In spite of what initiatives to legalize and popular culture would lead you to believe, it is a proven and conclusive proven fact that marijuana is an addictive drug which can cause both short and long-term physical and psychological injury to users. Like other substances, somebody who has used marijuana for a prolonged period of time can become addicted to its effects and can encounter withdrawal symptoms when they abruptly quit using marijuana. Individuals today have very high grade marijuana available which wasn't the situation twenty years ago, which makes it a much bigger issue.

Someone who uses marijuana frequently is really altering the way the brain functions, so the brain can't just automatically return to normal function once the individual ceases using marijuana, this may take some time. People actually detox from marijuana, like every other drug, as the drug is eliminated from your body and the body readjusts to normal operation without marijuana. So marijuana detox could be a challenge for habitual users, because users will experience withdrawal symptoms which can be tough to endure. These symptoms may not be as physical as it is with heroin withdrawal for instance, but marijuana detox and withdrawal may cause severe depression and other mental symptoms for long-term users. This is why relapse is really common for many who try and quit using marijuana on their own. Marijuana detox services are offered at drug and alcohol detox and alcohol and drug rehab centers in Lake Michigan Beach to help individuals through this process so they don't relapse and may obtain further rehab services following detoxification.