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Kindly suggest the ways to overcome the withdrawal symptoms of marijuana.

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Dr. Aneel Kumar

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Dr. Divya Banu M

Published At August 2, 2019
Reviewed AtAugust 3, 2019

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My little brother is 20. He was previously smoking marijuana not sure what kinds in his social circles. This was about a year ago from now. Ever since then he has never been the same. We have taken him away from being able to take marijuana for a year now and still, he acts like he is high. He is very disconnected, he talks to himself a lot, he is always laughing to himself, he cannot hold a full conversation without diverting and talking about something that completely makes no sense. He is very irritated and has now become short-tempered and very defensive. He talks to no one, he can go a week without saying a word even when spoken to. He is very disconnected, he does not even know or remember how to take care of himself anymore. Please, anything you know that can help?

Answered by Dr. Aneel Kumar

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Marijuana contains cannabis, cannabis cause psychosis three times more than the general population where schizophrenia is 1 % common in the general population. It seems he has developed schizophrenia, I would suggest to take him to the psychiatrist to give him antipsychotics which is very necessary for him, because psychotropic medications are controlled drugs you would not get with this way rather you need a proper prescription.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Aneel Kumar
Dr. Aneel Kumar

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