Dx

At least 3 of the following signs and symptoms develop within approximately 1 week after Criterion A

1. Irritability, anger, or aggression
2. Nervousness or anxiety
3. Sleep difficulty (e.g. - insomnia, disturbing dreams)
4. Decreased appetite or weight loss
5. Restlessness
6. Depressed mood
7. At least 1 of the following physical symptoms causing significant discomfort:
   • Abdominal pain
   • Shakiness/tremors
   • Sweating
   • Fever
   • Chills
   • Headache

Course

• Most symptoms have their onset within the first 24 to 72 hours of stopping cannabis use, peak within the first week, and last approximately 1-2 weeks.
• Insomnia can last more than 30 days for some individuals.
• As a result of the withdrawal symptoms, some individuals may self-medicate, or use other drugs to provide relief from cannabis withdrawal symptoms.
• Those with severe withdrawal symptoms have significant disruptions to their daily living.

Synthetic cannabis

Treatment