Priming primary care providers to engage in evidence-based discussions about cannabis with patients

Table 3 Stepwise assessment of cannabis use disorder

Step 1. Do you currently use cannabis? YES/NO
Step 2. IF YES, cannabis use disorder-short form [78]
1. How often during the past 6 months did you find that you were not able to stop using cannabis once you had started?
Never	Less than monthly	Monthly	Weekly	Daily or almost daily
0	1	2	3	4
2. How often in the past 6 months have you devoted a great deal of your time to getting, using, or recovering from cannabis?
Never	Less than monthly	Monthly	Weekly	Daily or almost daily
0	1	2	3	4
3. How often in the past 6 months have you had a problem with your memory or concentration after using cannabis?
Never	Less than monthly	Monthly	Weekly	Daily or almost daily
0	1	2	3	4
Total score _______
Positive Screen = 2 or higher
Step 3: Confirm with DSM-V Criteria for Cannabis Use Disorder [36]

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