It is the most used addictive drug after tobacco and alcohol.
Marijuana has both short-term and long-term effects on the brain and can lead to a substance use disorder.
Some people who use marijuana for a long time and make a run at stop experience symptoms of withdrawal.
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Read more about marijuana and cannabis withdrawal in this overview.
Causes
Using cannabis can lead to someone developing a substance use disorder.
The diagnosis of substance use disorder is given when an individual continues to regularly use substances despite negative consequences.
These changes are associated with cannabis withdrawal symptoms.
Another agent being studied isN-acetylcysteine, a nutritional supplement.
They will be able to provide support and resources, as well as potential treatment options.
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