Mini Symposium: Emerging Cannabis Research and Treatment for Psychiatric and Other Priority Populations-Emerging Cannabis Research and Treatment for Psychiatric and Other Priority Populations

Emerging Cannabis Research and Treatment for Psychiatric and Other Priority Populations

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The speakers in the video discussed various aspects of cannabis research and treatment. Dana Rubenstein presented on trends in cannabis use and co-use with tobacco among racial ethnic minoritized adults with serious psychological distress. She highlighted the higher prevalence of cannabis use and co-use in individuals with serious psychological distress, as well as the need for comprehensive treatment for this population. Dr. Tony George discussed the increase in daily cannabis use among individuals with schizophrenia or psychosis since legalization, and the potential for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as a treatment for cannabis addiction in this population. Dr. Howard Padua presented findings on trends in cannabis use disorder among the Medicaid population in California since adult use legalization, and the decrease in treatment admissions for cannabis use disorder despite the increase in prevalence. He discussed the need for further research to understand the reasons behind these trends and to develop effective prevention and treatment interventions. In summary, the presentations highlight the need for comprehensive treatment for cannabis use disorders, the impact of legalization on use and treatment patterns, and the importance of research in understanding and addressing these issues.

Keywords

cannabis research

treatment

trends

cannabis use

co-use

serious psychological distress

schizophrenia

legalization

cannabis addiction

prevalence

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