Cannabis withdrawal among non-treatment-seeking adult cannabis users

Marc L. Copersino; Susan J. Boyd; Donald P. Tashkin; Marilyn A. Huestis; Stephen J. Heishman; John C. Dermand; Michael S. Simmons; David A. Gorelick

doi:10.1080/10550490500418997

Cannabis withdrawal among non-treatment-seeking adult cannabis users

Marc L. Copersino, Susan J. Boyd, Donald P. Tashkin, Marilyn A. Huestis, Stephen J. Heishman, John C. Dermand, Michael S. Simmons, David A. Gorelick

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This study investigates the clinical significance of a cannabis withdrawal syndrome in 104 adult, non-treatment-seeking, primarily cannabis users who reported at least one serious attempt to stop using cannabis. Retrospective self-report data were obtained on eighteen potential cannabis withdrawal symptoms derived from the literature, including co-occurrence, time course, and any actions taken to relieve the symptom. Study findings provide evidence for the clinical significance of a cannabis withdrawal syndrome, based on the high prevalence and co-occurrence of multiple symptoms that follow a consistent time course and that prompt action by the subjects to obtain relief, including serving as negative reinforcement for cannabis use.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	8-14
Number of pages	7
Journal	American Journal on Addictions
Volume	15
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/10550490500418997
State	Published - 2006
Externally published	Yes

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