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Cannabis
Dependence Symptoms and DSM-IV Diagnosis
Cannabis
Dependence Symptoms and Diagnosis Overview:
 Cannabis Dependence
symptoms and diagnostic criteria follow below. While some of these Cannabis
Dependence symptoms may be recognized by family, teachers, legal and medical
professionals, and others, only properly trained mental health
professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors etc.) can
or should even attempt to make a mental health diagnosis. Many additional
factors are considered in addition to the Cannabis Dependence symptoms in making
proper diagnosis, including frequently medical and psychological testing
consideration. This information on Cannabis Dependence symptoms and diagnostic
criteria are for information purposes only and should never replace the judgment
and comprehensive assessment of a trained mental health clinician.
Cannabis
Dependence
Diagnostic criteria:
304.30 Cannabis Dependence
Individuals who have cannabis dependence compulsively use the drug but do not
usually develop physiological dependence, although frequently tolerance to the
effects of cannabis has been reported by these individuals. Some users also
reported withdrawal symptoms, although the symptoms have not usually been
clinically significant. Frequently people with cannabis dependence use very
potent cannabis over a period of months and sometimes years, and may spend
significant time acquiring and using the substance. Cannabis dependence often
interferes with family, work, school, or recreational activities. Individuals
with cannabis dependence may also persist in using this drug although knowledge
of physical or psychological problems may result.
Cannabis Dependence Specifiers:
With Physiological Dependence
Without Physiological Dependence
Early Full Remission
Early Partial Remission
Sustained Full Remission
Sustained Partial Remission
In a Controlled Environment
Information
from the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV
Additional
Information and webpage by
Paul Susic
MA
Licensed Psychologist Ph.D. Candidate
(Health and Geriatric Psychologist)
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