Understanding Alcohol and Cannabis Use Disorders: Insights from Dr. Kalin (2022)

Introduction

Alcohol and cannabis are commonly used substances, but they can lead to serious health problems when abused. Dr. Ned H. Kalin’s 2022 report in the American Journal of Psychiatry examines the complexities of alcohol and cannabis use disorders and offers insights into treatment strategies and challenges.

Key Points

  1. What Are Use Disorders?
    • Use disorders happen when people lose control over their use of alcohol or cannabis. This can lead to health, work, and relationship problems.
  2. Why They’re Hard to Treat:
    • Alcohol and cannabis can change how the brain works, making it harder for people to stop using them.
    • Social acceptance of these substances can make recognizing a problem more difficult.
  3. Treatment Options:
    • Therapies like counseling and support groups are often helpful.
    • Medication may also play a role, especially for alcohol use disorder.
  4. What’s Missing?
    • More research is needed to find better treatments, especially for cannabis use disorder.

The VitalPoint For Patients

If you or someone you care about struggles with alcohol or cannabis, you’re not alone, and help is available. Treatments are improving, and there’s hope for recovery. Talk to your doctor or visit Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for resources.

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