https://cdjournal.muk.ac.ir/index.php/cdj/issue/feedChronic Diseases Journal2026-05-20T03:53:13+00:00Chronic Disease Journalpakanzadf@gmail.comOpen Journal Systems The Chronic Diseases Journal, a quarterly peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences since 2013, is certified by the Medical Journals Commission of the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education as a SCIENTIFIC-RESEARCH journal (No. 1392/04/20-15/92/4508) since 2019. It publishes approximately 32-40 research articles and 2-3 review articles annually, with a submission-to-first decision time of 2 days, a submission-to-final decision time of 3 weeks, and an acceptance-to-publication time of 2-10 weeks. https://cdjournal.muk.ac.ir/index.php/cdj/article/view/1093 Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)in Anxiety and Depression in Chronic Cannabis Users in Tehran 2026-05-19T07:14:00+00:00Shahrbanoo GhahariGhahhari.Sh@Iums.ac.irMohammad Kazem Atef Vahidkazemv@yahoo.com
Introduction: The use of cannabis is associated with psychiatric problems such as anxiety and depression, so the present study aimed at examining the efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on reduction of anxiety and depression in chronic cannabis users in Tehran.
Methods: This is a semi experimental study with pretest and posttest measurements. Among patients who referred to addiction center (Nyayesh center) in Tehran, those patients with 2-years Cannabis consumption were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Of them, 36 members with depression and anxiety but without personality disorder were selected and assigned to two groups (n=18) randomly.
All participants completed questionnaires on Beck's Depression and Anxiety. Data were analyzed using variance analysis with repeated measures, ANOVA and paired t-tests with SPSS -24.
Results: Results showed that there is a significant differences between two groups in baseline after the sixth treatment session, at the end of the intervention, and three months follow upon reduction of anxiety and depression (p<0/001).Also, the results of follow up stage showed that there was a significant difference between anxiety and depression scores in two groups (F(3, 102)= 103.42, p<0/001(.
Conclusion: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) could reduce the anxiety and depression in chronic Cannabis users. 2026-03-28T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2026 Chronic Diseases Journal