Cannabis contains cannabinoids, including delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, which has intoxicating effects and can temporarily change mood, thoughts and perceptions.
Those effects may matter if your plan involves avoiding intoxication, managing emotional symptoms, rebuilding trust or noticing patterns clearly. A useful assessment looks at what you use, how often, what happens before and afterward, and whether use is making your chosen goals harder to reach.
