{"id":6592,"date":"2023-07-28T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T17:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=6592"},"modified":"2024-07-16T19:16:08","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T23:16:08","slug":"cannabis-withdrawal-strategies-coping-marijuana-withdrawal-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cannabis-withdrawal-strategies-coping-marijuana-withdrawal-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Cannabis Withdrawal: Effective Strategies for Coping with Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cannabis Withdrawal Syndrome can occur when frequent cannabis users stops using cannabis products. Though it can cause unpleasant side effects, these side effects can be managed. Read on for our best strategies on managing marijuana withdrawal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Can You Experience Withdrawal Symptoms from Cannabis?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When a frequent cannabis user abruptly stops consuming, they may experience withdrawal symptoms. Formally, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) recognizes this medical condition as cannabis withdrawal syndrome, which may stem from a mental health disorder called <\/span>cannabis use disorder<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cannabis withdrawal is mild compared to other forms of drug use associated with varying substance use disorders, such as opioid or benzodiazepine addiction. Nevertheless\u2014despite continuing discussion on the legitimacy of marijuana addiction\u2014<\/span>research<\/span><\/a> is beginning to support the existence of cannabis dependence. Thus, when frequent users abruptly stop consuming cannabis, they may experience marijuana withdrawal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Causes Cannabis Withdrawal?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you use cannabis, the cannabinoids delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol<\/a> (THC) and Cannabinol<\/a> (CBD) bind to CB1 receptors in our endocannabinoid system<\/a>. Frequent marijuana use can impact how the brain\u2019s receptors operate. Essentially, the brain <\/span>compensates<\/span><\/a> for the repeated activation of receptors by downregulating CB1 receptors.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As you continue to use cannabis, you build your tolerance to its cannabinoids. In other words, the receptors grow desensitized to the THC and other cannabinoids in the cannabis plant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When the psychoactive agent THC is no longer being consumed, the brain and body may react to the detox in an attempt to regulate itself without the cannabinoid. This detoxification can cause unpleasant symptoms, such as sleep disturbance, nausea, restlessness, and moodiness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s not to say that growing your tolerance is a bad thing. A higher tolerance can help you reap the medicinal and therapeutic benefits of cannabis while reducing negative side effects. Being prepared for the symptoms of marijuana withdrawal can help you prevent and handle them without adding stress to any comorbid health conditions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Common Symptoms<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Symptoms of cannabis withdrawal differ in severity from individual to individual. Common symptoms of cannabis withdrawal include:<\/span><\/p>\n