Ghafouri, Mohammad and Correa da Costa, Sabrina and Zare Dehnavi, Ali and Gold, Mark S and Rummans, Teresa A (2024) Treatments for cannabis use disorder across the lifespan: a systematic review. Brain Sciences, 14, (3), 227. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci14030227.
External website: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/14/3/227
Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is a growing public health concern, with rising prevalence and significant impact on individuals across age groups. This systematic review examines 24 studies investigating pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for CUD among adolescents (up to 17), young adults (18-24), and older adults (25-65). Database searches were conducted for randomized controlled trials of CUD interventions reporting outcomes such as cannabis use, abstinence, withdrawal symptoms, and treatment retention. For adolescents, interventions such as contingent rewards and family engagement have shown promise, while young adults benefit from technology-based platforms and peer support. In older adults, pharmacological adjuncts combined with counseling have shown promise in enhancing treatment outcomes. However, optimal treatment combinations remain uncertain, highlighting the need for further research. Addressing CUD requires tailored interventions that acknowledge developmental stages and challenges across the lifespan. Although promising interventions exist, further comparative effectiveness research is needed to delineate the most efficacious approaches.
G Health and disease > Substance use disorder (addiction) > Drug use disorder
HJ Treatment or recovery method > Substance disorder treatment method
HJ Treatment or recovery method > Psychosocial treatment method
HJ Treatment or recovery method > Treatment outcome
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Treatment and maintenance > Treatment factors
L Social psychology and related concepts > Interpersonal interaction and group dynamics > Social support > Peer support or coaching
N Communication, information and education > Digital technology
T Demographic characteristics > Adolescent / youth (teenager / young person)
T Demographic characteristics > Adult
T Demographic characteristics > Young adult
VA Geographic area > International
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