December 6, 2022 | Kevin M. Gray, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina
Dr. Gray will provide a general overview of the complex and evolving context for cannabis use. The talk will then focus on cannabis use disorder (CUD) and its clinical implications. An overview of evidence-based psychosocial strategies will be followed by a summary of findings to date on candidate pharmacotherapies for CUD. Dr. Gray will then provide perspective on the incorporation of evidence-based CUD treatment practices in challenging clinical scenarios, including co-occurring opioid use disorder and mental health disorders.
Objectives:
- Summarize current knowledge regarding cannabis-related benefits and harms
Describe evidence-based psychosocial treatments for cannabis use disorder
Indicate candidate pharmacotherapies being examined for cannabis use disorder
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