Scientific facts improve cannabis perception and public opinion: results from Sinaloa, Mexico.

ABSTRACT: Cannabis, the most prevalent drug in Latin America, has long been associated with the state of Sinaloa, Mexico, known for its cultivation and distribution. Despite increasing global acceptance, cannabis use remains stigmatized in Mexican society, driven by perceptions of it as a highly psychoactive and addictive substance lacking medicinal or industrial value. This study investigates the impact of scientific information on societal perceptions of cannabis in Sinaloa. A large convenience sample of 3162 individuals from Sinaloa participated in this research, responding to a questionnaire on cannabis consumption and attitudes. Participants were then subjected to an intervention consisting of an informative briefing based on the documents "Using Evidence to Talk About Cannabis" and "State of t

SUBMITTER: Camberos-Barraza J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10570375 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature