High5 with Dr. Igor Grant, MD
High5 with Dr. Igor Grant, MD
Podcast Description
Welcome to High5 with Dr. Igor Grant, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research at UC San Diego. Each month, we’ll take you on a fascinating journey into the evolving world of medicinal cannabis. From groundbreaking research to candid conversations with top scientists and clinicians across the globe. In each episode, Dr. Grant poses five thought-provoking questions to his guest, uncovering their personal journey and unique contributions to the field of medicinal cannabis.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast delves into various topics surrounding medicinal cannabis, including its impact on pain management, the role of neuroimaging in understanding substance use, and cardiovascular risks associated with cannabis use, with specific episodes discussing the Cannabis Act in Canada and its implications for the U.S. as well as the relationship between cannabis and driving impairment.
Welcome to High5 with Dr. Igor Grant, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research at UC San Diego. Each month, we’ll take you on a fascinating journey into the evolving world of medicinal cannabis. From groundbreaking research to candid conversations with top scientists and clinicians across the globe. In each episode, Dr. Grant poses five thought-provoking questions to his guest, uncovering their personal journey and unique contributions to the field of medicinal cannabis.
Summary
In episode 10, Drs. Grant and Alan Budney, PhD of Dartmouth explore the intersection of cannabis use and behavioral health, focusing on contingency management as a method for addressing problematic cannabis use. The discussion highlights the integration of digital technologies in interventions, the role of craving in cannabis use, and the challenges healthcare providers face in communicating about cannabis. Additionally, the conversation addresses the co-occurrence of mood disorders with cannabis use and the potential of social media to influence public perception and behavior regarding cannabis.
Takeaways
- Contingency management applies principles of reinforcement to change behavior.
- Monitoring systems are essential for effective interventions.
- Incentives are crucial for encouraging positive behavior change.
- Setting achievable targets increases the likelihood of success.
- Digital technologies can enhance the accessibility of interventions.
- Craving is a significant factor in substance use behavior.
- Real-time assessments can help manage cravings effectively.
- Healthcare providers need better education on cannabis use.
- Mood disorders often co-occur with problematic cannabis use.
- Social media can be leveraged for positive cannabis messaging.
Chapters
00:00 Intro – Ecological Momentary Assessment
00:46 Intro
02:06 The Role of Reinforcement Schedules (ContingencyManagement)
10:17 Digital Innovations in Cannabis Treatment
16:19 Privacy Concerns in Digital Interventions
18:57 Exploring the Phenomenon of Craving
20:51 Ecological Momentary Assessment in Action
24:50 Healthcare Providers and Cannabis Communication
32:55 Mood Disorders and Cannabis Use
39:54 The Role of Social Media in Cannabis Education
43:17 Outro Animation.mp4
43:57 Changes in Use Patterns Amid Legalization
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