Contents:
- Medical Video: Physical Effects | Marijuana
- What is marijuana?
- Signs and symptoms of marijuana
- How to deal with marijuana
Medical Video: Physical Effects | Marijuana
Ganja, aka cimeng or marijuana, is one of the most popular drugs in Indonesia. Although it is considered to be "lighter" than other narcotics, marijuana can still cause addiction if consumed regularly in large quantities, over a long period of time. If you are like this, stopping using it suddenly can make the wearer experience symptoms of cannabis.
Reporting from Compass, cases of drug and drug abuse in Indonesia in 2015 almost reached 6 million. Furthermore according to data from the National Narcotics Agency (BNN), an estimated 50 people die every day due to narcotics abuse.
All you need to know, if you are a heavy user of marijuana and want to stop completely, you may also experience cravings before finally your body is completely clean from marijuana dependence.
What is marijuana?
Sakau, or sakaw, aka drug breakdown, is a body symptom that occurs due to the sudden stopping of drug use, or due to a drastic reduction in the dose of the drug at once. Sakau marijuana happens to heavy users of marijuana who are already at the stage of addiction, who suddenly stop using, or experience a dramatic decrease in dosage.
At least 50% of prolonged marijuana users will experience symptoms of sakau.The active ingredient in cannabis sativa, THC, has a direct impact on brain chemistry. Over time, the brain will depend on marijuana to function normally.
The severity and duration of marijuana is influenced by how severe a person's dependence is, and several other factors, including:
- Duration of marijuana use
- How to use marijuana (inhaled by nose, cigarette, or swallowed)
- Dosage every time you use marijuana
- Family and genetic history
- Medical and mental health factors
Signs and symptoms of marijuana
People who are experiencing cannabis usually experience a combination of emotional symptoms and physical symptoms. The emotional symptoms that usually occur are as follows:
- Irritable / mood swing
- Anxious and nervous
- Depression
- Restless
- Changes in sleep patterns (eg, insomnia, waking up at midnight, nightmares, fatigue)
- Changes in diet (reduced appetite and weight loss)
While the physical symptoms that are often experienced by people who are eating marijuana are:
- Nausea
- Stomach ache
- Sweating
- Chills
- Cravings
- Fever
- Trembling
For most heavy marijuana users, the symptoms of sakaw begin on the first day after stopping, and peak within 48-72 hours. Symptoms usually last two to three weeks. Sleep disorders usually last more than 30 days.
Generally, marijuana is not life threatening because the intensity of signs and symptoms is lighter than other heavyweight narcotics (such as heroin or cocaine). Even so, symptoms of cannabis can make users vulnerable to relapse.
How to deal with marijuana
Some people with mild marijuana addiction can stop on their own, because the symptoms of sakaw can disappear over time. However, chronic users with strong psychological addiction, may need help with rehabilitation facilities to reach full awareness.
A good night's sleep can be one of the most important factors to ensure successful self-cleaning from marijuana. It may be difficult at first because sleeplessness is one of the most common symptoms. Practicing healthy sleep can help patients overcome sleep disorders due to marijuana withdrawal symptoms. Some ways are: do not consume caffeine at night, clean and comfortable beds, avoid alcohol and other drugs to help you sleep well, and avoid environmental stimuli before going to bed (eg playing mobile phones or computers).
Another option for heavy marijuana users if you want to stop without experiencing sugar, is to reduce the use a little, rather than immediately stop completely. Reduce the dose and frequency of use for a certain period of time. Reducing the use of marijuana allows the brain to gradually adjust to THC levels in stages, so that the experience will be easier to overcome.
