A problematic pattern of cannabis use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by at least two of the following, occurring within a 12-month period: |
1) Cannabis is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended. |
2) There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control cannabis use. |
3) A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain cannabis, use cannabis, or recover from its effects. |
4) Craving, or a strong desire or urge to use cannabis. |
5) Recurrent cannabis use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home. |
6) Continued cannabis use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of cannabis. |
7) Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of cannabis use. |
8) Recurrent cannabis use in situations in which it is physically hazardous. |
9) Cannabis use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by cannabis. |
10) Tolerance, as defined by either of the following: |
a) A need for markedly increased amounts of cannabis to achieve intoxication or desired effect. |
b) Markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of cannabis. |
11) Withdrawal, as manifested by either of the following: |
a) The characteristic withdrawal syndrome for cannabis. |
b) Cannabis (or a closely related substance) is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms. |
Specify if: |
In early remission: After full criteria for cannabis use disorder were previously met, none of the criteria for cannabis use disorder have been met for at least 3 months but for less than 12 months (with the exception that Criterion A4, "Craving, or a strong desire or urge to use cannabis," may be present). |
In sustained remission: After full criteria for cannabis use disorder were previously met, none of the criteria for cannabis use disorder have been met at any time during a period of 12 months or longer (with the exception that Criterion A4, "Craving, or a strong desire or urge to use cannabis," may be present). |
Specify if: |
In a controlled environment: In a controlled environment: This additional specifier is used if the individual is in an environment where access to cannabis is restricted. |
Specify current severity: |
Mild: Presence of 2 to 3 symptoms. |
Moderate: Presence of 4 to 5 symptoms. |
Severe: Presence of 6 or more symptoms. |
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