Cannabis Detox In Scotland

For those struggling with a cannabis addiction, then a cannabis detox is an essential part of your recovery. Contrary to popular belief, cannabis (or marijuana) is a potentially addictive substance and when an individual develops a dependency, it can be very difficult to stop taking it.

There are a wide variety of reasons someone might develop a dependency, there may be underlying mental or emotional issues which have led to cannabis being used as a crutch. Or, it may simply have been a recreational habit which gradually developed into a dependency.

When is it Right to Detox?

Many users find that when they first started taking marijuana it helped reduce anxiety and give them a mild sense of euphoria. However, after that initial stage – and with regular use – it requires a greater quantity of the drug to produce the same effect. Soon, it becomes difficult to stop.

People who take cannabis over a prolonged period may develop mental health issues, difficulties with concentrating, insomnia or an irregular heart rate. As with any addiction it can causes a variety of social problems. For example, it may affect work and family relations.

If left untreated, a cannabis addiction can cause a spiralling set of health and social problems, and lead to use of harder drugs.

In short: if you’re in a stage of dependency and it’s affecting your day-to-day life; it’s best to take action sooner rather than later by completing a drug detox.

How a Cannabis Detox works

The first stage is an evaluation. This includes an evaluation of:

• Physical health: a check-up includes whether you have been suffering any health consequences from your use, or any other health issues.
• Mental health: ascertaining whether you are suffering psychological affects, whether directly related to your use or due to other life factors.
• Cannabis use: through discussion and blood tests, we establish how dependent you are on the substance.
• Social issues: we examine other life circumstances impacting on your use

This evaluation helps establish the type of treatment you receive, understand the level of withdrawal symptoms you may experience, create the best detox schedule for your needs, and inform other elements of your rehab programme.

Once the evaluation is complete we design the detox programme which is tailored to the individual. There are a variety of interconnected elements to a detox programme. We understand that a detox can only be successful if all the issues surrounding your dependency are addressed.

Managing Withdrawal Symptoms

The longer you’ve been using cannabis, and the greater the quantity an individual takes, then the more severe the withdrawal symptoms – both physical and psychological – are likely to be.

While the symptoms may not be as severe as those encountered for alcohol, cocaine and other substances; they can still be challenging

The advantage of a residential setting with Nova Recovery is it provides a safe and secure environment whereby industry-leading psychologists and mental health nursing staff are on hand to give you support during every stage of the detox. It also secludes you from the people or situations that might cause you to relapse.

You’ll also be in an advantageous position as Nova Recovery is specialist private drug and alcohol rehab in Scotland. This means that we have industry-leading psychologists and mental health nursing on hand and that we have to ensure we meet extremely high standards.