Sharon Stone revealed that a sudden health crisis after she stopped smoking marijuana prompted her to seek medical help from a neurologist.
The actress said she experienced severe sickness for about a month, and during a visit to the neurologist, she was warned that some people have died in emergency rooms after stopping cannabis.
Stone attributed her symptoms to the increasing potency of modern marijuana, noting that today’s strains contain far higher levels of the active compound than those available decades ago.
Current products can contain THC concentrations ranging from 30% to well over 90% in concentrates, a sharp rise from the 3% to 5% levels typical in the 1980s.
Higher THC levels are linked to a greater risk of dependence, psychosis in some users, and more pronounced withdrawal symptoms.
Experts emphasize that users should recognize warning signs before deciding to continue or discontinue cannabis use.
Dependence develops when marijuana alters the brain’s reward pathways, leading to compulsive use patterns.
Withdrawal symptoms can appear within 24 to 48 hours after cessation, with physical issues usually resolving within a month, while mood swings and sleep disturbances may persist longer.
Although hospitalization is rarely required for withdrawal alone, individuals with significant medical or mental health conditions, or those simultaneously withdrawing from alcohol or other substances, may benefit from supervised care.
Co‑occurring mental health disorders are common with cannabis use disorder, and counseling can address the underlying issues that drive addictive behavior.
No comment has been issued by Stone’s representatives.
