Marijuana (Cannabis) Addiction Treatment
Safe cannabis detox and treatment in the Texas Hill Country, near San Antonio and Austin.
Yes, Marijuana Can Be Addictive
Many people believe marijuana is not addictive, but addiction is a brain disease, and marijuana use chemically changes the brain so that it treats THC as a substance it needs. Those changes are why some people develop uncontrollable cravings and struggle to cut back or stop, and why marijuana withdrawal is a real and often surprising experience.
At Windmill Wellness Ranch, we understand cannabis addiction and can safely and effectively guide you through detox and into lasting recovery on our 75-acre ranch in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio and Austin.
Why Today's Marijuana Is So Much Stronger
The marijuana of the 1960s through the 1990s was a natural plant with relatively low THC content. Today’s lab-grown cannabis is a very different substance, with exponentially higher levels of THC. That potency is part of why dependence and withdrawal are far more common than many people expect.
Signs and Symptoms of Marijuana Withdrawal
When someone tries to detoxify from marijuana on their own, a range of withdrawal symptoms can appear. Common signs and symptoms include:
How Is Cannabis Addiction Treated?
Withdrawal symptoms are part of detox, the body’s natural process of clearing toxic substances from the system. Trying to push through them alone is difficult and often unsuccessful.
When detox is done in a safe, medical environment and paired with a treatment plan that continues the recovery process, the addicted person is able to move forward and live a drug-free life. At Windmill Wellness Ranch, we make that process as comfortable and supported as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is marijuana addictive?+
Yes. Addiction is a brain disease, and marijuana use chemically alters the brain so that it treats THC as a necessary substance. These changes can cause uncontrollable cravings and make it hard to reduce or stop use.
Is marijuana withdrawal real?+
Yes. Withdrawal from marijuana is a real phenomenon that can include irritability, anxiety, depression, restlessness, trouble sleeping, little appetite, stomach pain, sweating, fever, chills, shakes, and headaches.
What are the symptoms of marijuana withdrawal?+
Common symptoms include irritability, anxiety, depression, restlessness, trouble sleeping, low appetite, stomach pain, sweating, fever, chills, shakes, and headaches. They occur as the body clears the substance during detox.
Is today's marijuana stronger than it used to be?+
Yes. The marijuana of the 1960s through the 1990s was a natural plant with low THC content. Today's lab-grown cannabis contains exponentially higher amounts of THC.
Can you detox from marijuana at home?+
Trying to detox alone is difficult and often unsuccessful because of withdrawal symptoms. Detox is safest and most effective in a medical environment paired with a treatment plan that continues recovery.
How is cannabis addiction treated at Windmill Wellness Ranch?+
We safely and effectively detoxify the person and pair detox with a treatment plan that continues the recovery process, making it possible to live a drug-free life.
Reach Out for Help Today
Recovery from marijuana addiction is possible. Reach out to our admissions team, available 24/7, to learn how Windmill Wellness Ranch can help you or your loved one begin the path to lasting recovery.