ICD-11 · 6C41.11

Harmful pattern of use of cannabis, continuous

A pattern of continuous (daily or almost daily) cannabis use that has caused damage to a person’s physical or mental health or has resulted in behavior leading to harm to the health of others. The pattern of continuous cannabis use is evident over a period of at least one month. Harm to health of the individual occurs due to one or more of the following: (1) behavior related to intoxication; (2) direct or secondary toxic effects on body organs and systems; or (3) a harmful route of administration. Harm to health of others includes any form of physical harm, including trauma, or mental disorder that is directly attributable to behavior related to cannabis intoxication on the part of the person to whom the diagnosis of Harmful pattern of use of cannabis applies.

ICD-11 diagnostic criteria

How to recognise

In the ICD-11 framework, the core symptoms taken into account when recognising Harmful pattern of use of cannabis, continuous are:

Differential diagnosis

When diagnosing Harmful pattern of use of cannabis, continuous, the following ICD-11 disorders should be considered in the differential diagnosis:

Frequently asked questions

How is Harmful pattern of use of cannabis, continuous diagnosed according to ICD-11?

According to ICD-11, the diagnostic criteria for Harmful pattern of use of cannabis, continuous (6C41.11) include: regularne używanie cannabis; negatywne konsekwencje zdrowotne lub społeczne.

What disorders are in the differential diagnosis of Harmful pattern of use of cannabis, continuous?

The differential diagnosis of Harmful pattern of use of cannabis, continuous (6C41.11) includes: Epizod szkodliwego używania cannabis (6C41.0), Uzależnienie od cannabis (6C41.2).

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