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CANNABIS FOR DRUG REHAB
How Cannabis Can Help in Drug
Rehabilitation Programs
Using cannabis for harm reduction and helping people kick the habit of hard drugs

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How Cannabis Can Help in Drug Rehabilitation Programs
It is no secret that the drug problem in America shows no sign of stopping. As the government aims to curb the
proliferation of illegal substances, communities are doing their part to help those who are su ering with addictions to
meth, cocaine, and other drugs. On a positive note, more and more people are becoming aware of the value of
providing intervention.
According to MarketWatch.com (https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/the-us-addiction-rehab-industry-2014-08-
04-52033057), over 2.5 million people in the country underwent treatment and rehabilitation in 2014. Along with this,
innovation in rehab technology and methodology has also experienced an uptick as treatment centers continue to
spread across the country.

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In addition to that, new and better strategies are becoming even more accessible to the general public. Interestingly,
one strategy has cultivated interest and a fair share of controversy. The use of marijuana for treating drug addiction has
raised some eyebrows, but experts in the eld of addiction treatment are looking at it from a new perspective.
The principle of harm reduction
It might seem far fetched (ridiculous even) to use what was once an illegal drug to treat drug addiction. Some would
compare it to pouring more gasoline on a burning house, but others see it as a viable and safer approach to treating
severe addictions.
The paradigm for drug addiction treatment revolves around the need to reduce harm to addicts. Doctors and
researchers in the eld are taking this paradigm seriously, hypothesizing that addictions are best treated gradually.
Cannabis, while stringently regulated (https://cannabis.net/blog/opinion/how-us-cannabis-legalization-delays-could-

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favor-the-mexican-cannabis-market) in some states, contains substances that may enable people su ering from
addiction to gradually reduce their reaction to triggers.
As a form of pain relief, marijuana can actually help patients as they go through the process of purging their cravings for
opioids or crack cocaine without the use of extreme treatment methods. Thus, cannabis and cannabis-based products
are thought to be helpful in harm reduction therapy. Full abstinence is di cult to attain in the face of severe addictive
disorders and marijuana can provide temporary relief on the path to becoming clean.
More space for discussion
The downside to these theories is that they are patently inconclusive. There is little research being undertaken to
support the claims that marijuana could help in drug rehabilitation. On the other hand, there are studies suggesting
that the use of cannabis, including CBD oil (https://cannabis.net/blog/medical/does-cbd-oil-a ect-your-brain) as an
addiction recovery aid could, in fact, worsen current addictions or replace these addictions outright.
Numerous people in the eld of medical research have invested time and resources in the idea that cannabis or certain
forms of it could have a place in drug addiction treatment plans but it might take some time before these studies make
a signi cant impact. For now, patients and their loved ones should rely on inpatient drug rehab
(https://www.beachhouserehabcenter.com/inpatient-drug-rehab-program/) centers that put emphasis on evidence-
based solutions.
Innovation and legislation
The use of cannabis has been a controversial topic within medical circles for such a long time but there has been
growing interest among medical research institutions. Investments in cannabis research have become extensive over
the years as the healthcare industry undergoes a seismic shift. As cannabis generates a mass appeal as an alternative
option for cancer patients, it is no surprise that it has also opened up better ways for addressing such issues as drug
addiction.
Innovation in cannabis processing has been going on for some time, giving independent dispensaries, medical
practitioners (https://cannabis.net/ nd/doctor), and growers ample space for coming up with new strains that can help
alleviate the e ects of drug addiction.

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Sure enough, a study by researchers from the Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6135562/) journal suggests a closer look at the use of cannabis for
treating opioid addiction. While the results have been inconclusive, it still warrants further examination by an
intersection of professionals in the healthcare, medical sciences, chemical, and biological elds.
There has to be ample support coming from the Fed and local governments for uncovering the therapeutic potential of
cannabis. The task at hand is di cult, given the widespread misinformation that sought to discredit the plant's rightful
place in medical treatment for all these years. First and foremost, scientists and politicians will have to deal with how to
keep the public informed about the actual evidence that bridges knowledge gaps and points to the existing medicinal
properties of cannabis.
This progress will start when state legislators read the existing literature with an open mind and take what is said about
cannabis by big pharma and government entities (https://cannabis.net/blog/opinion/how-the-nida-blocks-marijuana-
research-over-and-over) with a grain of salt. It will also require strong public support so politicians feel safe voting in
favor of research and even decriminalization.
Cannabis, just like any drug, has its advantages and disadvantages, but it should not stop us from studying what it could
do for rehabilitation. There are studies that indicate that cannabis could be a viable solution for drug addiction. It’s time
that we invest in more research to reach solid conclusions.
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