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Smoking marijuana is a growing problem across the world. As the cost continues to come down, more and more people in all walks of life are turning to the “evil weed”. If you are fed up of being addicted to “pot”, there are many options out there that will help you to try and quit smoking marijuana.

Whilst marijuana is addictive, it is the lesser of the evils when compared to other drugs such as heroine. However, as it is most often mixed with tobacco and smoked, it can be extremely habit forming.

The effects of marijuana vary significantly from person to person. For the lucky few, they actively do not like the drug. For many, it relaxes them and lightens the mood, often resulting in a fit of the “giggles”. For some, it transports them to a relaxed place where the responsibilities of life simply ebb away.

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So you want to know how to quit a marijuana addiction? Well the first thing you should consider is, are there any reasons as to why you are doing marijuana, weed, pot, cannabis in the first place? Do you have a health problem that is either physical or mental? If this is so, then you need to go to the doctor in order to get this problem treated.

If you would like to have success in quitting that habit, then you need to find a way to distract yourself with other activities that you enjoy. This could include exercise, hobbies, movies, books, video games, etc. You should do something that involves exercise as those feel good endorphins need to be released.

Do your friends have this habit as well? If so, then you may need to avoid them at least while you are trying to quit. You may have to develop new friendships ones that do not involve getting high, very few people quit without changing the circles that they mix in.

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It is not uncommon for parents of a teen abusing a variety of illegal mind altering substances, to attempt to make a deal with the teen; “that if they quit everything else, they will be allowed to just use pot.” This is not surprising given that Marijuana is the most commonly abused drug in the world, primarily because of the euphoric effects it provides its users and the comforting false information spread worldwide about the drug.

Here are three myths about marijuana use, every parent should know.

Myth #1: You cannot get physically addicted to marijuana.
On the contrary, you can become addicted to marijuana. People who use the drug on a daily basis, will usually experience withdrawal symptoms such as fatigue, poor sleep, poor appetite, and they can also become aggressive.

Myth # 2: Marijuana is Natural, so it must be good for you.
There are plenty of plants which are poisonous to human beings, so just because something is natural does not mean is safe for you. The negative effects of marijuana on the human body, primarily affect cognition. While subtle, the effects of marijuana, if used consistently over time can prove challenging to reverse. Some of the negative effects that marijuana has on the cognition are, loss of short term memory, and a slower processing speed, subsequently slowing down the brain’s ability to solve problems. In the case of adolescents, prolonged marijuana use will also slow or stall cognitive maturity and neuroplasticity.

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