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Cannabis use disorder counseling from our Thriveworks therapists in Chesterfield can help people manage their urges to use cannabis. In addition, it can help people manage the challenges that stem from their cannabis use disorder, from relationship issues to problems at work, as well as those that their disorder may stem from, like trauma.
Cannabis use disorder counseling works by helping one understand the underlying causes of their disorder, teaching them coping strategies, and recognizing their specific triggers. Long-term or ongoing cannabis use disorder counseling can also help to prevent relapse.
Cannabis use disorder counseling at Thriveworks Chesterfield, VA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of cannabis use disorder counseling in Chesterfield depends on the individual’s needs, the extent and severity of their disorder, and the problems that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in cannabis use disorder counseling in the first weeks to months.
Cannabis addiction is now recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). Cannabis use is similar to alcohol use in that many people may use it without difficulty while others for serious dependencies.
If you are using weed more often than you intended or in greater quantities that you want, you are not the only one. Many people struggle with CUD, and through therapy, many people have found the help they needed to regain control. Thriveworks Chesterfield, VA provides treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder and help to control or quit weed. Reach out today for help.
The DSM-5 gives an official definition for CUD. If you use cannabis, think about whether you recognize any of these behaviors.
Cannabis Use Disorder may occur when people use pot regularly for at least one year, during which they experience lost functioning in their daily life and increased disruptions from the cannabis use. These are measured according to the following symptoms:
Not everyone who uses cannabis will become addicted to it, and there are certain circumstances that may increase the risk of dependency. The DSM-5 acknowledges that the following factors may increase a person’s chances of developing CUD:
Many people attempt to treat CUD without professional intervention and are successful. But many others find that detoxing from weed is a harder process than anticipated, and they greatly benefit from professional counseling.
Cleansing the body of THC is often a more difficult and harder process than people expect. Part of the reason is that the body stories the psychoactive compound, THC, in fat cells, making it more challenge for the body to cleanse itself. Therapy has given many people the coping strategies to handle withdrawal symptoms.
During detox, vivid dreams and overwhelming emotions can bombard people as they detox. A skilled therapist can equip people with skills to handle these feelings and phenomena. Therapy may also allow people to explore why they began to use cannabis. In a safe context, a counselor can help people resolve difficult experiences and feelings that they may have numbed with weed. Through therapy, people often find new, healthy ways to handle life’s hardships.
If you are tired of weed causing more and more challenges in your life, it may be time to quit. Know that you do not have to detox alone. Thriveworks Chesterfield, VA has appointments to treat CUD available.
When you work with our office, know that there are no waitlists. Instead, we often schedule first-time clients for a same-week appointment. We also offer evening and weekend sessions, and accept many forms of insurance.
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