UCannQuit App

Empowering Change, Supporting Recovery

Cannabis misuse: A public health challenge

Cannabis misuse poses significant public health challenges, including increased hospitalizations for psychiatric disorders and heightened addiction risks leading to cannabis use disorder, particularly in regions where cannabis possession is legalized. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported 228 million cannabis users as of 2022, making it the most widely used drug in the world.

Barriers to effective cannabis addiction counselling

Cannabis addiction is difficult to address due to a lack of necessary skills, training, and resources for cessation counselling, along with time constraints faced by healthcare professionals. These barriers hinder effective support and treatment, while many users remain unaware of their dependency due to the subtle nature of its effects on health and daily life.

Our solution

Recognizing the urgency of addressing this problem, GIPHI has developed UCannQuit app. UCannQuit equips healthcare professionals and social workers with the necessary skills and resources for effective cannabis cessation counseling, while also providing individuals on their journey to quit cannabis with self-administered tools and resources for support.

MYTH

Cannabis is prescribed by doctors, so it’s not harmful.

Cannabis is not addictive.

You can stop using cannabis at any time without withdrawal symptoms.

Cannabis helps with anxiety and depression long-term.

Using cannabis doesn’t impact daily functioning.

Cannabis is only harmful when smoked.

Cannabis is only addictive for people with other substance use issues.

FACT

Cannabis prescribed for medical use is carefully controlled and prescribed for specific conditions. Recreational use, however, carries risks of addiction and health issues

Around 9% of users develop cannabis use disorder, and the risk increases for those who start young.

Cannabis withdrawal is real, causing irritability, anxiety, insomnia, and cravings, which worsen mental health and make quitting difficult.

While it may provide short-term relief, chronic use can increase the risk of anxiety, depression, and psychosis.

Using cannabis doesn’t impact daily functioning.

Side effects include  impaired memory, concentration, and motivation which impair daily tasks.

Whether smoked, vaped, or consumed in edibles, cannabis affects brain function and mental health.

Cannabis addiction can affect anyone, regardless of their history with other substances.

What does UCannQuit offer?

Session-Wise Counselling: Evidence-based counselling protocol presented in lay language

Interactive Learning Modules: Engaging infographics to better understand the long-term effects of cannabis and discover effective coping strategies.

Money Saved Calculator: Estimate how much money clients can save by quitting cannabis.

Personalized Goal Setting and Feedback: Learn to set achievable goals for reducing or quitting cannabis and receive tailored feedback and motivational tips to stay on track.

Scenario-Based Simulations: Practice real-life situations where relapse may occur and learn strategies to avoid triggers with practical examples for real-life application.

Trigger training with strategies: Help clients and users identify and manage triggers and withdrawal symptoms.

Gamification to Keep You Motivated: Earn rewards like badges, points, and milestones for achievements such as usage reduction, abstinence streaks, and session completions.

Helpline and Referral to Treatment: Get one-touch access to support helplines and contacts for referral to treatments during withdrawal or relapse challenges.

Daily Challenges and Reminders: Get reminders for daily tasks like mindfulness exercises, short quizzes, or a “tip of the day” to keep users engaged and motivated.

Chatbot: AI assistance to address any technical or medical concerns related to cannabis and its usage.

Appointment Calendar: Easily schedule and manage future appointments.

Assessment Tools: Various assessment tests are included to identify the risk and dependency of cannabis use.

Why UCannQuit app?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted that the global rise in cannabis addiction is a public health concern, as it has been linked to impaired cognitive and motor function, contributing to a higher risk of accidents, including road traffic fatalities. It often leads to a range of physical and mental health issues, particularly among youth. Adults often end up using cannabis for years without being able to stop. Many users want to quit but aren’t successful doing it by themselves. There is an increased shortage of doctors, nurses, and mental health professionals. This creates a humongous gap between the demand and supply for Cannabis Cessation Counselling services.

What does the UCannQuit app do? 

UCannQuit was developed with the aim to train healthcare professionals and social workers to become cannabis cessation counselors. The app can also be self-administered by cannabis users who are on a quest to quit cannabis.

How does the UCannQuit app work?

UCannQuit provides session-wise and evidence-based counseling protocol in lay language as both textual and graphical cues to be delivered in each session. With features like a

Calculator to calculate monetary benefits due to quitting and burden due to use.

Calendar to book appointments.

Tracker to monitor usage, abstinence, mood, withdrawal symptoms, and relapse.

ChatBot to clear technical or medical doubts.

Reminders to send daily messages for client’s motivation and an appointment notification to both the counselor and the patient for better adherence to therapy.

Healthcare Students and Professionals

Including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, homeopathic and ayurvedic practitioners, and healthcare students seeking to enhance their skills in cannabis cessation counseling.

Social Workers

Accessible tools and counseling protocols empower social workers to support individuals and communities effectively.

Individuals Seeking Self-Help

Intuitive features allow individuals to independently manage their journey to quit cannabis.

Mental Health Practitioners

Including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, homeopathic and ayurvedic practitioners, and healthcare students seeking to enhance their skills in cannabis cessation counseling.

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