Should a person that uses marijuana on a daily basis seek substance abuse treatment?
Marijuana contains the chemical THC which is a mood and mind altering drug. THC occurs naturally in marijuana plants and when taken into the body causes a ‘high’ feeling in the brain. Marijuana is most commonly smoked, although it can be ingested in the form of various foods. It has not been scientifically proven that marijuana or THC is addictive, however if used over extended periods of time in a habitual manner, a person can develop a dependence on marijuana.
Many people use the justification that, “marijuana is not physically addictive”, therefore they do not have a problem, however, marijuana can negatively affect a person’s life on a number of different levels. Marijuana decreases short-term memory capacity, creates confusion, paranoia, anxiety and restlessness. In addition marijuana can negatively impact a person’s motor skills as well as his/her ability to feel emotions. Marijuana is often used in combination with other drugs and treatment for marijuana abuse is available and readily utilized.
It has not been scientifically proven that marijuana or THC is addictive, however if used over extended periods of time in a habitual manner, a person can develop a dependence on marijuana.
Marijuana is often used in combination with other drugs and treatment for marijuana abuse is available and readily utilized.
What Drugs are Commonly Abused?
The following list of drugs and substances are the most commonly abused in the Nigeria.
Cannabinoids
•Hashish
•Marijuana
Depressants
•Barbiturates
•Benodiazepines
•Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol)
•GHB
•Methaqualone (Quaaludes)
Dissociative Anesthetics
•Ketamine
•PCP
Hallucinogens
•LSD
•Mescaline
•Psilocybin
Is Amphetamine is least dangerous when swallowed?
Inhaling Some users sniff ("snort") speed up the nose, through a straw or a rolled-up banknote, which produces a faster, more intense effect than swallowing it. Snorting is, however, rough on the nostrils (one user described it as "like shoving chilli powder up your nose"). Injecting Some users inject speed, which is extremely dangerous. There's a real chance of overdosing because you never know how strong the dosage is, and the heart can't take the shock. What's more, if you share needles, you risk being infected with HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B and C. So don't inject.
What is Barbiturates?
Primarily hypnotic drugs, barbiturates like tranquillizers work by depressing the nervous system. In small amounts they calm you down and in higher amounts make you sleep. They belong to a 19th-century group of drugs and, until the 1950s, when safer alternatives were found, were prescribed for people who couldn't sleep or who had nervous disorders. Barbiturates are not without risks: they are highly addictive and can suppress the function of the brain to such an extent that breathing stops. The medical use of barbiturates is now limited.
What is Alcohol?
Alcohol is an intoxicating substance made from fermented starches and, although it gives you an initial lift, it is actually a depressant drug. It slows down responses (affecting co-ordination) and the way the brain works (affecting judgement), so it makes people clumsy and dopey. It's one of the most widely used drugs, above and below the legal age limit.
