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ArticleInternational journal of mental health and addiction2026

Redefining Recovery: The Expanding Cannabis Landscape and Its Implications for the California Sober Approach in Addiction.

Cerina Dubois, Amrit Baral, Riana Durrett, Hyoun S Kim, Elizabeth C Danielson, Robin S Goldstein, Johannes Thrul

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Article in International journal of mental health and addiction, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Cerina DuboisDepartment of Mental Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6465-8686
Amrit BaralDepartment of Mental Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-0961-9665
Riana DurrettCannabis Policy Institute, UNLV, Las Vegas, NV, USA.
Hyoun S KimDepartment of Psychology, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-0804-0256
Elizabeth C DanielsonDepartment of Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-2792-7140
Robin S GoldsteinDepartment of Agricultural and Resource Economics, UC Davis, Davis, CA, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-3903-5895
Johannes ThrulDepartment of Mental Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-8929-9579

Funding

NIDA Epidemiology Training Program: Johns Hopkins UniversityT32DA007292 · NIDA · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · PI RENEE M. JOHNSON, Brion S Maher · 1993 to 2026
$17.7M
Development of a Longitudinal Observational Research Registry for the Study of Medicinal Cannabis Use and HealthUM1DA059000 · NIDA · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · PI Johannes Thrul, RYAN G VANDREY · 2023 to 2026
$8.1M
NIDA NIH HHS T32 DA007292NIDA NIH HHS UM1 DA059000
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

An emerging approach called California Sober (CS) has gained attention for promoting abstinence of all intoxicating substances except cannabis and potentially, psychedelics. Cannabis legalization and the expansion of cannabis products have introduced new complexities in addiction recovery, challenging traditional abstinence-based frameworks such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), which define sobriety as complete cessation of all intoxicating substances. The CS approach offers flexibility for individuals who choose not to pursue full sobriety, yet the lack of clear standards highlight the need for greater consistency in its use. The potential risks of developing cannabis use disorder and substituting one addiction for another, coupled with cannabis policy discrepancies, emphasize the necessity for careful consideration when incorporating CS into treatment strategies. Given the diversity of possible recovery paths, it is crucial to adopt personalized approaches to ensure both safety and effectiveness while aligning solutions with the evolving needs of patients in this dynamic field.

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AddictionCalifornia soberCannabisHarm reductionRecoverySobriety

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PMID42592269
PMCPMC13464515

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