Cannabis Withdrawal
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
The most common features of cannabis withdrawal are anxiety, irritability, anger or aggression, disturbed sleep/dreaming, depressed mood and loss of appetite. Less common physical symptoms include chills, headaches, physical tension, sweating and stomach pain.
US Cases: no number
World Cases: 16 million
Sex Ratio: M/F+
Age Onset: Age 16
Brain Area: dopominurgic system, pfc+
Symptoms: aggression, anxiety, poor sleep
Progression: Starts 24-48 hours; lasts 2-20 days
Therapies: Talk therapy may help.
Medications: none found
YouTube Video: Top 10 THC Withdrawal Symptoms
Amazon or Library book: Quit Cannabis
Support Groups:
Marijuana-Anonymous.org/find-a-meeting/Online, Phone, or Land in 31 states in some major cities