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Overcome Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms by Focusing on Cognitive Improvements

Overcome Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms by Focusing on Cognitive Improvements

Many people find that heavy marijuana use causes reversible thinking and memory problems. By focusing on the cognitive improvements of the first weeks of recovery, you can find the motivation to continue to work to avoid relapse.

John Lee · 4/15/2016
Quitting Marijuana – 10 Things to Do before Your Quit Date

Quitting Marijuana – 10 Things to Do before Your Quit Date

When quitting marijuana, preparation and planning increase your odds of success. Here are ten easy exercises to complete in the week leading up to your quit date.

John Lee · 8/22/2014
Marijuana Withdrawal – Learn Your Odds of Experiencing Each Different Withdrawal Symptom

Marijuana Withdrawal – Learn Your Odds of Experiencing Each Different Withdrawal Symptom

An ordered list of common withdrawal symptoms by percentage experienced – cravings (59%), sleeping problems (50.5%), anger or irritability (45.6%)…

John Lee · 5/30/2014
10 Life or Experiential Factors That Influence the Severity of Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms

10 Life or Experiential Factors That Influence the Severity of Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms

Thinking about giving up your marijuana habit but worried about the withdrawal symptoms… And how tough are they, anyway? Well, everyone’s experience differs, but read on to learn about 10 life and experiential factors that are associated with more challenging withdrawal symptoms.

John Lee · 7/23/2012
Tips for Dealing with Insomnia During Marijuana Detox

Tips for Dealing with Insomnia During Marijuana Detox

One of the most difficult aspects of quitting a heavy marijuana habit is the insomnia that often plagues that first week or so. Although in time you can expect to sleep better naturally, struggling with insomnia during those first days of withdrawal can sometimes derail good attempts at abstinence with a relapse born of frustration and a need to sleep! While there aren’t yet any medications approved to treat marijuana insomnia, you can take some steps to get a better night’s rest. Learn more here…

John Lee ·
Valerian Root - An Herbal Remedy for Marijuana Withdrawal Insomnia

Valerian Root - An Herbal Remedy for Marijuana Withdrawal Insomnia

Should you take valerian root to fall asleep while dealing with marijuana withdrawal insomnia? Read on to learn more about the safety and clinical effectiveness of this herbal anti-insomnia medication.

John Lee · 6/6/2012
70 Reasons Why Life is Better without a Heavy Marijuana Habit

70 Reasons Why Life is Better without a Heavy Marijuana Habit

Thinking about giving up marijuana but not sure you’re ready to take the plunge? Well, here are 70 benefits of quitting – all first-hand accounts from previously heavy users about how life changes for the better once you don’t need to get high all the time.

John Lee · 4/21/2012
Marijuana Addiction

Marijuana Addiction

About 10% of people who experiment with marijuana will develop an addiction to the drug. Marijuana addiction is very real, there is a significant syndrome of withdrawal pains associated with quitting marijuana, and a lot of people just can't do it on their own.

ChooseHelp · 9/5/2008
Marijuana Detox: Withdrawal Symptoms and How to Cope

Marijuana Detox: Withdrawal Symptoms and How to Cope

How to get past the first 2 weeks of marijuana withdrawal symptoms. Learn what to expect from marijuana withdrawal, with tips and suggestions for coping with individual withdrawal symptoms.

John Lee ·
Avoid Marijuana Relapse: Identify High Risk Situations and Prepare Coping Strategies

Avoid Marijuana Relapse: Identify High Risk Situations and Prepare Coping Strategies

To prevent early marijuana relapse, identify high risk situations and prepare specific coping strategies in advance.

John Lee ·
Lofexidine and THC – Medications to Treat Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms

Lofexidine and THC – Medications to Treat Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms

While Lofexidine is not yet FDA approved, it is used in Europe to treat heroin addiction. Initial research results out of The New York State Psychiatric Institute suggest that combining Lofexidine with low doses of oral THC reduces the severity of marijuana withdrawal symptoms and relapse rates.

John Lee ·