Quit Cannabis

Cannabis use is most commonly initiated in adolescence, when heavy, regular use is of concern, and treatment seeking among this group is rare. Among individuals who have just started to use cannabis, the clinical features of cannabis dependence occur twice as often among adolescents compared with adults.

Cannabis is now the most commonly reported illicit substance cited in adolescent treatment admissions.

A number of studies have also reported the strong association of cannabis use with the progression to health risk factors such as depression, problems with other drugs, and criminal offending. If you are seeking help and advice for yourself or a loved one then we are here to help you find positive enhancing ways of re-building your future without this unwanted addiction.

In the initial session with the young person, information on patterns of substance use, positive and negative consequences of cannabis use, and the individual's life goals and readiness for change is used to prepare a personalised feedback report using a motivational interviewing approach. This is reviewed with the participant in the feedback session conducted approximately one week later.

The motivational enhancement approach is designed to encourage the young person to make their own decision to change their cannabis use.