Marijuana
Definition
Clinical Features
Withdrawal
Treatment
Source
Toronto Notes 2012
- Aka weed, cannabis
Clinical Features
- ↑HR
- Conjunctival vascular engorgement
- Dry mouth
- Increased appetite
- Increased sense of well-being
- Euphoria/laughter
- Muscle relaxation,
- Impaired psychomotor performance
- High doses can cause depersonalization, paranoia, anxiety and may trigger psychosis and schizophrenia if predisposed
Withdrawal
- No significant sx
Treatment
- CBT
Source
Toronto Notes 2012