Intervención psicoterapéutica integral en caso clínico relacionado al consumo perjudicial de cannabis

Abstract

Abstract: This clinical case focuses on the use of cognitive behavioral therapy and emotional regulation strategies in an 18-year-old boy diagnosed with F12.1 Mental and behavioral disorders due to the use of cannabinoids, harmful use. This process was carried out through the use of the clinical interview, observation, and application of psychological instruments: BAI, MOCA, AUDIT, ASSIST V3.0, GHQ-28. The techniques used in the intervention included: cognitive restructuring, psychoeducation, self-instructions, life plan, among others; which helped to reduce the symptomatology, mainly the desire to consume when he has periods of boredom or wants to avoid their emotions, isolation when their emotional state is low, problems falling asleep and impulsiveness. It is considered that the intervention was successful since, at the end of the treatment, the patient reported improvements in terms of impulsivity, sleep quality, and future goals. These improvements allow him to have a better interaction with his environment and, therefore, a higher quality of life.