Our free & confidential 24-hour marijuana hotline for family members, friends, and those with marijuana addiction and abuse.
Picking up the phone is the best way to start the process of detox and rehabilitation.
Often the barrier to making that call is the unknowns that go along with it. To help overcome such hesitation we’ve provided answers to some common questions below.
What is The Recovery Village Helpline?
The Recovery Village addiction helpline is led by helpful representatives awaiting your call. Many of our helpline operators and facility employees are also in recovery, so they can empathize and help you or a loved one navigate this journey comfortably.
“Alcohol and drugs stripped everything away from me. I know I wanted to be heard. I felt like nobody understood, so it’s good to be able to say I do understand.”
Ready to Break Free From Addiction?
If you’re seeking help for yourself or a loved one, our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way. Don’t wait—start your journey to recovery today.
-Stephanie, The Recovery Village Helpline Operator, In Recovery Since 2013
Watch her story below:
Your call is free and the conversation is 100% confidential. Our drug and alcohol hotline is always available to you or a loved one 24/7/365. Call us today and join the over 20,000 others we’ve helped into recovery.
855-652-8474orLearn more about our admissions process.
What Is a Marijuana Hotline?
Marijuana hotlines, often called marijuana helplines, exist explicitly to help those battling with their addiction. A marijuana hotline focuses specifically on that drug as well as co-existing addictions or conditions.
When Should I Call a Marijuana Hotline?
First and foremost, if the situation you (or someone you are assisting) are in is life-threatening please call 911 immediately.
While helplines on a national level can provide valuable assistance, it is only local emergency resources that can properly assess and take action when there is immediate danger of harming oneself or others.
When not faced with a critical, life-threatening health emergency, a call to a marijuana hotline is recommended when the time has come to break the dependence on the drug.Our 24-hour-a-day, seven-days-a-week marijuana hotline exists for that purpose.
If I Call, What Questions Will They Ask?
Each helpline or hotline will ask questions based on the type of organization they are and what resources they assist in proving. When calling our marijuana helpline we will be asking questions that allow us first be able to clearly understand the current situation. From that point the focus shifts to getting a deeper take on how we can help. The questions are probably largely what you would expect.
- Is the person with the marijuana addiction safe (as opposed to being at risk of harming themselves or someone else)?
- Beyond the marijuana addiction, are there additional factors that need to be considered such as dependence on other drugs or alcohol?
- Are there any conditions the person who is seeking help also struggles with, such as mental health or an eating disorder?
- Is the individual ready to move forward with drug detox, drug rehab, and/or therapy?
- Finally, expect the conversation to determine if our drug treatment programs and services are a good fit?
- Is the Conversation Confidential?
When I Call, Is the Conversation Confidential?
Confidentiality is our top priority.When calling our hotline your confidentiality is guaranteed.If you are calling a national or another helpline, we suggest you verify their confidentiality policy at the beginning of the call.
Can I Start Treatment for My Marijuana Abuse When I Call?
That depends upon the drug hotline you call. When calling our marijuana helpline our primary goal is to get an understanding of what challenges are being faced and to suggest a drug treatment program tailored to the specific situation. In simplest terms, when calling us the answer is “yes!”
National Hotlines
Emergencies and Crisis Situations
Emergency
In the United States, 9-1-1 is the emergency telephone number to dial to get immediate response from local resources. If the situation is life-threatening, you need to dial 9-1-1 immediately.
- 9-1-1
- Available 24 Hours
The National Poison Control Center
Offers a free, confidential service where you can speak to poisoning professionals (including cases involving drugs, including heroin, and/or alcohol).
- 800-222-1222
- Available 24 Hours a Day
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- 800-273-TALK (8255)
- Available 24 Hours a Day
Mental Health Disorders
The National Mental Health Association
- 800-969-6642
- Available During Business Hours
Drug Abuse and Addiction
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA’s national hotline offers free referral and information services for those facing mental illnesses or substance use disorders.
- 800-662-HELP(4357)
- Available 24 Hours a Day
Marijuana Anonymous