Marijuana Addiction Treatment in Denver, Colorado
Legal doesn't mean it's working for you
- Most people start in outpatient care
- Care for anxiety, depression and psychosis
- In network with major insurers
Admissions will call you to go over your coverage, usually within minutes during admissions hours. If it's urgent, call (720) 807-9847.
Licenses and accreditations
Measured outcomes46% improvement in overall recovery after 4 weeks of treatment, compared with a 37% national average (TRAC9, 2025). See all five outcome measures.
Is marijuana addiction real?
Yes. Like alcohol, marijuana is legal and widely accepted, which makes a problem harder to see. Cannabis use disorder is a substance use disorder: two or more of these signs in the past year can mean use has become a problem. Worried about someone else? Read our page for families.
- Using every day, or most of the day
- Trying to cut back and not managing it
- Needing more for the same effect
- Irritability, poor sleep or low appetite when you stop
- Using despite problems at work, school or home
- Losing interest in things you used to enjoy
- Memory problems or a foggy, flat mood
- Pulling away from friends and family
Not the marijuana of the past
Potency is at an all-time high. Higher THC means dependence can build faster, and it's linked to anxiety, paranoia and, for some daily users, cannabinoid hyperemesis: repeated, severe vomiting. Read scromiting explained.
Many people use cannabis to calm anxiety or lift their mood, and over time it can make both worse. Heavy high-THC use can also bring paranoia or psychotic symptoms. We treat these alongside cannabis use, with medication management on the team. Read about dual diagnosis.
Which level of care fits
Most people start in IOP or PHP. Residential care makes sense when other substances, mental health needs or earlier attempts to stop are part of the picture. See all our levels of care and other substances we treat.
- MorrisonResidentialOn our Morrison campus, when there's more going on than cannabis alone.
- LakewoodPHPFull treatment days in Lakewood, with housing at Ascent if home isn't the right place yet.
- Lakewood or onlineIOP9 to 12 hours a week around work or school, in person or online.
- LakewoodAscent sober livingA substance-free home with structure while you attend PHP or IOP.
Admissions will call you to go over your coverage, usually within minutes during admissions hours. If it's urgent, call (720) 807-9847.
Insurance for marijuana treatment
In network with these plans. Admissions confirms your benefits before you come in.
Admissions will call you to go over your coverage, usually within minutes during admissions hours. If it's urgent, call (720) 807-9847.
Where marijuana treatment happens
Most people start at our Lakewood center, where PHP, IOP and Ascent sober living are based. Residential care is on our Morrison campus.
9189 S Turkey Creek Rd
Morrison, CO 80465
Medical detox and residential treatment, at our Morrison campus.
8805 W 14th Ave #200
Lakewood, CO 80215
PHP, IOP and Ascent sober living, at our Lakewood center.
What clients and families say
I spent 33 days at base camp And was able to detox And learn about my disease and the skills I need to keep moving forward. I am currently In my 2nd month at IOP in Lakewood I love the meetings and the community It has been so helpful and I would recommend it to anybody
I've struggled a few times through the last couple years. Red Rock has been consistent and caring with my recovery. I 100% recommend anyone struggling for the care and focus they provide. Plus the after-program care is top notch
If your loved one is facing addiction, this is the place to be. The entire staff is professional and caring. My son is now in a Red Rocks sober living facility and has been drug and alcohol free for almost three weeks. He is excited about being apart of this program and is embracing his sobriety.
Bre my case worker was amazing in finding me help after treatment . The whole staff was caring and understanding during a hard time . So thankful for all them ! !
This was my first time getting help for my addictions. I learned a lot from group sessions and really appreciated the schedule and staff. I’ve taken a lot of things I’ve learned from base camp with me after. I would 100% recommend Red Rocks to anyone struggling with addiction.
I decided that I couldn’t handle my addiction on my own and contacted Red Rock Recovery Center. They changed my life. From day one, I realized I was in a place where I was genuinely being cared for, by both the staff and the other people in my group. They offer peer support groups and endless sober meetups after you graduate. You’re never left alone. You’re provided with every resource imaginable and are supported for the rest of your life. I’m beyond thankful for RRRC, for their care and for their never ending support. You’re not alone out there. Promise. There is a community out there committed to your wellbeing.
Red Rock has a solid foundation w people who actually care about others at the core of it. I’m extremely grateful to the staff and community of this place and I will always talk highly about the program and most of the therapists. 10/10 would recommend
Absolutely life changing. My kids will never have to live with a drunk mommy and I feel so in control of my own life decisions now that I’m sober. I’m so grateful that I get to live a sober life for and with my children
Questions about marijuana treatment
Can you get addicted to marijuana?
Yes. Cannabis use disorder is a recognized substance use disorder: using more than you mean to, being unable to cut back, and continuing despite problems. Today's high-THC flower, vapes and concentrates make it more likely than it used to be. See how our levels of care can help.
Do you treat marijuana addiction?
Yes. Most people start in our PHP or IOP in Lakewood, which fit around daily life. Residential treatment on our Morrison campus is an option when other substances, mental health needs or earlier attempts to stop are part of the picture. Read about our intensive outpatient program.
Is there withdrawal from marijuana?
Yes. Many daily users have irritability, anxiety, poor sleep, vivid dreams and low appetite for a week or two after stopping. It's uncomfortable rather than dangerous, but it's one reason people go back to using. Anxiety and mood are treated alongside cannabis use; read about dual diagnosis.
What is scromiting?
Scromiting is the common name for cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome: repeated bouts of severe vomiting, often with screaming from the pain, linked to heavy long-term cannabis use. It usually improves only when cannabis use stops. Our post scromiting explained covers the risks.
Can marijuana cause psychosis?
Heavy use of high-THC products can trigger paranoia or psychotic symptoms in some people, especially with a family history. Our team assesses and treats these symptoms alongside cannabis use, with psychiatric care on the team. Read about medication management at Red Rock.
It's legal in Colorado. Why would I need rehab?
Legal and safe for you aren't the same thing. Alcohol is legal too. If you can't cut back, or cannabis is hurting your work, health, mood or relationships, it's worth a confidential call to talk through your options. You can start admissions by phone, any day of the week.
Does insurance cover marijuana treatment?
Coverage depends on your plan and the level of care. We're in network with Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, UMR and TRICARE. Admissions checks your benefits first, or verify your insurance.
Can I keep working during treatment?
Often, yes. Our IOP runs 9 to 12 hours a week, in person in Lakewood or online, so many people keep working while they're in treatment. If you need a more intensive level for a while, FMLA can protect your job. Read about treatment and your job.
