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Is Marijuana Rehab Really Necessary?

There are so many debates over marijuana use and the questions that surround marijuana addiction that it becomes very confusing. Marijuana addiction is similar to any other addiction; it is difficult to recover from although some think you can’t get addicted to marijuana. According to a 2010 study done by the National Institute on Drug Abuse 4.5 million Americans out of 7.1 million were addicted to marijuana. The study also shows that approximately 18 percent of those people flagged marijuana as the most commonly used drug. With all that being said, do you think marijuana rehab is really necessary- YES!

Whether it starts as something occasional and infrequent, some people become addicted to marijuana very easily. They also try to convince themselves that they aren’t an addict. Well, if you find that you crave or need this drug more and more frequently- you are addicted! There are steps you can take to free yourself from this drug and it begins with marijuana rehabilitation. While some people can rehab themselves from marijuana use there are some that just can’t. There are some people who need the support and resources that marijuana rehab can provide to be able to free themselves from this habit. While we certainly understand this is not easy, it can be done and entering a marijuana rehab program will help you as you recover.

Marijuana addiction is similar to most addictions and has some withdrawal symptoms you need to be aware of:

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If you cannot stop using marijuana on your own rehab can help.

  • Anxiety
  • Difficulty with sleep
  • Increased craving for the drug

Marijuana rehab can be the best and most effective way to recover from this addiction as it has a tendency to lead to additional addictive behaviors. Some folks have become addicted to alcohol and some have mental disorders, which co-occur with the marijuana addiction. Marijuana rehab will help you to address all of these disorders while you recover. It is also helpful as you continue your recovery to know why you became addicted so in the future you will know how to cope with the situations should they arise again, most times they do.

Therapy options include but are not limited to:

  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)– is individual or group counseling promoting new, learned behaviors towards living drug free. It helps identify triggers and how to deal with them as they happen without drugs.
  • Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)– this type of therapy promotes a rapid change towards drug use and a need to stop it.
  • Contingency Management– promotes a motivational reward system for living drug free

Counseling and therapy sessions during your marijuana rehab are very important. Additionally, support from family and friends become an element that is necessary as you continue on your path to recovery.