Marijuana is also known as cannabis, pot or weed, but it does not always have the long-term joy giving properties that first-time users believe it to have. The psychoactive drug can ruin the potential of a full and active life and sometimes have a negative effect on the mental health of many who use it. You may have used it first as a pain-reliever or for entertainment under peer pressure but, if not controlled, it can become a habit.

Some people who are addicted to marijuana even need professional rehabilitation, in fact over 500,000 Americans go to rehab for marijuana addiction every year. Going to a rehab centre helps with round-the-clock monitoring and a professional understanding of your condition.

Hypnosis can be a powerful tool for curing marijuana addiction. Hypnosis can be tried either with a clinical psychiatrist or at home with a self-hypnosis CD. A self hypnosis tape, CD or mp3 provides exactly the same thing and is much cheaper than going to an expensive therapist.

Hypnosis works by sending direct messages for lifestyle changes to the subconscious. The subconscious is more malleable than the analytical mind and yet, is more potent when it comes to changing a person's habits. It does not interfere with your basic moral fibre though.

Whether you use self-hypnosis with a CD or visit a therapist, it works by putting you in a trance, this is just a state of deep relaxation. Messages are sent to your subconscious only after you are completely relaxed, with your subconscious alert to any suggestions. Music with certain frequencies to heighten and sustain your trance is also used. Sometimes you may fall asleep during a hypnosis session. After putting you through the trance and giving your subliminal messages, the therapist or CD will wake you up.

If you visit a hypnotherapist your sessions may be scheduled thrice a week. A CD for self-hypnosis can be used thrice in a day if you wish. Either way, to actually benefit from hypnosis to treat marijuana addiction you must remain regular with your sessions. Most hypnosis treatments last for a couple of months. A minimum of 60-day usage is recommended with CDs for self-hypnosis.

Marijuana withdrawal symptoms can range from physical tension and irritability to mood swings, depression and complete loss of appetite. Hypnosis can compliment any treatment for de-addiction and is helpful in most cases.

Hypnosis should always be used in conjunction with exercise, family support, commitment to give up the addiction and an effective support network. Hypnosis will often make the healing process more effective and speed up the results.

People do experience different levels of success with hypnosis, as we all have a different level of susceptibility, but many do notice a significant result. A hypnosis mp3 download can easily be bought over the internet and will cost you no more than a bag of marijuana.