University of Colorado Boulder · PsychologyCannabis Treatment Research Lab
L. Cinnamon Bidwell · Boulder, Colorado
Research Focus
Dr. L. Cinnamon Bidwell's lab at the University of Colorado focuses on finding effective treatments for cannabis use disorder (CUD), particularly in users of high-potency cannabis concentrates. Their research tests the effects of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD), both with and without THC, on reducing cannabis use and alleviating withdrawal symptoms. The goal is to determine whether these treatments can help individuals who struggle with CUD and improve public health outcomes in the context of increasing cannabis legalization.
Cannabis Use DisorderCBDTHCHempCannabis ConcentratesWithdrawal SymptomsPublic HealthRandomized Controlled TrialsPsychological Interventions
Research Aims
5AIM 01Evaluate the effectiveness of hemp-derived CBD on reducing THC use in concentrate users with CUD.
AIM 02Compare the effects of full spectrum CBD and broad spectrum CBD against a placebo.
AIM 03Assess psychological and physical withdrawal symptoms in participants over eight weeks.
AIM 04Monitor medication adherence through biochemical assessments of CBD use.
AIM 05Investigate the impact of cannabis product potency on CUD treatment outcomes.
Skills the Lab Values
Clinical trials managementPlacebo-controlled study designPsychological intervention techniquesBiochemical assay methodsStatistical analysis of participant dataSelf-report questionnaire methodologiesUrine metabolite analysisRandomization techniquesParticipant recruitment strategies
Output against the department
Publications127bottom 42% of dept.173rd of 296
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Citations3.3kbottom 32% of dept.201st of 296
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