Marijuana Withdrawal Treatment

Individuals addicted to marijuana or who have been abusing the drug for long periods of time may experience cravings and other withdrawal symptoms when trying to quit. These withdrawal symptoms may include difficulty sleeping, irritability, anxiety and an increase in any feelings of aggression.

Treatment

There is no medication that is used to treat Marijuana addiction. When a person is experiencing withdrawal from marijuana they will usually experience mood swings, insomnia, agitation, aggressiveness, as well as, a craving for the drug. Medication can be prescribed to reduce these symptoms, but rest and talk therapy is usually the best treatment. After about 3 to 5 days the actual cravings for the Marijuana will diminish, although the person will still experience thoughts about using the Marijuana. Generally speaking, a person should enroll themselves in an outpatient program to assist them in developing more effective coping skills rather than turning to marijuana use. If the individual continues to return to the use of marijuana or other drugs, they should seek admission to an inpatient addiction program.