[Treatment of cannabis dependence]

Rev Prat. 2005 Jan 15;55(1):64-70; discussion 71-2.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Cannabis is the most regularly used illicit drug in the world. Yet, until recently, there existed no therapeutic intervention for the users of this product. This was due to the fact that cannabis has always been considered a substance that doesn't lead to dependence and thus didn't necessitate a management plan for quitting. The results of the first studies in the domain of cannabis dependence suggest that this pathology responds to the same types of treatments for alcohol and tobacco dependence.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Alcohol Drinking / adverse effects
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Cannabinoids / urine
  • Child
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Comorbidity
  • Female
  • Hospitalization
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Marijuana Abuse / complications
  • Marijuana Abuse / epidemiology
  • Marijuana Abuse / therapy*
  • Marijuana Abuse / urine
  • Mental Disorders / epidemiology
  • Motivation
  • Smoking / adverse effects

Substances

  • Cannabinoids