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Opposition to the Use of Cannabis for PTSD
The use of cannabis for medical indications has received considerable attention as several states have moved to legalize cannabis for various purposes. A growing number of patients cite post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the reason for seeking cannabis for medical purposes in states where it is legal.1 Furthermore, approximately 15% of Veterans who are treated in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient PTSD clinics report recent (past 6 months) cannabis use.2 This position statement
Position Statement Against the Use of Cannabis for PTSD
Position Statement Against the Use of Cannabis for PTSD
Opposition to Cannabis as Medicine
The medical use of cannabis has received considerable attention as several states have voted to remove civil and criminal penalties for patients with qualifying conditions. Yet, on a national level, cannabis remains a schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), the most restrictive schedule enforced by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) (1). The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), responsible for approving treatments after appropriate and rigorous study, has not approv
Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults
A guide to screening, educating, and treating older adults with substance use disorders.
Position Statement on Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults
Position Statement on Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults
Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in the General Hospital
This Resource Document explores the pharmacology of opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment, education around OUD and its management, specialty-specific concerns, barriers to care, and an approach to reduction of stigma.
Position Statement on Contingency Management for the Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorder
Position Statement on Contingency Management for the Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorder
Position Statement on Civil Commitment for Adults with Substance Use Disorders
Position Statement on Civil Commitment for Adults with Substance Use Disorders
Position Statement on Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in the Criminal Justice System
Position Statement on Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in the Criminal Justice System
Position Statement on the Impact of Structural Racism on Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders
Position Statement on the Impact of Structural Racism on Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders