Understanding Marijuana and Hash

Marijuana, weed or ganja is a psychotropic drug, found in the plant called Cannabis Sativa. THC, short for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, is a highly addictive chemical component found in this plant.

While Marijuana is composed of dried leaves, stems and flowers of the cannabis plant, the resin of the cannabis plant is used to make hash, charas or hashish. These plants have high concentrations of cannabinoids in their resin, consisting of THC, the main psychoactive ingredient. Therefore, hash contains more cannabinoids and is typically stronger than marijuana.

Marijuana and Hash addiction 

Marijuana is classified as schedule 1 dras it carries a significant risk of addiction, abuse, and dependency. Regular users of marijuana or hash, hash oil, typically report feeling irritable, having trouble sleeping and regulating their mood, having less appetite, cravings, being restless, and/or experiencing a variety of bodily discomforts that peak in the first week after stopping and linger for up to two weeks. The brain becomes dependent on marijuana when it becomes accustomed to high dosages of the drug by producing fewer endocannabinoid neurotransmitters and becoming less sensitive to them.

Impact of high usage 

In accordance with Indian law (the NDPS Act, 1985) and international drug agreements; Approximately 2.8% of Indians between the ages of 10 and 75 (3.1 crore people) currently consume cannabis products.

Not everyone who uses weed or charas has a positive experience. Some people feel panic, suspicion, fear, or anxiety in place of calm and bliss. These effects are more likely to occur when someone consumes too much, when the potency of the drug is surprisingly high, or when the user is not experienced. After consuming high amounts of marijuana, some people may develop acute psychosis, which includes delusions, hallucinations, and a loss of identity. Longer-lasting psychotic diseases like schizophrenia that may be linked to marijuana usage in susceptible people are different from these unpleasant but transient side effects.

It is common for people with hash or marijuana use disorders, particularly youngsters, to also have other mental health conditions (comorbidity). They might also be addicted to or use other drugs, such as alcohol or cocaine. According to the research that is now available, marijuana or hash usage can be taken care of if the mental health condition is successfully treated with conventional drugs and behavioural therapies, especially for heavy users and those suffering from mental illnesses. Such interventions are effective when done at rehabilitation and de addiction centres.

Treatment at Collective care 

Specialised programs designed to meet the specific requirements of people struggling with marijuana addiction are available in the rehab facility. These programs are intended to offer all-encompassing care, which includes family counselling, individual therapy, and peer support.

Cannabis detoxification can result in withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, cravings, insomnia, and irritability. At Collective Care, patients go through detox under medical supervision, which guarantees their comfort and safety all along the way. We also use a variety of therapeutic modalities to treat the root reasons of addiction and teach coping skills for triggers and cravings. Motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) are frequently used to assist people in adopting better thought and behaviour patterns.

Conclusion 

Many people believe that using cannabinoids to reduce stress and tension or blend into social scenarios is appropriate, however it's important to remember that marijuana, hash or hash oil is extremely addicting. Regular marijuana users run the risk of becoming dependent on the drug, developing a tolerance to it, and becoming addicted to it.