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Cannabis

Cannabis is also known as marijuana. It is a psychoactive drug, which originates from the cannabis plant. Cannabis can be used as an extract, using smoking, or vaporizing. It has various physical and mental effects on the body. They cause euphoria, altered state of mind, concentration problems, and impaired memory.

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I have been unable to think or act for a while. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 22-year-old male. For the past few months, I have been unable to think or act. I do not know how to talk, and I become blank many times. My brain feels heavy all the time and I have lost every contact that I had. I just feel lazy, and my brain just seems to be irresponsive. I use...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. With passion, commitment, and experience, I hope I will be able to provide you with top-class medical opinion. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation. You may have cannabis use disorder and it can be managed non-pharmacologica...  Read Full »

My son is addicted to Cannabis. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, As a single father grappling with the challenge of a son's Cannabis addiction, what comprehensive approach and resources can I access to support my son's recovery and well-being? Given the complexity of addiction, especially considering the unique dynamics of our family structure, wha...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. As a single father dealing with your son's Cannabis addiction, it is essential to approach the situation with compassion, understanding, and a comprehensive approach. Here are some evidence-based interventions, therapies, and support netw...  Read Full »

How can I overcome my habit of using cannabis?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old woman who realized that my cannabis use has increased. It began casually, but it has become more common and is affecting my daily life. Concentration is becoming increasingly difficult for me, and my motivation is diminishing. I am wondering whether this is something...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In reality, it is due to cannabis, therefore you must quit using it totally, otherwise, it may bring more significant problems in the future, such as sleep disruption, sadness and anxiety, high heart rate, palpitations, and so on. It will be detrimental to the immune s...  Read Full »

Does erection problems persist after discontinuing antidepressant?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 23 years old and I am on Citalopram, Buspirone, and Valium. In the past few weeks, I have stopped taking Valium. I am taking only 2.5 mg to wean off and just today I discontinued the Citalopram as well after gradually cutting down from 40 mg to 10 over the last two weeks. I still ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vivekanandan Govindasamy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the erection problem is due to antidepressants, then it will become invariably normal once you stop the medications. In your case, the reason must be marijuana. I think it is better you stop that and also get your early morning serum testosterone assay done.  Read Full »

Can cannabis smoking cause jaundice, diarrhea, and fatigue?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a male with normal weight. I do not drink alcohol but I have a habit of cannabis smoking. It did it for a couple of years with short intermittent pauses for two to three weeks. I started to have symptoms of jaundice, diarrhea, and fatigue at the end of the month. I do not had any othe...  Read Full »


Dr. Vasavada Bhavin Bhupendra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send the reports of prothrombin time and international normalized ratio. You can have a diagnosis of acute or chronic liver failure where the acute component can occur due to cannabis and the chronic component can be due to hepatitis B induced with chronic liver ...  Read Full »

I often feel anxious with a dream-like state, and the surrounding environment is unreal. Why so?

Query: Hello doctor, I easily feel anxious for no evident reason. I had started feeling as if I was in a dream-like state which I usually felt when I was out with my friends or in a crowded place. I feel like I am numb or that the surrounding area is not real. I have tried to pinch or scratch myself to ens...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Patidar

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern. Panic attacks and deja vu-like feelings may occur occasionally. But it is a matter of concern if it is occurring more regularly. At present, in your situation, I would like to do a detailed assessment so that a definite diag...  Read Full »

Should I continue taking Sizodon for my cannabis-related anxiety and emotional breakdown?

Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with severe emotional breakdown four years ago for which I am taking Sizodon. I used to discontinue the medicines often and never completed the complete course. Off late, I again started smoking some cannabis on a regular basis. I got a panic attack while smoking. My he...  Read Full »


Dr. Aneel Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sizadone is the risperidone group which is an antipsychotic drug, used to control psychotic symptoms or some behavioral symptoms. Your history does not reflect any proper diagnosis which was made four years back and called a "severe emotional breakdown" you need to tel...  Read Full »

Will medical cannabis help me overcome anxiety and depression?

Query: Hi doctor, I am around 17 years old and have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder (GAD), depression, panic disorder, and suicidal thoughts. I am taking Prozac and Trazodone. When I get depressed or anxious, my body completely shuts down. I would like to know if medical cannabis is right for me. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your concern and understand your concern. You may have a mixed anxiety depressive disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for it, and I would suggest the following: Daily exercise for 30 to 40 minutes. Do meditation for 20 minutes daily. Healthy home-c...  Read Full »

Is smoking weed a cause for schizophrenia?

Query: Hi doctor, I have been dealing with anxiety since childhood. I am 22 years old now. I have been smoking weed for about six months and my quality of life drastically improved. Now, I could sleep at night. I went back to being myself happy. My confidence went up and my social anxiety virtually disappe...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. Before I answer your question I like to congratulate you for taking the necessary step of stopping cannabis. First of all I like to inform you that your current symptoms are related to the same spectrum of disorder or anxiet...  Read Full »

Will smoking weed cause laziness, dumb feel and brain fog?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a huge problem. In highschool, I smoked weed a couple of times when I was in 16-18 years of age. But now I feel lazier, dumber, my brain is constantly foggy. I am less human and less connected to the world. It feels like I am playing a video game through my eyes. I think it ha...  Read Full »


Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How long ago was the last time you smoked weed? Did you use any other street drugs? Sometimes using marijuana can cause depersonalization-derealization symptoms. You seem to experience something like that. It can happen to anyone. Smoking weed is one of the possible...  Read Full »

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