Which symptom is described as altered consciousness in cannabinoid intoxication?

• A. Enhanced sexual pleasure
• B. Drowsiness
• C. Altered consciousness
• D. Unsteady gait

Answer: (C)

Cannabinoid intoxication can alter a person’s level of awareness and responsiveness, meaning consciousness is changed. Altered consciousness describes this shift in awareness or responsiveness, which can range from slowed thinking and confusion to reduced alertness at higher doses. So, this term best matches the state produced by cannabis effects, making it the right choice. While drowsiness can occur, it’s a more specific moment of lowered alertness rather than the broader change in consciousness described here. Unsteady gait reflects motor impairment, not a change in awareness, and enhanced sexual pleasure isn’t a typical sign of cannabis intoxication. In practice, noting altered consciousness helps capture the overall mental-status change cannabis can cause.