what is marijuana use disorder
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Cannabis and related disorders Cannabis, more commonly called marijuana, refers to the several varieties of Cannabis sativa, or Indian hemp plant, that contains the psychoactive drug delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Cannabis-related disorders refer to problems associated with the use of substances derived from this plant.
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Medical Marijuana and Hip Dysplasia Medical marijuana has been used in recent years to treat symptoms of various diseases. Its most agreed upon indications is for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting as well as appetite stimulation. However, other common indications include pain, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and sleep disorders.
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Marijuana intoxication Marijuana (pot) intoxication is the euphoria, relaxation, and sometimes undesirable side effects that can occur when people use marijuana. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States. The drug is usually smoked, but is sometimes eaten.
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DUAL DIAGNOSIS FACILITIES IN CA In 2005, 87366 children between the ages of 12 and 17 were heavily dependent on marijuana and were undergoing treatment in state rehabs. Dual diagnosis refers to the presence of substance dependency and mental disorder in a person.
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- PRACTICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY • SEPTEMBER 2008 79. Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: Cyclic Vomiting, Chronic Cannabis. Use, and Compulsive Bathing. INTRODUCTION. M. arijuana is one of the most frequently abused. illicit substances in the United States (U.S.) (1). Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome was first. reported recently in the literature with a series of. patients exhibiting a triad of symptoms: cyclic vomit-. ing, chronic marijuana use, and compulsive bathing. (2–4).
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- Alcohol Use Disorder is a condition characterized by the harmful consequences of repeated alcohol use, a pattern of compulsive alcohol use, and (sometimes) physiological dependence on alcohol (i.e., tolerance and/or symptoms of withdrawal).
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- Classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, marijuana is a mood-altering drug that produces a feeling of calm and well-being. Marijuana also has limited medical use for severe pain relief and other chronic conditions.
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- The use, sale, and possession of all forms of cannabis in the United States is illegal under federal law. As a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970, cannabis (legal term marijuana) is considered to have no accepted medical use and have a high potential for abuse and physical and/or psychological dependence.
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Substance Use Disorders Substance use disorders occur when the recurrent use of alcohol and/or drugs causes clinically and functionally significant impairment, such as health problems, disability, and failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school, or home.
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- According to research conducted by Dr. Gobbi in 2009, daily use of marijuana can cause depression and anxiety in teens. “Cannabis, when consumed by adolescents, induces depression and anxiety later in adulthood, even if the people did not have any susceptibility for these mental diseases,” she says.
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Marijuana Abuse If you are unable to stop using marijuana, there is help. Learn about treatment today. Marijuana refers to the leaves, flowers, and extracts of the plant Cannabis sativa and several closely related species commonly known as hemp. Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States and is known by a large variety of names including cannabis, pot, weed, grass, hash, and many others.
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- Canadian law describes a state of disease for which medical marijuana can be prescribed that applies to a lot of symptoms that are common to many different conditions.1  AIDS. 2  Cancer. 3  Glaucoma. 4  Multiple Sclerosis. 5  Epilepsy. 6  Chronic Pain. 7  Spinal Cord Injury. 8  Arthritis.9  Depression.anadian law describes a state of disease for which medical marijuana can be prescribed that applies to a lot of symptoms that are common to many different conditions. 1  AIDS. 2  Cancer. 3  Glaucoma. 4  Multiple Sclerosis. 5  Epilepsy.
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MARIJUANA Marijuana is an herb. It contains chemicals called cannabinoids that affect the central nervous system. Cannabinoids are found in the highest concentration in the leaves and flowers, the parts that are used to make medicine. Some people use marijuana recreationally to create a sense of well being or to alter the senses. It is either taken by mouth or smoked (inhaled).
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Brain changes associated with casual marijuana use in young adults, study finds Casual Marijuana Use Linked to Brain Abnormalities in Students: Dramatic Effects of Small Time Use; More 'joints' Equal More Damage. 1  Apr. 15, 2014 — Young adults who used marijuana only recreationally showed significant abnormalities in two key brain regions that that are important in emotion and motivation, scientists report. This is the first ...
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Marijuana: Effects of Weed on Brain and Body In a 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 17.4 million people in the United States said they had used marijuana in the past month. According to the survey, marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug. About 4 in 10 Americans have used marijuana at least once in their lives, according to the National Institutes of Health. Marijuana is usually smoked, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The cannabis (called pot, weed, grass, etc.) is typically spread on rolling papers and formed into a cigarette, often referred to as a joint, or a cigar-like blunt.
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Casual Marijuana Use Linked to Brain Abnormalities CHICAGO --- Young adults who used marijuana only recreationally showed significant abnormalities in two key brain regions that are important in emotion and motivation, scientists report. The study was a collaboration between Northwestern Medicine® and Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School.
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- 1 Breathing problems. 2  Marijuana smoke irritates the lungs, and frequent marijuana smokers can have the same breathing problems that tobacco smokers have. 3  These problems include daily cough and phlegm, more frequent lung illness, and a higher risk of lung infections.
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- Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. Its main psychoactive chemical is delta-9-tetrahydro-cannabinol, or THC. Due to the variety of effects it can produce, marijuana can be categorized as a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogen.
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The Evolution of Addiction Medicine as a Medical Specialty Public Policy Statement: Definition of Addiction. Short Definition of Addiction: Addiction is a primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry. Dysfunction in these circuits leads to characteristic biological, psychological, social and spiritual manifestations. This is reflected in an individual pathologically pursuing reward and/or relief by substance use and other behaviors.
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- Marijuana, hashish and other cannabis-containing substances. People use cannabis by smoking, eating, or inhaling a vaporized form of the drug. Cannabis often precedes or is used along with other substances, such as alcohol or other illegal drugs, and is often the first drug tried. Signs and symptoms of recent use can include: 1  A sense of euphoria or feeling high. 2  A heightened sense of visual, auditory and taste perception. 3  Increased blood pressure and heart rate. 4  Red eyes. 5  Dry mouth. 6  Decreased coordination. 7  Difficulty concentrating or remembering. 8  Increased appetite.
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Available Treatments for Marijuana Use Disorders Marijuana use disorders appear to be very similar to other substance use disorders, although the long-term clinical outcomes may be less severe.
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Heavy Marijuana Use Affects Learning and Social Skills Effects of Heavy Marijuana Use. Potential link to depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. Decrease the ability to learn and remember information, making it more likely to fall behind the norm on developing intellectual, job and social skills.
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Cannabis and related disorders Diagnosis. Diagnosis of cannabis-related disorders is made in a number of ways. Intoxication is easiest to diagnose because of clinically observable signs, including reddened eye membranes, increased appetite, dry mouth, and increased heart rate.
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- Marijuana is an herb. It contains chemicals called cannabinoids that affect the central nervous system. Cannabinoids are found in the highest concentration in the leaves and flowers, the parts that are used to make medicine.