Cannabis Withdrawal Symptoms
Long-term medical cannabis users, especially those treating chronic conditions, may experience a so-called cannabis withdrawal syndrome after discontinuation. How does the "withdrawal syndrome" manifest? What are the specific withdrawal symptoms after stopping cannabis and how to combat them? In today's article, we'll advise you.
What will you learn about withdrawal symptoms in this article?
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How does cannabis abstinence manifest?
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Development of cannabis addiction
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How to overcome cannabis addiction and prevent its onset
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Where to seek help for addiction?
Mentality is very important when overcoming cannabis addiction.
How does cannabis abstinence manifest?
Withdrawal symptoms usually appear after two days of discontinuation and can last up to four weeks. They are most often compared to the so-called DSM-5 syndrome, which is related to caffeine withdrawal.
The most common withdrawal symptoms after stopping cannabis include:
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decreased appetite
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mood changes, depression, and anxiety
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irritability
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headaches and loss of concentration
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chills and sweating
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and, of course, craving for cannabis
These symptoms can range from mild to severe and differ from person to person. Symptoms may not be serious or life-threatening, but they are often very unpleasant.
With the growing worldwide popularity of medical cannabis and gradual legalization, the number of users consuming this herb daily and in high doses is increasing.
This situation also leads to an increase in reported cases of those experiencing these negative feelings of abstinence after stopping.
