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Cannabis use disorder counseling from our Thriveworks therapists in Columbia 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 Columbia, SC 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 Columbia 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, much like alcohol, can be consumed without being addictive. However, approximately 30 percent of users form a dependency, and the rate rises for daily users. Similarly, not everyone experiences detox symptoms, but many do experience normal detox symptoms such as headaches, nightmares, sweats, digestive problems, and more. The simple fact is: many people do not have difficulty controlling their cannabis use, but many people do.
Addiction to weed is becoming more common, and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) recognizes this increase and includes information on Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). People who struggle with CUD may find themselves using weed more often than they intended or using more to experience the same high. If your relationship with pot is becoming more complex and consuming, it may be time to seek out professional help.
The therapists at Thriveworks Columbia treat CUD and have explored many coping strategies for detox and life without weed that have equipped their clients for success. Call us today to schedule your first session.
The definition of Cannabis Use Disorder found in DSM-5 gives the following parameters. CUD occurs when people use cannabis for at least one year and experience difficulty in their daily functioning as displayed in at least two of these symptoms:
Not everyone experiences CUD in the same intensity. DSM-5 gives a range of addiction, based upon the number of symptoms present.
Certain conditions and circumstances may make an addiction to cannabis more like. DSM-5 acknowledges that the following may raise a person’s risk for CUD:
When people use cannabis, their bodies store the compound, THC, in fat cells. If THC were water soluble, then cleaning it from the body would be easier, but detoxing a chemical stored in fat cells takes time. After their final use, some people reported feeling the effects of cannabis for days, weeks, or even months during detox.
Treating CUD is a challenge, but there is help. Counseling has equipped many people with the support and coping skills they needed to endure the effects of withdrawal. A skilled therapist can also explore how and why the cannabis use started. Counseling often unearths and treats underlying causes of the use disorder.
Thriveworks Columbia, SC wants every client to receive the personalized care they need. From the time clients call our office throughout their treatment, we want them to experience first rate care.
That’s why we offer evening and weekend appointments. That’s why a scheduling specialist—not voicemail—will answer your call and make your appointment. That’s why we take most forms of insurance. That’s why we offer night and weekend appointments. Let’s get started. Call today.
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