Cannabis Addiction Threat

Machine learning–derived risk score

Clinical Purpose This tool allows for the risk stratification of dependence on medical marihuana. It utilizes machine learning models trained on the 2024 Canadian Cannabis Survey (CCS) to identify key predictors associated with elevated Severity of Dependence Scale (SDS) scores.

Disclaimer: Data used for this research were taken from Health Canada’s 2024 Canadian Cannabis Survey (CCS). Health Canada has neither reviewed, approved, nor endorsed this research. Any views expressed or conclusions drawn herein do not necessarily represent those of Health Canada. Source: Health Canada. (2025). Canadian Cannabis Survey (CCS) 2024 Public Use Microdata File. Government of Canada.

⚠️ Preliminary Release: This tool has not been clinically validated. It provides a statistical risk estimate to support, not replace, professional clinical judgment. Do not use as the sole basis for treatment decisions.