HealthDo I suffer from Cannabis Use Disorder?

Do I suffer from Cannabis Use Disorder?

5 questions to ask yourself

It has been reported that almost 4% of the world’s population uses cannabis.  In the US, about 8% of the users are teenagers.  And of all users, about 9% experience a degree of addiction and almost 20% of those began in adolescence.  The most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) has combined historical diagnoses into a single category – Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD).  The National Institutes of Health reported findings that cannabis abuse is common and may be linked to untreated mental disorders.

Could it be a problem for you?  In thinking about the last 12 months, read and answer the questions below.  If you answered “yes” to two or more of the questions, you should consult a medical professional for further screening for cannabis use disorder.

  • I find that I often crave cannabis or have a strong desire or urge to use cannabis.
  • Cannabis use has impacted my ability to function and complete tasks related to work, school, or at home and/or has negatively impacted my relationships with others.
  • I continue to use cannabis despite having a persistent desire to cut down and/or despite my knowledge of issues or hazardous behavior likely to have been caused by or exacerbated by my cannabis use.
  • I often require larger amounts of cannabis than previously needed to experience the same effects as before and/or I often take in larger amounts of cannabis than intended.
  • I often experience negative effects when I’m not using cannabis and often use cannabis to prevent feeling such negative effects.
Research Intern at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Lindsey Salerno, M.Ed., is a research intern at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety (CTSA) at the University of Pennsylvania.  She is currently a second year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology (PsyD) program at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Lindsey’s research interests include exploring preventative factors and outcomes in trauma-exposed individuals, particularly looking at how trauma and resilience impact the onset and maintenance of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders. Lindsey is also interested in alternative treatment methods, particularly for individuals experiencing post-traumatic symptoms, in conjunction with the use of cognitive behavioral therapies.

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