Characterising neurobiological abnormalities in Cannabis Use Disorders [ 2017 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Nadia Solowij (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Antonio Verdejo-Garcia ,  Dr Valentina Lorenzetti ,  Prof Jan Copeland

Brief description Severe Cannabis Use Disorders cause significant harms to quality of life and outcomes including mental health, cognition, motivation and general well being. We will characterise, for the first time, the neuroadaptations associated with cannabis dependence relative to regular use via advanced imaging techniques and examine links between neural alterations and quality of life. This study will help to identify new treatment targets and develop a new neural model of cannabis addiction.

Funding Amount $731,571.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant