Cannabis

From current treatments for cannabis use disorder to new possibilities for the treatment of dementia, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

While there are no FDA-approved medications available for CUD, some studies show potential off-label utility in mitigating withdrawal and maintaining abstinence. Learn more in this CME article.

Herbal medicines have been used to treat mental health disorders since ancient times, and continue to be useful today.

What is the effect of cannabis use on adherence to medications in patients with psychosis?

Cannabis use disorder and nonadherence: How can we best educate patients?

In honor of National CBD Day, Psychiatric Times™ shares some recent expert discussions on the pros, cons, and clinical implications of cannabis use in psychiatry.

What's the latest update on cannabis legislation and its clinical utility?

Is cannabis’ effect on schizophrenia being downplayed?

10 keys to understanding the science of cannabinoids.

Research on psychiatrists' attitudes on the potential of cannabis in psychiatry.

Enlightening survey results reveal what psychiatrists think about medical marijuana/cannabis use, how or whether to discuss with their patients, and what biases might get in the way of such conversations.

The sharply decreasing perception of risk and easy accessibility of cannabis has many patients turning towards it, despite the potential negative effects.

Cannabis use has prompted symptoms such as dizziness, sleepiness, and fatigue in older patients. Are there any benevolent effects?

The rapidly changing field of cannabinoids and their clinical implications poses a particular challenge in psychiatry.

A synthesis of quantitative reviews on the relationship between cannabis use and psychosis.

What are your thought about navigating these uncharted waters?

What are your thoughts about prescribing medical marijuana/cannabis to treat psychiatric disorders?

What are your feelings about the utility of cannabis in psychiatric practice?

As our knowledge about herbal cannabis, the endocannabinoid system, and cannabinoid pharmacology expands, should psychiatrists discuss these issues with their patients?

While research suggests that cannabis use can induce an acute psychotic state, there is controversy about whether it may precipitate psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia. These authors offer an update on this important issue and provide clinically useful recommendations.