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Ganja Addiction
Treatment in Dhaka
Ganja addiction treatment in Dhaka at Rehabilitation BD (M.D.A.T.C), Mirpur-1, begins with a confidential assessment, then supervised withdrawal care, counselling and family support. If cannabis is disrupting sleep, studies, work or relationships, our team can explain what care is available before you decide anything.
গাঁজার ব্যবহার নিয়ন্ত্রণে সমস্যা, বারবার ছাড়ার চেষ্টা ব্যর্থ হওয়া, বা পড়াশোনা, কাজ ও পরিবারে প্রভাব পড়লে পেশাদার মূল্যায়ন সহায়ক হতে পারে। গাঁজার নেশা নিয়ে গোপনীয়ভাবে পরামর্শ ও চিকিৎসার বিকল্প জানতে যোগাযোগ করুন।
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A counsellor will phone you at a time that suits you to answer questions and confirm current services. Three fields only; nothing is shared outside the team. Urgent symptoms need emergency care, not a call-back.
If you are still deciding, a call-back is a low-pressure first step. A counsellor can explain how ganja addiction treatment works, what an assessment involves and how the admission process runs, with no commitment. You can also call or message us on WhatsApp at any hour.
Ganja addiction treatment in Dhaka: what families should know
Ganja addiction treatment in Dhaka focuses on cannabis use disorder (CUD), a medical condition in which a person keeps using cannabis despite clear harm. It is not a lack of willpower, and not everyone who uses ganja becomes dependent. The CDC estimates that about 3 in 10 people who use cannabis have the disorder.
At Rehabilitation BD in Mirpur-1, families can ask about assessment, care options and next steps without commitment. The right level of care depends on how often and how long the person has used, their mental health and safety at home.
গাঁজার নেশা চিকিৎসাযোগ্য একটি স্বাস্থ্যসমস্যা। দোষারোপ না করে পেশাদার মূল্যায়ন নেওয়াই প্রথম ধাপ।
Key facts
- Withdrawal: irritability, poor sleep and low appetite, usually starting within 24–72 hours and settling in 1–2 weeks.
- Treatment: counselling, CBT and motivational therapy. No medicine is approved for cannabis use disorder.
- Our programme: residential ganja addiction treatment, supervised 24 hours, minimum four months, with family involvement.
- Emergency: a psychotic episode, suicidal thoughts or collapse needs urgent care. Call 999.
What is ganja addiction (cannabis use disorder)?
Ganja is the common Bangladeshi name for dried cannabis flowers; bhang and charas (hashish) are related preparations. Its main active chemical, THC, acts on brain systems that regulate mood, memory and sleep. With regular use the brain adapts: the person needs more for the same effect and feels irritable or sleepless when they stop. That cycle, not weak character, turns use into dependence.
Doctors diagnose CUD using DSM-5 criteria, such as using more than intended, failed attempts to quit, strong cravings and continued use despite problems. Two or three criteria suggest a mild disorder, four or five moderate, and six or more severe. Only a clinician can make that judgement.
Cannabis is the world’s most widely used drug, with about 244 million users in 2023. About 3 in 10 users develop a disorder, and the risk is higher when use starts young or becomes frequent.
Sources: CDC: Cannabis use disorder · UNODC World Drug Report 2025 summaryGanja addiction symptoms families may notice
No single sign proves ganja addiction, and one or two of these signs alone do not mean a diagnosis. Families usually notice a pattern over weeks or months: use that is hard to control, changes in daily routine and mood, and growing secrecy. A professional assessment is the safest way to understand what is happening.
- Using more than planned, or needing more for the same effect
- Strong cravings and repeated failed attempts to cut down
- Neglected study, work or family duties
- Secrecy, missing money, changed friendships
- Changes in sleep, appetite, energy or personal care
- Irritability, anxiety or low mood between uses
Effects of ganja on health and daily life
Regular heavy use can affect attention, memory and learning, especially when it starts in the teenage years, and can disturb sleep and motivation. Ganja is often smoked with tobacco, which irritates the airways and adds nicotine dependence.
The most serious risk is mental health. A European study of 901 first-episode psychosis patients linked daily cannabis use to about three times the odds of psychosis, and daily high-potency use to about five times (Lancet Psychiatry, 2019). Street ganja’s strength is unknown.
Anxiety, depression and sleep problems often coexist with cannabis use. Clinicians call this dual diagnosis, and good ganja addiction treatment screens for it and treats both together. See our residential treatment programme and family counselling.
Ganja withdrawal and recovery: what to expect
Supervised withdrawal care is the first stage of ganja addiction treatment. Cannabis withdrawal is rarely dangerous by itself, but it is uncomfortable enough that many people return to use. About a third of regular users report withdrawal, and more than half of heavy users not in treatment do.
No medicine is approved for cannabis withdrawal, so care focuses on rest, fluids, nutrition, monitoring and counselling. A clinician may treat specific symptoms such as severe insomnia or anxiety.
Source: PsychDB, Cannabis Withdrawal (DSM-5-based)A closer look, stage by stage
Recovery from cannabis use disorder is gradual and differs from person to person. The table below shows what a person may feel at each stage and which kinds of support usually help. It is a general guide, not a timetable, and the plan is adjusted to each patient after assessment.
| When | What the person may feel | What helps |
|---|---|---|
| Before stopping | Worry about withdrawal | Assessment and an agreed plan |
| First days | Irritability, poor sleep | Supervised detox, fluids, food |
| First weeks | Low mood, cravings | Counselling; sleep and meal routines |
| First months | Gradual stability, with ups and downs | CBT, group and family therapy |
| Ongoing | Returning confidence; cravings may appear | Relapse prevention, peer support |
Do not manage severe distress at home. Call 999 or go to hospital for suicidal thoughts, psychosis or severe confusion.
How ganja addiction treatment works at Rehabilitation BD
Care starts with risk screening, then an individual assessment. The pathway varies with clinical need. See our detox and withdrawal management and admission process pages.
Describe the concern and ask about services, privacy and fees. A call is not a diagnosis and commits no one to admission.
A clinician reviews physical and mental health and may order basic blood and urine tests.
The team records frequency and age at onset of use, other substances, past treatment and mental health.
Where needed, staff provide a calm setting as symptoms settle, focusing on sleep, appetite and mood.
Individual and group counselling, CBT and psychological classes help the person manage cravings and rebuild decisions.
With consent, relatives meet the team, hear progress and learn how to support recovery without blame.
Life-skills training and a written relapse-prevention plan continue through months four to six, then follow-up.
Weeks 1–2. Detox, sleep, nutrition and safety.
Months 1–3. Counselling, CBT, routines and the day-30 family meeting.
Month 4 onward. Life skills, relapse prevention and aftercare.
How family support helps ganja addiction treatment
Families are part of treatment, not visitors to it. Support works best when it is calm, consistent and agreed with the patient, without shame or coercion.
Hear progress, ask questions and plan visits with the team.
Rebuild trust and talk without blame. See our family counselling page.
Calm routines, clear limits, honest talk and praise for small steps.
Shaming, threats, giving cash or hiding the problem from the doctor.
If the person denies the problem, choose a calm moment when they are not under the influence, describe what you have seen using “I” statements and offer one concrete step, such as a call with a counsellor. Do not argue about labels, and do not give money. Look after yourself too: a counsellor or trusted relative can share the load.
Relapse prevention after ganja addiction treatment
Cravings and old routines can return long after ganja addiction treatment ends. A return to cannabis does not mean treatment failed; it is a prompt to review the plan, without blame.
- Name the triggers. Old friends, payday, stress, boredom and certain places.
- Write a plan. Who to call and what to do in the first hour of a craving.
- Keep a routine. Regular sleep, meals, exercise, work or study.
- Return fast after a slip. Follow-up within days beats waiting for shame to fade.
- Stay connected. Family and peer support reduce isolation.
Read about our aftercare and relapse prevention follow-up.
Good relapse prevention starts during treatment, not after it. Before discharge, the patient and family can agree on warning signs, a contact person and a follow-up schedule, so support continues when daily life resumes. Families can also use family counselling to stay involved.
Care team for ganja addiction treatment
Doctors, counsellors and care staff who look after patients day and night. Use the arrows to browse, and ask which qualified professionals will be involved in your assessment and treatment. Meet the full team · License and accreditation
Dr. Mufassir Ahmed
MBBS (DU), MPH (UNSW) · Doctor
Experience: 25+ years
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Therapies used in ganja addiction treatment
Psychosocial therapy is the foundation of ganja addiction treatment. A 2025 review of 22 trials (3,304 participants) found motivational enhancement with CBT may increase abstinence, though certainty was low.
Builds motivation to change, identifies triggers and replaces risky thinking with practical coping. About CBT
Private sessions plus peer support to reduce isolation and shame. How it works
Helps relatives understand addiction and support recovery.
Art therapyMeditationMindfulnessYogaLife-skills training
Motivational enhancement combined with CBT is the best-supported approach for cannabis use disorder, and no medicine is approved for it. Adding contingency management showed no clear extra benefit in the 2025 review.
Sources: Halicka et al., Addiction 2025 · Review of CUD treatment · WHO–UNODC International StandardsAsk which therapies are delivered here and how progress is reviewed. See our counselling and therapy overview.
Ganja addiction treatment cost in Dhaka: what affects the price?
Four factors set the price, and we never guarantee outcomes. A written estimate lets families compare what each package includes.
Our residential programme starts at four months; some people need longer, depending on assessment.
Shared ward, air-conditioned or premium room; confirm what the quoted fee includes.
Assessments, tests, withdrawal care, medicines and any physical or mental health needs.
Family counselling, follow-up and discharge planning.
Understanding rehabilitation costs before admission
The cost of ganja addiction treatment also depends on whether care is outpatient or residential. No price is published on this page, so request a current itemised estimate covering accommodation, meals, tests, medicines, counselling and extra charges.
Discuss your budget openly at the first consultation, before any admission decision.
Ganja addiction treatment: outpatient counselling vs residential rehabilitation
Many people with cannabis use disorder can be helped by outpatient counselling and family support. Residential care may be considered for greater severity, repeated relapse, co-occurring illness or safety concerns; the level of care follows an individual assessment.
| Residential Rehab (Rehabilitation BD) | Outpatient Counselling | Quitting at Home Alone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setting | Residential stay in Mirpur-1, Dhaka | Scheduled visits from home | Home, no formal programme |
| Typical duration | Approximately 4–6 months | Varies with needs and provider | No defined schedule |
| Supervision | 24-hour supervision | Depends on the service provided | No professional monitoring |
| Family involvement | Day-30 family meeting and counselling | Family sessions may be available | Informal family support only |
| Suitability | When residential support is clinically appropriate | When needs can be managed safely without admission | May be unsafe if health risks are serious |
Important: residential care is not automatically better, and outpatient treatment is not necessarily less effective.
Five questions to ask before choosing ganja addiction treatment
Choosing a rehabilitation centre is a big decision for a family, and services and prices can differ a lot between centres. These five questions help you compare options fairly. Ask them in person or by phone, and request the answers in writing so you can review them calmly together.
- Is the centre properly authorised? Ask for its licences, including DNC approval where required.
- Who will provide the treatment? Ask about the qualifications of doctors and counsellors.
- What is included in the total cost? Request a written breakdown, including extra fees.
- How can the family participate? Ask about visits, family meetings, counselling and communication.
- What happens after discharge? Find out how follow-up and relapse prevention work.
Making an informed treatment decision
Ask questions and confirm the care that suits your circumstances. Explore our care team and licence and accreditation details, or call to discuss next steps. A good centre will welcome these questions and answer them in writing.
You do not need to decide in one phone call. Many families first ask for an assessment, compare the written answers and then plan the admission process together. If cost is a concern, read how we explain rehab cost in Dhaka before you visit.
Ganja addiction treatment for families across Bangladesh
Cannabis is illegal in Bangladesh, yet it remains a large part of the local drug trade: authorities seized about 1.14 lakh kg in 2024, up from 1.12 lakh kg in 2023 (The Daily Star). A confidential first call can answer many families’ questions about ganja addiction treatment.
Stigma, fear of legal trouble and uncertainty delay help.
A Dhaka centre lets families visit and join the day-30 meeting.
Ganja, bhang, charas, cannabis use disorder, dual diagnosis.
Who can contact Rehabilitation BD?
Parents, spouses, siblings and friends can call on someone’s behalf, and adults can call for themselves. Students, professionals and long-term users are all welcome. Calls are confidential, and families outside Dhaka can confirm services and visiting arrangements by phone before travelling.
ঢাকায় গাঁজার নেশার চিকিৎসা ও পুনর্বাসন সম্পর্কে জানুন
গাঁজার নেশা বা cannabis use disorder একটি চিকিৎসাযোগ্য স্বাস্থ্যসমস্যা। নিয়ন্ত্রণ হারানো, ছাড়ার চেষ্টা বারবার ব্যর্থ হওয়া, ঘুম ও মেজাজের পরিবর্তন এবং পড়াশোনা বা কাজে প্রভাব পড়লে দেরি না করে যোগ্য চিকিৎসক বা কাউন্সেলরের সঙ্গে কথা বলুন।
রিহ্যাবিলিটেশন বিডি (M.D.A.T.C), মিরপুর-১, ঢাকায় গোপনীয় মূল্যায়ন, তত্ত্বাবধানে ডিটক্স, কাউন্সেলিং ও পরিবারের সহায়তা সম্পর্কে জানা যায়। কোনো সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়ার আগে ফোনে প্রশ্ন করতে পারেন; ভর্তির জন্য কোনো চাপ নেই।
জরুরি অবস্থায়, যেমন আত্মহত্যার চিন্তা, তীব্র মানসিক বিভ্রান্তি বা জ্ঞান হারানো, ৯৯৯-এ কল করুন বা নিকটস্থ হাসপাতালে যান।
Our rehab centre in Mirpur, Dhaka
Rehabilitation BD (M.D.A.T.C)
House 33, Block-F, Road 4, Kolwalapara, Mirpur-1, Dhaka-1216
Open 7 days · 24/7 helpline
Call 01924-783877 before visiting to confirm directions, admission arrangements and available ganja addiction treatment services.
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Call 24/7WhatsAppFrequently asked questions about ganja addiction treatment in Dhaka
Short answers to common family questions about cannabis, withdrawal, therapy and cost.
These answers cover what families ask most before they call: what ganja addiction is, how withdrawal feels, which therapies are used and what affects cost. For anything specific to your situation, a counsellor can advise after a confidential conversation, and urgent symptoms need emergency care.
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Your next step: a confidential call-back
Taking the first step towards ganja addiction treatment can feel difficult, but you do not have to decide everything at once. Complete the form below and a counsellor will call at a convenient time to explain assessment, costs and next steps. Urgent symptoms need emergency care, not a call-back.
How we keep this page accurate
This page is general information, not medical advice or a promise of results. Each statistic names its source, and we review the page when sources or our programme change. Last updated 7 November 2026.
We name the source beside each statistic, link to the original study or report where it is public, and update the page when the evidence or our programme changes. If something looks unclear or out of date, please contact us and we will review it.