Cannabis Addiction
Key findings associated with cannabis use, cannabis-induced, and cannabis-related disorders include the following: Mood :Acute use may be associated with feelings of euphoria, uncontrollable laughter, increased appetite, and difficulty concentrating. In chronic use or withdrawal, patients may report a depressed mood characterized by apathy, lack of motivation, irritability, loss of interest in typical activities, difficulty concentrating, and possibly isolation. Affect : Acutely, affect may span the spectrum from euphoric to anxious. In chronic use, affect may be constricted or flat. Thought process and content : As in any mental status examination, assessing the patient for the presence of suicidality or homicidality and taking appropriate action is critical. Patients may demonstrate flight of ideas, loose associations, and, in some cases, delusions and hallucinations. Cognition : In both acute and chronic use, difficulty concentrating and memory impairment are common. Physical sig