The decision to go to rehab for marijuana addiction is an individual, personal one not to be taken lightly. Addiction can have serious consequences for a person’s life, finances, work and social functioning. When a person’s life is such that it is no longer possible to achieve personal goals, attain happiness or function normally, it may be time to consider rehab.
Marijuana has grown in potency over the last two decades. In 1983, studies demonstrated the average potency of marijuana samples was less than four percent. The sample contained four percent THC – tetrahydrocannabinol which, by 2008, the average of THC increased to more than ten percent in some samples. Marijuana grown hydroponically in Canada and the US registered 25% or higher. Addiction has a new face with the potency increasing and legalization on the horizon. The road back to a life without addiction involves learning skills to overcome problems as a result of or occurring before use of marijuana.
When a person is addicted to marijuana, some of the following signs may be present which indicate it is time to consider rehab. Although it is a personal choice, marijuana addiction can destroy a person’s life, finances, relationships and family connections as well as bring consequences to a person’s health, education and work opportunities. Here are some signs it may be time to consider rehab:
A person who smokes marijuana and becomes addicted experiences physical and emotional changes in behavior. Some of the following are examples of ways a person’s body and mind change:
If you demonstrate some of the above signs, it may be time to seek help. There is hope, Hired Power can help. Call today XXX-XXX-XXXX for information on kicking the marijuana habit.