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Posted on Thu, 6 Feb 2020
Question: Hello, I'm in need of help for a friend who is addicted to marijuana. He is smoking every day high dosage and is showing signs of psychosis. He is aggressive, have mood swings. Think he has power of a God. What can I do to help him?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Direct him to the nearest addiction support centers

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service
I read your query and here is my advice.

I think he needs tapping off the dosage gradually.
He should start taking less every day in order that he can stop it.
Stopping it abruptly is not recommended because it may cause withdrawing symptoms.
Also he should fit in a healthy diet with less sugar and soda. Increasing physical activity will improve his mood and have less need for marijuana.
You can contact also the nearest addiction center because he may need specialised help and may need psychiatrist help too.

Hope I have answered the question .
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hello, I'm In Need Of Help For A Friend Who

Brief Answer: Direct him to the nearest addiction support centers Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service I read your query and here is my advice. I think he needs tapping off the dosage gradually. He should start taking less every day in order that he can stop it. Stopping it abruptly is not recommended because it may cause withdrawing symptoms. Also he should fit in a healthy diet with less sugar and soda. Increasing physical activity will improve his mood and have less need for marijuana. You can contact also the nearest addiction center because he may need specialised help and may need psychiatrist help too. Hope I have answered the question . Let me know if I can assist you further.