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Many states have legalized Marijuana. However, the consumption rates are so high that the president along with the government are tying to close out the border to avoid the high numbers of transportation of drugs. Its the number one most consumed drug in let alone America.

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The global story about cannabis - the most-used recreational drug in the world - is about as fuzzy as your body feels after taking your first hit. While some places, such as states in the US, have legalized the drug, it is strictly prohibited in others.

Almost 200 million people smoke pot worldwide according to the 2019 World Drug Report, published Wednesday, and that number is rising. Whether this is a good or bad thing seems somewhat hard to decipher with inconsistent global regulations on the drug, conflicting research studies and little concrete evidence of its long-term effects.

This inconsistent approach to regulation is most apparent in the United States, where, for example, one can take a road trip to Colorado - where cannabis was legalized recreationally in 2012 - and purchase the drug at one of the local streetside dispensaries as long as they have an ID.

However, immediately after crossing the border into Kansas, Colorado's border state where the drug is illegal, pot-smokers can be arrested and charged with thousand-dollar fines or jail time. If caught again, they could face even heftier jail sentences.

It seems hard to construct a solid moral opinion on a substance that becomes illegal after crossing a border. If the government is acting in our best interest, but some governments deem the drug permissible for consumption while others send its users to jail, how do we know what's right?
Read more here: Cannabis capitalists scrutinize future of UK's fledgling industry

Weed can cause a racing heart, paranoia or an increased feeling of relaxation
A contradictory tale
The United States isn't the only nation telling a contradictory tale between reality and regulation.

In Europe, home of the highest global concentrations of teenage pot-smokers, it's up to member states to decide their drug policies. Like the US, there isn't a blanket European Union-wide legislation for cannabis.

So, while in the Netherlands one can sit in coffee shops and smoke weed as long as their racing heart desires, in Hungary, for example, they could be slapped with legal penalties involving jail time should they decide to light up in public.

We have to be careful when making these comparisons, however, according to Thomas Pietschmann, a UN drug researcher and co-author of the report. He said that although the situation may appear comparable between European states and US states, it's a different story.

Despite what most people think, weed isn't entirely legal in the Netherlands and can only be sold and smoked in designated coffee shops. It is decriminalized, however, so people can't go to jail for smoking a joint on the street. The purpose of the shops isn't to ignite interest in the drug, but rather to dilute it.

Europe hosts the highest concentration of young weed smokers

Since its decriminalization in the 1970s, weed use in the Netherlands has actually plateaued. The Dutch government has made frequent pointed attempts to quell the spread of the drug, banning its advertisement and, at one point, restricting its sale to only Dutch citizens over 18 when the onset of "drug tourists" grew too annoying for Dutch citizens.

This decriminalization doesn't differ much from the majority of European Union member state policies, most of which took the form of "harm reduction" after the AIDS outbreak in the 1980s. While the United States criminalized most forms of drugs, member states such as Switzerland led policy efforts aimed at harm reduction.

These efforts took shape in the form of areas such as Zurich's "needle park", where the government allowed heroin addicts to shoot up in a controlled environment.

In the United States, Pietschmann said, drug regulators have been far more extreme. In the 1960s and 70s, attitudes toward pot were fairly liberal, with loose regulations and a turn-a-blind-eye attitude. This changed in the 1980s with President Ronald Reagan's "war on drugs," which implemented zero-tolerance policies in which anyone caught with drugs of any variety could be jailed.

In the 1990s, with President Bill Clinton's prevention-centered approach to drug reform, the drugs were destigmatized and acceptance toward cannabis steadily grew. In 2008, campaigns for the legalization of medical cannabis emerged.

Medical marijuana was legalized and weed started becoming decriminalized overall, leading to lower public perceptions of risk. Media contributed to this culture of weed acceptance, Pietschmann said.

"All the newspapers talked about how great this is, how fantastic this is, all kinds of money for businesses," Pietschmann said.

The United States has since found itself host to a bustling weed economy armed with shiny marketing and heavy pro-cannabis lobbying forces.
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Recreational weed is legal throughout Canada
So... is there a problem with weed?
The contradictions between reality and regulation may remind one of the conversations they had with their equally-stoned roommates while taking their first-year philosophy courses. What is reality? What is right and wrong? Good and bad? Is this all conception?

Pietschmann, who also does research on drugs such as heroin and Fentanyl, isn't particularly concerned about people over 18 who occasionally smoke a joint.

"If you ask if people are dying from pot, we don't have evidence," he said.

He cautions against subscribing to extreme claims surrounding the drug.

"People have said when you legalize cannabis, crime will decline. Hasn't happened. Weed use will decline. Hasn't happened. Some have been afraid that when you legalize cannabis, its use will increase significantly in young people. Hasn't happened - people above the age of 25 are using it more."

The problem with pot is simply that too many people are smoking it, he said. It can mess with your motivation, keep you from thinking abstractly or mathematically, and in some cases cause car accidents, he said. For a small minority of people, it can cause mental health issues such as psychotic episodes. This is somewhat contrary to popular belief, which often states weed can't cause mental issues, but can only soothe them.

The report cautions people to take note of the increasing lobbying influence of the legal weed industry.
Read more here: New Zealand to vote on cannabis legalization

Weed grew more accepted in the United States after it was legalized as a medical substance

With the introduction of pot to the private sector, there has been a growing market for high THC cannabis grown in greenhouses using high-tech innovation.

This can have surprisingly detrimental effects on US society, he said. Before, much of the pot exported to the United States came from Mexican farms. Now that tech has revolutionized the sector, creating multimillion dollar companies profiting off high-THC weed snacks like gummies and brownies, people's tolerance for the natural weed grown on farms has lessened, causing them to buy less of it.

Although this could seem like a good thing to some Americans, Pietschmann said, it can have reverse effects.

"The problem is that in some of the areas in Mexico where cannabis is cultivated, people are growing poppies and exporting heroin to the United States instead," he said.
Looking ahead
Global weed use has grown by 60 percent over the past decade, with people smoking around 130 percent more than before.

The biggest issue Pietschmann sees is youth smoking, which he said can have negative effects on brain development and IQ, citing a study conducted in 2012 in New Zealand, which indicated that pot smokers under 18 experienced an approximate 6-point loss in IQ points.

Last year, according to the report, youth cannabis use increased slightly. Although this should be monitored, Pietschmann said, one year is not a proper indicator of a trend.
Read more here: Germany: Drivers on cannabis will no longer automatically lose license

Mother Nature's drug lab

One of nature's most dangerous killers

The tobacco plant produces poisonous and addictive chemicals, such as nicotine and other alkaloids, and harbours them inside its leaves. With this poisonous cocktail, the plant tries to ward off animals that might want to eat it. When the leaves are dried and smoked, the chemicals enter the human body - together with many cancerous substances generated by burning tabacco.

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ANN ARBOR, MI - Hundreds of protesters, pot tourists and marijuana enthusiasts were at the University of Michigan Diag Saturday afternoon for a smoke-in protest in conjunction with the 50th Hash Bash rally.

The annual smoke-in was a protest of marijuana laws, including the prohibition against smoking in public, according to Adam Brook, a past organizer of Hash Bash. Current organizers are holding the event virtually for the second year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Related: Ann Arbor's 50th Hash Bash will be virtual, but smoke-in protest planned

Brook previously said he wouldn't sit out another year and planned the smoke-in protest at the Diag. A large crowd in the hundreds, if not the thousands were on the Diag, and many others were walking between the Diag and downtown Ann Arbor dispensaries.

"This just shows that we still have a lot to fight for," Brook said. "We moved the ball forward, but we still have a long way to go."

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel spoke during the virtual Hash Bash livestream and said while Michigan has made great strides on marijuana law reform, it's long past time for the federal government to legalize marijuana nationally.

"Cannabis reform is needed to ensure restorative justice," she said. "Marijuana law reform would reduce the harm to people in communities of color who are disproportionately impacted by current cannabis laws, create jobs and economic opportunities as the legalization or regulation of marijuana would bring one of the largest cash crops under the rule of law, save taxpayer dollars and allow already scarce law enforcement resources to be better used to ensure safe communities while simultaneously reducing the burden on our courts and corrections system."

The first Hash Bash took place on the Diag in 1972 - four months after John Lennon and others came to town to attend a freedom rally for imprisoned Ann Arbor poet and pot activist John Sinclair, who was serving a 10-year sentence for possessing two joints.

After Sinclair was freed and Michigan's felony marijuana law declared unconstitutional, the first Hash Bash was held as a new state law with lesser penalties took effect.

Sinclair was in attendance for the protest Saturday, April 3. He said he was glad to see everyone come out.

"We're not supposed to be here. They don't want anybody smoking weed on the campus - never have, never will," Sinclair said.

Openly smoking marijuana in public is not legal and is even less appropriate during a pandemic, Ann Arbor Police Chief Michael Cox said Friday. Both AAPD and UM's Division of Public Safety and Security (UMDPSS) were at the Diag Saturday to monitor the protest and crowd. Officers were telling those in attendance that they could not sell anything on the UM Diag.

Paul Kerry wasn't selling anything, but he was offering people hits from a device he created to making dabbing - inhaling vaporized cannabis concentrates through a heating method like a vaporizer - more efficient and last longer.

It was Kerry's first Hash Bash, and while he has known about the event for years, he never thought about going until this year.

"Now that I'm here, this is awesome," said Kerry, of Port Huron. "I'm around a group of my kind of people."

The state has COVID-19 orders in place through April 19 limiting non-residential outdoor gatherings to no more than 300 people, with face masks to be worn at all times unless eating or drinking while seated in a designated area in groups of no more than six people, spaced at least six feet apart, and no intermingling.

Related: Ann Arbor police chief has message for Hash Bash visitors: 'We're in the middle of a pandemic'

UM DPSS Public Information Officer Melissa Overton said there were between 500 and 700 people at most on the Diag, but everything was peaceful, and no arrests were made as of 1:30 p.m.

The last in-person Hash Bash in April 2019 - the first with marijuana legalized in Michigan - drew a record crowd of well over 10,000 people from around the state and beyond.
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ANN ARBOR, MI - Hundreds of protesters, pot tourists and marijuana enthusiasts were at the University of Michigan Diag Saturday afternoon for a smoke-in protest in conjunction with the 50th Hash Bash rally. The annual smoke-in was a protest of marijuana laws, including the prohibition against smoking in public, according to Adam Brook, a past organizer of Hash Bash.

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Drug addiction and recovery are things no one has to face alone. There are resources available to help. When it comes to marijuana addiction, both outpatient and inpatient rehab programs can address the issue.

What Is Marijuana and How Is It Used?

Marijuana is the name for the dried stems, seeds, flowers, and leaves from the Cannabis indica or Cannabis sativa plant. The psychoactive chemical in marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol, which is commonly referred to as THC. Although the drug has been legalized in several states across the country, it is still illegal on the federal level. People typically smoke marijuana in joints, blunts, or water pipes.

In recent years, some people have begun using vaporizers, which use a liquid extract to create vapor. It is also common to bake marijuana in brownies or cookies-these are called edibles. A new method of administration is known as "dabbing," which involves smoking THC-rich extractions in the form of hash oil, shatter, or wax.

On average, these extractions contain much more THC than unprocessed marijuana plant materials, which increases the risk of experiencing dangerous effects. There have been reports of people going to the emergency department for detrimental side effects of resin use. ¹

Harmful Effects of Marijuana Abuse

Although medical marijuana can provide symptomatic relief for a number of medical and psychiatric conditions, abusing marijuana can still lead to some harmful effects, including: 1,2

Impaired memory.

Problems with thinking and problem-solving.

Lung inflammation, infection, and chronic pulmonary issues.

Heart attack.

Severe nausea and vomiting.

Depression and anxiety.

Psychotic features, such as delusions and hallucinations.

Dependence and withdrawal symptoms.

Addiction.

According to research, between 9% and 30% of individuals who abuse marijuana may develop a marijuana addiction. ¹ Thankfully, treatment is available to help you obtain and maintain sobriety.

Marijuana Addiction Treatment

Substance addiction is something that impacts the lives of everyone it touches. Whether it's you or someone you care about who is struggling with an addiction to marijuana, the time to seek help is now. You can take comfort in knowing that there are different types and styles of marijuana rehabilitation facilities to choose from. It's best to explore all options before deciding which specific type of rehab program is best suited to meet your needs.

The most common types of treatment are inpatient or residential programs, which provide 24-hour treatment and support, and outpatient programs, which provide patients with the flexibility to live at home and tend to responsibilities. Within the two big treatment umbrellas, there are a great number of treatment methods, approaches, and options to compare and consider.

The cost of alcohol or drug addiction treatment may appear to be an obstacle, but we are here to help. Insurance may cover all or some of your rehab.

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Inpatient Marijuana Rehab or Outpatient Marijuana Rehab?

There is some debate as to whether the needs of the addicted individual are best served by outpatient or inpatient care. There are several factors to consider before you choose one over the other.

If you or someone you love is struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, you may need to find an inpatient drug rehab center. Inpatient drug rehabilitation centers can give you the intensive therapy and tools you need to defeat alcohol and drug addiction so you can get back on the right path and live a successful, happy and productive life. Read More

Benefits of Inpatient Marijuana Treatment Centers

Direct supervision around the clock

Access to medical care, when needed

Less access to marijuana (or other drugs of choice)

Instant access to psychological and emotional support when needed

Highly-structured environment and schedule

It might not seem important now, but there are times when instant access to help when you're feeling alone, scared, isolated or jittery makes all the difference. The benefits of outpatient facilities include lower costs, no need to take time off work, and less of an interruption to your daily life.

Do I Need Residential Rehab for Marijuana Addiction?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), more than 215,000 people aged 12 and older attended treatment for marijuana addiction in 2015. This figure represents about 14% of all treatment admissions that year.

In fact, the only substances people sought treatment for ahead of marijuana were alcohol and opioids. ³ It is a common misconception that users cannot get addicted to marijuana, but they can develop a problematic pattern of abuse, similar to other drugs.

Marijuana addiction is a big deal and can be quite debilitating to those who struggle with it. Treatment and rehabilitation for this particular addiction need to be taken seriously if you want them to be successful.

Marijuana Dependence vs. Tolerane

Dependence occurs when your body adapts to the presence of marijuana. If you're unable to obtain or use marijuana, you'll likely experience physical discomfort due to the body's dependence. These physical manifestations are known as withdrawal symptoms. Common marijuana withdrawal symptoms may include: 1,2

Less common withdrawal symptoms include sweating, rapid heart rate, tremors, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. ² These withdrawal symptoms can be unpleasant enough that people are unable to deal with them on their own and wind up returning to marijuana use to alleviate these unwanted symptoms.

A tolerance to marijuana is when your body becomes accustomed to a certain amount of the drug in your system and requires a greater concentration or amount of it in order to enjoy the same desirable effects. Tolerance to any intoxicating substance may lead to increased consumption which, in turn, can speed the development of dependence and the compulsive patterns of use associated with addiction.

Are Marijuana Rehabs Confidential?

The services you receive in a qualified rehab facility to treat marijuana addiction are private and confidential. No one needs to know, unless you choose to tell them, what you've been doing during the time you were receiving treatment for your addiction.

Will I Have a Private Room?

That's a question that differs from one facility to the next. The importance of private rooms is something that will need to be considered in the facility selection process.

How Long Is Rehab for Marijuana?

Inpatient marijuana rehab centers generally offer the ability to customize program lengths to accommodate individual needs and insurance coverage.

Residential programs are typically available for one, two or three months. It is important to understand that addiction is a chronic disease and people may relapse. However, according to National Institute on Drug Abuse, the overwhelming belief is that 90-day residential treatment programs offer the greatest promise of long-term success.

What Happens During Marijuana Treatment Programs?

Specific treatment plans will vary from one marijuana treatment program to the next. But, it should also vary, to some degree, from one person to the next. Just as no two people are identical, the same is true of addictions. Each addiction is unique and must be addressed individually.

It's best to contact any inpatient marijuana rehab centers you're considering to learn what you can expect during the treatment process. In general, you can expect some combination of the following:

Intake evaluation, which is used to create an individualized treatment plan

Detoxification period

Therapy specific to your addiction

Specialized care to address physical, emotional and mental health needs discovered in the treatment process

Aftercare planning to help ensure that you don't turn back to marijuana once the residential part of treatment ends

Paying for Marijuana Addiction Treatment

Depending on which inpatient marijuana rehab center you choose for treatment, you're likely to discover that this kind of treatment may come at a high price. Prices vary a great deal between public and private rehab facilities. Most private facilities accept insurance and many of them offer financing arrangements.

Should I Find Marijuana Rehab Near Me?

This is a question that will vary from one patient to the next. Some find comfort in having friends and family nearby while others are better served by making a clean break from forces that often drive them to the marijuana addiction they're trying to recover from. You'll have to make this decision for yourself.

I Want to Find an Executive or Luxury Rehab Center

One thing is certain: No inpatient marijuana rehab centers are going to achieve lasting success until you are ready to get treatment and live a life of sobriety.-Rehabs.comWhen executive concerns are a stumbling block you, a friend or loved one from looking for help for a problem with drugs or alcohol or behavior-related addiction, executive rehabilitation treatments will be invaluable. By pairing high-quality substance abuse treatments with the ability to use a computer or mobile device, a businessman or woman can receive support while recovering.

Some treatment facilities feature the nicest amenities you would expect only in exquisite hotels, with your health and well-being being the primary goals. From gym facilities and 5-star chef-prepared meals to fine linens and in-house massage therapy, you can get the top-rated illicit substance and behavior treatment for yourself, your friend or your loved one while enjoying rehab.

What to look for in a program

Recovery Brands sent out a 2016 survey asking individuals leaving a rehabilitation center what program aspects they saw as the most vital aspects to examine when looking at treatment programs.

What Happens After Marijuana Treatment?

Leaving treatment, especially after the longer programs, may seem a little intimidating. Staying sober is your main objective. Now is the time to trust what you've learned about yourself, your addiction and the forces in your life that have been holding you back. Use the tools you were given in treatment and live a life that's free of substance abuse.

Get on Track to a Sober Life Today

Now is the time to take back control and have the life you always believed was possible. Do not allow addiction to define you. Change your future today by getting the help you need to regain control of your life. Finding the right inpatient marijuana rehab centers for your treatment and recovery will get you started on the track to a new future.
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3. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2015). Treatment Episode Data Set National Report.

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Drug addiction and recovery are things no one has to face alone. There are resources available to help. When it comes to marijuana addiction, both outpatient and inpatient rehab programs can address the issue. Marijuana is the name for the dried stems, seeds, flowers, and leaves from the Cannabis indica or Cannabis sativa plant.

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The percentage of adults who become addicted to Marijuana are 9%, the percentage of teens who become addicted are 17%. It was really complicated trying to find the one contributing factor that causes addiction in Marijuana.

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Marijuana is the most commonly used psychotropic drug in the United states, after alcohol. In 2018, more than 11.8 young adults reported marijuana usage in the past year. And over 65% of teens are in consumption of this drug. From the ages of 13, children are already getting addicted.

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People consume Marijuana in many different ways. Some of them being in blunts- smoking, edibles, chewing on the plant. Many people experience a sense of relaxation, laughter, altered perception of time and increased appetite. Others experience Anxiety, fear, disgust, or panic.

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- Cannabinoids
- Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol

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The THC in marijuana acts on your brain (central nervous system). THC causes brain cells to release dopamine. Dopamine is a chemical that is involved with mood and thinking. It is also called the feel-good brain chemical. Using marijuana may cause pleasurable effects such as:

Feeling "high" (pleasant sensations) or very relaxed (marijuana intoxication)

Having an increased appetite ("the munchies")

Increased sensations of sight, hearing, and taste

How fast you feel the effects of marijuana depends on how you use it:

If you breathe in marijuana smoke (such as from a joint or pipe), you may feel the effects within seconds to several minutes.

If you eat foods containing the drug as an ingredient, such as brownies, you may feel the effects within 30 to 60 minutes.

Marijuana can also have unpleasant effects:

It can affect your mood -- You may have feelings of panic or anxiety.

It can affect how your brain processes things around you -- You may have false beliefs (delusions), become very fearful or confused, see or hear things that are not there (hallucinations).

It can cause your brain not to work as well -- For example, you may not be able to concentrate or pay attention at work or at school. Your memory may weaken. Your coordination may be affected such as with driving a car. Your judgment and decision making can also be affected. As a result, you may do risky things such as drive while high or have unsafe sex.

Marijuana's other health effects include:

Bloodshot eyes

Increased heart rate and blood pressure

Infections such as sinusitis, bronchitis, and asthma in heavy users

Irritation of the airways causing narrowing or spasms

Sore throat

Weakening of the immune system

Some people who use marijuana get addicted to it. This means their body and mind are dependent on marijuana. They are not able to control their use of it and they need it to get through daily life.

Addiction can lead to tolerance. Tolerance means you need more and more marijuana to get the same high feeling. And if you try to stop using, your mind and body may have reactions. These are called withdrawal symptoms, and may include:

Feeling fear, unease, and worry (anxiety)

Feeling stirred up, excited, tense, confused, or irritable (agitation)

Trouble falling or staying asleep

Treatment begins with recognizing there is a problem. Once you decide you want to do something about your marijuana use, the next step is getting help and support.

Treatment programs use behavior change techniques through counseling (talk therapy). Some programs use 12-step meetings to help people learn how not to relapse. The goal is to help you understand your behaviors and why you use marijuana. Involving family and friends during counseling can help support you and keep you from going back to using (relapsing).

If you have severe withdrawal symptoms, you may need to stay at a residential treatment program. There, your health and safety can be monitored as you recover.

At this time, there is no medicine that can help reduce the use of marijuana by blocking its effects. But, scientists are researching such medicines.

As you recover, focus on the following to help prevent relapse:

Keep going to your treatment sessions.

Find new activities and goals to replace ones that involved your marijuana use.

Spend more time with family and friends you lost touch with while you were using marijuana. Consider not seeing friends who are still using marijuana.

Exercise and eat healthy foods. Taking care of your body helps it heal from the harmful effects of marijuana. You will feel better, too.

Avoid triggers. These can be people with whom you used marijuana. They can also be places, things, or emotions that can make you want to use marijuana again.

Resources that may help you on your road to recovery include:

Your workplace employee assistance program (EAP) is also a good resource.

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you or someone you know is addicted to marijuana and needs help stopping. Also call if you are having withdrawal symptoms that concern you.

Substance abuse - marijuana; Drug abuse - marijuana; Drug use - marijuana; Cannabis; Grass; Hashish; Mary Jane; Pot; Weed

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The THC in marijuana acts on your brain (central nervous system). THC causes brain cells to release dopamine. Dopamine is a chemical that is involved with mood and thinking. It is also called the feel-good brain chemical.