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What Are The Side Effects Of Smoking Marijuana?

Hello, I have been a chronic marijuana smoker for a few years now. I smoke poppers which is tobacco and marijuana mixed to create a stronger head rush. I am trying to quit, but finding it VERY hard on my body. I feel very anxious and nervous, my heart/stomach has this pain that wont go away, I m very light headed and very sick. I get really hot and cold. I can t sleep. I really do want to quit, and was wondering what could help me feel better. I can t handle it anymore
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Marijuana is cannabis and it is one of common substance of abuse. You are using Marijuana mixed with Nicotine and this creates strong combination of drugs. The drug is known to induce severe restlessness, panic, psychotic symptoms. In some individuals it is known to induce acute transient psychosis (ATPD) which can complicate to psychosis or schizophrenia. I would suggest you to stop the drug use immediately as it cause a lot of health issues. The drug causes psychological dependence only and it doesnt cause much physical dependence so it is a little easier to quit marijuana than other substances of abuse. Please visit a psychiatrist for help and you will be able to quit marijuana easily.

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What Are The Side Effects Of Smoking Marijuana?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries Marijuana is cannabis and it is one of common substance of abuse. You are using Marijuana mixed with Nicotine and this creates strong combination of drugs. The drug is known to induce severe restlessness, panic, psychotic symptoms. In some individuals it is known to induce acute transient psychosis (ATPD) which can complicate to psychosis or schizophrenia. I would suggest you to stop the drug use immediately as it cause a lot of health issues. The drug causes psychological dependence only and it doesnt cause much physical dependence so it is a little easier to quit marijuana than other substances of abuse. Please visit a psychiatrist for help and you will be able to quit marijuana easily. Thanks, hope this helps you.