Cannabis Treatment and Recovery Information

Cannabis Use Disorder

Cannabis use disorder is a medical condition where people continue to use cannabis or are unable to stop use even though it causes health and social problems in their lives. Signs of cannabis use disorder can include skipping important activities to use cannabis, increased tolerance, constant cravings, and being unable to quit.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 30 percent of people who use cannabis will develop a cannabis use disorder. The risk is higher for those who begin using cannabis when they are young, and for those who use it more frequently.

Rhode Island offers a variety of behavioral health resources and services for people experiencing substance use conditions, including cannabis use disorder. Several treatment and recovery support groups are available in Rhode Island to help people quit or cut back on their cannabis use. If you or someone you know is living with cannabis use disorder, please consider contacting the following resources.

Treatment Options

Local

  • BH Link: Works to ensure all Rhode Island adults experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis receive the services they need as quickly as possible. Call or text 988, or connect with a trained crisis counselor at 988lifeline.org.chat.
  • Kids’ Link RI: A behavioral health triage service and referral network offered in collaboration with Gateway Healthcare, Lifespan, Hasbro Children's Hospital, and Bradley Hospital. The Kids’ Link Hotline (1-855-543-5465) is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help triage children and youth who need behavioral health services and refer them to treatment providers.
  • Bradley Hospital: Offers two outpatient programs, Vista and the Wave Clinic, to help youth who struggle with mental health and substance use issues.

National