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Online Help for Cannabis Use
Cannabis is part of everyday life for many. But sometimes what started as casual use can begin to affect your everyday life. People often smoke pot for relaxation, socializing, or managing stress. But what begins as casual or occasional use can sometimes start to interfere with your motivation, memory, relationships, or overall wellbeing in ways you hadn’t expected.
If you find yourself using more often than planned, struggling to cut back, or feeling like cannabis is taking over your day-to-day life, you’re not alone. Help is available.
Take Control of Your Cannabis Use with HBR
At HBR, we offer a 100% online weed addiction recovery program designed to fit your lifestyle. Our flexible and confidential support connects you with Canadian Certified Recovery Coaches who understand the challenges of cutting back or quitting cannabis in today’s world. Whether you want to reduce your use, take breaks, or stop completely, we tailor our approach to your goals and needs.
Take back control with compassionate guidance and practical tools to manage cravings, improve motivation, and rebuild balance. Starting your journey toward healthier cannabis use has never been easier or more accessible.
Introducing Home Based Recovery
Online Recovery Programs for Chronic Cannabis Use
Whether you want to reduce use, quit, or understand your relationship with cannabis better, HBR offers confidential online recovery programs tailored to your goals
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HBR for Individuals
Home Based Recovery connects you with real specialists for addiction and mental health, no waitlists, no travel. Start making change at your own pace, wherever you are. -
HBR for Family Members
Support navigating the challenges of a loved one’s substance use or mental health concerns while learning to look after your own wellbeing. -
Virtual Counselling
Confidential counselling for a wide range of mental health and substance use concerns. For couples and individuals, all from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Reviews from HBR Alumni
The team and the program are everything I could have hoped for. I highly recommend the program for anyone who is ready to make a change in their lives. Very grateful for Dr. Walsh and Dr. Berry. The program keeps you accountable, helps change your mindset and you are fully supported throughout by the team of specialists.
Concerned About Cannabis Use?
Find Balance with Flexible Support
Take control of cannabis use through confidential online coaching that fits your lifestyle. Connect with HBR’s compassionate team for personalized guidance anytime, anywhere.
What to Expect
How HBR Works
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Contact Us to Start
Reach out and contact us today. We will start a conversation about your cannabis use and goals – and see how HBR fits.
Complete a Personalized Intake
Fill out our secure online form so we can understand your habits (smoking, vaping, edibles) and what you would like to change.
Get Matched With Your Coach
You will be paired with a Canadian Certified Recovery Coach (CCRC) who understands cannabis habits and the challenges of cutting back in today’s world.
Start Your 30-Day Intensive Program
Choose daily (Guided Path) or flexible (My Path) coaching sessions for your online cannabis recovery program.
Practical Strategies & Ongoing Support
Learn tools for managing cravings, building motivation, improving sleep and mood. Six months of aftercare is included in our Guided Path stream.
Family Support (Optional)
Family members can access our Safe Ground program for guidance on supporting themselves when a loved one is struggling with cannabis.
Are Virtual Cannabis Treatment Programs Effective?
Yes – virtual programs break down barriers by offering privacy and flexibility. Canadian research shows that online support helps people reduce their cannabis use, manage cravings, and improve motivation and mood – even when in-person options feel intimidating or out of reach.
Coaching means you have someone in your corner who gets both the science of cannabis and the realities of daily life in a culture where weed is everywhere. Whether your goal is moderation or quitting completely, ongoing support makes change possible – and sustainable.
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Resources & FAQs
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Understanding Cannabis Addiction
Cannabis addiction – sometimes called cannabis use disorder – happens when smoking weed, using edibles, vaping THC, or other forms of pot become hard to control. You might catch yourself:
- Using more or more often than you planned
- Struggling to cut back even when you want to
- Skipping out on work, studies, or social activities because you are stoned or coming down
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or unable to sleep without it
- Hiding your use from family or friends
Some people use cannabis to relax or cope with stress; others simply enjoy the buzz. For many, it starts out fun or social – but over time, getting high becomes a default way to get through the day.
How Can Smoking Weed Be Harmful? It’s Just a Plant!
While cannabis is often seen as “just a plant,” regular heavy use can have real effects. Regularly smoking pot is linked to:
- Trouble with memory and concentration
- Drop in motivation (“couch lock” or struggling to get things done)
- Increased anxiety, paranoia, or low mood
- Sleep disruptions
- Conflict with partners, family, or friends over use
Recent Canadian studies show that daily cannabis users are more likely to report problems with school or work performance and mental health struggles. For teens and young adults, regular use can impact brain development – affecting learning and emotional wellbeing. But adults can also find themselves stuck in a rut: spending more time and money on weed than they would like, feeling foggy, or losing interest in things they used to enjoy.
The point is not to demonize cannabis, it is to recognize when it is hurting more than helping.
Signs Cannabis Use May Be a Problem
You do not have to fit the “pothead” stereotype for weed to be an issue. If you have tried to cut back but keep slipping up, if getting high is interfering with your goals or relationships, or if you just feel uneasy about how much you are using – that is enough reason to reach out.
Some signs it might be time for support:
- Needing more weed to get the same effect
- Using alone more often than with others
- Feeling anxious or restless when you try to stop
- Arguments with loved ones about your use
Whether you want to quit altogether or just regain control, there is help available. Reach out today.
Finding a Balance with Harm Reduction
HBR supports harm reduction as well as abstinence. Maybe you are not ready (or do not want) to stop completely – you just want to cut back, take breaks, or be more mindful about when and why you use. Our program helps you set realistic goals that fit your life.
What About Medical Cannabis?
Some people have a prescription for medical cannabis (for pain, sleep, anxiety, etc.) and still feel their use is not working for them anymore. If you are worried about relying too much on medical weed – or if it is affecting other parts of your life – support is available.
Online Treatment for Cannabis Addiction FAQs
Is weed really addictive?
Cannabis can be habit-forming for some people – especially with regular, heavy use of high-THC products. Not everyone gets addicted, but many find it hard to cut back once it becomes a daily routine.
What are signs my pot use is a problem?
Struggling to control your intake, feeling anxious without it, neglecting work/school/relationships, or just feeling foggy and stuck are all signs it might be time to make a change.
Is quitting cannabis the only option?
Not at all. HBR supports harm reduction – helping you set goals that work for you (cutting back, taking breaks, switching methods).
Does cannabis affect teens and adults differently?
Yes – teens and young adults are especially vulnerable to memory issues and mental health impacts due to developing brains. But adults can also experience negative effects from long-term heavy use.
What if I am using cannabis medically?
If you feel your medical marijuana use is getting out of hand or is not helping anymore, we can support you in finding a healthier balance.
How private is this program?
Completely private – all sessions are online and confidential between you and your coach.
Can families get support too?
Absolutely – Safe Ground is available for family members who want tools and understanding for their own wellbeing.
