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[Depersonalization after withdrawal from cannabis usage].

E Shufman1, A Lerner, E Witztum

  • 1Jerusalem Institute for Treatment of Substance Abuse and Co-Morbidity, Kfar Shaul Mental Health Center, Jerusalem.

Harefuah
|May 14, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Depersonalization during cannabis intoxication is common, but this article reveals it can persist after stopping the drug. It reviews literature and cases of this persistent depersonalization disorder after cannabis withdrawal.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychiatry
  • Cannabis Research

Context:

  • Depersonalization is a known side effect of cannabis intoxication.
  • The occurrence of depersonalization following cannabis cessation is less understood.
  • This study addresses the gap in knowledge regarding post-cannabis withdrawal depersonalization.

Purpose:

  • To review existing literature on depersonalization after cannabis withdrawal.
  • To present and discuss three clinical cases illustrating the severity of this condition.
  • To describe clinical features, functional impact, and long-term aspects of depersonalization post-cannabis use.

Summary:

  • The article reviews literature and presents three cases of depersonalization occurring after cannabis withdrawal.
  • It details the clinical presentation, functional impairments, and chronic nature of this disorder.

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  • Treatment strategies for these cases are also discussed.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights a potentially severe and underrecognized consequence of cannabis cessation.
    • Informs clinicians about the possibility of persistent depersonalization after cannabis withdrawal.
    • Provides insights into the clinical management of this challenging condition.