by Katie Sebastyn | Jul 2, 2026 | Abstinence-Based Recovery
Complete Abstinence in Recovery Complete abstinence in recovery (in plain English) Complete abstinence means intentionally not using alcohol or any non-prescribed drugs, and not misusing prescribed medications. That includes your “primary substance” (the main one that...
by Katie Sebastyn | Jul 1, 2026 | Cannabis Recovery
Cannabis Detox Cannabis detox, explained (and what it’s not) When people say “cannabis detox,” they usually mean this: your body and brain adjusting after you reduce or stop using marijuana as THC levels drop and your cannabinoid (CB) receptors start to normalize...
by Katie Sebastyn | Jun 30, 2026 | Cannabis Recovery
High-Potency THC What “high-potency THC” actually means (and why it matters) THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main intoxicating compound in cannabis. It’s the part that gets you “high,” and it’s also the part most closely tied to impairment, tolerance, dependence,...
by Katie Sebastyn | Jun 29, 2026 | Co-occurring Disorders
Cannabis and Mental Health Disorders Cannabis and mental health disorders: why this connection matters in recovery When someone is dealing with both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition, we call it dual diagnosis (or co-occurring disorders). That...
by Katie Sebastyn | Jun 26, 2026 | Cannabis Recovery
Weed Withdrawal Symptoms Weed withdrawal, explained in plain English Weed withdrawal (also called cannabis or marijuana withdrawal) is a predictable set of physical and psychological symptoms that can show up when someone stops using cannabis, or sharply cuts back...
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