“It’s impossible to develop an addiction to marijuana. Therefore, I don’t need marijuana detox.” Believe it or not, both of these beliefs are myth. Cannabis indeed has addictive properties and requires detoxification as a vital first step toward sobriety. Learn more about the addictive properties of marijuana below.
How is Marijuana Addictive?
Marijuana is now about twice as potent as it was only twenty years ago. Unfortunately, this means that the odds of dependency are now higher as well. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that 30% of all marijuana users eventually develop a marijuana use disorder. Teen users face a higher risk of dependency than adults, with one in six eventually developing an addiction.
If you have a marijuana use disorder, you may become dependent on the drug and require larger amounts to achieve the same effects. This can result in severe marijuana withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, mood swings, and appetite changes. These symptoms can last for up to two weeks after your last use.
Aside from physical dependency, people may also develop a psychological dependence on marijuana. These individuals require marijuana to relieve stress or help them cope with certain social situations. Without marijuana, they’re often unable to function mentally or emotionally.
Signs of a Marijuana Addiction
How can you tell if you or a loved one has a marijuana addiction? A few signs to look for include:
- Using ever-increasing amounts of marijuana to get high
- Spending more time than usual using or trying to find marijuana
- Scheduling activities around pot use
- Avoiding situations that would make it impossible to use cannabis
- Neglecting personal responsibilities because of drug use
If you or a loved one displays any of these signs, it’s imperative to get help. Don’t make the mistake of believing that you can stop on your own. The peer pressure alone is often enough to make many people relapse. Contact us instead to begin detox, which is your first step toward full recovery.
What Happens During Marijuana Detox
During detoxification, marijuana gradually leaves your system and its effects become less and less profound. At first, you may experience intense cravings that will gradually decrease the longer you’re sober. Our trusted detox partner may prescribe medication or other therapies to help you deal with the effects and make them more bearable.
A medical detox facility also helps clients deal with the psychological effects of withdrawal by teaching coping skills and stress reduction. Only when you’re free from the physical and mental effects of marijuana can you successfully enter a rehabilitation program.
Crestview Programs Following Marijuana Detox
Here at Crestview Recovery, we understand that no one develops a dependency in the same manner. As such, what works for you won’t necessarily benefit another person and vice versa. We customize our detox programs that may include one or more of the following:
- Life skills rehab
- Holistic drug rehab therapy
- Art therapy
- Mindfulness meditation therapy
- Yoga therapy
- Trauma therapy
When you feel secure in your surroundings, you’ll have the requisite mindset to move forward. At our facility, we focus on your comfort, privacy, and safety. Our low staff-to-client ratio means you receive personalized attention to help you meet your goals. Contact us today to find out what a difference a marijuana detox program can make.
Contact us for Top-Notch Marijuana Detox Services
Don’t let a marijuana addiction take over your life. Visit a quality drug rehab center to get help for your addiction. Contact us today at 866.262.0531 so that we can put you on the road to recovery.
Since 2016, Dr. Merle Williamson, a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University, has been the Medical Director at Crestview Recovery, bringing a rich background in addiction medicine from his time at Hazelden Treatment Center. He oversees outpatient drug and alcohol treatments, providing medical care, setting policies, detox protocols, and quality assurance measures. Before specializing in addiction medicine, he spent 25 years in anesthesiology, serving as Chair of Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Chief of Anesthesia at Kaiser Permanente. This experience gives him a unique perspective on treating prescription drug addiction.