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Background
- Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal substance in the world[1]
Clinical Features
- Excessive and purposeless motor activity of the extremities (hyperkinesis)
- Lethargy
- Tachycardia
- HTN or orthostatic hypotension
- Tachypnea
- Conjunctival injection
- Dry mouth
- Increased appetite
- Nystagmus
- Ataxia
- Slurred speech
- Synthetic Cannibis
- Aggressive behavior
- Psychosis
- Dystonia
- Seizures
- Tachycardia
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnosis
- Clinical Diagnosis
- Utox helpful, but can be negative with synthetic cannibis
Management
Disposition
See Also
External Links
References
- ↑ Leggett T, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. A review of the world cannabis situation. Bull Narc 2006; 58:1.