Cannabis Addiction – The Treatment Options
Although it is undoubtedly one of the most commonly used psychoactive substances in the country, there are still many misconceptions surrounding cannabis. Known as marijuana and weed, this drug derived from the cannabis plant is indeed addictive. Namely, your tolerance to the drug increases over time with continued use. As a result, you need higher amounts to achieve the same effects, which leads to dependency in the long run.
Consuming cannabis regularly and struggling with severe symptoms of withdrawal when you attempt to abandon the habit is a clear sign of marijuana addiction.
How is Cannabis Addiction Treated?
If you opt for one of our facilities during your recovery process, we will provide you with support on all levels. Moreover, the environment we curate will aid in your recovery and help you achieve the most favourable results.
Generally, treatment for cannabis addiction can be a part of our 28-Day Addiction Treatment Programme. The type and length of support that you’ll receive solely depends on your particular case, goals, and needs.
This programme includes:
- A free-of-charge addiction assessment
- A medically-assisted detox programme (7‒10 days)
- Individual and group therapy sessions (remote or in-person)
- Programmes for couples and families
- Around-the-clock access to 12-step support groups
- Free-of-charge support for your family for a year, once treatment is completed
- Free-of-charge aftercare for a year, on completion of the treatment programme
Cannabis Addiction Treatment Options
If you are struggling with an addiction to cannabis then these are the recovery steps and opportunities we offer at our facilities throughout the UK.
Cannabis detox
Our cannabis detox programme takes place in a fully controlled environment with all-around medical care. Its goal is to help you replace the cannabis in your system with alternative options that will aid with the most severe withdrawal symptoms without causing further harm.
Residential rehab
For patients who require around-the-clock care during their recovery, we offer a 24-hour residential programme.
Daycare
This programme can serve both as a step down from intensive care or as a step up from less rigorous treatment options. It is an ideal choice for promoting recovery and a healthy lifestyle even after your time at our facilities ends.
Outpatient Therapy
Outpatient therapy takes place at our facilities, and consists of a few sessions per day or week. The rest of the time, patients are free to continue living their regular lives, making this step the least intensive that we provide.
Cannabis Addiction Programmes
Within our programmes, you will benefit from attending one-on-one, and group therapy sessions. Individual sessions with a specialist mental health expert will provide you with a safe and supportive environment to explore your addiction and all its causes and detrimental effects. In addition, they will aid you in developing healthier coping mechanisms that will replace addictive behaviours.
Our group sessions can help you feel less alone while combating cannabis addiction. They will enable you to share your experiences and learn from others, all in the hope of leaving your addiction behind. To that end, you will have the opportunity to attend various group treatment types, including:
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Creative and experiential groups
- Assertiveness therapy
- Exercise and activity classes
- Body image therapy
- Psycho-educational workshops
- Educational and vocational programmes
Since taking the very first step in the fight against addiction is quite challenging, we offer you a completely free initial assessment. By articulating your problems in a safe environment, you may come to understand your addiction, and the available treatment options better. The goal is to help you gain control of your life and form healthy habits going forward.
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What Causes Cannabis Addiction?
Cannabis is a type of drug that has a calming effect, inducing a relaxed state in those who consume it. As such, it is an enticing substance to anyone struggling with depression and anxiety, as well as all their related symptoms. While cannabis may help in the short term, many soon find that they need its constant assistance to avoid discomfort and function on a daily basis. In such cases, it is safe to say that an addiction has formed and that professional aid is paramount and needed.
The chances of a person becoming addicted to marijuana vary, as some may be more susceptible than others. That is to say, a factor that plays an important role in dependency development is the amount of THC that the weed you consume contains.
Namely, various types of cannabis contain different THC levels, and they also stay in your bloodstream for varying periods. More potent types — which also take longer to pass through the body — are linked more directly to addiction development.
Although many see cannabis as a safe recreational drug, more than 10% of all users become addicted to it. The chances of an addiction developing increase significantly in those who start using it as teens (16%). And the more marijuana they consume, the greater the long-term damage to their cognitive function and mental health becomes.
Below, we will cover more factors that can aid addiction development:
- Genetics
Anyone with a family history of any type of addiction addiction may be more predisposed to addictive behaviours. - Environment
Growing up in a harmful or dysfunctional environment may lead to the development of an addiction later on in life. In most cases, drug use is the affected person’s way of taking back control that they lacked as a child. The sooner that cannabis consumption starts, the more likely it is that it will turn into an addiction. - Psychology
Struggling with mental health issues often leads people to take cannabis in hopes of managing their symptoms. With time, this habit actually produces the opposite effect, as it both worsens the existing psychological state and leads to dependency.
Your Next Steps
Regardless of your current stage in your experience with cannabis, it’s always a fitting time to think about recovery. Our team at AddictionRehab is thoroughly experienced in all aspects of addiction support. While the decision to begin the journey towards well-being is yours to make, we are here to provide support and guidance on how to effectively proceed, ensuring you have the necessary support every step of the way.
FREE Drug Addiction Assessment
If you or a loved one are struggling with drug addiction, we understand the challenges you’re facing and we’re here to offer compassionate help.
Our highly trained advisers are available to speak to you right away, simply call 0808 252 3379 today.
We can discuss your concerns in complete confidence, explore the options for treatment, and help you to understand what will work best for you.
We’ll also help you to book your free drug addiction assessment there and then, with appointments usually available within only a few days.
We understand that taking the first step can be the most difficult, but we’re here to support – with no pressure or judgement.
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