Signs Of Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction- Cannabis, Marijuana, Hash Abuse

Marijuana came to represent love and peace in the 60s and has never quite lost that image but this is far from the truth.

Anyone who uses marijuana regularly is more likely to engage in aggressive and violent behavior, cause trouble at school and destroy property. Violence at a global level is connected with marijuana trafficking. In California, Mexican drug trafficking organizations, with high-powered assault weapons, control the marijuana fields, not peace-loving flower children with their beads.

Criminal groups operating from Mexico promote their version of love and peace through torture, executions and other acts of violence.

Marijuana is not harmless, contrary to common misconception.

The use of marijuana can lead to health, safety, learning and social problems and abuse of other harmful drugs. Marijuana is more potent than it used to be, increasing the problems of marijuana addiction.

Signs of Marijuana Abuse

Look for these signs of marijuana abuse if you suspect someone may be abusing marijuana.

Drug Addict Physical Appearance

Irritated, bloodshot, red eyes

Dazed or expressionless appearance

Dry lips or “cotton mouth”

Strong odor of burnt rope or grass on person or clothes

Drug Addict Mannerisms or Behavior

Walking around in a daze or euphoric stupor

Lack of emotion, “whatever” attitude

Staring out into space or at nothing

May go into fits of laughter or laugh when there is nothing to laugh about.

Putting clothes in wash immediately upon coming home

Taking a quick shower before being around other

Suddenly very hungry, “munchies”

Drug Addict items around or hidden in the house, bedroom, etc.

Rolling papers

“Blunt” cigars

Bongs

Larger bags with leafy residue or seeds in them

Small or “designer” pipes

In all instances of substance abuse, watch for a tendency on the part of the abuser to refrain and shun conversation and face-to-face meetings with others. You are watching for behavior that represents a somewhat dramatic change in character from previous experience.

The signs of drug abuse and drug addiction can be and will be explained away by the person using the drugs. If these signs are present, don’t hesitate. Call Narconon Drug Rehab for a free confidential consultation.