Table 2.
Common Actions Taken to Relieve Cannabis Withdrawal Symptoms by 113 Participants with Schizophrenia Who Experienced Withdrawal Symptoms During Their Index Quit Attempt.
| Relief Actions | N (%) Taking the Action |
|---|---|
| Use of Nicotine | 85 (75.2) |
| Sleep | 68 (60.2) |
| Engage in Alternate or Competing Behaviors | 68 (60.2) |
| Eat More | 64 (56.6) |
| Use of Alcohol | 56 (49.6) |
| Avoid People/Places/Things Associated with Cannabis | 56 (49.6) |
| Actively Ignore | 53 (46.9) |
| Ride out the Discomfort | 53 (46.9) |
| Meditate/Pray | 51 (45.1) |
| Drink more Water | 49 (43.4) |
| Exercise | 49 (43.4) |
| Read Bible | 44 (38.9) |
| Drink more Carbonated Beverages/Soda | 43 (38.1) |
| Have Sex | 38 (33.6) |
| Eat Healthier or Change Diet | 34 (30.1) |
| Think about Negative Effects of Cannabis | 32 (28.3) |
| Use of Vitamins or Herbal Supplements | 28 (24.8) |
| Do Breathing Exercises | 27 (23.9) |
| Use of Cannabis | 23 (23.0) |
| Use of Antidepressants | 25 (22.1) |
| Use of Stimulants | 17 (15.0) |
| Use of Sedatives/Hypnotics | 17 (15.0) |