Published: 01 March 2022

Comparing cannabis use disorder in the general population with cannabis treatment seekers using multi-source national datasets: who receives treatment?

Given the increased prevalence of cannabis use in Ireland and increase in cannabis potency, this study aimed to estimate the size of the potential population in Ireland that may be in need of cannabis treatment and the percentage of people with cannabis use disorder (CUD) who actually access treatment.

Authors

  • Deirdre Mongan
  • Anne Marie Carew
  • Derek O'Neill
  • Sean Millar
  • Suzi Lyons
  • Brian Galvin
  • Bobby P Smyth

Publisher
Karger
ISSN number
1421-9891
DOI/URL
https://karger.com/ear/article/28/2/103/823352/Comparing-Cannabis-Use-Disorder-in-the-General
Journal
European Addiction Research 2022;28:103–12