Cannabis Disorder
Cannabis use disorder (CUD), also known as cannabis addiction or marijuana addiction, is defined in the fifth revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and ICD-10 as the continued use of cannabis despite clinically significant impairment.
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Wiki Number: W033
Diagnosis: Cannabis (Marijuana) Use Disorder
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Symptoms: develops tolerance, requiring increased use, 15% of daily users become addicted
Progression: withdrawal, tolerance, use of time, cravings;1/3 of users transition to schizophrenia
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Medications: None with consistent, positive results; 9% of users become dependent.
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Youtube Video: Cannabis Use Disorder
Amazon or Library Book: Quitting Weed
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Support Group: marijuana-anonymous/find-a-meeting; Online
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