Detoxification is an important component of marijuana recovery. Research shows that individuals who participate in detox are more alert and do better overall on the remainder of their marijuana recovery program.

The detoxification program developed by L. Ron Hubbard is aimed at mobilizing and eliminating marijuana's THC, stored in the fat cells. Components include:

1. Exercise, preferably running, to stimulate circulation and enhance the turnover of fats.
2. Prescribed periods in a low temperature sauna to promote sweating.
3. An exact regimen of vitamin, mineral, and oil intake. Niacin in gradually increasing doses is used to transiently increase fat mobilization. Oil supplementation both reduces intestines and liver recirculation and promotes the exchange of fat. Vitamin and mineral supplements are included to replace vitamins, minerals and electrolytes lost during increased sweating and to correct any nutritional deficiencies.
4. Sufficient liquids to offset the loss of body fluids through sweating.
5. A regular diet including plenty of fresh vegetables.
6. A properly ordered personal schedule which provides the person with the normally required amount of sleep.

Clients are on this program up to 5 hours per day, every day, until program completion. Daily aerobic exercise is followed by frequent periods in a low-heat (60-80 C) sauna. Niacin is administered immediately prior to the exercise and sauna to assist with the mobilization and elimination process.