Are you seeking cannabis addiction treatment in Ontario? Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres (CATC) offers both Inpatient cannabis rehab in Ontario and Virtual cannabis addiction treatment tailored to your recovery goals.
Beginning treatment is an important step to improving your overall wellbeing and understanding addiction fully. Our expert team is experienced in helping individuals overcome cannabis use disorder and withdrawal symptoms with a personalized care program and detox.
Potential Negative Effects of Cannabis
It’s a common misconception that cannabis — also known as marijuana, pot, or weed — is not addictive. Although cannabis is not as addictive as other substances such as heroin and cocaine, long-term use poses a higher risk of dependency and can result in cannabis use disorder.
Cannabis addiction can negatively impact your physical and mental health. Over time, this can be damaging not only to your body and mind, but also to your relationships.
Get Help NowShort-term Effects of Cannabis Addiction
Many people smoke cannabis for the short-term sense of euphoria or feeling “high”. Despite these positive sensations, cannabis can also have harmful effects on your brain. Short-term effects of cannabis use on cognition include:
- Confusion
- Sleepiness and fatigue
- Impaired concentration, attention span, and reaction time
- Psychotic episodes (paranoia, delusions, hallucinations)
- Difficulty with coordination, problem-solving, and remembering things
- Anxiety or panic attacks
Short-term effects of cannabis use on your body include:
Over time, the negative effects of cannabis use can become more severe and cause long-term damage to your mind and body.
Cognitive effects of long-term cannabis use include:
- Memory problems
- Concentration problems
- Drop in intelligence (IQ)
- Difficulty making decisions
- Increased risk of developing psychosis, including schizophrenia
- Increased risk of depression
Long-term Effects of Cannabis Addiction
Physical effects of smoking cannabis over the long term include:
- Lung infections
- Bronchitis
- Coughing and wheezing
- Worsening of asthma
- Sore throat
- Acid reflux
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS)
Cannabis smoke also contains several of the same irritants and carcinogens found in tobacco smoke, which are known to increase the risk of cancer.
When to Seek Help: The Signs of Cannabis Addiction
How do you know when it’s time to seek help? Rehab treatment may be necessary if you are experiencing negative consequences as the result of using cannabis. As you develop a loss of control over cannabis use, you may not be aware of its effects on your relationships and wellbeing.
Some signs that you may benefit from cannabis addiction treatment include the following:
- Using cannabis more than intended
- Craving cannabis
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when you stop using cannabis
- Feeling ill, nervous, or aggressive when you are unable to access cannabis
- Difficulty maintaining responsibilities at home, work, or school
- Isolating yourself from others in favour of using cannabis
- Hiding cannabis use from friends and family
- Using cannabis in high-risk situations, such as while driving
- Needing to use more cannabis to get the same high
- Problems with attention, memory, and learning
Cannabis use disorder can have a broad impact, affecting your mind, body, and social relationships. People with cannabis use disorder may be at higher risk for negative long-term consequences on their health.
Finding an addiction rehab centre can help you better understand the impact of cannabis use. If you are experiencing difficulties, treatment specialists may be able to help you through cannabis detox with a personalized care program and treatment options.
Steps to Starting Treatment
Starting cannabis addiction treatment is a transformative experience. Before you begin, it’s necessary to prepare logistically and ensure your emotional readiness through the following steps.
Establish a Strong Support System
You don’t have to go through recovery by yourself. Although your journey will be an individual one, discussing your treatment with your loved ones can help make the process less overwhelming. Our centres offer support groups for both patients and their families.
Educate Yourself on the Treatment Process
Learning about the treatments offered at your chosen rehab centre can be beneficial and empowering. Residential cannabis treatment programs also feature behavioural therapy components, support for co-occurring disorders and wellness activities that support holistic healing.
Take Care of School and Work Obligations
Inpatient care requires several weeks of immersive treatment, away from your daily routine. Be sure to notify your employer or school that you require medical leave so you can focus on healing without the stress of these responsibilities.
Pack the Essentials
Make sure you bring everything you will want to have access to during your inpatient stay, such as clothes, personal hygiene products, comfort items, and personal identification and insurance cards
Trust the Process
Recovery is a long and bumpy road, and it’s important to be patient with yourself and understand that there will be hard days and that healing takes time.
Medical Detox and Withdrawal Management
Drug detox centres in Ontario are recommended for addictions to depressants such as cannabis. We provide tailored cannabis detox support at our three home-like centres to set the foundation for a successful recovery.
When you arrive at one of our centres, our treatment specialists conduct an assessment to determine the right care program for you. We carefully manage your withdrawal symptoms with a high degree of personalized care in a safe and structured environment before transitioning you to our cannabis addiction treatment program.
Inpatient Treatment Cannabis Addiction
We operate three best-in-class, CARF-accredited rehab centres for cannabis addiction treatment in Ontario. All of our centres provide detox and inpatient services to support you in achieving the best possible outcome in your addiction recovery.
An Intensive Approach to Cannabis Addiction Recovery
Inpatient addiction treatment (often called residential addiction treatment or rehab) provides a safe and comfortable environment to help people recover from cannabis use disorder.
Our residential cannabis treatment provides you with the very best care program for your addiction recovery, in a supportive environment that allows you to unplug from the stress of everyday life.
Our Inpatient Addiction Treatment Centres
All of our inpatient addiction treatment centres are accredited with CARF International — the gold standard for excellence in delivering exceptional client care. Our teams are dedicated to meeting and maintaining the highest standard of quality, ensuring every aspect of our service delivery goes above and beyond to support clients’ successful recovery.
Our centres offer the following services:
- Medically-supervised detox
- Individualized treatment plans
- Specialized programs
- Psychiatric assessment
- Wellness activities
- Support for co-occurring disorders
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Support for family and loved ones
- Aftercare
- Skill-building workshops
1000 Islands Addiction Rehab & Treatment Centre
Located on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, 1000 Islands Addiction Treatment Centre provides everything clients need to recover from cannabis use disorder, including medically-supervised withdrawal management and certified addictions counsellors.
GreeneStone Centre for Recovery
Nestled on the shore of Lake Muskoka, GreeneStone offers a wide range of amenities and outdoor activities to support health and wellness, and a quiet, settled atmosphere for introspection and reflection.
Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres
Conveniently located just west of Toronto, Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centre is surrounded by 13 wooded acres of breathtaking nature and provides the highest possible standard of care in a comfortable, home-like setting.
Virtual Outpatient for Cannabis Addiction (VIOP)
We understand that not everyone who is experiencing cannabis addiction can or is able to commit to a live-in treatment program. CATC’s Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (VIOP) is an accessible alternative to inpatient treatment, providing the same quality of care from licensed professionals with the flexibility of living at home and part-time treatment options.
Online cannabis addiction treatment clients attend sessions on a scheduled basis, applying new skills and strategies in real time while staying connected to their support networks and daily responsibilities. VIOP offers a continuum of care and a personalized plan for each individual, creating a more integrated and sustainable recovery.
Virtual Aftercare Support
Completing a cannabis addiction treatment program is an incredible accomplishment, but it’s not the end of the recovery journey. Our treatment programs include Virtual Aftercare Support, with extensions and supplementary services available.
Our weekly Aftercare Group meetings are led by a trained facilitator and provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where our strong Alumni community share their challenges and successes in managing their sobriety.
Client Benefits of Virtual Aftercare Support
- Building and reinforcing recovery skills
- Relapse prevention
- Community and peer support
- Transitional support when returning home
- Help navigating the challenges of early recovery
- Re-establishing a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle
- Supplementary Aftercare add-ons available
Why CATC is the Right Choice to Help You
At CATC, we understand that our clients are trusting us with their health and with their lives. We honour this by taking a person-centred approach and providing the highest possible standard of care.
Why People Choose Us
Compassionate and Welcoming Team
Our treatment specialists are committed to creating a friendly, judgment-free environment for all while providing the safety and supervision needed on your journey to recovery.
Cozy and Modern Treatment Centres
Our well-appointed facilities offer comfortable, home-like environments surrounded by nature, complete with health and wellness activities and amenities.
Holistic Approach
Our programs take a person-centred approach, providing holistic support that includes your family and loved ones and a specialized treatment plan that is tailored to you.
Virtual Care
Our Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program is a flexible, affordable, and secure treatment option that can be completed on a part-time basis and accessed anywhere, at any time.
Continuity of Care
When you choose CATC, you can expect outstanding support for your long-term recovery. We’re with you every step of the way, and provide Aftercare as part of every treatment program.
Evidence-based Treatment
Our treatment specialists are experts in their fields, providing medically-proven therapies and treatments to help you meet your cannabis addiction recovery goals.
Contact CATC to Take the Next Steps Towards Recovery
Do you need help beating cannabis addiction? Our team at Canadian Addiction Recovery Centres provide judgment-free, evidence-based addiction treatment for people struggling with cannabis use disorder, virtually and in person.
We are Canada’s largest national provider of health supports for substance use and addictions. Don’t wait to regain control over your life— get in touch with CATC today to learn more about cannabis detox and treatment options and begin your path to recovery.
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