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Marijuana Treatment

Marijuana TreatmentDespite being a legal and widely used substance, marijuana can be addictive. Cannabis use disorder, also called CUD, most frequently affects people who began using marijuana as teenagers. 30 percent of those who start smoking at a young age develop CUD, while nearly 10 percent of older users also become addicted. At Northpoint Colorado, we understand the realities of marijuana addiction and offer highly effective substance abuse treatment.

Northpoint Recovery is here to help people in Colorado struggling with marijuana addiction. Our Loveland clinic provides compassionate and flexible care for addiction and co-occurring disorders. To learn more about our inpatient and outpatient marijuana addiction treatment programs, call us now at 970.579.4569 for a free assessment.

Is Marijuana Really Addictive?

The short answer to this question is that yes, marijuana can be addictive. The active ingredient, THC, that provides a euphoric high can cause also some users to become addicted. While people have used marijuana for centuries, modern strains have become more potent and thus more addictive. Effects of THC include:

  • Changes in sensory perception: brighter colors, enhanced taste, people look different
  • Enhanced relaxation
  • Paranoia
  • Hallucinations
  • Calmness
  • Reduced memory recall
  • Blood pressure changes
  • Heart attack
  • Abnormal heart rate
  • Breathing problems (coughing, wheezing)
  • Signs of marijuana use include:
  • Low appetite followed by binge eating
  • Low energy
  • Reduced short-term memory
  • Lack of motivation
  • Sleeping more often
  • Financial trouble
  • Changes in work, school, or athletic performance

As the marijuana industry has advanced in the last several decades, more potent strains have increased.

Is Marijuana Dangerous?

Contrary to popular misconceptions, marijuana can lead to other drug use and overdose. Marijuana overdose can cause:

  • Physical pain from vomiting and severe nausea
  • Confusion, panic, and anxiety at extreme levels
  • Abnormal fear and distrust
  • Hallucinations (seeing things that aren’t there)
  • High blood pressure and increased heart rate

While fatal overdose is uncommon, marijuana addiction often points at underlying issues like unresolved trauma, mood disorders, and prolonged stress. Like any addiction, marijuana dependency is often a method of self-soothing. Because marijuana is easy to get, trendy, and increasingly easy to take, it’s a popular choice for self-medicating.

Frequent marijuana use can cause a syndrome called CHS, which causes cyclical nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Symptoms of CHS are a sign that it’s time to seek medical attention.

Marijuana Addiction Rehab at Northpoint Colorado

When a person experiences marijuana withdrawal and cravings, it’s time to seek professional help. Withdrawal is the first sign someone has developed an addiction. Common withdrawal signs include:

  • Anxiety
  • Uncontrollable drooling
  • Low heart rate
  • Aggressive behavior
  • Mood swings
  • Irritability
  • Loss of appetite

While some people may try to detox at home and quit cold turkey, it’s always safest to seek medical and psychiatric help. Medically assisted detox and behavioral therapy can decrease the risk of reuse and ease withdrawal symptoms. Detox offers you 24/7 support from a full medical team with prescription medications available to ease the discomfort of withdrawal. You’ll be able to focus entirely on your recovery.

At Northpoint Recovery, we’re dedicated to helping the community understand and overcome marijuana addiction. Because marijuana addiction can lead to other addictive drugs that can be fatal, it’s important to treat marijuana as seriously as other substance abuse.

Our center provides inpatient and outpatient programs to fit our patients’ lives and needs. We know everyone’s experience of addiction is different. That’s why we provide individualized care with one-on-one therapy, detox, and aftercare planning for a successful recovery.

Marijuana Rehab in Loveland at Northpoint Colorado

If you or someone in your life is addicted to marijuana, call Northpoint Recovery today. The staff at Northpoint Colorado is here to help you safely and effectively detox and recover from marijuana. Don’t let stigmas and misinformation keep you from recovery. If you’re ready to learn more about how Northpoint Colorado can help, call us now at 970.579.4569 for more information about our marijuana addiction treatment program.