Quiz 9

All else being equal, which of the following individuals is at the greatest risk of developing a cannabis use disorder?

Cleveland, a 28 year old man that began smoking at age 14 and uses every day

Fran, who has a cannabis use disorder, is currently receiving cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational enhancement therapy. What scientifically supported treatment would you prescribe to improve her chance of recovery?

Contingency management

Hayden has been diagnosed with a mild cannabis use disorder. Which of the following symptoms most likely played a large role in the development and maintenance of this disorder?

Craving

What is one possible effect of cannabinoids from the consumption of marijuana binding with cannabinoid 2 receptors?

Feelings of hunger

Which of of the following contributes to the difficulty of studying cannabis in a research setting?

Lack of standardization of dosage in different cannabis products

What proportion of individuals with a cannabis use disorder seek treatment for their disorder?

Less than 20%

Which medication is a clinician most likely to prescribe a patient with a cannabis use disorder to treat the substance use problem?

Off-label prescription

Which compound is responsible for the psychoactive effects of marijuana?

THC

What did the development and use of Rimonaband reveal about the endocannabinoid system?

The endocannabinoid system is important in the processing of natural rewards

About what percentage of individuals aged 18-25 use cannabis?

About 20%

How does a dual diagnosis of depression and cannabis use disorder affect treatment outcomes for the substance use disorder?

Treatment outcomes of the substance use disorder will worsen

Which of the following individuals would benefit most from family therapy during recovery from a cannabis use disorder?

16 year old boy

Which of the following individuals is experiencing ambivalence over cannabis use?

Bonnie, who uses cannabis to cope with stress and finds that her use interferes with her relationship with her significant other

How will prevalence of cannabis use disorder likely change as cannabis becomes more widely available in the US?

likely increase

Which of the following disorders are highly comorbid with cannabis use disorder?

mood + anxiety disorders