F12: Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of cannabinoids
F12.2: Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of cannabinoids : dependence syndrome
Cannabis is a hemp plant. The main active ingredient in cannabis is THC. Cannabis also contains the substance CBD. The drugs marijuana and hashish are parts of the hemp plant.
You are addicted to cannabis. When you are addicted to cannabis, you have a constant strong desire to consume cannabis. You may then find it difficult to control your consumption and need more and more cannabis. Not consuming cannabis may then lead to you having physical or mental problems. The addiction may cause you to neglect other things in your day-to-day life.
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