A Brief Intervention for Cannabis Use
A new randomized trial is evaluating brief interventions for cannabis use disorder in emerging adults aged 18-25, using both biological and self-report measures. This research addresses a critical gap in evidence-based treatments for young adults with…
Large study finds a strong link between depression and cannabis use – Medical Xpress
✦ New CED Clinical Relevance #75 Strong Clinical Relevance High-quality evidence with meaningful patient or clinical significance. Mental HealthResearchTHC Why This Matters Clinicians need to understand this bidirectional relationship between…
Cannabis Use Disorder Carries Greater Psychiatric Risk in Adolescents Than Adults, Johns Hopkins Study Finds
"The relationship between cannabis use disorder and psychiatric outcomes is nuanced and varies significantly by age and comorbidity... These results should not be interpreted as cannabis being 'safe,' but rather that risk is relative and…
Alcohol and Cannabis Use Disorders Linked to Poorer Treatment Response in Adult ADHD, Small Study Finds
In revised parsimonious multivariable models, alcohol use disorder (OR≈0.08–0.10, p=0.010–0.026) and cannabis use disorder (OR≈0.20–0.24, p=0.014–0.028) were consistently associated with reduced odds of clinical response.
Cannabis Use Disorder Carries Greater Psychiatric Risk for Adolescents Than Adults, Study Finds
"The relationship between cannabis use disorder and psychiatric outcomes is nuanced and varies significantly by age and comorbidity." — Ryan C. Nicholson, MD MPH
Alcohol and Cannabis Use Disorders Linked to Poorer ADHD Treatment Outcomes in Real-World Study
"In adults with ADHD treated in routine clinical practice, alcohol and cannabis use disorders were associated with a reduced likelihood of achieving clinically meaningful improvement under routine pharmacological care, whereas autism spectrum disorder…
Patients With Cannabis Use Disorder Used Significantly More Pain Medication After Hand Surgery, Study Finds
Patients with CUD had significantly higher odds of opioid (OR = 3.00; 95% CI: 2.06–4.55), nonopioid (OR = 3.67; 95% CI: 2.76–4.93), and NSAID use (OR = 1.83; 95% CI: 1.27–2.63) in the 30 days following closed reduction percutaneous pinning of hand…
Expert Panel Identifies Key Risk Factors for Cannabis Use in Rheumatology Patients
Demographic factors (age and gender) and medical conditions such as substance use disorders and schizophrenia were identified as important to consider with cannabis use along with cannabis consumption patterns, including the age of first use, method, and…
The Effects of Extended Cannabis Abstinence in Comorbid Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Cannabis Use Disorder.
A clinical study examined cannabis abstinence effects in PTSD patients with cannabis use disorder, finding measurable changes during extended cessation periods. While the research addresses an important dual-diagnosis scenario, the specific nature and…
Defining Cannabis Use Disorder in Administrative Health Data: A Systematic Review of Case Definitions and Validation Approaches.
A systematic review of 56 studies reveals concerning inconsistencies in how cannabis use disorder administrative data validation occurs across health systems. Most studies used ICD diagnostic codes without proper validation, undermining the reliability…