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Cannabis use disorder counseling from our Thriveworks therapists in Cumming 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 Cumming, GA 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 Cumming 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.
Thriveworks Cumming in Forsyth County offers treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder. Our counselors understand what it takes to detox from weed and gain control over its use.
If you think you could benefit from therapy for CUD, call today to schedule an appointment or book online to get started.
DSM-5 defines CUD as pot usage for at least one year during which people have increased daily agitation and decreased daily functioning as measured by the presence of at least two of the following symptoms:
The official diagnosis for CUD requires a minimum of two symptoms to be present in a person’s life, but the DSM-5 also gives a range for CUD’s severity based upon the total number of symptoms presented.
THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis, is stored in the body through fat cells. Detoxing from cannabis, therefore, may take longer as the body has a harder time cleaning THC from fat cells than if it were water soluble. After detox, some people report experiencing the effects of weed for months after they stopped using it.
As cannabis is cleansed from their system, people may experience depression, insomnia, headaches, nightmares, digestive problems, sweats, and more. A common withdrawal symptom is intense emotional experiences. Some may feel depressed one moment, euphoric the next, then disgusted the next, then they begin the cycle all over again. Feelings may sweep over people, especially if they used cannabis to avoid difficult emotions or experiences.
Therapy has helped many people handle the difficulties of detox. Counseling may equip people with coping skills to survive detox and then resolve the challenging emotions they feel. Treatment for CUD is no quick-fix or silver bullet, but many people are glad they sought out help for their cannabis use. Some of the benefits they experience after treatment include,
When you schedule therapy at Thriveworks Cumming, GA a scheduling specialist (i.e., a real person) will take your call and set up your appointment. We offer evening and weekend appointments and work with many insurance providers.
We are here for you. Call today or book online to get started.
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