At Excel Treatment Centers, our addictions experts have the knowledge and experience to identify the issues related to cannabis use and work with you to make a plan for recovery. Next to alcohol, cannabis it is the most commonly used drug in the United States. For many it is difficult to recognize when they have a problem.
Even though it is legal in several states, and is a drug widely accepted in some parts of pop-culture, marijuana use can have many adverse side-effects. Tobacco, alcohol, and prescription painkillers are all legal but can pose serious health risks – and cannabis is no different. It has been linked to mental illness, and many people have found themselves addicted.
Cannabis is a plant which is primarily smoked for its narcotic effects. It usually resembles dried green plant matter and has a very distinctive smell. It is also consumed in cannabis-infused foodstuffs, such as cookies and candy, known as edibles.
Due to its wide availability, people are smoking cannabis earlier and earlier in their lives. This is worrying, as exposure to drugs as a teen dramatically increases the risk of addiction later in life.
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The effects of cannabis can vary from person to person. While one person may not experience any negative effects, another person will.
Some of the common effects are:
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Despite misinformation around cannabis being non-addictive, recent research has shown that it can be both mentally and physically addictive.
Some tell-tale signs of cannabis addiction are:
As cannabis addiction can present differently for different people, making a complete list of the symptoms is impossible. THC – the active ingredient in cannabis – interacts with areas in the brain which control time, sensory perception, thoughts, emotions, and concentration.
With prolonged exposure, the brain adapts to the presence of THC in the bloodstream. If you stop abruptly, you can experience unpleasant symptoms.
According to the DSM-V, some of the more common withdrawal symptoms are:
Many people find themselves continuing to use cannabis daily to prevent these uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. Attempting to stop using cannabis alone can be problematic and is best done with the support of understanding medical professionals who know what you are going through. With the correct assistance, it is possible to detox from
No two people’s bodies are the same, and as such, marijuana withdrawal can vary from person to person. The acute withdrawal effects usually last for around two weeks. As THC is stored in fat cells, it can take up to a month to leave the body, and as a result, clients can experience residual effects over the coming months. We advise clients to continue their recovery in one of our programs to support them through this period.
If you or a loved one is worried about the effects of cannabis withdrawal, rest assured that medical intervention can make the process bearable. While most marijuana detoxes can be done without the use of medication, prescriptions can be given by a doctor if essential to help ease any discomfort.
Addiction can be very complex, with a wide variety of causes. It is likely to be a combination of factors which can include genetic, environmental, and situational factors.
Before starting any treatment, we carry out a thorough assessment which gives us a clear understanding of the potential causes of your addiction. However, we know that during detoxing and the recommended therapy that follows, other issues may surface. We make sure that our programs are always flexible, and we can change to suit your needs.
Known as “polydrug use’, it’s more common than people think. The detox facilities we work alongside are experienced in dealing with all kinds of addictions. During the assessment period, you can discuss your drug use confidentially with one of our highly-trained professionals. Using this information, they can create a personalized detox plan which suits your exact needs.
If you are taking prescription medication under a doctor’s advice and you use it as prescribed, then you would continue to do so during treatment. We will, however, need to know which medicines you are currently taking. This helps us to tailor your detox and ensures any medication we prescribe does not cause any adverse reactions. That said, if your prescription medication is a contributing factor to your addiction, we can discuss this at your initial assessment.
At Excel, we understand the complex relationship that drugs can have with mental health. We know that many people ‘self-medicate’ and we also know that cannabis use can make symptoms of existing mental health conditions worse. We can offer therapy which can help people to cope with the symptoms, and we can also arrange for our clients to get access to treatment if required.
Substance abuse is a complex and deep-rooted condition, and for many people, detoxing is not enough. Although detox is the first step in recovery, it does not treat the underlying conditions which caused the addiction in the first place. Most of the self-discovery and healing will take place after the detox.
It is advisable that following detox, you engage in one of our bespoke outpatient or partial care recovery programs. Here, you can work on what was driving the addiction, learn how to cope without using drugs, and meet with peers who are on the same journey you are. Our programs have helped hundreds of people build a solid base for their recovery, and we can help you too.
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