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MarijuanaTHC Dependence-Needs to be 400+ words. Should be original, no plagiarism…Please use the link below for this assignment, I did attach my textbook in the event you may need it.Brief Counseling for Marijuana Dependence http://www.integration.samhsa.gov/clinical-practice/sbirt/brief_counseling_for_marijuana_dependence.pdfUse the article Brief Counseling for Marijuana Dependence to respond to these discussion questions. To find the proper pages, the page numbers for the Brief Counseling guide are the ones that should be typed into the page finder at the top of the page (note that they are different than the numbers in the table of contents). Select one of the scenarios in the guide found on pages 10-11 to use in your response.Briefly summarize the client’s (from the selected scenarios) main problem according to the client. Then, explain what the real problem is (related to marijuana use).Create an explanation of the effects of continued marijuana use on the body and bra

in. Write the explanation from the perspective of an addiction professional who might work with your client.Using the Overview of Session 4 information in the reading (begins on p.115 of the guide) and information from the assigned chapter, explain how people become dependent on marijuana. Then suggest a strategy that the client in your chosen scenario might use to explore his/her addictive patterns.Answer preview………The biggest problem in Miguel case is the effects of withdrawal syndromes when he tries to abstain from the use of marijuana. He had become dependent on marijuana for a long time, and the condition has escalated to addiction. The heightened aggression on slight provocation is a sign of withdrawal syndromes predominant in continued use of the drug. In this case, Miguel is in self-denial and does accept that he needs help (U.S. Department, 2005). His perception is profoundly affected by the drug dependence over the time.. APA 496 words
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