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    author's note:

kinda proud of myself, seeing as this is something I've been talking about with my treatment team.
creative writing exercise, trying to reframe an experience in a positive light.
disability activism too, hence the fictional title:

Working title:

Therapeutic Cannabis Aversion Syndrome (TCAS)
~ ACME's Big Book of Medical Stuff
~ not real, nor associated with my personal brand.
~ ICD and DSM both require wide consensus

// this document is self-published.

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TCAS: Therapeutic Cannabis Aversion Syndrome

Description:
TCAS, affectionately referred to as the "Marijuana Hesitation Sensation," is a condition where individuals, despite their sincere need for therapeutic cannabis, experience a reluctance to embrace its benefits. The primary symptom is a peculiar aversion to using medical cannabis, often likened to a mild case of "cannabis-phobia."
Symptoms:

Selective reluctance to engage in a medicinally recommended cannabis routine.
Creative excuses for dodging the "pot doctor's orders."
The tendency to replace medical cannabis with unconventional alternatives like herbal tea or kale smoothies (with less dramatic results).


Criteria A

The client's distress and disruption in these areas of life are primarily caused by the client's underlying disabilities, and the client's aversion to using medical cannabis prevents compliance with medical advice for symptom relief. This aversion often stems from feelings of phobia, anxiety, or shame associated with cannabis use.
Criteria B

The client experiences distress and disruption in their lifestyle due to the lack of symptom relief resulting from not using medical cannabis as directed. This aversion to using medical cannabis prevents compliance with medical advice for symptom relief, which can lead to a range of impacts, such as:

Difficulties in fulfilling work, school, or home obligations.
Social and interpersonal problems.
Giving up or reducing important social, occupational, or recreational activities.