Once you decide it's time to stop smoking marijuana what is your next step? Well, firstly you need to write down all the reasons that have brought you to this decision. You need to know how you got to this point and why you really want to quit. Once you have these answers you are ready to begin your recovery.

Quitting an addiction is not an easy thing to do. Having a well thought out recovery plan will greatly improve your chances of becoming marijuana free. A plan designed by you to fit your lifestyle can be a huge benefit because every individual is different. What works for one person may not work for the next. A personal recovery plan helps fight your cravings, not someone else's. Only the individual knows what triggers their cravings to smoke weed. Therefore everyone needs their own plan to recover.

Having a plan in place will fully prepare you for the mental struggles of quitting an addiction. Setting a quit date is the first and most important part of a plan. The quit date allows yourself to get totally prepared to stop smoking marijuana for good. The quit date should be an actual date and not when your stash runs out.

Other components of a good plan include getting rid of all your smoking gear, understanding why you are addicted, preparing for marijuana withdrawals, maybe changing your friends or letting them know you are quitting, and the list goes on. There are many variables that go into creating a solid game plan. One that will help you develop the skills needed to quit.