1–3 days after stopping
- — Withdrawal often begins here: irritability
- — anxiety
- — restlessness
Cannabis Use Disorder in Morrilton, AR
When marijuana use starts affecting relationships, work, or personal goals, it may be time for professional support.
Overview
What cannabis use disorder looks like.
When marijuana use starts affecting relationships, work, or personal goals, it may be time for professional support. Although many people believe marijuana isn't addictive, research cited by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) indicates that roughly 9% of people who use cannabis develop a use disorder, a rate that rises to about 17% among those who begin using as teenagers. Cannabis Use Disorder is a recognized, treatable condition.
Also known as: marijuana addiction, cannabis dependence, marijuana use disorder.
Signs of use
What patients and families actually notice.
- Using more often or in larger amounts than intended
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut back or quit
- Spending significant time obtaining, using, or recovering from marijuana
- Cravings or urges to use
- Neglecting responsibilities at work, school, or home
- Giving up activities you once enjoyed
- Using despite health, social, or relationship problems
Withdrawal timeline
What withdrawal tends to look like.
Every person's experience varies. The windows below describe typical clinical patterns — your care team adjusts the plan based on how you respond.
First week
- — Symptoms often at their most noticeable: sleep problems and vivid dreams
- — decreased appetite
- — headaches
1–2 weeks
- — Trouble concentrating
- — depression
- — cravings can persist
Several weeks
- — Symptoms typically taper off gradually as the body and sleep patterns stabilize
Treatment approach
How we treat cannabis use disorder.
Full assessment
Our program begins with an assessment of physical health, mental well-being, and history of use. Medical detox support is available for those who need it.
Residential treatment
Many clients benefit from residential care, living at our Morrilton campus with 24/7 support while focusing fully on recovery without outside triggers.
Evidence-based behavioral therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse-prevention therapy are proven approaches for cannabis use disorder.
Dual-diagnosis care
Many people use marijuana to cope with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or trauma. We address both marijuana use and underlying mental health conditions together.
Family support
Family therapy helps rebuild trust, improve communication, and create healthier boundaries at home.
In Morrilton, AR
The local picture.
Hickory Grove Recovery, the only Alsos Behavioral Health recovery center in Arkansas, treats Cannabis Use Disorder at our Morrilton campus, serving clients across the Little Rock–Conway corridor.
Frequently asked
Questions we hear most often.
Is marijuana actually addictive?
Yes, for a meaningful share of people who use it. Research cited by NIH puts cannabis use disorder at roughly 9% of people who use it overall, rising to about 17% among those who start as teens. It's a recognized medical condition that responds to treatment.
Is marijuana withdrawal dangerous?
Marijuana withdrawal is not typically dangerous, but it can be uncomfortable — irritability, anxiety, sleep disruption, and appetite changes are common, usually beginning within a few days and lasting a few weeks.
What if I have a medical marijuana prescription?
If you were introduced to cannabis through a medical prescription, our team helps you explore treatment options that support recovery while addressing the health needs the prescription was meant to treat.
Does insurance cover cannabis use disorder treatment?
Hickory Grove works with commercial insurance for treatment of Cannabis Use Disorder. Our admissions team verifies your specific plan when you call.
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Take the next step
Discuss cannabis use disorder with our admissions team.
Admissions answers 24/7. We work with commercial insurance and verify your specific coverage on the call.