Cannabis Use Disorder Flashcards
What is the CUDIT-R?
Cannabis use disorder identification rest revised
used to quantify presence and severity of cannabis use disorder
what is the evaluation of CUDIT-R score?
8+ indicates hazardous cannabis use
12+ indicate possible cannabis use disorder
what are the negative acute effects of cannabis?
paranoia, dry mouth, anxiety, drowsiness, impaired short term memory, poor attention
what is the onset and duration of action of cannabis?
inhalation
- acute peak 5-10 mins
- duration: 2-4 hours
ingestion
- acute peak: 1-4 hrs
- duration: 6-8 hrs
what are the chronic psych effects of cannabis use?
increased risk of developing schizophrenia ?
what is the half life of cannabis?
with infrequent use: 1.3 days
with frequent use: 5-13 days
how long can cannabis be detected in urine with heavy use?
up to 30 days
what is the treatment for symptoms associated with cannabis use disorder?
anxiety: benzodiazepines
psychosis: antipsychotics
is there any pharmacotherapy indicated for cannabis use disorder?
no
gabapentin may have efficacy
naltrexone?
what is dronabinol?
synthetic cannabinoid
what is nabiximols?
buccal spray of THC or CBD
what is the conclusion for evidence of cannabis replacement therapy?
potentially useful but more research is needed
