Marijuana withdrawal

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Originally Posted by Knuckle [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

False, you can develop psychological and physiological withdrawal from anything that you repeatedly do as a habit over time that induces feelings or sensation:

According to many addiction specialists, potential addictions can include, but are not limited to, exercise addiction, food addiction, drug addiction, computer addiction, sex addiction and gambling addiction. Currently, only substance addictions and gambling addiction are recognized by the DSM-5. ΔFosB, a gene transcription factor, is now known to be a critical component and common factor in the development of virtually all forms of behavioral and drug addictions.[8][9][10] Classic hallmarks of addiction include impaired control over substances or behavior, preoccupation with substance or behavior, continued use despite consequences, and denial.[11] Habits and patterns associated with addiction are typically characterized by immediate gratification (short-term reward), coupled with delayed deleterious effects (long-term costs).[12]

Physiological dependence occurs when the body has to adjust to the substance by incorporating the substance into its "normal" functioning.[13] This state creates the conditions of tolerance and withdrawal. Tolerance is the process by which the body continually adapts to the substance and requires increasingly larger amounts to achieve the original effects. Withdrawal refers to physical and psychological symptoms experienced when reducing or discontinuing a substance that the body has become dependent on. Symptoms of withdrawal generally include but are not limited to anxiety, irritability, intense cravings for the substance, nausea, hallucinations, headaches, cold sweats, and tremors.

Very cool, well not for the person, but wasn't aware of this!

I'd suggest frequent and vigorous exercise. I quit smoking pot must be over 10 years ago now. Just one morning we sat down for a morning toke and I was like 'oh yeah I'm quitting' and just never really smoked again, besides maybe 5 times since then.

Felt a bit lousy but took up running, exercise generates the good brain chemicals. I know it doesn't sound like something you'd want to try when you'd rather be smoking, but it works.