F12: Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of cannabinoids

F12.3: Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of cannabinoids withdrawal state

Cannabis is a hemp plant. The main active ingredient in cannabis is THC. Cannabis also contains the substance CBD. The drugs marijuana and hashish are parts of the hemp plant.

Before a cannabis withdrawal the person has usually consumed too much cannabis over a long period of time. When someone goes through withdrawal, they have various physical symptoms, because they are consuming less or no cannabis. They may be anxious and irritable, for example. They may also sweat or have shaky hands.