PHP
Partial Hospitalization Program
A more supported start. Full days of therapy and routine for when daily use has worn down your motivation and you want a real reset.
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Conditions we treat · Marijuana
Marijuana Addiction Treatment in Media, PA
Marijuana is legal in more places every year, and for many people it is a relaxing part of life. But daily use you cannot seem to stop, mornings that feel foggy and motivation that keeps drifting are signs that something has shifted. Cannabis use disorder is real, and it responds to treatment.
Does this sound familiar?
- You have tried to cut back and it has not lasted
- You use more, or stronger, than you used to
- Getting high happens before work or family plans
- Irritability, restlessness or poor sleep when you stop
- Memory, focus or motivation are not what they were
- Things you used to care about have faded
Clinically reviewed
Rachel Garber, MS, CAADC, LPC · Primary Therapist
Content reviewed October 2026
Marijuana is common. So is dependence.
About 59M
Americans used marijuana in the past year.
Source: SAMHSA, National Survey on Drug Use and Health
16M+
have cannabis use disorder, meaning use that is hard to control or is causing harm.
Source: SAMHSA, based on NSDUH data
4x
the average THC content of marijuana has roughly quadrupled since the 1990s, which changes how strong today's use is.
Source: NIDA
Because today's marijuana is much stronger than what most people remember, dependence can develop faster than many expect. The good news: treatment works, and most people notice sleep, focus and mood improving within weeks of cutting back.
Why quitting is harder than it sounds
Withdrawal is real, even without a dangerous detox.
Stopping heavy marijuana use does not send you to the hospital the way alcohol or benzodiazepines can, but it does bring irritability, poor sleep, cravings and restlessness for a couple of weeks. That window is when most quit attempts fail, and it is exactly when structured support helps most.
Call Now (484) 779-18161. We steady sleep and irritability first
The first two weeks are about rest, routines and mood, so the hard part does not derail you before it gets easier.
2. We build skills for cravings and habits
Therapy that maps when, where and why you use, and plans for the moments the habit pulls hardest.
3. We rebuild what use replaced
Motivation, relationships and daily structure get attention too, because staying clear is easier when your life has things worth staying clear for.
Support that meets you where you are
Real care. A life beyond treatment.
Quitting marijuana sounds simple until the irritability, sleepless nights and cravings arrive. Two levels of outpatient care give you structure for the weeks that matter most.
IOP
Intensive Outpatient Program
Meaningful progress, alongside everyday life. Focused support that fits around work or school while you rebuild sleep, focus and drive.
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What treatment looks like
A week in the program
Change with cannabis is built day by day: better sleep, clearer mornings, honest conversation. Here is what a week of that looks like.
Individual therapy
One-on-one work with a primary therapist on the habits, stress and situations that keep use going, and what to do instead.
Group therapy
Small groups where cannabis use is discussed honestly and without judgment, with strategies from people further along.
Sleep and routine rebuilding
Practical, day-by-day work on sleep, exercise and structure: the things heavy use quietly wears down.
Psychiatric support
Evaluation and, when it fits, medication for the anxiety, depression or ADHD that often sits underneath daily use.
Marijuana and mental health
Using to quiet anxiety or lift a low mood.
A lot of daily use starts as self-treatment. The trouble is that marijuana quiets the feeling for a few hours and then deepens it. If anxiety, depression or trauma are part of the picture, we treat both together in one plan.
Before you call
Questions people ask about marijuana treatment
Isn't marijuana harmless?
For some people it is fairly benign. For others it becomes hard to stop, and it feeds anxiety, low motivation and sleep problems. If it is costing you more than it gives, that is worth taking seriously.
Do I need detox?
No medical detox is required for marijuana. The challenge is the withdrawal window, the couple of weeks of irritability, poor sleep and cravings, and structure helps you through it.
Will I be judged?
No. Our clinicians work with cannabis use every week and treat it like the medical pattern it is.
What if I use other substances too?
That is common. We treat the whole pattern, alcohol, pills, stimulants and marijuana together, rather than one piece of it.
Can marijuana really be addictive?
Yes. If you have tried to cut back and it has not lasted, or stopping brings irritability, poor sleep and cravings, that is dependence, and it is treatable. It responds to the same structured, judgment-free care as any other substance.
Areas we serve
Treatment close to home
People come to our Media, PA program from across Delaware County and the Main Line, and virtual options are available across Pennsylvania.
Paying for treatment
Insurance should never be the reason you wait.
Cost should not be the reason you keep putting this off. We work with most major insurers, are in-network with most plans, and offer affordable private-pay rates. Free benefits check, no obligation.
Shown carriers are examples. Call to confirm coverage for your plan.
Most major insurers
We work with most major insurance carriers. Share your details and our admissions team will check your benefits for you.
In-network with most plans
We are in-network with most major insurers, and coverage varies by plan. We verify your benefits before treatment begins so there are no surprises.
Affordable private pay
No insurance, or prefer not to use it? Ask about our affordable private-pay rates and flexible options for treatment.
You don’t have to do this alone
A conversation can change everything.
Let’s find the right next step. For you, or someone you love.