Interventions for cannabis use disorder

Area of Science:

• Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
• Addiction Medicine
• Clinical Psychology

Background:

• Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) affects adults and adolescents, necessitating effective treatment strategies.
• A growing body of research is dedicated to understanding and improving CUD interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review empirical literature on psychosocial approaches for treating Cannabis Use Disorder.
• To examine emerging research in pharmacotherapy, brief interventions, and technology-delivered interventions for CUD.
• To identify future research directions in the field of CUD treatment.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review of empirical literature on psychosocial interventions for CUD.
• Inclusion of studies on cognitive-behavior therapy, motivational enhancement, and contingency management.
• Analysis of emerging research on pharmacotherapy, brief interventions, and technology-delivered treatments.

Main Results:

• Psychosocial approaches, including cognitive-behavior therapy, motivational enhancement, and contingency management, demonstrate favorable outcomes for CUD.
• Emerging research indicates potential for pharmacotherapy, brief interventions, and technology-delivered interventions in CUD treatment.

Conclusions:

• Established psychosocial interventions are effective for Cannabis Use Disorder.
• Further research is needed to fully establish the efficacy of newer treatment modalities like pharmacotherapy and technology-based interventions for CUD.