Community therapy helps norwegians quit cannabis
NCT ID NCT04989205
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at a community-based program in Norway that helps people stop using cannabis. The program combines cognitive therapy and education over about 8 weeks. 102 people took part, and researchers measured changes in cannabis use, mental distress, and well-being right after the program and again 3 months later.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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102 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2013
- Finished
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Jan 2017
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The target group was individuals who engaged in regular or daily cannabis use, and who were motivated to quit cannabis.
- Ages
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16 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Severity of Dependence Scale (SDS) score ≥4 Exclusion Criteria: * polydrug use where cannabis was not the predominating substance of use * psychiatric comorbidity that was perceived as too severe to handle at the community-based centers
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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City Centre Outreach Service, Agency for Social and Welfare Services
Oslo, Norway
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Kristiansand Municipality, Cannabis Cessation Program
Kristiansand, Norway
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Social Services, Fredrikstad Municipality
Fredrikstad, Norway
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