Cannabis intoxication is a syndrome recognized in DSM-IV [4] and ICD-10 [5], with both psychological and behavioral (euphoria, relaxation, increased appetite, impaired memory and concentration), and physical (motor incoordination, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension), manifestations. Intoxication is usually mild and self-limiting, not requiring pharmacological treatment [23]. The most severe effects (anxiety, panic, psychosis) are best treated symptomatically with a benzodiazepine or second-generation (atypical) anti-psychotic medication. No medication is approved specifically for treatment of cannabis intoxication.
