Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Scheduled group and individual treatment several days a week while you keep living at home and keep up with work and family.
Format: In person in Yuba City · Telehealth
What We Treat
Cannabis addiction treatment for adults
Cannabis is legal for adults in California, and that can make it harder to talk about when it stops feeling like a choice. If marijuana is getting in the way of the life you want, ARC offers outpatient treatment for adults 18+ in Yuba City or by live telehealth.
Prefer to talk it through? Call 530-625-7910
Not a crisis service. In crisis? Call or text 988 (Veterans press 1). Emergency: 911.
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When cannabis use starts to feel out of your control
Many people use cannabis to relax, sleep or take the edge off stress. For some, daily use slowly becomes something they rely on to feel normal, and cutting back brings irritability, poor sleep or strong cravings. Legal does not always mean harmless for everyone.
Cannabis use disorder is a recognized, treatable condition. Higher-potency products, vapes and concentrates can make it easier to use more than intended. Treatment helps you understand what cannabis is doing for you, what it is costing you and how to meet those needs in other ways.
This page is for adults in Yuba City and across California who want to cut back or stop using cannabis, and for family members who are worried.
Signs cannabis use may be a problem
If several of these fit, it may be worth a confidential conversation.
- You use most days and find it hard to go a day without it.
- You use more, or more often, than you meant to.
- You feel irritable, restless, anxious or unable to sleep when you stop.
- You have lost interest in activities, goals or people you used to enjoy.
- Use is affecting your motivation, memory, work or school.
- You use to cope with stress, anxiety or low mood and it no longer helps.
- You have tried to cut back and keep returning to the same pattern.
Levels of care at ARC
A clinical assessment guides which level of care fits. Programs are for adults 18 and older.
Evening IOP
IOP sessions scheduled after the workday, joined from a private place in California.
Format: Live telehealth
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Our most structured program for adults who need more support than IOP.
Format: Return home at night
Detox and residential care
Around-the-clock detox and residential care through Ona Treatment Center before stepping down to ARC.
Format: Through our partner, Ona Treatment Center
What cannabis treatment at ARC focuses on
Your plan reflects your assessment and what you want to change. Sessions often focus on:
- Understanding when and why you use, including stress, boredom, sleep and social habits.
- Practical steps for cutting back or stopping, and coping with irritability and sleep changes.
- Building new routines for relaxation, rest and enjoyment.
- Anxiety, depression or other concerns that may be connected to use.
- Talking with family or supportive people about the changes you are making, when you choose to.
- A relapse prevention plan you can keep using after a structured program ends.
What to expect when you reach out
Step 1: Reach out
Request a free, confidential assessment or call or text 530-625-7910, 24/7.
Step 2: Talk with our team
We listen to what you have noticed, check your benefits and recommend a safe level of care.
Step 3: Start your plan
You begin IOP, Evening IOP or PHP, or detox first through our partner when that is safer.
Let us know about other substances, including alcohol, so we can recommend the right starting level of care.
What to know about stopping cannabis
Cutting back on cannabis after daily use often brings irritability, trouble sleeping, vivid dreams, low appetite and cravings for a few days or weeks. These are common and usually ease with time and support.
Some people experience severe vomiting, intense anxiety or psychosis linked to cannabis use. These need prompt medical care. If you also use alcohol or other substances, talk to a medical provider before stopping.
In crisis? Call or text 988 (Veterans press 1). Emergency: 911.
Insurance and paying for treatment
ARC works with many commercial plans, including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, TRICARE, Aetna, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare. Coverage varies by plan, and we verify your benefits before you start.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Cannabis use disorder is a recognized health condition. Not everyone who uses cannabis develops it, but some people find it hard to control their use even when it causes problems. An assessment helps you understand where you are.
You can start by talking about your goals. Your assessment and treatment plan look at what you want to change, how cannabis affects your life and what level of care fits your needs.
For many adults, yes. IOP provides scheduled group and individual treatment several days a week while you live at home, and Evening IOP is available by live telehealth after the workday. Your assessment guides the recommendation.
Yes. Telehealth sessions are live and scheduled, with a real clinician and group, and you join from a private place in California.
Many plans include benefits for substance use treatment, but coverage varies by plan. ARC works with plans including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, TRICARE, Aetna, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare. We verify your benefits before you start.
You do not need to be sure. You can select “Not sure yet” on the form. A free, confidential assessment is a conversation, not a commitment to treatment.
Prefer to talk? Call or text 530-625-7910.
Talk with us about cannabis use
Request a free, confidential assessment or call or text 530-625-7910, 24/7. Asking is not a commitment to treatment.