Cannabis use disorder

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Cannabis Use Disorder[edit | edit source]

Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) is a medical condition defined by an individual's persistent use of cannabis despite significant negative consequences in their personal, professional, or social life. Classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), CUD reflects a spectrum of cannabis-related problems ranging from mild to severe.

Understanding the impact of cannabis on mental health is crucial for diagnosing and treating CUD.

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

The DSM-5 criteria for Cannabis Use Disorder include a pattern of cannabis use leading to significant impairment or distress, as indicated by two or more of the following symptoms within a 12-month period: - Cannabis is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than intended. - Persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control cannabis use. - A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain cannabis, use cannabis, or recover from its effects. - Craving, or a strong desire or urge to use cannabis. - Recurrent cannabis use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home. - Continued cannabis use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of cannabis. - Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of cannabis use. - Recurrent cannabis use in situations in which it is physically hazardous. - 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. - Tolerance, as defined by either a need for markedly increased amounts of cannabis to achieve intoxication or desired effect or markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of cannabis. - Withdrawal, as manifested by either the characteristic withdrawal syndrome for cannabis or cannabis (or a closely related substance) is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms.

Causes and Risk Factors[edit | edit source]

The exact cause of Cannabis Use Disorder is not fully understood but is believed to involve a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Risk factors may include: - Early age of first cannabis use - Higher potency of cannabis - Mental health disorders, such as depression or anxiety - Family history of substance use disorders

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder varies based on the severity of the condition and the individual's needs, including: - Behavioral therapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational enhancement therapy (MET), and contingency management (CM) - Support groups and 12-step programs - No medications are currently approved specifically for CUD, but treatment may include medications to manage withdrawal symptoms and co-occurring mental health conditions

Prevention[edit | edit source]

Prevention of Cannabis Use Disorder focuses on education about the risks of cannabis use, early identification of at-risk individuals, and interventions to address risk factors such as mental health disorders.

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