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Abrupt termination of cannabis use can produce withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms include sleep disturbance, irritability, loss of appetite, nervousness, anxiety, sweating and upset stomach. Sometimes chills, increased body temperature and tremors occur. The withdrawal symptoms usually last for less than a week, although the sleep disturbances may persist for longer.
Treatment options
There are a number of drug treatment options available in Australia. Some treatment options include counselling, withdrawal (detoxification) and medication. Most programmes adopt strategies that have an overall aim of reducing the harms and risks related to the person's drug use.
For more information, please click on the Australian Drug Foundation's DrugInfo Clearinghouse web site link below.
