Addiction and substance use. Case 2, Jenny, age 15, adolescent cannabis use. Substance use assessment. V2

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Although Jenny appears distracted, rolls her eyes, and visibly upset at the interview, she cooperates in answering the nurse's questions. Jenny started smoking marijuana about six and a half months...

Although Jenny appears distracted, rolls her eyes, and visibly upset at the interview, she cooperates in answering the nurse's questions. Jenny started smoking marijuana about six and a half months ago, only smokes a small amount at parties (which is twice a month), and insists that her pot use is completely under control. Jenny doesn't take any other types of drugs or prescriptions outside of marijuana. Jenny is insistent that marijuana isn't a big deal. As for alcohol, Jenny drinks minimally at parties because it just makes her sick.

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