Marijuana Addiction in Adolescents
Marijuana Addiction in Adolescents
Marijuana is one of the most commonly used drugs in the Nation and the world. In an article by Gray (2007) he states that “42% of high school seniors have tried marijuana, 18% have used it in the past 30 days, and 5% use it daily. Among adolescents aged 12 to 17, 3.6% met criteria for cannabis use disorder (abuse or dependence) and 2% met criteria for cannabis dependence”. Gray (2007) also explains how easily adolescents say it is to obtain marijuana these days. The article also states that there is evidence to prove that marijuana use may lead to “hard” drug use, academic failure, and more. With those who use marijuana chronically it may lead to impairing of the immune system, can create respiratory illnesses, cognitive problems, and motivational impairment. Throughout the article by Gray (2007) it explains treatment plans, withdrawal forms, and how adolescents can “crave” marijuana. Gray (2007) explains that majority of adolescents who admit themselves or get admitted into treatment are there for marijuana. Gray(2007) states that, “the evidence base for treatment of adolescent marijuana use disorders is generally limited to psychosocial interventions. The most comprehensive investigation is the Cannabis Youth Treatment Study, which evaluated the effectiveness of treatment arms”. Gray (2007) explains that the Cannabis Youth Treatment Study involved behavioral therapy treatment, intervention therapy with the family, a reinforcement approach with the community, and multidimensional family therapy. One of the most effective ways of treatment found through studies has been multisystemic therapy which Gray (2007) states that incorporates individual, family and community components. Once the individual has stopped smoking marijuana it has been said that certain medications are used to target on withdrawal from the substance. They discovered this through psychosocial experiments. Gray (2007)
Marijuana is one of the most commonly used drugs in the Nation and the world. In an article by Gray (2007) he states that “42% of high school seniors have tried marijuana, 18% have used it in the past 30 days, and 5% use it daily. Among adolescents aged 12 to 17, 3.6% met criteria for cannabis use disorder (abuse or dependence) and 2% met criteria for cannabis dependence”. Gray (2007) also explains how easily adolescents say it is to obtain marijuana these days. The article also states that there is evidence to prove that marijuana use may lead to “hard” drug use, academic failure, and more. With those who use marijuana chronically it may lead to impairing of the immune system, can create respiratory illnesses, cognitive problems, and motivational impairment. Throughout the article by Gray (2007) it explains treatment plans, withdrawal forms, and how adolescents can “crave” marijuana. Gray (2007) explains that majority of adolescents who admit themselves or get admitted into treatment are there for marijuana. Gray(2007) states that, “the evidence base for treatment of adolescent marijuana use disorders is generally limited to psychosocial interventions. The most comprehensive investigation is the Cannabis Youth Treatment Study, which evaluated the effectiveness of treatment arms”. Gray (2007) explains that the Cannabis Youth Treatment Study involved behavioral therapy treatment, intervention therapy with the family, a reinforcement approach with the community, and multidimensional family therapy. One of the most effective ways of treatment found through studies has been multisystemic therapy which Gray (2007) states that incorporates individual, family and community components. Once the individual has stopped smoking marijuana it has been said that certain medications are used to target on withdrawal from the substance. They discovered this through psychosocial experiments. Gray (2007)
References: Gray, Kevin M, MD. (2007). Marijuana use, withdrawal, and cravings in adolescents. Psychiatric Times, 24(13), 57. Retrieved from: http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.caldwell.edu:2048/psychology/docview/204565602/fulltext?accountid=26523