Location

How to consult online

Premature Grey Hair Treatments in India

Consult City's Top Doctors, The Minute You Need To

First Consultation starting
₹249 ₹499

14238
General Physicians

5212036
Cases done
by General Physicians

2247
Hospitals

Cannabis Ingestion: What You Have To Know

About


Cannabis is a medicinal plant known for its psychoactive compounds and cannabis ingestion involves consuming the plant in different ways.


According to a 2007 National Survey on Drug Use And Health, 2.1 million patients abused Cannabis in the US alone that year (1)


-Heightens senses and gives a feeling of relaxation
-Distort sense of time and space
-May induce panic or anxiety
-Effects last for up to 3 to 4 hours after ingestion
-Is a treatable condition with rehab


There are different ways to ingest cannabis and some of the popular ways are by smoking the dried plant using a pot or bong. Sublingual ingestion by taking the plant orally, or administering via chewing it to pass into the gastrointestinal tract are other ways. Patients new to cannabis will experience more intense effects within 1 to 2 hours while sublingual administration kicks it in within 5 to 30 minutes.


Symptoms


Symptoms of cannabis ingestion in patients include feelings of relaxation, panic, or anxiety.


People may also experience


Rapid heart beat
Poor hand eye coordination
Feelings of drowsiness or lethargy
Increased appetite for snacking
Secretiveness and poor concentration


Treatment


Self-care: Stop ingesting cannabis immediately and seek psychological therapy. Ea a healthy diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables and start leading an active lifestyle. In time, the addiction will wear off.


Medications: There are no medications prescribed for treating this addiction. The best way to treat it is to attend rehab and therapy.


Specialists: If you're suffering from cannabis addiction, do not be afraid to seek support. At mfine, our therapists will help you get your life back on track with a state-of-the-art holistic wellness program.

Other Specialities

Give a missed call to 08061914343 to Download the App

14238 matches found for: General Physicians near you

mfine
mfine
mfine
mfine
View More on App