Make an honest assessment of your marijuana use by asking questions about how much and often you need to use the drug. These questions can help you to more easily make the decision to quit using the drug. Being doubtful about your habit could make it difficult to quit, even if you know it's the best decision for you. It is easy to downplay or underestimate your own level of dependence on marijuana. Ask a friend or family member for an independent opinion of your use. Surrounding yourself with a different group of people may help you realize the extent of your use. If you've decided to quit using marijuana, you may feel confused about the most effective way to do this. Schedule an appointment with your doctor or another medical professional to talk about your decision to quit marijuana and your options for treatment. Medical professionals who can help you include your primary care physician, a physician who specializes in drug addiction, a licensed drug and alcohol counselor, as well as a psychiatrist or psychologist. Your primary care physician may refer to an internist or other doctor that specializes in drug addiction. You may additionally want to see a mental health professional to help you cope with the emotional aspects of quitting. Be completely honest with your doctor(s) about your drug use. This can help her formulate the most effective treatment plan for you. Take a list of any medications, vitamins, supplements or other illegal drugs that you are taking. Remember, your doctor is there to help you, so honesty is important. Ask your doctor about different treatment options and educating yourself about marijuana use. Expect your doctor to ask specific questions about your use, prior attempts to quit, withdrawal and your support system. You and your doctor can formulate a treatment plan that best suits you. Make sure to choose an option or options with which you feel most comfortable. Some of the different types of treatment include: Chemical dependence treatment programs. These usually offer therapy sessions to cope with addiction and prevent relapse and can be in-patient, residential, or out-patient. Detoxification or withdrawal therapy. This option can help you quickly and safely stop smoking marijuana as an in-patient, residential patient, or out-patient. Counseling, which is also called talk therapy. This treatment can help you cope with drug cravings and suggests strategies to prevent relapse. Counseling may also help repair relationships damaged as a result of your use. Self-help groups, that often employ a 12-step method. A counselor or therapist can often help you find a local chapter of a relevant self-help group. A combination of these treatments may be the best way to quit your marijuana habit. It's important to your treatment to have a strong support system outside of medical professionals. Good friends and family members can help you get through difficult times, such as withdrawal, and may keep you from relapsing. Be honest with your family and friends and ask them for support. This can help show your commitment to quitting. Ask your trusted friends and family members to attend doctor's appointments or support groups with you. Get rid of or limit exposure to elements in your life that remind or tempt you to smoke pot. This can help minimize your risk for relapsing. Throw away or flush any marijuana you have remaining at your home or other location such as gym locker. Don't think about the money you spent, but that you're doing something for your health. Avoid the temptation of selling it, which is illegal. Delete the names of any dealers from your phone. This may mean limiting how much time you spend with certain friends, especially if they are dealers or users. Certain situations may make you more prone to relapse. Stay away from places and persons you know may try and get you to use again. Avoid parties, bars, or other social settings where you know people are using. If you don't want people to know why, simply say "I'm sorry but I already made other plans that day." Spend time with friends who consume marijuana in a place where there is no temptation to use. You can ask your friends to not bring any pot with them because you're trying to quit. In all likelihood, you have other interests and activities beyond marijuana. Consider spending more time doing those activities or explore new options. This may help distract you from withdrawal symptoms or the temptation to use again. It's of absolute importance that you stick to the treatment plan you and your doctor formulate. Although you may feel that smoking marijuana again can relieve symptoms of withdrawal or may not really hurt you, deviating from your plan may have serious health and legal consequences for you. Continue seeing your doctors, attending support groups, and taking medication. This can help ensure that you stay drug-free. If something is causing you discomfort or stress, speak to your medical health professionals to explore other options that may help you stay clean. It is not uncommon to experience withdrawal when you quit using marijuana. Identifying any withdrawal symptoms you have can help you effectively control them and minimize the risk of relapse. Symptoms of marijuana withdrawal include: irritability, anxiety, depression, insomnia or restlessness, fatigue, decreased appetite and weight. Secondary symptoms of withdrawal may include: stomach pain, sweating, shakiness, fever, chills, and headache. You can control the symptoms of withdrawal through various methods including gradual reduction in use, or using medications such as lithium carbonate or bupropion. Be aware that there is only scant evidence on the psychopharmacological benefits of medications for marijuana withdrawal. If you relapse, seek immediate help. This can help ensure that you don't overdose or give up no your treatment. Call your doctor or mental health professional as soon as you realize you've relapsed. If you can't get a hold of them, you can also seek emergency medical treatment at a local emergency room. You can also speak to your sponsor, support group, or family for support if you relapse. They may be able to help you bridge the time until you can see your doctor.

Summary: Make the decision to quit. See a medical professional. Formulate a treatment plan. Lean on your family and friends for help. Limit exposure to temptations. Avoid high-risk situations. Explore different activities. Commit to your treatment plan. Recognize and control the symptoms of withdrawal. Seek help if you relapse.

Think about how your kid plays, how old they are, and how they could realistically use the space. It's easy to design a room that you'd like for yourself but remember that kids have very different needs than adults. Their personality will also play a big part in how they enjoy the room and what they'll need to get the most from their room. For example, a bench at the foot of the bed is useful for you to get ready in the morning, but your child wouldn't use one. For example, are they more bookish? If so It's probably more important to have a reading area with a comfy place to sit than a larger play area that they'll never use. But it depends on them! Kids benefit from open floor space in a way that adults do not, so try to find ways to give them as much space as possible. A good way to do this is to make some spaces do double duty. A loft bed, for example, is not only fun for your child but allows you to tuck away items like a dresser and a desk, so that your child has the rest of the room to play in. When arranging furniture in a room, it's a good idea to try to group the furniture items by function. For example, put the dresser and bed next to each other because those are the functional items of the room, and have another area that's for play and contains bookshelves and toys. You can even use furniture to divide a room into smaller sections. Make a secret bed cove by placing the bed against the back wall and then placing big book shelves across in front of it. Your child will love their secret hide out! Remember: you don't want big furniture in a small room if you can help it. If your child's bedroom is small, don't take up all the space to move around with big beds and dressers that they don't really need. You should also remember that kids are small...a big bed that they have to jump to get in to isn't going to help them a lot, for example.
Summary: Consider your kid's needs. Double up as much space as you can. Group spaces. Scale furniture to the kids and the room.