Ready to Change Your Relationship with Cannabis?

Whether you want to quit, cut back, or just figure out if you have a problem — you're in the right place. No judgment. Just evidence and support.

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Where Are You Right Now?

Everyone's starting point is different. Choose what fits.

I think I might have a problem

Take a private, anonymous self-assessment based on DSM-5 criteria. No data is stored.

I've decided to quit

A practical, hour-by-hour guide to the first 72 hours — the hardest part.

I want to cut back

Not everyone needs to quit entirely. Evidence-based strategies for reducing your use.

I'm in withdrawal right now

What you're feeling is real, it's temporary, and there are things you can do right now to help.

I relapsed and need support

A relapse is not a failure. It's information. Let's figure out what happened and what comes next.

I'm supporting someone

Practical guidance for friends, family, and partners — including Mar-Anon and other support groups.

You're Not Alone

19.2M

Americans met criteria for cannabis use disorder in 2023 — roughly the population of New York State.

47%

of regular cannabis users experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop. This is real, and it is common.

~2 days

for CB1 receptors to return to baseline. Your brain starts healing almost immediately.

Sources: NSDUH 2023, PMC systematic review (23,000+ participants), Journal of Clinical Investigation (2024)

What This Site Is — and What It Isn't

What we are

  • Evidence-based — every claim is sourced
  • Compassionate and judgment-free
  • Completely free — no products, no paywalls
  • A companion to TryCannabis.org
  • Honest about what works and what doesn't

What we are not

  • Not anti-cannabis
  • Not a moral judgment on your choices
  • Not a replacement for professional treatment
  • Not a 12-step program
  • Not selling anything — ever

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Withdrawal Guide

A day-by-day guide to what withdrawal feels like, how long it lasts, and what helps.

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Self-Assessment

A private screening tool based on DSM-5 criteria. Nothing is stored or sent anywhere.

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r/leaves Community

Over 300,000 members supporting each other through quitting cannabis. You are not alone in this.

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