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  • Cannabis withdrawal syndrome
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Cannabis_withdrawal_syndrome/
    on cessation of cannabis, rather coping strategies, information and reassurance Nicotine co-dependence … cannabis-users (daily or almost daily use over months) after abrupt cessation or significant reductions … persist in the urine for several weeks after cessation of use Treatment Management is supportive …
  • Hypercholesterolaemia
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Hypercholesterolaemia/
    smoking, vaping and alcohol Optimise control of comorbidities (diabetes, obesity, thyroid, renal, hepatic … and severe hepatotoxicity, at which time prompt cessation is advised Consider ezetimibe if statin alone …
  • Contraception
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Contraception/
    after cessation Very small increased risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (7-10 per 10 000 woman … thrombosis include smoking, increased BMI, immobilisation, personal or family history of thromboembolism … Weight gain Small decrease in bone density, usually returns to normal after cessation Mood change, tender …