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Marijuana Dependence and Its Treatment

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: The prevalence of marijuana abuse and dependence disorders has been increasing among adults and adolescents in the United States. This paper reviews the problems associated with marijuana use, including unique characteristics of marijuana dependence, and the results of laboratory research and treatment trials to date. It also discusses limitations of current knowledge and potential areas for advancing research and clinical intervention.

Source: Addiction Science & Clinical Practice

DOI: 10.1151/ascp07414

Authors: Alan Budney, Roger Roffman, Robert Stephens, Denise Walker

Institutions: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, University of Washington, Virginia Tech

Language: English

Topic: Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research

Subfield: Pharmacology (medical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: Arkansas Biosciences Institute, National Institute on Drug Abuse