How to Quit Smoking Marijuana

Some people claim that weed is harmless. Social media posts abound with outlandish claims of how safe the drug is. In contrast, there’s a dark side that expresses itself in withdrawal symptoms and other addictive consequences. Do you know how to quit smoking marijuana or get the help you need to do so?

The Truth about Marijuana’s Addictiveness

As is the case with any other drug, marijuana is addictive. The active chemical that gets you high is THC. Would you know how to quit smoking marijuana without suffering withdrawal symptoms? Above all, would you know how to mitigate the unpleasant side effects of quitting?

A good-quality marijuana detox program offers the help you need to overcome withdrawal symptoms. If you’ve been smoking weed for a while, expect them to be strong. Examples include depression, insomnia, and anger management problems. You relied on the calming effects of the THC and forgot how to engage in healthy conflict resolution.

The emotional up and down results in relationship problems. You can’t focus on what’s going on. Physiologically, you’re dealing with coughing up phlegm and suffering from headaches. Sweating is a common withdrawal symptom as well.

At a detox facility, addiction specialists work with you to minimize discomfort and prevent relapse. Examples of modalities include:

Chiropractic care, which assists you with whole body relaxation to promote healthy sleep
Meditation therapy as a way to ground yourself and focus on current situations
One on one therapy that helps you to set short, medium, and long-term goals for maintaining sobriety
Group therapy for anger management sessions and addiction education
Family therapy, which encourages you to reach out to loved ones as you recover from marijuana addiction

Medical care helps with the physiological withdrawal symptoms. It can assist with insomnia as well as persistent headaches. Nutritional therapy emphasizes the importance of healthy eating for a sober lifestyle. Because many program participants look for ways to boost their health, this counseling is an ideal step.

Residential Detox for Marijuana Addiction? Yes!

It’s a common misconception that marijuana addiction is somehow more benign than a dependency on another chemical. Of course, there are differentiations in the severity of addiction. That said, it’s a serious disease with psychological and physiological symptoms. Detox is the beginning of recovery.

By removing yourself from an environment where you participated in drug abuse, you better your odds of withdrawal. While you’re at rehab, a trusted friend or loved ones can clean out your home and remove drug paraphernalia. It’s a decisive step toward long-term healing.

What made you use in the first place? It’s easier to chart a course for long-term health when you’re not in your typical setting. Find out more about how to quit smoking marijuana by talking to addiction specialists at Serenity House Detox Houston. Call 866.516.8356 today.

We Stand for Equality - A message from CEO Mark Gold

Amatus stands in solidarity with all of the people across the globe mourning the death of George Floyd and countless others who lost their lives unnecessarily. We are outraged and heartbroken. We support those fighting to combat hate, discrimination, and unfair treatment of our fellow humans. We stand with our staff, our clients, and all those who live in legitimate fear that they and their loved ones may be targeted based on race. We empathize with the anxiety, fatigue, and frustration of the African American community. We acknowledge that these lives matter.

Racism infiltrates every aspect of our lives. We would be remiss not to mention how it impacts the addiction community. Spurred on by The War on Drugs, African Americans and other people of color are often incarcerated for similar practices for which the white population receives treatment.

Nearly 80% of people in federal prison for drug crimes are black and brown people. This is why Amatus supports Drug Abuse Response Team (D.A.R.T.), a program that connects people willing to enter addiction treatment to resources and help to minimize jail time.

We know that dealing with systemic racism, fear of violence, and discrimination is traumatic. We are committed to supporting people in our communities in need of compassion and trauma-informed care. As an ongoing commitment, we will continue to develop meaningful ways to use our voice and resources to support reforming the drug policies that so negatively impact African American communities. In addition, we have set up a Social Justice Scholarship Fund, as a way to provide treatment for individuals who are facing jail time for drug-related offenses.

As a company, Amatus embraces diversity and wholeheartedly believes in the power of inclusion. We acknowledge that we do not have all the answers. We may never be perfect, but we resolve to work to make Amatus the best version of itself. We are dedicated to leading peaceful and positive change in our workplace and across the communities we serve. We have the responsibility to create a culture where there is no place for hate and discrimination.

We take a knee with those who fight oppression and who demand to make our country a more perfect union.

To a brighter future, upward and onward.

Amatus Health