Medical Users Are More Likely To Vaporize Marijuana, Consume Edibles: Study

 

Americans are facing serious problems with marijuana abuse. Many addicts find it difficult to stop using the drug. The most commonly used drug in America is marijuana, also known as cannabis. Most people first use it in their teens. Recent research suggests that marijuana users who use cbdinfoandshop medical marijuana are more likely than recreational users to smoke or consume edible forms.

According to a study done by RAND Corporation, published in the journal Addiction, people who use cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes are three times more likely to report their recreational use on a daily basis than those who use it for recreational purposes.

These are the findings of the study

To find out more about marijuana use, the researchers conducted a survey of 1,994 people in Colorado, New Mexico and Oregon in October 2013. The majority of people surveyed used marijuana for recreational purposes at least once. Only 7% reported using it for medical purposes. Those who only used marijuana medicinally were not observed using it alongside alcohol. However, nearly one-in-five people who used marijuana recreationally used it with alcohol.

Surprisingly though, around 86 percent of those who had used marijuana for medical reasons also used it recreationally. This suggests that medical users used marijuana more often.

Rosalie Pacula (the study's principal author, and a senior economist at RAND a non-profit research organization) said, "Understanding marijuana use will allow us to better understand how policies impact on behavior and track changes in behavior." "Our findings offer new insights, but we still have much to learn."

Medical detox: A boon to marijuana addicts

It is difficult to resist drug cravings. Psychological and social factors are common triggers that cause an addict to relapse to using drugs. Patients who have been addicted to drugs for a long time or are suffering from other serious health issues should consider medical detox. The detox process involves the short-term pharmacologic treatment of withdrawal symptoms.

Before beginning any treatment, a therapist must understand the addict's entire history. Most people relapse even after they have stopped using drugs. An addict to opiates may experience withdrawal symptoms. A medical detox program is the best option for managing these symptoms. It provides the most safest and comfortable environment for rapid recovery. To increase the chance of success for addicts, this therapy includes counseling and medication.

Patients can stay on the road of recovery with drugs like buprenorphine or naltrexone, as long as they are monitored by professionals who oversee the detox process. The process is done in an inpatient rehabilitation center, with adequate medical intervention. The maintenance treatment is not as effective as detoxification. It can be continued as long as the patient is able to benefit from it and does not have any side effects.

Rehabilitation and recovery

According to the latest study, medical marijuana use patterns in Colorado and Washington were similar (8.8 percent and 8.2 percent respectively), compared with Oregon (6.5%) and New Mexico (1%) The lifetime use of recreational marijuana was comparable in Washington and Oregon (about 45 percent each), but it was lower in Colorado (36%) and New Mexico (32%).

Because of the complexity of drug dependence's etiology, drug addiction can have devastating effects on both your psychological and physical health. The only way to determine if someone is a drug addict right now is to watch their behavior and look for signs that are reflected in their marital, occupational, and physical well-being.

Drug abuse can alter one's judgment and thinking, leading to addiction and other health problems such as drugged driving and infectious disease. These drugs can often harm unborn babies or complicate pregnancy-related problems.