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Cannabis
Intoxication Symptoms and DSM-IV Diagnosis
Cannabis
Intoxication Symptoms and Diagnosis Overview:
 Cannabis
Intoxication
symptoms and diagnostic criteria follow below for virtually every mental health
diagnosis recognized by the DSM-IV (Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders). This manual is the diagnostic manual used by mental health
clinicians such as psychologists, psychiatrists, professional mental health
counselors and licensed clinical social workers. However, it is extremely
important to remember that you should never attempt to make a mental health diagnosis
for yourself or others unless you are properly trained and licensed to do so.. Many additional
factors are considered in addition to the Cannabis Intoxication symptoms specified on
these pages in making
a proper diagnosis, including medical and psychological testing
considerations, among others. The information provided on the following pages of
Cannabis Intoxication 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
Intoxication Diagnostic Criteria:
292.0 Cannabis
Intoxication
A. Recent
use of cannabis.
B. Clinically
significant maladaptive behavioral or psychological changes (e.g., impaired
motor coordination, euphoria, anxiety, sensation of slowed time, impaired
judgment, social withdrawal) that developed during, or shortly after, cannabis
use.
C. Two
(or more) of the following signs, developing within two hours of cannabis use:
(1)
conjunctival injection
(2)
increased appetite
(3)
dry mouth
(4)
tachycardia
D. The
symptoms are not due to a general medical condition and are not better accounted
for by another mental disorder.
Specify if:
With
Perceptual Disturbances
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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