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What works for treating cannabis use disorder with Monika Halicka
What works for treating cannabis use disorder with Monika Halicka
What works for treating cannabis use disorder with Monika Halicka
Friday 17th October 2025
Explore effective psychosocial interventions for cannabis use disorder with Dr Monika Halicka. Discover promising therapies and research gaps.
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Episode Overview
- Psychosocial interventions like CBT with motivation enhancement show promise for treating cannabis use disorder.
- Differentiating active therapeutic components from general support is crucial in evaluating treatment efficacy.
- The evidence base is limited, with potential biases affecting study results.
- More robust clinical trials are needed to confirm findings and assess safety and cost-effectiveness.
- Current research highlights promising therapies but urges caution in making clinical recommendations.
"Certain psychosocial interventions are promising and can have clinically meaningful therapeutic effects for cannabis use disorder."
Ever wondered what it takes to effectively treat cannabis use disorder? This episode of Addiction Audio dives into the fascinating world of psychosocial interventions with Dr Monika Halicka, a Senior Research Associate at Bristol Medical School. Dr Halicka shares insights from her systematic review and meta-analysis on the effectiveness and safety of these interventions. From cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) paired with motivation enhancement to innovative approaches like dialectical behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based programmes, the discussion highlights which therapies show promise.
You'll learn about the role of inactive and non-specific controls in assessing treatment efficacy and why it's crucial to differentiate between active therapeutic components and general support elements. Dr Halicka's findings suggest that certain therapies can lead to clinically meaningful changes, but she cautions about the uncertainty due to limited studies and potential biases.
If you're curious about how psychosocial interventions can aid those battling cannabis use disorder, this episode offers a comprehensive overview, discussing both the potential benefits and the need for more robust research. So, are psychosocial interventions the key to effective treatment? Find out what the experts have to say and consider how these findings could shape future clinical practices.