Marijuana or also known as Cannabis, Weed or Pot is a depressant drug. It is also the most abused illegal drug in the world. There is no safe level of marijuana use. The side effects of these medications vary from person to person based on their health, weight, size, how much is taken, or if it is mixed with another medication or pain relievers. A large dose of marijuana produces hallucinogenic effects. The main active chemical in marijuana is THC. Marijuana recovery is also known as detoxification. To stop marijuana addiction, you must follow these rules.
Rule number 1: stop lying to yourself and start recovery immediately
Addiction requires lying. Stop convincing yourself that you will start with recovery starting tomorrow or after this joint. Start immediately. You must choose between home rehabilitation and residential rehabilitation.
If you have the support of your family, home recovery is the best option. You will need a safe and supportive environment where you can begin your marijuana recovery. Surround yourself with people who you believe will support and encourage you on your path to success: your doctor, your family, your best friends, and your therapist. Being with people who help you during the recovery process and after to avoid relapses. Be completely honest with them. If you can’t be 100 percent honest with them, you won’t do well in recovery. Don’t feel ashamed that you are doing something about your addiction.
Residential recovery lasts 5 to 10 days in a hospital or institution with 24-hour medical staff. During this period you will be alone with the medical staff to focus on the recovery process and avoid contact with people who use drugs.
Rule number 2: Be prepared to experience a variety of symptoms
During the recovery process, be prepared to experience a variety of symptoms, from mild to severe. You will feel a craving for the drug all the time. Cravings come and go, and that’s completely normal. Your recovery will last from a few days to a few months. Your drug needs may continue for much longer. The most important thing you have to know is that you have to persist, no matter what. The other symptoms are anxiety, insomnia, irritability and lack of appetite. The combination of several symptoms can cause real problems in your recovery process. The SMART Recovery program can help keep you on the road to recovery.
If you want to be successful, you have to believe that marijuana recovery is going to happen. I mean, deep down, you have to know that your body is capable of getting rid of a pot. You can’t take no for an answer. Remember that you are doing this for everyone who loves you, and mainly for yourself.
Rule number 3: Avoid all high-risk situations that led to your addiction
During marijuana recovery and afterward, it is crucial to avoid all high-risk situations that led to your addiction. The most common high-risk situations are anger, loneliness, and hunger. To avoid them, practice Rule number 4.
Rule number 4: Create a new life
Create a new life. Avoid fake friends who encourage you to take the drug. Introduce yourself to someone who is done with marijuana recovery. Ask him to be your supporter. He or she will encourage you to be persistent and not give up when things seem too difficult and to be prepared because things will get even more difficult. When the going gets tougher, go get some fresh air. Clear your mind and try to find other solutions. Think positive and good things will start to happen. Remember that you can always ask for help from the people closest to you. They will always support you. The only thing you have to do is never give up on yourself.
Try to keep busy at all times.
Doing physical activities like biking, swimming, running
Hire a cross trainer
Be more active on social media
introduce new friends
Watch TV or movies
Read and practice motivational books.
sleep at least 8 hours
Surround yourself with friends who support you all the time.
Don’t stay alone. You will need someone to help you when you are in a bad mood.
change your diet
Eat healthy foods with lots of fruits, vegetables, and fiber foods. There are tons of foods that contain fiber. For example, about 40% of the total carbohydrate in lentils is fiber. After lentils come kidney beans, with 13 grams of fiber in 1 cup of cooked kidney beans, 1 cup of black beans contains about 15 grams of fiber, and a cup of navy beans has about 18 grams of fiber. A medium artichoke has more than 10 grams. Drink 1-2 liters of water a day. Take a multivitamin if you can’t eat much.