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Review
. 2021 Apr:38:67-74.
doi: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2020.11.002. Epub 2020 Nov 17.

Interventions for cannabis use disorder

Ken C Winters  1 , Joel Mader  2 , Alan J Budney  3 , Catherine Stanger  3 , Ashley A Knapp  3 , Denise D Walker  4
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Interventions for cannabis use disorder

Ken C Winters et al. Curr Opin Psychol. 2021 Apr.

Abstract

How to treat adults and adolescents with a Cannabis Use Disorder is a burgeoning research area. This article reviews the empirical literature pertaining to several psychosocial approaches (cognitive-behavior therapy, motivational enhancement, and contingency management), all of which are associated with favorable outcomes. We also review the emerging research on the use of pharmacotherapy, brief interventions and technology-delivered interventions, and conclude with an overview of future research needs.

Keywords: Cannabis use disorder; Treatment.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interest statement Nothing declared.

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