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Cannabis Withdrawal Symptoms -
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Symptoms include irritability, anxiety, sleep difficulties, decreased appetite, and
mood swings.
Cannabis Withdrawal - DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria (F12.288)
A. Cessation of cannabis use that has been heavy and prolonged, typically daily or
almost daily use over a period of at least a few months.
B. Three (or more) of the following signs and symptoms develop within
approximately 1 week after cessation:
Irritability, anger, or aggression
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,Nervousness or anxiety
Sleep difficulty (e.g., insomnia, disturbing dreams)
Decreased appetite or weight loss
Restlessness
Depressed mood
At least one physical symptom causing significant discomfort (e.g., abdominal pain,
shakiness/tremors, sweating, fever, chills, or headache)
C. The signs or symptoms in Criterion B cause clinically significant distress or
impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
D. The signs or symptoms are not attributable to another medical condition and
are not better explained by another mental disorder, including intoxication or
withdrawal from another substance.
Withdrawal onset typically occurs within 24 to 48 hours after cessation of use. It
peaks within 2 to 5 days and resolves within one to two weeks, although sleep
disturbance can persist longer.
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Caffeine Intoxication Case Study -
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Diagnosis based on restlessness, muscle twitching, diuresis, and GI upset after
excessive caffeine use (>250 mg).
CAFFEINE INTOXICATION IS THE RECENT CONSUMPTION TO CREATE 5
OR MORE SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS SHORTLY AFTER: RESTLESSNESS,
NERVOUSNESS, EXCITEMENT, INSOMNIA, FLUSHED FACE, DIURESIS, GI
DISTRESS, MUSCLE TWITCHING, RAMBLING FLOW OF THOUGHT AND
SPEECH, TACHYCARDIA OR CARDIAC ARRYTHMIA, PERIODS OF
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,INEXHAUSTABILITY, AND PSYCHOMOTOR AGITATION. IT MAY OCCUR
WITH LOW-DOSES IN VULNERABLE PERSONS.
HIGHER LEVELS OF INTOXICATION INCLUDE MUSCLE TWITCHING,
RAMBLING THOUGHTS/SPEECH, TACHYCARDIA/ARRHYTHMIA,
AGITATION AND INEXHAUSTIBILITY. TOLERANCE MAY PREVENT
SYMPTOMS OR THERE MAY BE OTHER SENSORY SYMPTOMS.
HALF LIFE IS 4-6 HOURS. DOSES OF 5-10G CAN BE LETHAL
PREVALENCE IS 7%, 85% CONSUME CAFFEINE DAILY. IT MAY INTERFERE
WITH FULFILLING NORMAL OBLIGATIONS. DECREASED CEREBRAL
BLOOD FLOW MAY STIR HEADACHES, DROWSINESS, POOR
CONCENTRATION, FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS.
WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS MAY LAST 2-9 DAYS AND HEADACHE LAST 21
DAYS.
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Cannabis Use in Adolescents Case Study -
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Red eyes, amotivation, sedation, and weight gain suggest cannabis use.
Acute vs. Chronic Cannabis effects:
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Paraphilic Disorders: Voyeuristic -
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, Voyeuristic Disorder - DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria (F65.3)
A. Over a period of at least 6 months, recurrent and intense sexual arousal from
observing an unsuspecting person who is naked, in the process of disrobing, or
engaging in sexual activity, as manifested by fantasies, urges, or behaviors.
B. The individual has acted on these sexual urges with a nonconsenting person, or
the sexual urges or fantasies cause clinically significant distress or impairment in
social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
C. The individual experiencing the arousal and/or engaging in the behavior is at
least 18 years of age.
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Paraphilic Disorders: Exhibitionistic -
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Exhibitionistic Disorder - DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria (F65.2)
A. Over a period of at least 6 months, recurrent and intense sexual arousal from
the exposure of one's genitals to an unsuspecting person, as manifested by
fantasies, urges, or behaviors.
B. The individual has acted on these sexual urges with a nonconsenting person, or
the sexual urges or fantasies cause clinically significant distress or impairment in
social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
C. The individual experiencing the arousal and/or engaging in the behavior is at
least 18 years of age.
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Paraphilic Disorders: Frotteuristic -
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