Evaluations of State Medical Cannabis Programs in the USA: A Narrative Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medical cannabis (MC) use is increasing across the USA, with functional MC programs now operating in 38 states. While program policies and practices vary widely, little is known about whether and how states evaluate their programs. Better characterization of state MC program evaluation to date could inform states, program officials, and providers about best practices and provide a roadmap for future program evaluation.

Summary

We conducted a narrative review of state MC program evaluations, including peer-reviewed literature and reports produced by independent state-based and non-state-based evaluators. Among 304 abstracts initially screened, seven evaluations met inclusion criteria. Within these evaluations, we report results according to three overarching themes

SUBMITTER: Franks L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11620772 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature