Cannabis
Marijuana addiction treatment in Orange County
Enhance provides the marijuana addiction treatment Orange County residents need, with therapy for cannabis use disorder and the anxiety or depression that often comes with it.
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Clinically reviewed by Christina Khouie, MA, LMFT, our founder, on September 30, 2026. Enhance is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the California Department of Health Care Services.
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What it means
Is marijuana addictive, and can it be treated?
Yes. Marijuana can be addictive, and cannabis use disorder is a treatable condition in which you keep using even when it causes problems in daily life.
Treatment centers on therapy rather than medication, and many people start in outpatient care in Orange County. Medically supervised detox is rarely needed when cannabis is the only substance you use.
What clinicians call it
Clinicians call marijuana addiction cannabis use disorder, and it ranges from mild to severe depending on how many signs you have. Only a clinician can diagnose it after asking about your use.
Dependence and addiction
People who use cannabis often can become dependent, so stopping brings withdrawal symptoms. Addiction adds cravings and losing control over how much you use.
Older sources call this marijuana abuse, and clinicians today call it cannabis use disorder, a treatable health condition.
Levels of care
Levels of care in Orange County
Enhance offers every level of care, and many people begin in an intensive outpatient program or outpatient therapy rather than inpatient care.
Detox
- Where you sleep
- On site, during withdrawal
- How much of your week
- All of it
- What it is for
- Getting through withdrawal
- What usually comes next
- Inpatient or PHP
Inpatient
- Where you sleep
- On site, with clinical staff
- How much of your week
- All of it
- What it is for
- A structured, sober start
- What usually comes next
- PHP
Partial hospitalization (PHP)
- Where you sleep
- At home
- How much of your week
- Most of each day
- What it is for
- A full day, home at night
- What usually comes next
- IOP
Intensive outpatient (IOP)
- Where you sleep
- At home
- How much of your week
- Part of the week
- What it is for
- Care that fits around work
- What usually comes next
- Outpatient
Admissions asks about your use, your mental health and your home, then suggests the level of care to start in.
When to call
What are the signs of cannabis use disorder?
Use these signs and symptoms as a self-check for you or a loved one. Only a clinician can make a diagnosis.
- You use more marijuana, or use it for longer, than you meant to.
- You need stronger products or more of them to feel the same effect.
- You have tried to cut down or stop, and it did not last.
- You feel irritable, restless or unable to sleep when you go without it.
- Cravings make it hard to think about anything else until you use.
- Using has hurt your work, school, money or relationships, and you keep using anyway.
- You have given up activities you enjoyed so you can use instead.
- You rely on cannabis to handle stress, anxiety or low moods most days.
Get help right away if
- Someone has chest pain, trouble breathing or passes out after using cannabis. Call 911.
- A child has eaten an edible or another cannabis product. Call 911 or Poison Control.
- Someone is seeing or hearing things that are not there, or is extremely paranoid. Call 911.
- You or someone you love is thinking about suicide. Call or text 988.
If there is immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
What marijuana addiction treatment includes
Behavioral therapy is the core of treatment, not medication. Your treatment team builds your treatment plan from these parts and adjusts it as you go.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy for cannabis use disorder helps you spot the moments that lead to using, and practice coping strategies you can use instead.
Individual therapy
One-to-one therapy sessions with a licensed therapist, where you work on why you started using and what keeps the habit going.
Group therapy
Groups led by a licensed therapist, where you build relapse prevention skills and a support system with other people in addiction recovery.
Family therapy
Sessions that include a family member or partner when you want them involved, so home becomes a place that supports recovery.
Dual diagnosis care
When anxiety, depression or trauma is part of the picture, we treat the mental health condition and the cannabis use together in one plan.
Medication management
A licensed psychiatrist can prescribe medication for co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, and reviews how it is working.
DBT and emotional skills
DBT teaches skills for strong emotional moments, so a hard day does not have to end with using cannabis to cope.
Continuing care
As you step down to a lower level of care, outpatient therapy keeps your progress going and helps you plan for triggers ahead.
What we treat
Cannabis products and conditions we treat
We treat addiction to every form of cannabis, including high-THC products and concentrates, and the co-occurring anxiety and depression that often come with it.
- Smoked marijuana flower
- Vape cartridges and pens
- Dabs, wax and other concentrates
- Edibles and drinks
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Teen substance use
What happens when you call
See what happens when you call admissions or send us the form.
You call, or send the form
You tell admissions what is happening and whether you think outpatient care might fit.
We check your benefits
With your permission, we contact your insurer and find out what your plan covers.
You hear what it means
Admissions explains your deductible, your copay and which level of care your plan supports, in plain terms.
You decide
If you want to go ahead, admissions walks you through what happens next.
Benefits vary from plan to plan, and checking them does not guarantee coverage.
(714) 862-1907Cost and coverage
Insurance and what marijuana rehab costs
What you pay depends on your deductible, your copay and the level your insurer approves. Admissions checks your benefits with the insurer and tells you the figures before you decide anything.
We're in network with most insurance plans. If your plan isn't listed, call us and we'll check it for you.
Some plans we accept
- Ambetter
- MHN
- CalPERS
- Covered California
Common questions about cannabis addiction treatment
If your question is not answered here, call admissions at (714) 862-1907.
What is cannabis addiction?
Cannabis addiction means you keep using marijuana even though it causes problems with your health, work, school or relationships.
Is marijuana physically addictive?
Regular use can cause physical dependence, so your body reacts when you stop. Addiction also involves cravings and continuing to use despite the harm it causes.
What is cannabis use disorder and how is it diagnosed?
A doctor or licensed therapist asks about your pattern of use, cravings, withdrawal and the problems it has caused, then rates the disorder as mild, moderate or severe.
What are the symptoms of marijuana overuse?
Heavy use can bring trouble with memory and focus, low motivation, anxiety or paranoia, a lasting cough from smoking, and repeated bouts of severe nausea and vomiting in some people.
What are the effects of cannabis on mental health?
The effects of cannabis include relaxation and changes in mood and perception. In some people, heavy use is linked with anxiety, depression and psychotic symptoms.
What does cannabis withdrawal feel like for most people?
Common withdrawal symptoms include irritability, anxiety, trouble sleeping, vivid dreams, a low appetite, restlessness and strong cravings. They are uncomfortable but rarely dangerous, and therapy helps you manage them.
Do I need detox for marijuana addiction?
Usually not. Cannabis withdrawal is rarely medically dangerous, so most people start therapy directly. Detox may help when cannabis is used with alcohol, benzodiazepines or opioids.
Do high-THC products like dabs and vapes increase addiction risk?
Concentrates, vape cartridges and strong edibles deliver far more THC than older marijuana. Higher-potency products are linked with a greater risk of dependence and of anxiety or psychotic symptoms.
Is outpatient treatment enough, or is inpatient care needed?
Outpatient care is enough for many people. Inpatient care may fit when home makes it hard to stop, outpatient has not worked, or a serious mental health condition needs closer care.
What therapies are used to treat cannabis use disorder?
Behavioral therapies are the main treatment. Enhance uses CBT, DBT and other therapies in individual, group and family therapy sessions led by licensed therapists.
Are there medications approved to treat marijuana addiction?
No. There is no FDA-approved medication for cannabis use disorder. A psychiatrist may still prescribe medication for co-occurring anxiety, depression or sleep problems when it fits your plan.
How is cannabis use disorder treated alongside anxiety or depression?
Our dual diagnosis care treats co-occurring mental health conditions and cannabis use together, because people often use marijuana to cope with anxiety or low moods.
How can parents tell if a teen needs help for marijuana use?
Watch for falling grades, new friends, secrecy, lost interest in activities and mood changes. Enhance offers teen substance use treatment in Orange County, and a parent can call admissions to talk it through.
Can you recover from long-term marijuana use?
Yes. People recover after years of daily marijuana use, and memory and focus often improve once they stop. Continuing care helps you stay on track.
Can virtual treatment work for someone who uses cannabis daily?
Yes, for many people. IOP and outpatient therapy can happen by video for people who live in California, and admissions can tell you whether virtual care fits.
How can I help a loved one who uses marijuana every day?
Talk with them calmly about what you have noticed, without blame. You can call admissions yourself to ask how to help, and family sessions can include you later.
Does insurance cover marijuana rehab?
Most commercial plans cover some addiction treatment, and Enhance is in network with most insurance plans. Insurance verification comes first, and it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Talk to admissions about your treatment options
Tell admissions how often you use and what you want to change. They will suggest a level of care and check what your plan covers.
Enhance Health Group14742 Newport Ave STE 208, Tustin, CA 92780