ONE GUMMY AT A TIME? –
Jan. 13, 2026 – By Susan Shapiro – Guest contributor – Some people have luck cutting down slowly. Since smoking the drug is the most toxic, according to Harvard Medical School, experts recommend switching to edibles, capsules, transdermal patches infused with cannabinoids, or a dry herb vaporizer to slow or moderate your usage and at least protect your lungs … Talk with an addiction specialist: Because many addicts depend on substances like others rely on people, one-to-one help on a regular basis with an experienced expert can help. Ask a psychiatric provider to prescribe antidepressants: “Underlying any substance problem I’ve ever seen is a deep depression that feels unbearable,” said Dr. Woolverton. “It’s not unbearable, but it feels that way.” More effective treatments for depression, anxiety or sleep issues can often soothe withdrawal symptoms or negate the impulse for using or overuse.
Talk with an addiction specialist: Because many addicts depend on substances like others rely on people, one-to-one help on a regular basis with an experienced expert can help. My treatment cost $200 a session for a year, partially covered by medical insurance and offset by what I saved from abstaining.
