Study of Quetiapine Treatment for Cannabis Dependence
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-08-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. However, the treatment
options for cannabis dependence are limited; notably, no effective pharmacotherapy has been
developed. Conceptually, the ideal medication treatment for cannabis dependence would:
1. be safe when administered to patients actively using cannabis
2. reduce cannabis intake and promote abstinence
3. treat the symptoms of cannabis withdrawal
4. reduce craving and relapse risk
5. have a low abuse liability.