List of Weed Detox and Rehab in Newfoundland
The information below will help you on how to find a cannabis outpatient treatment in Newfoundland & Labrador. The list could be incomplete, so if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at 1-877-254-3348.
Rehab Settings
- Assessment
- Detoxification
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Medical Detox
- Outpatient
- Residential Long-Term
- Substance Abuse Treatment
Services Offered
- Holistic Services
- Prevention / Education
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling For Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling For Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Adolescents
- Family Programs
- Family Support
- First Nation
Accreditations
- Canadian Accreditation Council
- Official Canadian Substance Use Treatment Centres for First Nations and Inuit
What is Marijuana?
Marijuana is made by taking the leaves, stems, seeds, and flowering parts of the cannabis plant, drying them out, or making hashish from it and then consuming it. The main chemical in marijuana that makes it appealing for recreational use is THC or tetrahydrocannabinol, which is a psycho-active mind-altering drug. Various levels of THC are found in different types of cannabis that are grown, and the recent legalization of marijuana has made it accessible to anyone of legal age in Newfoundland and Labrador. Marijuana can be used in many ways, and the most common is smoking the drug in a pipe or bong or rolled up like a joint. Marijuana can also be consumed as an edible, which is currently illegal for retail sale in Canada. Marijuana used in baking is very common, and people who do this will tend to mix the drug into cookies, brownies, or cakes. Because marijuana is a legal substance now in Newfoundland and Labrador, it is important for parents to speak to their children about the dangers of the drug and how it can cause addiction and or dependency. Marijuana is an addictive drug, and people use recreational marijuana because of its effects on the body, and the relaxed and euphoric state it provides for the user. However, because marijuana does essentially impact everyone differently, many users of the drug have reported feeling anxious and nervous. The reason for this is because THC directly impacts the user’s sensory perception, which can drastically amplify a person’s emotions, which is why people see uncontrollable laughing and giddiness, and in other cases extreme anxiousness and paranoia. Marijuana use during the adolescent stage of life is quite dangerous, because of how the brain is developing, and there is a greater risk for a teen to develop learning problems and or a mental health problems.
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How addictive is marijuana?
Like any other drug, much of the addiction depends on the user, and the reasons they are using the drug or abusing the drug. Many drugs other than marijuana do have a higher addictive power, but this is not to say that marijuana is not addictive and does not cause dependencies. Some research has suggested that roughly five to nine percent of people who use marijuana become addicted to it. However, marijuana is often part of a larger addiction or drug problem, because of how it can lessen the withdrawal effects from other drugs and how accessible it is now within Newfoundland and Labrador. Not everyone who uses marijuana will become addicted to it or dependent on it, but heavy marijuana users who consume the drug daily are more than likely dependent on the drug. Marijuana withdrawals, however; are not severe or life-threatening, and someone can stop taking the drug with the proper support and help, and determination. One of the more successful treatments for marijuana addiction is outpatient drug treatment programs. Within Newfoundland and Labrador are some outpatient centers and counseling programs to help anyone who may be addicted to marijuana.
Marijuana use in Newfoundland and Labrador
Within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, roughly 18 percent of the population has reported using marijuana. With the recent legalization of marijuana, the province, like many others is working to ensure the drug is kept out of the hands of youth, and people are informed about what marijuana is and how it can affect the body and mind. It is also important to understand the risks of using marijuana while operating a vehicle, and how dangerous the drug can be when it slows down a person’s reaction timing and coordination. Using marijuana while operating a vehicle in Newfoundland and Labrador is illegal, and the operator of the vehicle can face stiff charges, fines, and penalties, much of the same as driving while intoxicated.
