Cannabis-Induced Anxiety
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
High doses of THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, can cause anxiety. This can happen when someone exceeds their tolerance level.
US Cases: 15 million
World Cases: 3-4 X
Sex Ratio: M/W+
Age Onset: Under 15+
Brain Area: amygdala and hippocampus
Symptoms: hallucinations or delusions
Progression: depression, anxiety, ptsd
Therapies: stopping the drug use, soon helps
Medications: anxiolytics-lorazepam-most common
YouTube Video: Cannabis may worsen anxiety
Support Groups:
Marijuana-Anonymous.org/find-a-meeting/Online, Phone, or Land in 31 states in some major cities