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Effects of cannabidiol on anandamide levels in individuals with cannabis use disorder: findings from a randomised clinical trial for the treatment of cannabis use disorder
Cannabidiol (CBD) has shown promise in treating psychiatric disorders, including cannabis use disorder – a major public health burden with no...
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Effectiveness of cannabis use and cannabis use disorder interventions: a European and international data synthesis
This data synthesis examined the effectiveness of behavioural and pharmacological approaches for cannabis treatment. We integrated findings from high...
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Genetic influences and causal pathways shared between cannabis use disorder and other substance use traits
Cannabis use disorder (CanUD) has increased with the legalization of the use of cannabis. Around 20% of individuals using cannabis develop CanUD, and...
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Comparative analysis of addiction severity and renal functions in patients with synthetic cannabinoid use disorder versus cannabis use disorder
BackgroundThe use of synthetic cannabinoids (SC) has become a concerning public health issue due to their potential adverse effects on both physical...
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The Role of Medicinal Cannabis as an Emerging Therapy for Opioid Use Disorder
This narrative review explores current insights into the potential use of medicinal cannabis-related products as an emerging therapy for opioid use...
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Cannabis Legalization and the Decline of Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) Treatment Utilization in the US
Purposeof ReviewCannabis legalization and greater social acceptance of cannabis, as well as increasing adult cannabis use, put growing numbers of...
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Cross-ancestry genetic investigation of schizophrenia, cannabis use disorder, and tobacco smoking
Individuals with schizophrenia frequently experience co-occurring substance use, including tobacco smoking and heavy cannabis use, and substance use...
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Assessing the Impact of Recreational Cannabis Legalization on Cannabis Use Disorder and Admissions to Treatment in the United States
Purpose of ReviewPolicy implications from changes in recreational cannabis laws (RCLs) have raised public health concerns. While numerous studies...
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Persistent increased severity of cannabis use disorder symptoms in adolescents compared to adults: a one-year longitudinal study
Adolescence is a developmental period characterised by increased vulnerability to cannabis use disorder (CUD). However, previous investigations of...
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Cannabis use and cannabis use disorders and their treatment in the Europe
This paper introduces the special issue on cannabis use in Europe. It describes data on the prevalence of cannabis use in Europe and the more limited...
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Mental and Physical Health Conditions Among U.S. Veterans with Cannabis Use and Cannabis Use Disorders
Purpose of ReviewVeterans are a large population that is disproportionately affected by various physical and mental health conditions. The primary...
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Transcultural Aspects of Cannabis Use: a Descriptive Overview of Cannabis Use across Cultures
Purpose of ReviewThis narrative review summarises cultural aspects of cannabis use across different (sub)cultures, nations, and gender, racial, and...
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Differential Mechanisms of Behavior Change in Cannabis Use Disorder Treatments: Functional Improvements and Clinical Implications
Research on the mechanisms of behavior change (MOBC) for the treatment of cannabis use disorder (CUD) has limitations due to an overemphasis on...
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Predictors of effective therapy among individuals with Cannabis Use Disorder: a review of the literature
Treatment demand for Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) has increased in the past decade in almost all European countries, and CUD is currently the most...
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Association between formal thought disorder and cannabis use: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Formal thought disorder (FTD) is a multidimensional syndrome mainly occurring along the psychosis continuum. Cannabis use is known to increase...
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A Review of Disparities in Cannabis Use and Cannabis Use Disorder Affecting Sexual and Gender Minority Populations and Evidence for Contributing Factors
Purpose of ReviewSexual and gender minorities (SGM) appear to be at elevated risk for cannabis use (CU) and cannabis use disorder (CUD) compared to...
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Racial and Ethnic Differences in Cannabis Use and Cannabis Use Disorder: Implications for Researchers
Purpose of ReviewHeavy and prolonged use of cannabis is associated with several adverse health, legal, and social consequences. Although cannabis use...
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Mechanisms of Behavior Change for Functional Improvements in Cannabis Use Disorder Treatments: Current Science and Future Outlook
Purpose of ReviewThe rising prevalence of cannabis use disorder (CUD) has prompted an urgent need for effective behavioral treatments to reduce the...
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The Effect of Mindfulness-based Psychoeducation on Negative Automatic Thoughts and Medication Adherence in Individuals with Cannabis Use Disorder: a Randomized Controlled Trial
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of mindfulness-based psychoeducation on negative automatic thoughts and medication adherence in...
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Association of self-reported use of cannabis for the purpose of improving physical, mental, and sleep health with problematic cannabis use risk
BackgroundLittle is known about health-focused cannabis use purposes and their associations with risk for problematic cannabis use. This...