SAMHSA advisory: How to treat CUD through the lifespan
Key Points
To provide guidelines for effectively treating cannabis use disorder in individuals of varying ages.
Issued advisory outlining treatment protocols
Focused on implementation in primary care settings
Targeted approach for treating cannabis use disorder
Improved understanding of cannabis use disorder treatment
Recommendations for primary care providers
Emphasis on treating individuals throughout their lifespan
Abstract
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued an advisory this month on treating cannabis use disorder (CUD) in primary care.