Time-course of the DSM-5 cannabis withdrawal symptoms in poly-substance abusers
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Time-course of the DSM-5 cannabis withdrawal symptoms in poly-substance abusers
BACKGROUND Evidence is accumulating that a cannabis withdrawal syndrome is common, of clinical significance, and has a clear time course. Up till now, very limited data exist on the cannabis withdrawal symptoms in patients with co-morbid substance use disorders, other than cannabis use and tobacco use. METHODS Symptoms of withdrawal were assessed through patient self-reports during detoxifica...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Psychiatry
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1471-244X
DOI: 10.1186/1471-244x-13-258