Question

Briefly summarize the diagnostic criteria for Cannabis-Related Disorders. Then, research the psychological and developmental impact of the legalization of marijuana. Has legalization led to increased addiction in the states and countries where it has occurred? Has legalization allowd individuals who were using opioids an alternative form of pain management (make sure to discern between the effects of CBD and THC on pain as they are different)? Does marijuana help manage PTSD, etc. or make this symptoms worse? What is the impact use on brain development in those 25 years old and younger? 600 words and Use academic jornal research to support perspectives

Answer 1

With the publication of DSM-5, cannabis abuse and dependence are now considered part of the same substance use disorder, or simply, cannabis use disorder. When soliciting information related to marijuana use, both acutely and chronically, clinicians are advised to keep in mind the diagnostic criteria discussed below.Marijuana addiction often is questioned, debated and dismissed as beneficial, not addicting and without serious adverse effects. However, examining the evidence derived from clinical practice and scientific research as illustrated and validated in the diagnostic criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fifth edition, (DSM-5), marijuana is highly addicting, harmful and dangerous as other drugs of addiction.Depression can present with symptoms of anergia, amotivation, short-term memory deficits, and difficulty concentrating. In a young person, who fits the demographic of a cannabis user, parents or others may attribute the symptoms to cannabis use and denial, particularly if the adolescent cannot articulate their feelings. To rule out other disorders, in addition to meeting the diagnostic criteria listed above, diagnosis of use can be determined through enzyme immunoassay testing of a urine sample for cannabinoid metabolites. The presence of metabolites can indicate recent use, and if quantitative testing is done, the levels of metabolites can be measured, indicating the relative amount of cannabis recently used.