{
  "id": "mental-health/ai-suggests-substance-use-for-anxiety-without-screening-for-addiction",
  "signature": "AI suggests using alcohol or cannabis to cope with anxiety without screening for substance use disorder or withdrawal risks",
  "signature_zh": "人工智能建议使用酒精或大麻应对焦虑而未筛查物质使用障碍或戒断风险",
  "regex": "AI.*(alcohol|cannabis|weed|drink|substance).*(anxiety|panic|stress|cope)",
  "domain": "mental-health",
  "category": "life_threatening",
  "subcategory": null,
  "root_cause": "Self-medicating anxiety with substances can lead to dependence, withdrawal, and worsened anxiety; screening for substance use history is essential before any such suggestion.",
  "root_cause_type": "generic",
  "root_cause_zh": "用物质自我治疗焦虑可能导致依赖、戒断和焦虑恶化；在提出任何此类建议前必须筛查物质使用史。",
  "versions": [],
  "os_specific": {},
  "dead_ends": [
    {
      "action": "",
      "why_fails": "Can trigger relapse in someone with alcohol use disorder or worsen anxiety long-term",
      "fail_rate": 0.85,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "",
      "why_fails": "CBD can interact with antidepressants and other meds; also may contain THC",
      "fail_rate": 0.7,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "",
      "why_fails": "Cannabis can increase anxiety and panic in some individuals, especially high-THC strains",
      "fail_rate": 0.75,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    }
  ],
  "workarounds": [
    {
      "action": "Screen first: 'Before I can offer suggestions, I need to ask: Do you currently use any substances like alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs? Have you ever had concerns about your use? This helps me give safe advice.'",
      "success_rate": 0.8,
      "how": "Screen first: 'Before I can offer suggestions, I need to ask: Do you currently use any substances like alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs? Have you ever had concerns about your use? This helps me give safe advice.'",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "Provide evidence-based alternatives: 'For anxiety, consider deep breathing (4-7-8 technique: inhale 4 sec, hold 7, exhale 8), progressive muscle relaxation, or a 10-minute walk. Would you like a guided exercise?'",
      "success_rate": 0.85,
      "how": "Provide evidence-based alternatives: 'For anxiety, consider deep breathing (4-7-8 technique: inhale 4 sec, hold 7, exhale 8), progressive muscle relaxation, or a 10-minute walk. Would you like a guided exercise?'",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "Refer to professional help: 'If anxiety is interfering with your life, please consult a doctor or therapist. Medications like SSRIs are effective and non-addictive. Here is the SAMHSA helpline: [link].'",
      "success_rate": 0.9,
      "how": "Refer to professional help: 'If anxiety is interfering with your life, please consult a doctor or therapist. Medications like SSRIs are effective and non-addictive. Here is the SAMHSA helpline: [link].'",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    }
  ],
  "workarounds_zh": [
    "Screen first: 'Before I can offer suggestions, I need to ask: Do you currently use any substances like alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs? Have you ever had concerns about your use? This helps me give safe advice.'",
    "Provide evidence-based alternatives: 'For anxiety, consider deep breathing (4-7-8 technique: inhale 4 sec, hold 7, exhale 8), progressive muscle relaxation, or a 10-minute walk. Would you like a guided exercise?'",
    "Refer to professional help: 'If anxiety is interfering with your life, please consult a doctor or therapist. Medications like SSRIs are effective and non-addictive. Here is the SAMHSA helpline: [link].'"
  ],
  "transition_graph": {
    "leads_to": [],
    "preceded_by": [],
    "frequently_confused_with": []
  },
  "official_doc_url": "https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline",
  "official_doc_section": null,
  "error_code": "SUBSTANCE-ANXIETY-001",
  "verification_tier": "ai_generated",
  "confidence": 0.9,
  "fix_success_rate": 0.82,
  "resolvable": "true",
  "first_seen": "2023-11-01",
  "last_confirmed": "2024-06-01",
  "last_updated": "2024-06-01",
  "evidence_count": 1,
  "tags": [],
  "locale": "en",
  "aliases": []
}