None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a new web-based treatment for cannabis use. The research hypothesis predicts that, relative to a placebo control group, individuals who receive the intervention will report greater reductions in their cannabis use, and in symptoms of cannabis abuse and dependence.
Interventions
Participants will be invited to participate in a web-based intervention for cannabis use. The treatment will consist of a 6-module website teaching cognitive behavioural therapy, which involves learning ways of coping with desires to use cannabis, how to recognise and avoid high-risk situations for cannabis use, and how to plan alternative ways of coping with situations in which the participant usually uses cannabis. The study runs for six weeks, with a three-month follow-up. We recommend that
Participants will be invited to participate in a web-based intervention for cannabis use. The treatment will consist of a 6-module website teaching cognitive behavioural therapy, which involves learning ways of coping with desires to use cannabis, how to recognise and avoid high-risk situations for cannabis use, and how to plan alternative ways of coping with situations in which the participant usually uses cannabis. The study runs for six weeks, with a three-month follow-up. We recommend that the participant completes one module per week, although he or she is free to complete the modules at a faster pace.
Sponsors
Department of Health and Ageing
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Primary purpose
Treatment
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
18 years or older, desire to quit or reduce cannabis use, used cannabis within the last month
Exclusion criteria
Currently in treatment for a substance use disorder, had treatment for cannabis use within the previous 3 months, drinks more than 5 standard drinks per day, mental illness that will significantly interfere with participation in the treatment
Outcome results
None listed