Dependence on cannabis

 

Tolerance and dependence only tend to affect heavy users (such as daily users), but the withdrawal symptoms are mild and similar to those seen in opioid abuse.

 

These include:

• nausea

• agitation

• irritability

• confusion

• tachycardia

• sweating

• cravings (which have been described as similar to those seen in tobacco withdrawal)

 

Psychological dependence can also occur but it is not as common as with opioid abuse.