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    When quitting marijuana, it may take up to six weeks for most of it to leave your system. Quitting is a process that takes time, and support is important. Withdrawal symptoms are possible, so contact a doctor if any medical concerns arise. A doctor or behavioral health clinician can help create a customized quit plan with goals, strategies, and treatment options if needed.

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    When quitting marijuana, it may take up to six weeks for most of it to leave your system. Quitting is a process that takes time, and support is important. Withdrawal symptoms are possible, so contact a doctor if any medical concerns arise. A doctor or behavioral health clinician can help create a customized quit plan with goals, strategies, and treatment options if needed.

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    When quitting marijuana, it may take up to six weeks for most of it to leave your system. Quitting is a process that takes time, and support is important. Withdrawal symptoms are possible, so contact a doctor if any medical concerns arise. A doctor or behavioral health clinician can help create a customized quit plan with goals, strategies, and treatment options if needed.

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    What to expect Something to try

    when quitting
    List goals, change plan, or treatment
    information here:
     When you stop using marijuana, it will
    1. ______________________________________
    take at least six weeks before most of it
    ______________________________________
    has left your system.
     Change takes time.
    2. ______________________________________ MARIJUANA:
     You will need support.
    ______________________________________ A Guide to Quitting
    3. ______________________________________
     You may have some withdrawal
    symptoms. ______________________________________

     Contact your doctor if you are having


    any medical concerns.
     Your doctor or Behavioral Health
    How do I stay off marijuana?
    Clinician can help you set up a plan.

     Try to develop daily and weekly plans,


    create new routines.
     Create a plan of action for stressful
    situations.
    HELPFUL TIPS  Try to establish new relationships.
     Try to be conscious of the value in your
     Set a goal to quit.
    relationships.
     Quitting cold-turkey is the most
    effective method. If this isn’t for you,  Try to avoid situations and places that will
    try to establish a tapering plan. lead to using again.
     Portion out your pot ahead of time.  If or when you get cravings, try to find the
     Make your decision clear to your origin.
    family and friends.  Once in a while it is important to focus on
     Find distractions. what made you decide to quit.
     Stick with it!  Get rid of all your smoking paraphernalia.
    An initiative of CT DMHAS, in collaboration with
     Plan a small celebration a month  Do not substitute your marijuana habit with UConn Health.
    from your quit date. alcohol or other drugs. Funded by SAMHSA-CSAT.
    Effects of Marijuana

    Marijuana Emotions and Mental Health


    Brain  Increased anxiety/panic/paranoia
     Decreased memory and  Worsened depression
    The active ingredient concentration  Lowered pleasure/satisfaction
    in marijuana is  Lowered judgment and  Increased risk for mental health
    delta-9-tetra- processing skills problems
     Impaired learning skills  Relationship problems
    hydrocannabinol, also
     Memory problems
    known as THC.
    THC changes the way Lungs Heart
     Increased risk for  Increased heart rate
    your brain works and smoking marijua-
    breathing problems
    na leads to some changes in the brain  Chronic bronchitis Alertness
    similar to those caused by cocaine,  Lung cancer  Excessive drowsiness
    heroin and alcohol. You may not no-  Impaired coordination
    tice the changes, but marijuana may be Did you know…  Slower reaction time
    affecting everyday things. Smoking 5 cannabis joints is
    like inhaling the same amount
    Stomach
     Possible weight gain due to
    of toxic chemicals as a whole increased appetite or the
    pack of cigarettes. It’s true; “munchies”
    What’s my level of risk? marijuana smoke contains 50-
    70% more cancer causing Fertility
     Decreased fertility in both
    Low You are at low risk of health and material than cigarette smoke
    men and women
    other problems from your current (American Lung Assoc).  Interferes with sex drive and
    pattern of use. hormone production
    Immune system
    Moderate You are at risk of health and other
     Worsened allergy symp- Did you know…
    problems from your current pattern
    toms (breathing related)
    of use. Marijuana smoking may expose a
     Slow recovery time
    High You are at high risk of developing Diabetic concerns user’s respiratory system to infec-
    severe problems as a result of your tious organisms such as molds or
     If binge eating after use,
    current pattern of use and are likely
    blood sugar can be fungi (Journal of Gen Internal Med).
    to be dependent.
    affected

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