Summit Malibu is the most well appointed rehab facility in California.  We take pride in our refreshing approach to addiction recovery.  We believe that a holistic approach to traditional rehabilitation and detoxification is the best way to treat individuals suffering from addiction.   Many people come into our facility for marijuana addiction or other drugs that marijuana has lead to.  We help each client fight their drug addiction on an emotional and physical level.  At Summit Malibu our team of experts is dedicated both while our clients are in treatment as well as once they complete our program.  Our program brings in both therapists and life coaches to help our clients figure out how to lead their lives once they leave treatment.  Many rehabilitation centers do not focus on aftercare which is often the cause of relapse. 

Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States.  More than 83 million Americans ages twelve and older have tried marijuana at least once.  Nearly 45% of United States teenagers try marijuana before finishing high school.  At Summit Malibu we treat this addiction with a unique combination of holistic and conventional treatments.   Marijuana is a greenish mixture of dried and shredded leaves from the cannabis sativa, also referred to as the hemp plant.  Marijuana is often refereed to as pot, weed, grass, herb, reefer, and Mary Jane.  Common symptoms of this addiction include; irritability, anxiety, stomach pain, increased aggression and anger, a loss or increase in appetite, insomnia and strange dreams.  At Summit Malibu our team of experts evaluates each client individually before devising a unique treatment plan for each patient.  At Summit Malibu our recovery process begins with an extensive personal plan that takes each individuals needs into account.  At Summit Malibu we feel that it is extremely important that each client feels at home and comfortable at our facility.  Each person has a private room that looks out to an ocean view.  We believe this creates a relaxing environment and gives each client a sense of personal space. 

Although not everyone who uses marijuana becomes addicted to it, many people find themselves highly addicted to this drug.  The main active chemical is THC, this chemical creates a serious of cellular reactions ultimately leading to the high one experiences when smoking marijuana.  The amount of TCH determines the potency and therefore the effects marijuana has on the user.  At Summit Malibu each client is assigned a personal treatment team to help with their journey in recovery.  Each client participates in group therapy sessions as well as individual sessions with a personal therapist.  In addition to conventional therapy, Summit Malibu offers many other unique approaches to heal our clients.  We offer art therapy, yoga classes, personal trainers and many other classes that help in healing the mind, body and spirit.  We believe that in order to have a successful recovery one must work on both their mental and physical states.

    The side effects of smoking marijuana  are felt within minutes of smoking and can last up to three or four hours.  The amount of marijuana smoked affects the intensity of the side effects one experiences.  At Summit Malibu we have clients that are addicted to this drug on all different levels.  Some clients started using this drug and it became a gateway drug to many other harder and more dangerous substances.  We also have clients we are only addicted to marijuana and we are able to treat this as well.  A small dose often induces feelings such as relaxation, a heightened sense of smell and taste as well as creating an altered sense of thought and expression.  A strong dose of this drug is likely to create fragmented thoughts, impaired memory, a false sense of heightened awareness, image distortion, fantasies and even hallucinations.

Marijuana users who have taken an extremely high dose of this drug may experience acute toxic psychosis.  This induces symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions and depersonalization.  At Summit Malibu we are well equipped to detox clients who experience this.  We have a team of professionals that safely deals with this type of detoxification.    This person may experience a loss of personal identity and self-recognition.  Marijuana has been also known to decrease ones chance when trying to quit smoking tobacco.  Cancer of the respiratory tract and lungs has also been linked with smoking marijuana.  This is due to the fact marijuana contains irritants and carcinogens that are even more potent than tobacco products. 

Marijuana use has been associated with depression, anxiety and disturbances in one’s personal life.  Students who use this drug have been known to receive lower grades, while workers are also more likely to be fired from a job and have problems with co-workers.  At Summit Malibu we help our clients deal with any mess that have caused in their life while they were using.    Although no medications are available to treat marijuana abuse, our rehabilitation center has a specific program that deal with marijuana addiction.    The majority of people addicted to this drug are addicted to other illegal drugs and alcohol as well.  At Summit Malibu we often see this type of addiction and our staff is well informed on how to help these clients.  Marijuana is referred to as the gateway drug, often leaving a person with the desire to try other illegal drugs which give them an even more intense high.  Our entire staff is here to support and help our clients take control of their lives.