavior.
