Are There Inpatient Rehab Centers for Marijuana Abuse?

Icarus Offers Residential Marijuana Abuse Treatment in Nevada

Since recreational use of marijuana has been legal in Nevada since 2017, marijuana use has increased, a phenomenon being witnessed in many states across the country. Although not everyone who tries cannabis gets addicted, marijuana dependency and its repercussions are a very real risk of using the drug.

In many cases, marijuana dependence is not viewed as seriously as it should be. This can mean that people do not recognize the need for professional treatment. Friends and family members might not even think the drug can be harmful.

“It’s just a plant. It’s all natural.” These are just a few of the responses we have heard when clients reach out for help with cannabis dependence. But the reality is that many people do require support to stop using marijuana.

If you are trying and struggling to put down marijuana products, you are far from alone in this regard.

And if you need care more intensive than an outpatient program can provide, inpatient rehab can be a crucial first step.

But are there inpatient rehab centers for marijuana abuse

The answer is an emphatic yes! Icarus Behavioral Health Nevada provides a full continuum of care for addiction and mental health. Our treatment professionals are here to help you or the person in your life affected by marijuana abuse.

Keep reading to learn more about inpatient marijuana programs, and remember we are here at any time for support via confidential call.

Are There Inpatient Rehabs for Marijuana Abuse?

Yes. There are inpatient rehab centers for marijuana abuse. However, all mental health and drug abuse treatment centers offer different services. Some only treat certain conditions. It’s essential to find an addiction treatment center that fits your needs.

Icarus Behavioral Health in Las Vegas offers residential marijuana addiction treatment in an upscale, welcoming setting. Our residential inpatient program has multiple benefits that might make it the right fit for you. First, you’ll participate in more therapy hours than you would in an outpatient program.

Group therapy sessions, individual therapy, and family therapy can all play unique roles in your recovery. For a well-rounded approach, we use a combination of evidence-based therapies effective for marijuana abuse, alongside recreation opportunities and other activities.

Additionally, as an inpatient client, you’ll stay on-site at our facility. This means that you will be in a dedicated drug and alcohol-free space with no access to cannabis.

What Measures Support Recovery from Marijuana Abuse?

Throughout the treatment process, you’ll learn more about yourself, the nature of marijuana abuse, and marijuana addiction recovery.

We’ll help you set and meet individualized treatment goals. By the time your inpatient program is over, you should feel confident in your next steps.

A Strong Support System

Positive social support is linked to positive outcomes for those in addiction recovery. Having people in your life who support your recovery matters. This could include friends and family members, mental health professionals, and people in support groups like Marijuana Anonymous.

Getting Help for Co-Occurring Disorders

Mental disorders, like depression, can be a risk factor for marijuana addiction. If you have an underlying mental illness that affects your experience with chronic marijuana abuse, it’s important that it is addressed, too.

Icarus Behavioral Health Nevada addresses mental health concerns that may present alongside marijuana use. We’ll make sure that your recovery process involves finding the coping tools and mental health management strategies you need.

Ongoing Marijuana Abuse Treatment Services

Once you’re ready to leave residential treatment, a step-down approach is often recommended. This could mean participating in an outpatient program like a partial hospitalization program or intensive outpatient program. Both of these are offered at our center.

Since we offer outpatient treatment alongside inpatient marijuana rehab, you’ll be able to transition out of residential care seamlessly. We’ll help you make a relapse prevention plan for sustained recovery from marijuana abuse before you go, whether you continue care with us or not.

How Does the Recreational Nature of Cannabis Affect People With a Cannabis Use Disorder?

The recreational nature of cannabis can affect people’s perception of what cannabis addiction is, whether they (or someone else) has it, and how severely it impacts their lives. Sometimes, people assume that you can’t get addicted to cannabis.

In reality, about 3 in 10 people who use the drug develop cannabis use disorder (CUD). While it’s often unintentional, the lack of awareness regarding CUD sometimes means that marijuana addiction goes overlooked.

At times, people are in denial that they have a problem with cannabis abuse. People tend to abuse marijuana for a reason. It often starts as a way to cope with something else, like co-occurring disorders (e.g., insomnia, mental health conditions).

As we touched on above, it is also common to hear friends and even family members downplay the negative consequences of cannabis dependency.

Your reasons for using marijuana could differ from someone else’s. Some people enter treatment knowing why they use it or struggle to stop, but others don’t. Another advantage of getting professional help is that we can help you break through any personal barriers.

Understanding Cannabis Use Disorder and the Need for Treatment

Like with alcohol, marijuana related damage is not negated by the legal status of the drug. Addiction to marijuana can lead to challenges such as the following, which may occur at any time during use.

• Difficulty upholding responsibilities at work, home, or school due to cannabis use. This can include getting into trouble at work, job loss, absenteeism, and difficulty taking care of persons (e.g., children) in your care.
• Problems in interpersonal relationships (e.g., loss of trust from close loved ones, not spending time with people you care about in favor of drug use).
• Combining cannabis with other drugs (including medications it should not be used with).
• Using cannabis in situations where it is dangerous to do so (e.g., before driving a car).
• Spending excessive money on cannabis products.
• New or worsened mental health symptoms.
• New or worsened physical health issues.

Often, a key characteristic of cannabis use disorder is continuing to use the drug despite negative repercussions on one’s life or health. This can mean that the adverse effects caused by cannabis continue or become increasingly severe.

What Health Risks are Associated With Long-Term Marijuana Abuse?

Marijuana is one of the most commonly abused substances. Like legal status, this does not negate the risks. Health-related negative outcomes associated with regular marijuana abuse can include, but aren’t restricted to:

• Harm to lung health (if you smoke), possibly including upper respiratory infections, airway inflammation, and chronic bronchitis.
• Problems in cognitive functions. For example, memory, learning, language, and motor processing.
• Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS).
• Gastrointestinal problems.

Being aware of how the abuse of marijuana can affect a person’s physical health and mental well-being isn’t about shame. For people struggling with marijuana addiction, knowledge can make a difference in detecting changes in functioning or well-being earlier.

Call Icarus in Nevada for Inpatient Marijuana Addiction Treatment

Icarus Behavioral Health Nevada is a leading provider of substance abuse and mental health treatment in the Las Vegas area. If you are looking for a marijuana rehab center, our personalized approach to substance abuse treatment can help.

Recovery from a dependence on marijuana is achievable. And our residential inpatient program is here to help you build a foundation for lasting recovery.

Call us confidentially now to learn more about getting inpatient treatment for marijuana abuse.

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