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High-potency cannabis products and concentrates can deliver more THC quickly, making dose control harder and increasing the likelihood of acute anxiety, impairment,…
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is a pattern of recurrent severe nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain associated with prolonged cannabis exposure in susceptible people.…
Cannabis detox means stopping use and supporting the body and mind while intoxication resolves and withdrawal settles. Most care is supportive, but…
Cannabis withdrawal can include irritability, anxiety, restlessness, sleep disturbance, vivid dreams, reduced appetite, low mood, headache, and abdominal discomfort after frequent use…
Methamphetamine use disorder can involve prolonged wakefulness, intense craving, rapid deterioration in health and functioning, and a crash with fatigue, depression, sleep…
Stimulant-induced psychosis can include paranoia, hallucinations, delusional beliefs, severe fear, disorganisation, or unsafe agitation during or after cocaine, methamphetamine, or other stimulant…
Cocaine can increase heart rate and blood pressure, constrict blood vessels, disturb heart rhythm, and contribute to heart attack or aortic and…
Using cocaine and alcohol together creates additional physiological stress and can form cocaethylene in the body. The combination is associated with greater…
Cannabis use disorder is a pattern of impaired control and harm related to cannabis. It can occur even when use began for…