Table 2.
Cannabis use disorder and characteristics (n=100)
| Variable | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Form of cannabis being taken | |
| Smoked | 73 |
| Oral | 1 |
| Both oral and smoked | 26 |
| Preferred form of cannabis | |
| Smoked | 96 |
| Oral | 4 |
| ICD-10 criteria fulfilled | |
| Craving | 70 |
| Difficulty in control | 46 |
| Withdrawal | 57 |
| Tolerance | 75 |
| Progressive neglect of alternative pleasures | 13 |
| Persisting despite harmful consequences | 4 |
| ICD-10 diagnosis of dependence | 58 |
| DSM-5 criteria | |
| Repeatedly unable to carry out major obligations at work, school, or home due to substance use | 15 |
| Recurrent use of substances in physically hazardous situations | 47 |
| Continued use despite persistent or recurring social or interpersonal problems caused or made worse by substance use | 19 |
| Tolerance | 76 |
| Withdrawal | 55 |
| Using greater amounts or using over a longer time period than intended | 30 |
| Persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use | 40 |
| Spending a lot of time obtaining, using, or recovering from using substances | 21 |
| Stopping or reducing important social, occupational, or recreational activities due to substance use | 10 |
| Consistent use despite persistent or recurrent physical or psychological difficulties | 10 |
| Craving or a strong desire to use substances | 71 |
| Cannabis use disorder | |
| Mild | 21 |
| Moderate | 21 |
| Severe | 32 |
ICD-10 – International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision; DSM-5 – Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders