Cannabis addiction
Addiction Help & Advice
Slang terms for cannabis
- Skunk
- Pot
- Weed
- Blow
- Green
- Grass
- Hash
- Leb
- Oil
- Black
- Durban Poison
- Marijuana
- Mary Jane
- Joint
- Reefer
- Spliff
- Ganja
- Ganga
- Herb
We work with a number of different patients who are addicted to cannabis. Patients frequently find that they have struggled to get the right kind of help simply using NHS services and often turn to us for other options of treatment and support.
Side effects and symptoms of cannabis use:
- Reclusive behavior - long periods spent in self-imposed isolation
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Hallucinations
- Lying and stealing
- Deteriorating family relationships
- Paranoia
- Decreased levels of concentration
- Decrease in school performance
- Erratic eating habits
If you think you or a loved one is addicted to cannabis then we can help. At Recover, we work with the UK’s top private rehab centres, counsellors and therapists. We can find the best available help today.
What is cannabis addiction?
Cannabis is an interesting drug. Although there is no physical addiction, there is an intense an emotional dependency to the drug when it is administered over a period of time. The onset of addiction can be both rapid and severe: users will find that their addiction will frequently spiral out of control. Users will routinely feel panicked and frightened if they are not able to use cannabis.
Many regard cannabis as socially acceptable and a relatively harmless drug; unfortunately, cannabis addiction can have a devastating impact on the user and their family. Many habitual users will experience varying levels of paranoia, depression and anxiety. Most will be very demotivated about doing just about anything other than using. A cannabis user will rarely seek help unless their symptoms have reached frightening levels, and it is most frequently the family members who reach out for help in the first instance. Despite their perceived apathy and ambivalence, a cannabis addict can get well, and we can guide you as to where to turn.
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Residential rehab centre treatment for cannabis addiction
If a patient decides that residential treatment is the best option for them then they can be assured of a high level of care. Patients are frequently under 24-hour medical care and clinical needs are addressed thoroughly and safely. Patients are given a clinical assessment during their first few days of treatment. This ensures that the most effective treatment programme is constructed thus guaranteeing the best possible chance for recovery. Patients then engage in a therapeutic programme consisting of both group and individual therapy. We can help you to decide on the right programme for you.
Residential secondary treatment for cannabis addiction
Secondary treatment or ‘half-way house’ is a ‘step-down’ from primary care. Patients will usually have completed a period of primary care within a residential facility but will not yet be ready to return to the community. Secondary care provides clients with a supported structure within which they can begin to learn new life skills. We can help you to identify if this is going to be something that is appropriate for you or your loved one.
Outpatient treatment for cannabis addiction
Outpatient treatment options vary a great deal, from daily day-care to intensive evening programmers. We can help you to decide on the best option for you. Frequently patients will decide on a combination of residential and outpatient programme, completing a short intensive programme as a residential client and continuing with the therapeutic programme on an outpatient basis.
One to one counselling for cannabis addiction
We work with a number of different counsellors who specialize in cannabis addiction. Patients will frequently require a counsellor on completion of any of the above structured treatment programmers and we can put you in touch with people who can help today. We can also give you access to free support groups throughout the country.