What You Need to Know About Marijuana Withdrawal

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Sober Recovery Expert Author

Some people think that you can’t get addicted to marijuana, which is entirely untrue. In fact, many people become dependent upon the drug and experience various withdrawal symptoms as soon as they quit. The difficulty of the withdrawal phase usually depends on the length of time and frequency of usage and can keep people caught in the grip of addiction.

Below are some of the physical and psychological symptoms associated with marijuana withdrawal.

Mild to moderate anxiety: Your body may become anxious and jittery as it craves the drug. You may feel your hands or insides shake a little.

Cravings for more marijuana: It’s possible for one to simply feel his or her body longing for more of the drug because it is used to it.

Sadness or depression: Mentally, you may feel sad or depressed because you miss the high that marijuana gave you. This feeling will subside over time and you will most likely begin to feel naturally happy again down the road.

Irritable feelings: Because your body is feeling stressed due to the lack of marijuana, you may become irritable and short with people. It may be helpful to warn your loved ones ahead of time.

Lack of appetite: If you face lack of appetite, force yourself to consume healthy foods and water so that your body can get adequate nutrition.

Sleep disruption: You may want to sleep all the time or be unable to sleep well at all.

Upset stomach: You could experience either nausea or stomach cramping.

Restless feeling: When your body craves cannabis, you may feel restless due to the withdrawal symptoms. Exercise or deep breathing exercises are both great ways to alleviate this symptom.

Ways to Get Through Quitting Marijuana

If you’ve been using marijuana as a stress-reducer, it is important that you learn other ways to relax and contend with stress before you quit. If you’re using marijuana recreationally, work on finding other activities you enjoy that don’t include drugs or other substances.

Perhaps you can try cultivating a new hobby or starting a home improvement project to keep yourself busy. When withdrawal symptoms become too difficult to bear, however, here are a few other things you can do to help ease your recovery.

Quitting marijuana can bring about a variety of withdrawal symptoms, but knowing what these symptoms are and what you can do relieve them can go a long way to helping you recover.

Therapy
Behavioral therapy can aid a marijuana addict’s effort to quit. The most common and helpful therapies include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), family-based treatments, and contingency management. You can learn more by visiting a professional counselor who can help you find a treatment method that is right for you.

Natural Methods
While these may not alleviate symptoms for everyone, holistic approaches can boost general health and may, in turn, improve the recovery process. Here are some simple tips if you want to give it a try:

  • Exercise regularly to uplift your mood and get your body stronger.
  • Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water per day to help flush out toxins.
  • Drink fresh juices like cranberry, pineapple, lemon, and apple juice to help cleanse the body.
  • Eliminate caffeine for a while.
  • Take a hot bath each day to help relax your mind and body.
  • Eat a healthy diet to help your body to be at its best.
  • Practice regular meditation.

Don’t wait any longer to create a life of freedom. If you or someone you know is seeking help with marijuana dependence, please visit our directory of marijuana treatment centers or call 866-606-0182 to start the path to recovery today.

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