The Process of Hash Withdrawal: Treatment Methods and Options
Introduction
Hashish or hash is a potent form of cannabis produced by collecting and compressing trichomes, the most potent material from cannabis plants, according to drugs.com. It is usually smoked as a cigarette (called a joint or a nail) or in a pipe or bong.
Hashish is very easy to find tourist places like Manali and Goa. Himachal Pradesh is a site for growing and processing hash. Even though every narcotic is illegal in India, there are many markets or sources for hash. And hash being an affordable drug, its main consumers are aged between 16- 28 years old population.
Objective:- To know the process of withdrawal and all the stages and different techniques used for it.
Methodology and Execution
According to withdrawal. Net, long-term uses of hash typically experience hash withdrawal symptoms, including insomnia, anxiety, irritability, depressed mood and lack of appetite. According to this site, behavioral therapies and medications help in relieving the symptoms for faster and easy recovery. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, has shown efficacy in Marijuana Dependence. A therapist teaches a recovering user about how to become more aware and in control of behavior that can lead to drug use.
Contingency management has also been used to promote marijuana and hash abstinence. In this treatment approach, the hash or marijuana user receives vouchers for services and goods as incentives for remaining drug- free. The vouchers are given, for examples, after the person passes a wine test and is found to be drug-free. No medications are used exclusively for hash withdrawal treatment. But medical professionals may prescribe medications to manage symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, headaches, and depression.
Other withdrawal treatments include:-
Outpatient programs- Since hash withdrawal is not usually fatal or associated with medical complications, users may be able to detox at home or in an outpatient detox program. Outpatient programs allow users to live at home and attend treatment a few days a week for a few hours at a time.
Support groups- After completing the rehabilitation process, the rehabilitated hash user can join a local support group such as Narcotic Anonymous to help maintain his or her sobriety outside of the rehab facility.
Findings
Treatment doesn’t end with detox-rather, its starts after detox is successfully completed. Once your body is free of marijuana, you can move into recovery from a stable starting point. Research has shown that people who seek help with marijuana addiction have used the drug daily for 0an average of ten years and have attempted to quit 6 times, on average. These numbers show how difficult it can be on your own. Because there are no medications approved or specifically manage hash independence and addiction, it is usually treated with behavioral therapies. These therapies that have been successful are:-
· Contingency Management
· Motivation Enhancement Therapy
· Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
Whatever treatment method is chosen, individuals recovering from hash addiction will be more likely to succeed with the help of professionals than simply trying to quit on their own.
Conclusion
The need of the time is to avoid using drugs and to educate others about its harmful effects, especially youngsters as the reports show the use of a hash is seen most between the ages of 15-28 years old. There needs to be a ban and hefty fine for the drug-sellers and distributors. Meanwhile, we also need better rehabilitation centers.
