Developing a Telehealth + MHealth Cannabis Use Intervention for Young Adults

Two Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) sessions (1st, \~45 minutes; 2nd, \~30 minutes) between counselor and participant occur one week apart. MET sessions are personalized, interactive, face-to-face, and delivered according to a manual. MET session discussion topics include triggers for cannabis use, life goals/values, and development of a change plan. Participants then complete a 2-week Ecological Momentary Intervention (EMI) period. Survey prompts are sent 4x/day (3x/day at quasi-randomized times, 1x/day at fixed time; \~2 mins each) that ask about the participant's recent cannabis use. Depending on answers reported, the participant can receive tailored messages that support their self-efficacy and prompt use of coping strategies.

Participants meet with a study counselor 1-on-1 via videoconference to review a brochure containing cannabis information and treatment resources.