The Effects of Extended Cannabis Abstinence in Young Adults With Co-Occurring Cannabis Use Disorder and Major Depression

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Controlled study shows cannabis abstinence improves cognitive outcomes in young adults, suggesting therapeutic potential.

Extended cannabis abstinence improves mood and cognitive outcomes in young adults with major depression.
Participants aged 18-55 showed significant improvements in depression and anxiety after 28 days of abstinence.
This controlled study utilized a contingency reinforcement procedure to facilitate cannabis abstinence.
Findings underscore the importance of addressing cannabis use disorder alongside major depression in treatment approaches.

Tony P. George (2025) studied this question.

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