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Cannabis use disorder

Cannabis use that causes loss of control, problems in daily life or withdrawal symptoms (irritability, insomnia). It increases the risk of psychosis.

Common signs

Daily or hard-to-control useLack of motivation and memory problemsIrritability and insomnia when stopping

Tips

For you

  1. Cut down in a planned way
  2. Find other ways to relax and sleep
  3. Get help if there is anxiety or psychotic symptoms

For family and friends

  1. Talk about the effects without lecturing
  2. Suggest alternative activities

When to ask for help

  1. If suspicion, voices or strange ideas appear: urgent consultation
  2. If there are repeated anxiety attacks

Guidance test

Answer thinking about the last few weeks. There are 8 questions and you get your result straight away. Your answers are not saved or sent.

0 of 8
1. I use cannabis almost every day
2. I use more than I intended
3. I find it hard to stop
4. Without it I'm irritable or sleep badly
5. I have given up activities to use
6. I find it hard to concentrate or remember
7. I have had anxiety or paranoia after using
8. I keep using even though it harms me
Also take the full alcohol use test →

Free resources

Downloadable PDF sheetSigns, tips and resources to print or saveSpanish National Plan on Drugs: information and resourcesFree external resourceAll our free guidesFree resource from Clínica Vivaldi

Related disorders

Alcohol use disorderAddictionsTobacco use disorderAddictionsDrug use disorder (cocaine and amphetamines)AddictionsOpioid use disorderAddictions

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Reviewed by María Teresa Fernández Vicente, health psychologist and neuropsychologist (registration no. CV17304), in November 2026. Educational information prepared by the Clínica Vivaldi team based on the DSM-5-TR classification. It does not replace a professional assessment and cannot be used to diagnose.