Cannabis Use Disorder

RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS

What is Cannabis Use Disorder?
Overview

Cannabis use disorder is a mental health condition that involves compulsive cannabis use despite negative consequences. It can lead to social, occupational, and health problems

US Cases: 20million
World Cases: 24 million
Sex Ratio: M+/F
Age Onset: Before 18
Brain Area: Gene CHRNA2,Chromosome 8
Symptoms: seeking more dopamine
Progression: hallucinations, memory, withdrawal
Therapies: detoxification, inpatient, counseling
Medications: none

YouTube Video: Cannabis Use Disorder

Support Groups:

Marijuana-Anonymous.org/find-a-meeting/Online, Phone, or Land in 31 states in some major cities