DSM-5 cannabis withdrawal syndrome: Demographic and clinical correlates in U.S. adults

In U.S. adults, cannabis use and cannabis use disorders (CUD) are increasing (Carliner et al., 2017; Charilaou et al., 2017; Compton et al., 2004; Gubatan et al., 2016; Hasin et al., 2015b, 2017) as is cannabis potency (ElSohly et al., 2016). Cannabis use is associated with mental and physical health problems (Hall et al., 2001; Hasin et al., 2016). Abrupt reduction or termination of long-term, frequent cannabis use is associated with a withdrawal syndrome, which includes behavioral, emotional, and physical symptoms (Budney et al., 2004).

Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - October 22, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Ofir Livne, Dvora Shmulewitz, Shaul Lev-Ran, Deborah S. Hasin Source Type: research