Treatment of cannabis use among people with psychotic or depressive disorders: a systematic review.

Summary: Managing mental health conditions like depression or psychosis is challenging, and cannabis use can complicate recovery. A systematic review of clinical trials reveals that treating the underlying mental disorder with standard medication is a crucial first step that often leads to reduced cannabis use. When it comes to counseling, quick fixes aren't enough; longer, more intensive therapies—specifically Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—prove more effective than brief interventions for helping patients cut down on marijuana use.