Often, cannabis use feels harmless at first, especially if you only intend to smoke casually. However, over time, many people realize they are trapped by their dependency on weed. They’ll face cravings and withdrawal symptoms when they try to quit. Truthfully, stopping on your own is extremely difficult. The best way to successfully quit using marijuana is to receive medical help through a rehab facility. Overcoming addiction starts with a marijuana detox and then empowers individuals to stay sober by unpacking the mental and emotional impact of drug use. Notably, we can help you recover from weed dependency using a holistic care model that focuses on healing for your whole self.
What Is Marijuana Dependency?
Marijuana refers to the parts of the cannabis plant that contain the psychoactive ingredient THC. Its origin, the cannabis plant, is used both medically and recreationally, depending on the part of the plant used. CBD stands for cannabidiol, which is the non-psychoactive form of weed. It’s a common belief that weed is not addictive and that a person can’t become dependent on it. However, the truth is marijuana is highly addictive. A cannabis dependency works similarly to other drugs because it triggers responses in the brain that feel good.
How Do People Get Hooked on Weed?
Marijuana stimulates positive brain chemicals that produce effects like relaxation and euphoria. By stimulating the reward sensors, the brain associates marijuana with strong positive feelings, leading the individual to desire more. Over time, they become dependent on CBD, so they have to keep ingesting more. Marijuana dependency leads to marijuana addiction, where the person has withdrawal symptoms when they try to stop.
Weed is a popular drug for adults and adolescents alike. Many young adults try weed recreationally but develop an addiction. Additionally, marijuana is a popular gateway substance. This means it’s one of the first drugs people use that leads them to experiment with harder substances like opioids.
Are Casual Weed Smokers Dependent?
It is possible to develop a weed dependency if you use marijuana regularly enough. The exact consumption factors that lead to addiction depend on the person. Smoking casually but infrequently doesn’t always lead to dependence. Yet, nobody has started using marijuana with the intention of becoming addicted. Addiction is a downward spiral that isn’t apparent until it’s too late.
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Speak With Our Admissions TeamWhat Is Weed Detox?
In order to quit smoking weed, you have to overcome your dependence. However, this is challenging because your brain has adapted to need marijuana in order to function normally. Thus, every time you try to quit you’ll be hit with strong withdrawal symptoms that try to draw you back in. The most challenging part of overcoming marijuana addiction isn’t the long-term urges but the immediate effects of trying to quit. The best way to succeed at quitting CBD is to detoxify cannabis from your body. Medical detox in a treatment facility ensures you are safe and comfortable while you detox cannabis toxins.
Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms
Uncomfortable weed withdrawal symptoms are effective at keeping people trapped in marijuana addiction. This is because they can only be alleviated by taking more of the substance. Withdrawal symptoms that you may face if you attempt to detox at home include:
- Irritability
- Anger
- Loss of appetite
- Physical aches and pains
- Headaches
- Sweating
- Fever
- Trouble sleeping
- Hallucinations
- Anxiety
- Depression
The only safe way to detox from marijuana is through a professional medical treatment. We provide cannabis detox in our rehab facilities. Our medical team stays present to monitor your health during the process. They will make the experience more comfortable and safer and can provide vitamins and nutrients to keep your body strong. Additionally, some clients can receive comfort medications during detoxification to reduce painful withdrawal symptoms.
What Is the Weed Detox Timeline?
Marijuana detox lasts between 4-8 days. After, it’s time to learn coping skills and relapse prevention motivation to stay sober through therapy and counseling programs.
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Check Your CoverageTips for Getting Through Marijuana Withdrawal
Beating lingering marijuana withdrawal symptoms (like cravings) is tough. Yet, there are a few proven steps you can take to help make the process easier. As part of our rehab programming, we ensure each element is a strong part of our client’s healing experience.
Stick to a Routine
You might find yourself experiencing cravings in accordance with your old habits, especially when you’re not doing much. It can help you make a new routine that keeps your mind and body busy. Routine can play a pivotal role in keeping you on track with your goals.
Diet and Exercise
Addiction places stress on the body, but both diet and exercise can help reduce stress so that you can bounce back quicker. Often, substance addiction depletes the body of essential nutrients. Focus on fueling yourself with healthy ingredients in order to minimize the severity of withdrawal symptoms. Further, regular movement and exercise promote overall health but are also shown to have positive effects on cannabis withdrawal.
Building a Support System
Having a support system is crucial for your overall physical and mental health, but it’s especially important when you’re healing from addiction. When you’re in treatment for substance abuse, you’ll unpack some heavy topics, like the reasons why you began using drugs. Your counselors and therapists will be valuable resources. They’ll be happy to talk with you as you uproot feelings and emotions. However, it’s also important to have a daily support system you can turn to with questions and thoughts. One amazing part of rehabilitation is the strong connections clients make with their peers. Through group therapy, shared experiences, and time spent together, you’ll form links with people who truly understand what you’re dealing with.
Professional Help for Weed Detox
We can help you stop smoking weed, even if you’ve tried it before or feel as though it’s impossible. There’s no shame in struggling with cannabis use and admitting you need help. We offer services to rid weed from your body and teach you more about the roots of your dependency. Through traditional and holistic therapy, we’ll teach you valuable skills to use when you get the urge to smoke so you can stay off weed. Reach out if you’re ready to learn how professional care in a treatment center can be the final step to marijuana abstinence.
