Essentials - Cannabis use disorder: Prevalence and Consequences-Recording - - Essentials

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Video Summary

Dr. Veronica Redpath, a general practice psychiatrist and addiction medicine practitioner, presents a video on cannabis use disorder. She discusses the criteria for cannabis use disorder and associated syndromes, the neurobiological effects of cannabinoids, the epidemiology of cannabis use, evaluation and treatment of cannabis use disorder, psychiatric and medical complications of cannabis use, current treatment options, changing use patterns, accessibility, and public opinion, and potential avenues for future treatment. Dr. Redpath explains that cannabis is a botanical plant product with various strains and hybrids, and different cannabinoids impact different receptors in the body. She highlights the potential negative impacts of cannabis use, such as decreased motivation, memory impairment, increased risk of mental health disorders, and physical dependence. Dr. Redpath also discusses the increasing availability of cannabis derivatives, including synthetic compounds and CBD-based products, and the lack of regulation and standard dosing in these products. She highlights the importance of considering drug interactions with cannabis, as THC is metabolized by specific enzymes in the body. Dr. Redpath emphasizes the increased risks of cannabis use in teenagers, pregnant women, and individuals with mental illnesses. She explains the potential benefits and harms of various pharmacological approaches for cannabis use disorder and highlights the importance of psychotherapeutic approaches, such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and family intervention. Dr. Redpath concludes by discussing harm reduction strategies and the importance of understanding the reasons behind cannabis use to facilitate change. The information in the video is provided for educational purposes and does not constitute endorsement of any specific products or methods of cannabis use. Special thanks are given to Dr. Moroney for contributing to the material presented.

Keywords

cannabis use disorder

neurobiological effects

epidemiology of cannabis use

treatment options

psychiatric complications

medical complications

availability of cannabis derivatives

drug interactions with cannabis

risks in teenagers

risks in pregnant women

psychotherapeutic approaches