In this special episode, Chloe and Merve talk to Rachel Lees, an MRC funded PhD student at the University of Bath, about her research on Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). They discuss common misconceptions about CUD. They also cover treatment options including psychosocial treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapies as well as outlining the evidence base from clinical trials of pharmacological treatments.  The team discusses the emerging literature on cannabidiol (CBD) as a treatment and the research currently underway into its potential pro-cognitive effects. They also cover barriers in CUD treatment research, unpicking some of the common challenges and limitations.  Finally Rachel talks about her PhD and gives some great advice for current and future PhD students about how to deal with unanticipated problems.Music by George Verrall. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.