Clinical management of cannabis withdrawal.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Cannabis withdrawal is a well-characterized phenomenon that occurs in approximately half of regular and dependent cannabis users after abrupt cessation or significant reductions in cannabis products that contain Δ⁹ -tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This review describes the diagnosis, prevalence, course and management of cannabis withdrawal and highlights opportunities for future clinical research.

Methods

Narrative review of literature.

Results

Symptom onset typically occurs 24-48 hours after cessation and most symptoms generally peak at days 2-6, with some symptoms lasting up to 3 weeks or more in heavy cannabis users. The most common features of cannabis withdrawal are anxiety, irritability, anger or aggression, disturbed sleep/dreaming, d

SUBMITTER: Connor JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9110555 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature