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Cannabis withdrawal symptoms: some useful information
Cannabis dependence is caused by the molecule THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). It is generally psychological in nature and sometimes requires appropriate treatment. However, it is also possible to develop physiological symptoms during cannabis withdrawal. Indeed, according to a scientific study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan and the VA Ann Arbor Health Care System, 41% of the 527 subjects observed during cannabis withdrawal exhibited mild withdrawal symptoms, compared with 34% with moderate symptoms and 25% with severe symptoms. The results appeared to vary depending, among other factors, on the patient’s age, the duration of use, and the amount of cannabis consumed.
Key takeaway:
- Cannabis withdrawal symptoms vary in intensity and may include irritability, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and depression.
- These symptoms generally appear between 24 and 72 hours after stopping and can last up to two weeks.
- There is no specific treatment for cannabis withdrawal; interventions are mainly symptomatic.
- CBD may offer support in managing anxiety and depression without psychoactive effects or dependence.
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To help you identify and overcome the various symptoms, here is a list of the most commonly observed effects associated with cannabis withdrawal.
The main symptoms of cannabis withdrawal
Among the most frequently observed symptoms, we note:
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anger, irritability and/or aggression;
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anxiety and/or stress;
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sleep disturbances (nightmares, insomnia, etc.);
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loss of appetite (anaemia);
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emotional hypersensitivity;
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general fatigue;
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depression;
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physical symptoms (stomach ache, sweating, tremors, shivering, etc.).
Please note that, although this criterion may vary from person to person, these symptoms generally occur between 24 and 72 hours after the onset of withdrawal and may last for up to two weeks.
A peak may be felt after a week: do not hesitate to contact your GP to discuss this with them and seek their advice on how to get through this difficult period.
The advice and information we provide in our articles on cannabis withdrawal should under no circumstances be considered medical advice, and Sixty8 encourages you to consult a healthcare professional for the support you need.
What treatment is available for cannabis withdrawal?
At present, there is no specific treatment for cannabis withdrawal. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, admission to a specialist centre or, in the most serious cases, hospitalisation may be considered.
Current treatments are known as "symptomatic". They help to alleviate one specific symptom at a time.
For example, in the case of the development of anxiety and stress, anxiolytics may potentially be prescribed to you, if your doctor deems it necessary. Nevertheless, any treatment taken to relieve withdrawal must be closely monitored by a healthcare professional: under no circumstances should one relieve one addiction by creating another…
The effects of CBD on cannabis withdrawal symptoms
CBD is a molecule also derived from hemp. It differs from THC in that it has a non-psychoactive effect: in other words, it does not cause any dependence or any psychotropic effects.
Available in the form of oil, CBD could become a valuable ally in the treatment of depression, stress and anxiety, as appears to be demonstrated by the scientific study “Associations between cod liver oil use and symptoms of depression: The Hordaland Health Study, Raeder MB et al. 2007”.
Furthermore, thescientific study conducted by researchers Mélissa Prud’homme, Romulus Cata and Didier Jutras-Aswad also appears to reveal that CBD possesses anti-addictive properties, which are particularly interesting in the context of treating people suffering from cannabis withdrawal symptoms.
If you are experiencing symptoms related to cannabis withdrawal, please do not hesitate to contact Ecoute Cannabis on 0 980 980 940 (available 7 days a week from 8 am to 2 am), or your GP for advice and support.
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