Drug Addiction Rehab: Teenage Addiction to Marijuana?
Question by Karry Hudson: Teenage addiction to marijuana?
Say there was a 16 year-old Canadian female, who has experienced many traumatic events in their life time, who has a family history of clinical depression and lastly, has used marijuana on a chronic basis for 2-3 years now. (2-5 grams/day) This girl has dropped out of high school twice now, but only manages to hold down a part-time job at a fast food restaurant to support her “Habit”. She is 104 pounds at 5’7, lives on subsidized housing and welfare with her mother and twin brother (whom was emitted to the hospital for attempted suicide twice), and they both smoke marijuana as well. Aside from “rehab” which costs a lot of money, what could this mess of a girl do to get back on track? I believe shes got some underlying issues with her family, but they refuse to seek Professional help. Shes scared for her future, and is terrified of falling into the trap of a more dangerous drug.
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Answer by corpusbeach2
She is self medicating which isn’t as bad as it might seem. The problem is she is using MJ to avoid coping with issues related to her past.At a young age,doing this will numb her coping skills. Coming to terms with her past won’t be easy but it may be the only way. This involves forgiveness and accepting what has happened. A counselor may be able to guide through that process.
I have suffered from depression since childhood and was a chronic smoker starting at the age of 14. I went cold turkey almost 12 yrs ago. I am 49 now. She doesn’t have to stop smoking to work on unfinished business but it should at least be a goal. People who have emotional problems are drawn to drugs like MJ and it might be to painful for to stop right now. She doesn’t owe anyone an apology for that.
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