What does the specifier "With Perceptual Disturbances" indicate in Cannabis Intoxication?

The specifier "With Perceptual Disturbances" in Cannabis Intoxication specifically indicates the experience of audio and visual hallucinations while the individual's reality testing remains intact. This means that, during intoxication, a person may experience sensory distortions or false perceptions—such as hearing sounds or seeing things that are not present—without a significant disconnection from reality or belief in these phenomena as actual occurrences.

This specifier helps clinicians understand the severity and nature of the intoxication experience, as perceptual disturbances can complicate the overall clinical picture. In other disorders or intoxication scenarios, hallucinations may occur with impaired insight or reality testing, leading to more severe functional impairment. Thus, the distinct characterization of perceptual disturbances within the context of reality testing provides critical information for diagnosis and treatment planning.

The other choices, while they may relate to symptoms or issues that could arise from cannabis use, do not accurately reflect the specific nature of the perceptual disturbances in cannabis intoxication as defined by the DSM-5-TR. Chronic pain, mood swings, and impaired motor control are not specifically tied to the definition of perceptual disturbances, which is focused on sensory experiences occurring without a loss of insight.