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Marijuana Addiction Treatment:
What Are the Options?
Motivational Counselling
Dietary Changes
During these sessions, addicts are reminded of the things that are important to them, and may even uncover
some of the things that matter to them. Once these things are discussed, an action plan for achieving goals is
established. For instance, if a patient realizes that marijuana addiction is keeping him/her from obtaining a
degree, a plan for eliminating drug use and completing schoolwork while receiving stress management and
study skills could be effective.
Adding more protein to the diet can help to reduce the craving for marijuana. Protein helps to strengthen the
brain and can reduce the chances of depression, which can often lead to marijuana addiction. Foods that
contain vitamin C can also help to cure marijuana addiction, since this vitamin restores and protects the
immune system and gives the body energy. It’s also important to consume whole grains and healthy sources
of fibre like root vegetables and quinoa to stabilize blood sugar and decrease the tendency to eat junk foods,
which is common with marijuana addiction. Keeping the body hydrated with water, beverages that are low in
sugar and high in electrolytes and fresh fruit juices can also replenish the body and increase energy.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
This type of therapy helps addicts to come to terms with their destructive behaviour, and to realize that these
behaviours are leading to negative consequences. Cognitive behaviour therapy may be necessary for
individuals who don’t know or aren’t willing to acknowledge how marijuana addiction is affecting their
relationships with loved ones or their performance at work or school. Once negative behaviours such as being
withdrawn from relatives or showing up late for work constantly are addressed, a plan of action for correcting
these behaviours is established, and it becomes easier for the patient to chart his/her progress.