>>122701853According to NIDA, approximately 30% of people who use marijuana will go on to develop a marijuana use disorder. People who begin using the drug before 18 years old are 4 to 7 times more likely to develop an addiction to the drug than those who begin using it in adulthood.12
Many people who become addicted to marijuana develop dependence, which means a person’s body comes to rely on the substance to function normally. When a dependent person suddenly stops using marijuana, they can develop withdrawal symptoms.12
The symptoms of marijuana withdrawal typically begin within 24-72 hours after last use, peak in intensity during the first week, and last 1-2 weeks. Marijuana-associated withdrawal symptoms include:13
Headache.
Irritability.
Depression.
Anxiety.
Poor sleep.
Abdominal pain.
Decreased appetite.
Fever/chills.
Sweating.
Tremors.
