Don’t battle addiction alone, seek help from us at Action Rehab as we can help individuals overcome addiction with a thorough cannabis detox. Find out here what we do and how we can help anybody suffering from cannabis addiction.
Why Detoxing From Cannabis Is Important
Cannabis demand has increased, and accessibility has become easier, making it a highly sought-after substance. As consumption rises, tolerances develop, increasing the likelihood of addiction.
Going ‘cold turkey’ while tempting is not the safest approach, it is important therefore that individuals suffering from addiction have professional help to recover safely.
Detoxing in a controlled environment, surrounded by medical care is the safest and more effective way of avoiding nasty withdrawals and grants the ability to manage them more effectively.
Detoxing from cannabis brings on withdrawals that are both psychological and physical, meaning the recovery process is lengthy and relapse can be probable during this time without a good support system.
The good news is, we can help, as we can find a place to detox from no matter where in the UK.
Rest assured that with our help, those suffering from addiction can get a successful cannabis detox to break free from addiction plus, once detoxification is complete, a psychological rehab programme is to follow.
Choosing The Right Cannabis Detox Centre
Choosing a cannabis detox centre is difficult with no prior knowledge on the subject, so to make it simpler, these are the considerations that should go into the decision making process.
#1 The Level of Staff Care
It is important to consider the staff at a cannabis detox clinic, they should be fully qualified in performing a detox for those who are stopping cannabis. There should be a staffed team of a high standard that is made up of various professionals, including the likes of doctors, nurses and therapists.
#2 The CQC Rating
Something that provides a non-biased insight into a cannabis detox clinic is the CQC Rating. This is a regulation document that offers a report into the latest audit completed on the facility, so look for cannabis detox clinics that obtain a good or outstanding award.
#3 Reputation
Like anything, reputation is everything when it comes to providing a service. It is easy to find out the reputation of a detox clinic for cannabis, it simply takes a Google search to find reviews and opinions on past experiences that act as a useful way of looking into the clinic and their expertise, best staff etc.
#4 Success Rates
While we can assure that there are positive success rates with inpatient care, we don’t expect anybody to simply take our word for it. We recommend that those that are looking for cannabis detox take a look at reviews and speak to us about the success rates of past patients.
Inpatient care is crucial for those that need a more intense form of treatment, and this includes those that are suffering from cannabis addiction.
A Typical Cannabis Detox Timeline
While a cannabis detox can vary greatly depending on the physical and psychological state of those suffering, there is a typical timeline that is expected. Do note, this can be different if there are other addictions involved too, such as alcohol addiction or heavier drug use like opioids.
Stage 1: Initial withdrawal: 0-72 hours
During the first 24 hours of cannabis withdrawal, some symptoms may begin. These can include the likes of irritability, insomnia, anxiety, appetite changes and unpredictable mood swings. Then, after the first 24 hours, the withdrawal symptoms may begin to get more intense, with more physical symptoms and increased psychological impacts.
Stage 2: Full Withdrawal: Day 3 to Day 7
From day 3 to day 7, the cannabis withdrawal symptoms may begin to subside typically lowering in intensity. While most people will start to experience less physical and psychological symptoms, there is a chance some may still feel sleep disturbances and some psychological issues depending on the severity of the cannabis addiction.
Stage 3: Symptoms Subside: Week 2 – 4
By this stage, most physical withdrawals should be at bay, while there may be minor disturbances there should still be major improvements from the initial withdrawal symptoms. Some individuals could feel some minor cravings and attitude changes, but again, these would be less severe.
Stage 4: Post-Detox Recovery
For most of those detoxing from cannabis, withdrawals have now subsided. There could be some residual effects but for that reason, there is detox and rehab aftercare in place to assist in the transitioning into life after detox and rehab.
Medical Supervision and Safety Measures During Detox
During cannabis detox there are particular safety measures that should be in place for a well rounded approach to addiction recovery.
The kind of medical supervision should be of a high standard, with nurses, mental health staff and addiction specialists that truly understand the complexities of recovering from addiction.
Staff at CQC registered facilities are prepared to deal with cannabis detox and withdrawals so rest assured that we can find the correct level of supervision and safety measures for a more manageable detoxification period.
Understanding Cannabis Withdrawal Symptoms
Cannabis withdrawal symptoms can sound daunting, but we are here to put any qualms at bay. While they are indeed uncomfortable, being within a designated cannabis detox clinic makes it much more manageable.
Something to remember is that all withdrawals are unique to the individual experiencing them. It needs to be taken into consideration that if there are other substances being taken, then these are going to intensify withdrawals, this goes for alcohol too.
Nonetheless, the typical withdrawal symptoms that come along with stopping cannabis use may include, but aren’t limited to:
- Stomach problems
- Appetite loss
- Depression
- Chills & Sweating
- Cravings
- Mood changes
- Irritability
- Insomnia
- Headaches
- Attention problems
Those suffering from cannabis addiction should seek help from us at Action Rehab to ensure a safe detox process, so get in touch with us today to find out more on how we can help.
Medications Used During Cannabis Detox
Not everybody that is detoxing from cannabis necessarily requires medication to see it through.
The necessity of such is heavily dependent on the severity of the addiction being treated, plus, the medicines also depend on whether the cannabis addiction is in isolation or in combination with other drugs.
If the cannabis detox centre staff decide that prescription medication is necessary for an easier recovery, then the following could be administered.
- Benzodiazepines: These are short-term management medications that ease symptoms of anxiety and insomnia that can occur during cannabis withdrawal.
- Antidepressants: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or other antidepressants may be prescribed to help manage symptoms of depression.
- Antipsychotics: In cases where individuals experience psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations or delusions during cannabis withdrawal, antipsychotic medications may be prescribed.
- Sleep Aids: These may be prescribed to help individuals manage insomnia during cannabis withdrawal.
- Antiemetics: These medications may be prescribed to help manage nausea and vomiting that can occur during the early stages of cannabis withdrawal.
Medications Used to Support Recovery
Post cannabis detox and rehab, some may feel like they require some extra help with getting through the continued recovery.
Typically, since withdrawals will be gone for the most part, it is usually psychological assistance that is used during long-term recovery.
This could include the likes of antidepressants or anti-anxiety medication. However, this is subjective to each and even inpatient and could require visits to the GP to determine the best course of treatment.
Reach Out to Our Support Team
Waste no more time, if you or somebody you know is suffering from cannabis addiction, talk to us to find out how we can help.
Contact via our contact forms here on our website, by phone on 0151 268 6992 or via email at info@action-rehab.com.
Why Choose Action Rehab?
Here at Action Rehab, we are specialists in addiction and mental health recovery. We have a number of partnering, reputable rehab centres across the UK, on hand to support individuals through both treatment plans and detoxes.
Each of our rehab centres offer first-class, around the clock support, boasting a home from home environment with evidence-based treatment. So, don’t wait any longer to seek out treatment no matter who it is for – simply get in touch to find out how we can help anybody suffering from addiction.
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John is a leading expert in addiction recovery and has been pioneering new techniques such as NAD+ for over 10 years. He’s committed to providing the best treatment options available throughout Europe, including ongoing research into therapies like laser therapy to help people heal from their problems.
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Dr. Pamela Young MBChB, DRCOG, MRCGP, DFSRH, FRSPH, MBA (Cantab)
Dr Young is a highly experienced GP specialising in drug detoxification and mental health issues, which often coexist alongside drug misuse.
She helps people who struggle with substance abuse by providing medical treatment to help them recover from their addictions while also managing any withdrawal symptoms that may occur when quitting an addictive substance.
Very experienced in helping patients through the detoxification stage of rehab, both as inpatients and outpatients treated through community care.
Dr Young is a recognised healthcare services professional who also holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from Cambridge University Judge Business School.
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