Recent clinical trial data shows that cannabis use during alcohol treatment follows a biphasic pattern, with early reductions followed by later increases. Understanding these polysubstance use patterns helps clinicians provide more comprehensive addiction treatment that addresses concurrent substance use beyond the primary substance of concern.
An adapted brief negotiation interview for alcohol and cannabis use among assault-injured emerging adults: A randomized pilot trial protocol.
A new protocol outlines development of brief cannabis intervention emergency department approaches for assault-injured young adults. This early-stage research addresses co-occurring alcohol and cannabis use in emergency settings. The protocol represents intervention development rather than proven clinical outcomes.