Noali does not replace psychologists, psychiatrists, sober companions, case managers, interventionists or support groups: Noali is the link between teams, appointments, groups and families.
Cannabis

Quit weed, get through withdrawal

People still say weed is not addictive. Anyone who has tried to stop knows better: the sleepless nights, the irritability, the boredom, the craving that comes back at the same time every evening. Noali helps you get through the first weeks, day by day.

Withdrawal, week by week

What happens when you stop

Cannabis withdrawal is not physically dangerous, but it is real and it lasts. Days 1 to 3: irritability, anxiety, strong craving, low appetite. Days 4 to 14: the peak, with sleep problems, vivid dreams, night sweats, a mood that swings. Weeks 3 and 4: the body settles, but the boredom and the habit-linked craving (evenings, after work, with certain friends) remain. That is when most relapses happen, and that is when Noali helps most.

If you have been using daily for a long time, or have a psychiatric history, talk to your doctor before stopping: medical support can help, and Noali works alongside them, not instead of them.

A day-by-day programme

Four weeks aligned with withdrawal: sleep and rhythms in the first two, habits and cravings after. You adjust everything to your life.

Sleep first

IPSRT (social rhythm) exercises and evening routines to get sleep back without smoking. It is the point that makes people hold on or relapse.

Urge surfing

CBT and ACT practices to let a craving pass without acting: it rises, peaks and falls, in under twenty minutes. The companion keeps you company meanwhile.

Filling the gap

Weed took hours every day. Noali helps you decide what to put in its place, with short commitments and a weekly review.

Your crisis plan

Risky situations (the dealer texting, the party, Friday night), what you do, who you call. Written beforehand, shared if you want.

A companion at night

Withdrawal nights are long. The companion answers at 3 am, knows your plan, and does not judge.

What Noali does not do
  • Noali does not replace an addiction service or psychiatric follow-up if you have one.
  • Noali will never tell you that “weed is nothing”. Nor that you are a hopeless case.

Cocaine, medication, gambling: the same programme, adapted

The programme, the crisis plan and the exercises adapt to cocaine, medication (benzodiazepines, painkillers) and gambling, with the vocabulary and risky situations specific to each. For medication, stopping is always done with the prescribing doctor: Noali supports, it does not set the pace.

Frequently asked questions

How long does weed withdrawal last?

Physical symptoms usually last two to four weeks, peaking towards the end of the first week. Sleep can take longer to come back. Habit-linked craving lasts longer, but it spaces out.

Should I stop at once or cut down?

Both work. Stopping at once is easier to stick to for many people; cutting down needs a precise plan. Noali adapts to your choice, and you can discuss it with your doctor.

Is Noali free for this?

Yes, the free plan includes the crisis plan, the counter and the journal. The day-by-day programme and the voice companion are in the paid plans.

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Page reviewed by Reb Brochet, certified recovery coach. Updated on 2 November 2026.
Sources: Drogues Info Service · NHS, cannabis · EUDA