Clinicians' Perspectives on Cannabis Use and Cannabis Treatment in Clients Undertaking Opioid Dependence Treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There are no prior studies investigating the perspectives of Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) clinicians on clients' cannabis use. This study examines the perspectives of OTP clinicians on patterns of cannabis use; harms and benefits; current and potential interventions and their confidence in implementing them.

Methods

Clinicians from six public OTP services in New South Wales completed the survey. Participants included nurses, doctors, pharmacists, allied health and consumer workers. Single-level regression models were used to estimate participants' sex, role and experience effect.

Results

A total of 162 participants responded to the survey (estimated response rate 56%). Participants estimated 56.1% (±23.9) of OTP clients had used cannabis in the past mon

SUBMITTER: Parvaresh L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12228036 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature