Marijuana Abuse Rehab Center Serving Tennessee

Learn More About Marijuana Addiction Treatment at Mirror Lake Recovery Center in Tennessee

Marijuana is a psychoactive substance that consists of dried leaves, stems, flowers and seeds of the cannabis sativa plant. One of the most frequently abused recreational drugs in the United States, marijuana induces a sense of relaxation, improved mood, and increased appetite. Other immediate short-term effects of marijuana abuse include impaired motor skills, short-term memory impairments, and paranoia. Because it is so commonly abused, and because many states have legalized or decriminalized its use in recent years, many people harbor the mistaken belief that marijuana is a harmless substance. Unfortunately, this is not the case.

The continued abuse of marijuana has been linked to both short-term damage and long-term impairments. For example, individuals who are under the influence of marijuana are at increased risk for physical injuries and legal problems that may result from their impaired sensory perceptions and diminished ability to make good decisions. Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, which is the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, interacts with the brain in a manner that may lead to structural damage in the brains of long-term marijuana users. Also, individuals who become dependent upon marijuana may jeopardize their continued physical, emotional, psychological, and socioeconomic wellbeing as their compulsions to acquire and abuse this drug overtake their ability to meet the personal and professional responsibilities that are part of a healthy and productive life.

At Mirror Lake, we have worked diligently to help individuals overcome the compulsion to abuse marijuana, and our staff members have decades of combined experience helping people regain control over their behaviors and achieve long-term abstinence from marijuana. With specialized rehab programming that is designed to meet the unique needs of individuals who have become trapped in a downward spiral of marijuana abuse, Mirror Lake is a place where the pain of substance abuse and addiction can be replaced with the promise of a healthy drug-free life.

Helping a Loved One or Family Member Get Marijuana Addiction Treatment

If someone you care about has been abusing marijuana, you may be tempted to express relief that your loved one is not involved with a more dangerous substance. Resist that urge. Marijuana abuse can undermine your loved one’s ability to live a healthy life. With a few simple steps, though, you can help your loved one get back on the path to a productive drug-free future:

• First, consult reputable sources such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), or the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to learn about the very real dangers of long-term marijuana abuse.
• Research the disease of addiction and familiarize yourself with the many ways that addiction can impact an individual’s life. In order to provide the best possible support for your loved one, you must understand the challenges that he or she is facing.
• Learn about the types of treatment that have helped others who were dealing with similar problems, and identify specific rehab centers that appear to be best suited to meeting his or her unique needs.
• When your loved one is ready to receive treatment, volunteer to assist with appointments, travel arrangements, childcare, and other logistics that will free him or her up to focus on getting better.

Remember, overcoming a substance abuse problem is a long process that will involve both successes and setbacks. Plan to be a consistent positive presence in your loved one’s life every step of the way.

Why Consider Treatment for Marijuana Addiction at Mirror Lake Recovery Center in Tennessee

Marijuana abuse exposes individuals to myriad dangers, from temporary perception problems and short-term coordination impairment to long-term and potentially irreversible cognitive damage. Marijuana abuse has been associated with a variety of physical health problems, including increased risk of heart attack and stroke, respiratory infections, chronic bronchitis, and pneumonia. Also chronic marijuana abuse may raise a person’s risk of developing psychosis or schizophrenia if that person is genetically predisposed to develop such problems. Marijuana abuse is also associated with a variety of negative social outcomes, including academic failure, lob loss and unemployment, family discord, sexual dysfunction, financial problems, and legal trouble. Fortunately, there are rehab centers that provide treatment for those struggling with marijuana abuse.

Types of Marijuana Addiction Treatment Offered at Mirror Lake Recovery Center in Tennessee

Mirror Lake has been providing transformative rehab that has changed the lives of men and women who had been battling addiction. Located in Burns, Tennessee and situated on 75 peaceful acres of land, Mirror Lake is one of the oldest rehab centers in the state and has become known as a provider of high quality addiction treatment.

The tranquil setting in which treatment occurs at our rehab center is highly conducive to the recovery process, and we utilize only the most effective methods of treatment for our clients. The foundation of our rehab is the 12-Step philosophy, and we strive to help each person who is entrusted into our care to achieve a truly sober life, free from the grips of an addiction to marijuana. With the help of our staff of dedicated and credentialed professionals, which includes an addictionologist, a psychiatrist, therapists, case managers, nurses, and clinical technicians, men and women who choose to heal at Mirror Lake become empowered to live healthier and happier lives, free from the chains of addiction.

With a license to operate as a sub-acute hospital, our rehab center is equipped to care for individuals with complicated medical histories and offer. Our 146-bed center offers a three-phase treatment program that includes detox, residential, and partial hospitalization programming. Depending on the individual needs of our clients, the following are among the elements that may be included into a client’s customized treatment plan while participating in rehab at Mirror Lake:

Medically monitored detoxification: When clients come to Mirror Lake addicted to certain substances, they may require detox prior to engaging in our residential programming. When this is the case, men and women benefit from our medical staff’s expertise during the process of withdrawal by receiving the treatment they need as their bodies are cleared of the harmful substances that cause their addictions. Mirror Lake employs various protocols for delivering detox services, and the particular protocol used will be dependent upon the type of addiction that a client is battling.

Medication management services: While in detox, clients may receive daily medication management services. Monitored by our psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and nurses, these services are also available on an as-needed basis to clients in our residential programming when medication is deemed necessary to manage the symptoms of an addiction and/or mental illness.

Individual therapy: Intended to be intensive and brief, individual therapy sessions are scheduled for each patient on a weekly basis. Our expertly trained counselors work with clients one-on-one and assist them in establishing short-term goals, solving problems, and processing their addictions to substances such as marijuana. Additionally, if a client was seeing a counselor prior to admission to our rehab center, that counselor can participate in these sessions with the client’s consent.

Family therapy: In order to help clients repair and restructure their relationships with their loved ones, our center facilitates family therapy sessions on a weekly basis. These sessions take place on our campus here in Tennessee, and are led by our dedicated counselors. This allows our clients, their family members, and other loved ones to heal together. By including these sessions as part of our care, we help our clients and those closest to them to move forward in a healthy and unified manner.

Family Program: Every Sunday, Mirror Lake is pleased to provide invaluable care and support to those in our clients’ primary support networks through our Family Program. This program, which allows family members and other loved ones to partake in therapeutic activities that emphasize family recovery, includes the following treatment methods:

• Lecture series
• Videotapes
• Experiential exercises and conjoint groups
• Shared meals
• 12-Step based meetings
• Non-denominational worship services

Group therapy: At Mirror Lake, we believe that there is much to be gained when men and women are able to support one another in a constructive and safe environment. Group therapy sessions provide forums in which clients are able to support and learn from one another, and are an important facet of the treatment we offer for an addiction to marijuana. The following are among the variety of groups that may be provided during an individual’s time in rehab at Mirror Lake:

• Relapse prevention
• Gender-specific groups
• Living in Balance
• Recovery principles

Experiential therapy: We believe that a holistic approach is the best treatment method for individuals who are battling an addiction to marijuana. Part of our holistic approach includes the use of experiential therapies in our programming. The following types of experiential therapy may be included in a client’s personalized rehab plan:

• Yoga
• Art therapy

ReNew Program: Our faith-based program, ReNew, is for those men and women who would like to have their faith incorporated into their treatment. This program is available to any Mirror Lake client, and allows participants to strengthen their faith through the following activities:

• Daily journaling
• Daily worship and prayer
• 12-Step meetings
• Meeting with chaplains
• Meditation
• Celebrate Recovery meetings
• Bible study using Life Recovery Bible and workbook

During the admissions process, our staff will determine which of the above treatment methods will benefit you most and will help you to meet your needs and goals. Throughout your time at our rehab center, treatment methods can be added if they will enhance your recovery process.

When you complete treatment at our rehab center, our dedicated staff will provide you with a detailed discharge plan that will outline the resources and additional treatment recommendations that will help you continue to be successful in your recovery from an addiction to marijuana. We want nothing more than to see our clients reach their treatment goals, and we a concerted effort to ensure that you will continue your recovery success long after leaving Mirror Lake.

At Mirror Lake, a new life, free from the grips of addiction, is on the horizon.  To learn more about how our rehab center can help you or someone you care about, call us today.