32 MEDICAL CANNABIS
What are currently the best ways to treat cannabis overconsumption symptoms such as anxiety? New research may lead to better options to treat these symptoms.
Emergency room visits for cannabis overdose are reportedly on the rise. There is little chance of an actual medical emergency due to the safety profile of THC and other cannabinoids. However, users who have taken too much can experience acute anxiety, which may lead them to think that their health is in danger.
“The most common reason someone goes to the ER for a marijuana reaction is anxiety” - Dr. Larry Bedard, former president of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Other symptoms of cannabis or THC overconsumption include a rapid heart rate, hallucinations, confusion, and paranoia. The duration of symptoms depends on the dose and how it was taken. Unfortunately, the dose is hardest to control with edibles, and this is also when effects last the longest.
As more states legalize recreational cannabis, we can expect that more people inexperienced in edibles (or who are exposed to a wider array of products) may accidentally take too much.
CANNABIS OVERDOSE:
CURRENT AND
FUTURE TREATMENTS
By: Prof of Pot
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