Mary Jane

Mary Jane, a slang name used to describe marijuana. This term is used frequently in songs, for example these lyrics by Rick James:

" I'm in love with Mary Jane.
She's my main thing.
She makes me feel alright.
She makes my heart sing".

Many people express their opinions on Mary Jane saying that "its an herb, coming from the Earth". Yes, this is true and the components of this herb have many good qualities that contribute to society. Hemp, for instance, a derivative of the Cannabis plant, has many environmental uses. Hemp can be used for many things," including being woven into jewelry, sails, paper, clothing, rope, and more. A potential substitute for fossil fuels that is renewable. Is grown quickly and takes few chemicals to grow or turn into paper, so it is a far better source for paper than trees. Also, the seeds contain more protein than any other natural non-meat food. "

What many users of marijuana tend to overlook is the effect that its use has on the individual as a whole. Marijuana can lead to addiction and has effects on family, work, school and social functioning. Users who decide to quit smoking "Mary Jane", tend to have side effects of irritability, sleeplessness, anxiety and drug cravings. For those who are withdrawing from marijuana during their initial entrance into drug rehab often battle with these symptoms of behavioral and emotional distress. " Symptoms of marijuana withdrawal first appear in serious habitual users within the first 8 hours and are the most noticeable during the first 10 days, but withdrawal symptoms may last as long as 45 days The withdrawal from marijuana is identifiable by behavioral and emotional distress."

One popular means of achieving the same high of marijuana, especially for those who are on probation or parole, is smoking K2, synthetic cannibas. Many states are now, through legislation, trying to ban the use of K2 because of the danger it imposes. K2 has been known to contribute to many being hospitilized due to the chemicals that are being added. This marijuana substitute is another example of the extreme measures one will go to get high and escape.

Addiction treatment will help you or your loved one begin to cope with life on life's terms instead of trying to escape through substance abuse. The education one will recieve when going to drug rehab gives the marijuana user new life skills that enable one to cope with the up's and down's that life is. Everyone has different ways of coping, but for the drug abuser it's trying to fill that void with a substance that only discourages personal and spiritual growth and destroys the potential of living a successful life and being a productive member of society.

Discourage anyone from abusing harmful drugs. Educate oneself on the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol and start ta new life through the powerful resources that are available through addiction treatment.

If you or someone you know is suffering from addiction, drug rehab is available to secure free from drugs and alcohol.



Sources:

http://gapublicsafety.blogspot.com/2010/03/warning-to-parents-about-synthetic.html

http://www.nida.nih.gov/Infofacts/marijuana.html

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=mary+jane