About this Research Topic
With a constant increase in the prevalence of cannabis use globally and an incline in referrals treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD), effort is made to identify possible factors associated with initiation of cannabis use, transition to regular cannabis use and onset of CUD. The majority of empirical studies focus on biological and psychiatric aspects of cannabis use and CUD, including the role of genetic and neurological factors as well as comorbid mental disorders in studying the aetiology and phenomenology of cannabis use and CUD. However, in recent years, emerging evidence points to a significant contribution of psychological, cognitive and motivational factors to cannabis use and CUD.
In this Research Topic, our goal is to assemble a collection of research focusing on psychological aspects of cannabis use and CUD. Bringing together researchers from various psychological schools who employ diverse methodological practices (e.g. experimental research, narrative studies, theoretical writing), our aim will be to review the evidence which has been accumulated in that field, present up-to-date findings, describe gaps in our knowledge and point for future directions in research, practice and policy.
In this Research Topic, we will integrate empirical and theoretical research, focusing on themes such as:
● Psychological predictors of cannabis use and CUD
● Motivational factors influencing the use and cessation of use of cannabis
● Developmental predictors of cannabis use and CUD
● Psychological sequelae of cannabis use and CUD
● Cannabis withdrawal syndrome and its treatment
● Prevention of heavy cannabis use and CUD
● Psychological interventions for individuals with CUD (Motivational Interview, CBT,
Psychodynamic psychotherapy, 12-steps, etc.)
● Cannabis use and harm reduction (talking with adolescents about cannabis use, etc.)
● Psychological aspects of Medical Marijuana use and misuse
In this Research Topic, our goal is to assemble a collection of research focusing on psychological aspects of cannabis use and CUD. Bringing together researchers from various psychological schools who employ diverse methodological practices (e.g. experimental research, narrative studies, theoretical writing), our aim will be to review the evidence which has been accumulated in that field, present up-to-date findings, describe gaps in our knowledge and point for future directions in research, practice and policy.
In this Research Topic, we will integrate empirical and theoretical research, focusing on themes such as:
● Psychological predictors of cannabis use and CUD
● Motivational factors influencing the use and cessation of use of cannabis
● Developmental predictors of cannabis use and CUD
● Psychological sequelae of cannabis use and CUD
● Cannabis withdrawal syndrome and its treatment
● Prevention of heavy cannabis use and CUD
● Psychological interventions for individuals with CUD (Motivational Interview, CBT,
Psychodynamic psychotherapy, 12-steps, etc.)
● Cannabis use and harm reduction (talking with adolescents about cannabis use, etc.)
● Psychological aspects of Medical Marijuana use and misuse
Keywords: Cannabis, Cannabis Use Disorder, Emotion, Cognition, Motivation
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