The effects of cannabis, the most widely consumed illegal drug.
Cannabis, marijuana, or THC is the most widely consumed illegal drug worldwide, and for this reason, cannabis detoxification represents a significant challenge for medical professionals. This substance belongs to the group of hallucinogenic and depressant substances and comes from the hemp plant. It acts as a disorganizer and depressant of the central nervous system.
One of the keys to its high consumption, which in Spain begins at very early ages, between 13 and 15 years old, is the myths surrounding this substance, such as it being “natural” and, therefore, “not harmful.” In response to this, experts in addictive behaviors remind us that not everything natural is healthy and that “marijuana” and hashish are adulterated to modify the THC concentration.
The immediate effects of cannabis depend on factors such as the amount, the THC concentration, biological makeup, and other psychological characteristics of the user. However, the most common are:
- Hilarity
- Perceptual alterations
- Clumsiness
- Slowness
- Tachycardia
- Hunger
- Fatigue
And in the long term, it can lead to:
- Dependence
- Increased risk of respiratory diseases
- Impairment of cognitive abilities
- Amotivational syndrome: passivity, apathy, easy frustration, conformism…
- Greater likelihood of psychiatric disorders in vulnerable individuals
- School dropout and failure
- Relationship and social problems
How to quit cannabis
At CCAdicciones, after the first free visit, the medical and therapeutic team will assess and advise on the type of treatment that should be provided to the patient to quit marijuana. Our treatments are free of any toxic substances to achieve a healthy life without any dependency.
Request more information by calling 902 400 426 or by emailing jvillaescusa@ccadiccionesroda.es
