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Understanding Marijuana Addiction
Marijuana addiction is best addressed with a comprehensive approach that focuses on long-term recovery. For those who consume marijuana daily, staying sober is a lifelong commitment. Studies show that 71% of adults relapse within six months of quitting. It can be especially hard for people who rely on marijuana for every big and small step of life including sleep, work, or managing stress.
Although these statistics may seem discouraging, they don’t have to define your journey. For those struggling with marijuana addiction, the road to recovery can feel overwhelming, especially when temptations and triggers arise daily. Many face the challenge of staying sober long-term, but it is possible to break free with the right support.
At Relevance Recovery, we focus on addressing the root cause of addiction with a personalized approach in the New Jersey center that goes beyond just managing symptoms. With the right treatment and a strong mindset, permanent sobriety is within reach. Let’s explore the solutions we offer to help you reclaim your life.
What is Marijuana Addiction
Marijuana addiction is a condition when your body becomes dependent on the chemicals in marijuana, particularly THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which is the active compound that makes people feel “high”. When used regularly, THC changes how the brain works, affecting mood, memory, and behavior. Over time, your brain starts to rely on marijuana to feel good or relaxed, which means you need more of it to get the same effects.
As your body becomes used to the chemicals, you may start using marijuana more often to avoid negative feelings like anxiety, stress, or irritability. This leads to a cycle where you can’t function properly without it, and withdrawal becomes difficult. The more you use it, the more your brain and body depend on it, making it harder to quit, even if it harms your relationships, job, or daily life. Here are the four major signs of addiction:
- Cravings: A strong desire to use marijuana when not high
- Loss of Control: Difficulty in quitting drug usage without help
- Tolerance: Requiring more marijuana for the same effect
- Dependence: Experiencing strong withdrawal symptoms
What Are the Risk Factors for Marijuana Addiction?
- Family history of substance abuse
- Growing up in a disturbed or dysfunctional house
- Early positive experiences with drugs, like feeling euphoric
- Personal history of substance abuse
- Low self-esteem
- Peer pressure
- Past trauma, such as physical or emotional abuse
It’s important to note that having these risk factors doesn’t mean someone can surely develop an addiction. Many factors influence addiction, and each person’s experience is unique. Detox for marijuana is often the first step in recovery, helping to manage withdrawal symptoms and prepare individuals for the next phase of treatment.
Key Signs of Marijuana Withdrawal
Prolonged use of marijuana, especially THC, rewires the brain to rely on the substance, creating a dependence. This creates a cycle where individuals rely on marijuana to feel normal, and tapering off can result in withdrawal symptoms.
Withdrawal isn’t about willpower, it’s a real physical and psychological response. Recognizing the signs early can help you seek support. Common withdrawal symptoms includes:
Intense cravings for marijuana
Mood swings and irritability
Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
Loss of appetite or increased hunger fluctuations
Anxiety or feeling of restlessness
Chronic cough or respiratory discomfort
Difficulty focusing or cloudy thoughts
Marijuana Detox: Treatment Options Explained
- Detox: This is the first step to quitting marijuana. Detox helps the body adjust to being without the substance, making the withdrawal process safer and more manageable.
- Addiction Therapy: Therapies like Cognitive behavioral therapy and Dialectical behavioral therapy are focused on understanding why someone became addicted and help them develop healthier habits and coping strategies.
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment: If someone has both a marijuana addiction and mental health challenges, this treatment addresses both issues together.
- Residential Treatment: In this program, individuals stay at a treatment center, where they receive 24/7 care and a distraction-free environment for recovery.
- Outpatient Treatment: This option lets people attend therapy sessions while living at home, balancing recovery with daily responsibilities.
- Intensive Outpatient Treatment: A more focused version of outpatient care, this program includes frequent therapy sessions for those who seek extra support without staying at a facility.
Benefits of Marijuana Addiction Treatment
- Break free from addiction and regain control of life.
- Improve physical health as the body heals from prolonged use.
- Boost mental health by managing cravings and developing healthier thought patterns.
- Address underlying issues and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Repair and strengthen relationships through family therapy and counseling.
- Learn healthy coping strategies and essential life skills.
A Personalized Recovery Plan For Marijuana Addiction
- Be open to new experiences, new activities, new ways to love yourself, and new ways to live
- Include holistic wellness like yoga, meditation, journaling, and consuming herbal remedies
- Set smart goals that do not leave you disappointed
- Identifying triggers and living a sober life
We Work With Most Major Insurance Providers
- Aetna
- Amerihealth
- Anthem
- Beacon
- Behavioral Health Systems
- BCBS—Most BlueCross & BlueShield Plans
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- Coventry
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- GHI
- Highmark
- Humana
- Magellan
- MagnaCare
- Meritain Health
- MultPlan
- NYSHIP (New York State Insurance Plan)
- Optum
- Oxford
- PHCS
- Self-Pay
- TRICARE
- UHC
- UMR
- VA Insurance
- 90 Degree Benefits
- Aetna
- Amerihealth
- Anthem
- Beacon
- Behavioral Health Systems
- BCBS—Most BlueCross & BlueShield Plans
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- Coventry
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- GHI
- Highmark
- Humana
- Magellan
- MagnaCare
- Meritain Health
- MultPlan
- NYSHIP (New York State Insurance Plan)
- Optum
- Oxford
- PHCS
- Self-Pay
- TRICARE
- UHC
- UMR
- VA Insurance
- 90 Degree Benefits
At this time, we do not accept Medicaid or Medicare.
How Relevance Recovery Can Help with Marijuana Addiction
At Relevance Recovery, we know how tough life can feel when you’re struggling with marijuana addiction. That’s why we’re here to guide you with the right tools, support, and care to help you heal and grow.
Our team is dedicated to helping you recover, no matter your age, background, or identity. As New Jersey’s leading rehab center, we go beyond the conventional. Here, recovery isn’t just a process, it’s a promise of a healthier and more fulfilling future with proven treatments for marijuana.
Using evidence-based and holistic approaches, we focus on improving your physical and mental health while building a foundation for a better future. At Relevance Recovery, you are our priority, and we’ll stand by you every step of the way.