Cannabis Use — An Electronic Intervention to Reduce Cannabis Among Young Adults in Psychiatric Care
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An Electronic Intervention to Reduce Cannabis Among Young Adults in Psychiatric Care
Interventional studies are often prospective and are specifically tailored to evaluate direct impacts of treatment or preventive measures on disease.
Observational studies are often retrospective and are used to assess potential causation in exposure-outcome relationships and therefore influence preventive methods.
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Phase 4: Studies are done after the drug or treatment has been marketed to gather information on the drug's effect in various populations and any side effects associated with long-term use.
