Abstract | Background: The prevalence of cannabis use and cannabis use disorders (CUD) has significantly increased over time. However, there are no approved pharmacological treatments for CUD. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy and safety of various medical cannabinoids in the treatment of CUD. Methods: We conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials which evaluated the therapeutic potential of medical cannabinoids in individuals with CUD and summarized the main study outcomes in terms of cannabis use, abstinence, withdrawal symptoms, craving, retention in treatment and adverse events. Results: Conclusions:
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Authors | Caroline Vuilleumier, Norbert Scherbaum, Udo Bonnet, Patrik Roser |
Journal | Frontiers in psychiatry
(Front Psychiatry)
Vol. 13
Pg. 867878
( 2022)
ISSN: 1664-0640 [Print] Switzerland |
PMID | 35815028
(Publication Type: Systematic Review)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2022 Vuilleumier, Scherbaum, Bonnet and Roser. |