From: The emergency department care of the cannabis and synthetic cannabinoid patient: a narrative review
The DSM-V defines cannabis intoxication as: | |
1. Recent cannabis usage | |
2. Significant behavioral or psychological change that occurs during or immediately after cannabis use | |
3. Two or more of the following findings occurring within 2 hours of usage and not attributable to another cause: tachycardia, conjunctival injection, dry mouth, increased appetite | |
Note: Intoxication can occur with or without perceptual disturbances |