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Currently no medications for treating marijuana dependence are available. The latest treatment data indicate that in 2006 marijuana was the most common illicit drug of abuse and was responsible for about 16 percent (289,988) of all admissions to treatment facilities in the United States. The majority of people admitted to drug treatment for marijuana don’t need treatment at all, but were arrested and ordered by a judge to attend rehab in lieu of going to jail. According to state and national statistics, up to 70 percent of all individuals in drug treatment for marijuana are placed there by the criminal justice system.

Marijuana (grass, pot, weed) is the common name for a simple drug made from the plant Cannabis sativa. The main mind-altering ingredient in marijuana is THC, but more than 400 other chemicals also are in the plant. The amount of THC in the marijuana determines how strong its effects will be.

Some immediate physical effects of marijuana include a faster heartbeat and pulse rate, bloodshot eyes, and a dry mouth and throat.

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Studies of marijuana's mental effects show that the drug can impair or reduce short-term memory, alter sense of time, and reduce ability to do things which require concentration, swift reactions, and coordination, such as driving a car or operating machinery.

The strength of today's marijuana is as much as ten times greater than the marijuana used in the early 1970s. This more potent marijuana increases physical and mental effects and the possibility of health problems for the user.

Myths and Facts about marijuana use

Myths	Facts
Marijuana Can Cause Permanent Mental Illness	There is no convincing evidence that marijuana causes psychological damage or mental illness. Some marijuana users experience psychological effects following marijuana intake, which may include feelings of panic, anxiety, and paranoia. The effects of marijuana are brief.
Marijuana is highly addictive and long term users experience physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms.	Less than 1% of Americans smoke marijuana on a daily basis. People who smoke marijuana heavily and frequently stop without difficulty. Marijuana does not cause physical dependence.
Marijuana is more potent today than in the past (1960s-1970s)	Potency data from the early 1980s to today show no increase in the average THC content of marijuana.
Marijuana offenses are not severely punished	1995, more than ½ million people were arrested for marijuana offenses. 86% of them were arrested for marijuana possession. Tens of thousands of people are now in prison for marijuana offenses.
Marijuana is more damaging to the lungs than tobacco	Marijuana users typically smoke much less than tobacco smokers, and over time, inhale much less smoke. As a result, the risk of serious lung damage should be lower in marijuana smokers. There have been no reports of lung cancer solely due to marijuana use.
Marijuana has no medicinal value	Marijuana has been shown to be effective in reducing nausea induced by cancer chemotherapy, stimulating appetite in AIDS patients, and reducing intraocular pressure in people with glaucoma. It also reduces muscle spasticity in patients with neurological disorders.
Marijuana is a gateway drug	Marijuana does not cause people to use hard drugs. It is the most popular illegal drugs in the US today. Most marijuana users never use any other illegal drug. Marijuana is a terminus rather than a gateway drug.

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