Legalization of marijuana or not? Opinions from over 38,000 residents in Taiwan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Marijuana is legal in many Western countries and Thailand. In Taiwan, Marijuana remains a category-2 narcotic; however, some legislative candidates recently advocated legalization of medical marijuana. This study surveyed a large sample of Taiwanese to gain a better understanding of the public's knowledge and attitudes towards legalizing marijuana.

Methods

This cross-sectional mixed-methods study included demographic data and responses to a survey questionnaire, "Knowledge and Attitudes of Legalizing Marijuana" (KALM). The survey included 15 statements about four categories: public health, social impact, medical applications of THC (Δ⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol), and legal and tax consequences; and two yes/no questions about medical use and legalization of m

SUBMITTER: Chao KY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10563234 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature