Can talk therapy curb alcohol and cannabis cravings? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT05855668

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether 12 weeks of group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people reduce their alcohol or cannabis use. Researchers will enroll 400 adults with alcohol use disorder or cannabis use disorder. Participants will attend weekly CBT sessions, and the study will track changes in drinking days, cannabis use, and cravings.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that CBT is an effective way to reduce alcohol and cannabis use and cravings.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage study without a placebo group, so results may not be conclusive. The therapy requires commitment and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse cannabis dependence

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALCOHOL USE DISORDER CANNABIS USE DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
RECRUITING

Toronto, Ontario, M6J 1H4, Canada

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