Marijuana Addiction

Our Treatment Programs are crafted with a multi-disciplinary and medically guided approach that focuses on healing the patient. It is personalised based on the addictive substance(s) that the client is addicted to, their personal history, family history, circumstances that led to addiction, gender, physical health and other variables as at the time of admission. The Program is a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT), Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy(REBT), 12 Step Program approved by the World Health Organization and Family Therapy.

Cannabis/ Marijuana is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used for medical or recreational purposes. Short-term and long-term side effects may include a decrease in short-term memory, dry mouth, impaired motor skills, red eyes, and feelings of paranoia/anxiety, addiction and decreased mental ability in those who started regular use as teenagers. Disorders related to dependence on cannabis/ marijuana is like dependence on any other drug.

At Phoenix, our treatment approach towards our client’s recovery is long-term and we educate them about self-management. We also help individuals suffering from co-morbid addictions or several mental disorders simultaneously and possess a very good track record with such treatments. Our treatment program includes a highly effective detox program coupled with personal counselling, group therapy sessions and an introduction to the 12-step program as per WHO. A deeper understanding is provided to our clients on the drug – Cannabis/ Marijuana and its ill-effects on the body and mind. Our treatment program also involves a family program that helps family through the recovery program and prepares them for the future.