Dr. Eva Hoch

An evidence-based, abstinence-oriented cannabis treatment program, CANDIS was developed by Dr. Eva Hoch, an award-winning and internationally renowned expert in the treatment of cannabis use disorder.

Using motivational enhancement therapy (MET), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and contingency management, this program has proven success with its three main objectives for clients: to realize problematic cannabis use, to participate in treatment, and to abstain from use using relapse prevention skills.

The CANDIS program begins with a client assessment and continues with ten sessions that focus on:

• Physical and psychological effects of marijuana
• Internal and external triggers
• Strategies for change
• Co-occurring disorders
• Withdrawal and relapse management
• Cravings, problem solving, and refusal skills

Ideal for use in a variety of settings, the program is designed for 90-minute sessions but can be modified for shorter time periods. A facilitator manual, a DVD that includes a video overview of marijuana, and a CD-ROM with reproducible client worksheets and fact sheets are all included in this effective, affordable tool for helping clients overcome their dependence on cannabis.