Marijuana Rehab and Treatment Information
Marijuana is one of the most common drugs of addiction and abuse in the United States. Called by too many nicknames to count—including 'pot,' 'weed,' 'grass,' 'herb,' and 'Mary Jane' among others—marijuana is often also called a 'gateway drug' because many people start a long career of drug addiction by experimenting with marijuana and alcohol.
Michael's House offers a marijuana rehab and treatment program that provides for a holistic recovery experience. After stabilizing any physical marijuana withdrawal symptoms, your Michael's House team will work to provide you with an individualized treatment plan complete with therapies chosen specifically for their ability to speak to your personal experience with marijuana addiction.
Why Does Marijuana Addiction Require Rehab and Treatment?
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as THC, is the primary chemical in marijuana and the reason why marijuana has a euphoric and addictive effect on those who ingest it by smoking it or eating it. THC triggers the pleasure pathway in the brain, which creates the “high” associated with the use of marijuana. Like with other drugs of addiction, repetitive and consistent use of the drug can create a physical and psychological dependence that defines marijuana addiction. The only way to safely and successfully stop taking the drug with the highest chance of a successful, long-term recovery free of relapse is to enter a marijuana rehab that provides an holistic treatment addressing the many and various effects of marijuana addiction.
Why is Marijuana Rehab and Treatment Necessary?
As the argument rages on about the potential dangers of marijuana use, there is no denying that more and more people are finding it difficult to stop smoking marijuana and are checking into marijuana rehab programs in order to help them break the cycle of addiction.
Marijuana can cause many of the negative effects found in other controlled substances. Many individuals who use marijuana lose interest in friends or family and perform poorly at work. Marijuana is also known to reduce sperm counts in men and have a negative effect on the fetus if smoked during pregnancy. A general lethargy is associated with marijuana use – and it can creep into many aspects of the user's life.
What Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms Require Rehab and Treatment?
There are also a variety of withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting marijuana cold turkey – in fact the symptoms are similar in nature to those experienced when an individual quits smoking, alcohol or even some drugs perceived as more dangerous than marijuana. Withdrawal symptoms from stopping marijuana use include: anxiety, irritability, physical tension, stomach pain, restlessness, insomnia and strange dreams.
Marijuana withdrawal generally lasts for five to seven days depending upon the individual and the amount and length of the marijuana use. During the first days of marijuana withdrawal, the symptoms will be at their most intense. It is during these initial stages of withdrawal that relapse is most likely to occur as individuals search for relief from the discomfort.
Because of these facts, it is important that the individual who is unable to quit smoking marijuana get the professional help they need. And that is where marijuana rehab programs come into play. A marijuana rehab program provides the individual with a supervised environment in which to stop using the drug. Rehab also helps the marijuana user break the cycle of addiction by re-learning positive habits and getting prepared to return to the "normal" world without the crutch that the drug provided.
Why is Marijuana Rehab, Treatment and Therapy Important?
Marijuana rehab programs help the individual through group and personal, one-on-one counseling. Both offer unique support and assistance that is vital both in early recovery and as the individual progresses through treatment, accomplishing treatment goals and moving toward a strong new life. Both are excellent coping systems that begin during treatment and continue long after the individual returns home.
Group sessions allow the individual to share their challenges and experiences with peers who are going through many of the same problems. These group sessions are crucial to building accountability and helping the individual prepare for normal, drug-free interactions in their everyday life.
One-on-one therapeutic sessions allow the individual to freely express his or her personal fears and achievements during treatment. Together with the therapist, it is in this setting that one can decide upon an immediate goal for treatment, choosing the therapies available that will best inform progress toward the achievement of that goal. As sessions progress, the individual can report back on the success of each therapy and add new therapies if necessary until the goal is reached, then choose a new treatment goal and begin the process again throughout marijuana rehab.
Do You Need Marijuana Rehab and Treatment?
There are a number of signs of marijuana addiction that can point to the need for marijuana rehab and treatment in a certified facility. Some symptoms of marijuana abuse and addiction that may signify a need for marijuana rehab in yourself or someone you love include:
- Abrupt or steady changes in appearance to a more disheveled state
- Often smell like smoke and have bloodshot eyes
- Drug paraphernalia in possessions including rolling papers, small bags with marijuana residue or seeds in the bottom, glass pipes, a water bong, etc
- Inability to remember simple or recent discussions or responsibilities
- Difficulty motivating to complete tasks or maintain commitments
- Often late to appointments or forgets them entirely
- Difficulties with money and paying bills on time
- Loss of interest in old hobbies, friendships and other goals or interests outside of drug use or counter culture
- Sleeping habits, eating habits, weight changes suddenly change
Whenever drug and alcohol addiction is present, it is important to undergo medical treatment as early as possible to increase the chances of a successful recovery.
Marijuana Rehab at Michael's House
At Michael's House, we offer a complete marijuana rehab that includes treatment for physical and psychological effects of marijuana addiction. The focus is on physical stabilization after you stop using marijuana followed by a personalized treatment program full of an array of therapies that address the spiritual, mental and emotional issues that accompany drug and alcohol addiction. If you would like more information about how we can help you specifically or the details of marijuana rehab at Michael's House, contact us today with your questions.
Michael's House understands the unique challenges facing those who want to quit smoking marijuana --- and we know how to help! Call us at 1-877-345-8494 to get more information and the help you need to leave marijuana addiction behind.
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