Marijuana Although people may use the words marijuana and cannabis interchangeably, they are not the same thing
Symptoms Managed: Elevated heart rate and blood pressure Hallucinations or confusion (in severe cases) Nausea, sweating, irritability Seizures (in extreme withdrawal) Medications Used: Benzodiazepines (like Librium or Ativan) for seizure prevention Thiamine, folate, and magnesium to prevent Wernickes encephalopathy Anticonvulsants or antipsychotics if symptoms escalate Advanced Support: Patients at higher risk may be placed on cardiac and neurological monitoring with access to intensive care protocols
While development of nicotine addiction is largely attributed to the positive reinforcing effect of nicotine, evidence suggests that the cognitive-enhancing effects of nicotine may also contribute to the initiation and maintenance of nicotine addiction (Valentine & Sofuoglu, 2018)
Her granddaughter Rachael Matthews, 47, said her grandma had never stopped her habit despite all the health warnings and also still drinks Yorkshire Tea by the gallon every day
See them more like sidekicks, not saviors
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