Cannabis withdrawal

Definition

Cannabis withdrawal is a clinically significant cluster of symptoms, behaviours and/or physiological features, varying in degree of severity and duration, that occurs upon cessation or reduction of use of cannabis in individuals who have developed Cannabis dependence or have used cannabis for a prolonged period or in large amounts. Presenting features of Cannabis withdrawal may include irritability, anger or aggressive behaviour, shakiness, insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, depressed or dysphoric mood, decreased appetite and weight loss, headache, sweating or chills, abdominal cramps and muscle aches.

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Nearby in Disorders due to use of cannabis

• 6C41.0Episode of harmful use of cannabis
• 6C41.1Harmful pattern of use of cannabis
• 6C41.2Cannabis dependence
• 6C41.3Cannabis intoxication
• 6C41.5Cannabis-induced delirium
• 6C41.6Cannabis-induced psychotic disorder
• 6C41.7Certain specified cannabis-induced mental or behavioural disorders
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system