DEA - Addiction Medicine Essentials Course- AOA/AOAAM-Cannabis Use Disorder: Prevalence and Consequences

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In the video, Dr. Veronica Redpath, a general practice psychiatrist and addiction medicine practitioner, discusses cannabis use disorder. She explains the neurobiological effects of cannabinoids, the criteria for cannabis use disorder, the epidemiology of cannabis use, evaluation and treatment options for cannabis use disorder, psychiatric and medical complications of cannabis use, and current treatment options and potential future avenues for treatment. Dr. Redpath also touches on changing use patterns, accessibility, public opinion, and their impact on cannabis use and rates of cannabis use disorder. She provides information on different strains of cannabis, the differences between THC and CBD, the naturally occurring and synthetic cannabinoids, and the potential impact of THC and CBD on various receptors in the body. Dr. Redpath discusses the increasing potency of cannabis products, the potential for overdose, and the risks and impact of cannabis use on different populations, including teenagers, pregnant women, and individuals with mental illnesses. She highlights the significance of screening, assessment, and diagnosis of cannabis use disorder, as well as pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches to treatment. Dr. Redpath also emphasizes the importance of harm reduction strategies and offers recommendations for healthcare professionals when addressing cannabis use disorder with patients.

Keywords

cannabis use disorder

neurobiological effects

evaluation and treatment

psychiatric complications

changing use patterns

accessibility

public opinion

impact on rates

THC and CBD

increasing potency

harm reduction strategies