What Works for Treating Cannabis Use Disorder in Teens: CBT Approaches
CBT shows promise for adolescent cannabis use disorder, with shorter courses and parental involvement appearing particularly beneficial.
Quick Facts
What This Study Found
Nine RCTs of CBT for adolescent CUD found treatments ranging from 3 to 24 weeks, often combined with motivational interviewing or family therapy. Shorter courses appeared valuable for teen adherence. Parental involvement had positive impact.
Key Numbers
9 RCTs met criteria. Duration 3-24 weeks. Only 2 compared CBT to alternatives.
How They Did This
Systematic review of PubMed for RCTs of CBT for adolescents (12-18) with CUD.
Why This Research Matters
Treatment evidence for adolescent CUD is thin. Shorter, family-involved CBT may improve adherence and outcomes.
The Bigger Picture
Teens face unique adherence barriers. Evidence that shorter courses may work well could make treatment more accessible.
What This Study Doesn't Tell Us
Only 9 heterogeneous studies. Few head-to-head comparisons. Small samples.
Questions This Raises
- ?What is the optimal CBT duration for teen CUD?
- ?Does family therapy add benefit beyond CBT alone?
Trust & Context
- Key Stat:
- 9 RCTs found; shorter CBT courses and parental involvement most promising for teens
- Evidence Grade:
- Systematic review of RCTs with heterogeneous designs and few comparisons.
- Study Age:
- Published in 2024.
- Original Title:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapies in the management of adolescents with cannabis use disorder (CUD): A systematic review.
- Published In:
- Drug and alcohol dependence, 260, 111321 (2024)
- Authors:
- Mauries, Sibylle, Dufayet, Geoffrey, Lengereau, Ariane, Lejoyeux, Michel, Geoffroy, Pierre A, Dupong, Irène
- Database ID:
- RTHC-05529
Evidence Hierarchy
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What treatment works for teens with cannabis problems?
CBT combined with motivational interviewing and family involvement shows promise, with shorter courses potentially improving adherence.
How long does teen cannabis treatment take?
Studies ranged 3-24 weeks, with shorter courses appearing particularly valuable for adolescents.
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Cite This Study
https://rethinkthc.com/research/RTHC-05529APA
Mauries, Sibylle; Dufayet, Geoffrey; Lengereau, Ariane; Lejoyeux, Michel; Geoffroy, Pierre A; Dupong, Irène. (2024). Cognitive-behavioral therapies in the management of adolescents with cannabis use disorder (CUD): A systematic review.. Drug and alcohol dependence, 260, 111321. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2024.111321
MLA
Mauries, Sibylle, et al. "Cognitive-behavioral therapies in the management of adolescents with cannabis use disorder (CUD): A systematic review.." Drug and alcohol dependence, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2024.111321
RethinkTHC
RethinkTHC Research Database. "Cognitive-behavioral therapies in the management of adolesce..." RTHC-05529. Retrieved from https://rethinkthc.com/research/mauries-2024-cognitivebehavioral-therapies-in-the
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