Interventions for cannabis misuse
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Interventions for cannabis misuse
Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in the UK and a significant proportion of users have symptoms of dependence. In addition, there are a number of adverse consequences of use, including an association with psychotic disorders. Thus there is a need for effective treatment of cannabis misuse. Psychological therapies have been developed based on principles of motivational interviewing...
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عنوان ژورنال: Advances in Psychiatric Treatment
سال: 2006
ISSN: 1355-5146,1472-1481
DOI: 10.1192/apt.12.6.432