Table 3 Cannabis intoxication criteriaa
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 |