A Cross-Sectional Survey of Medical Cannabis Users: Patterns of Use and Perceived Efficacy.

ABSTRACT: Background: The political climate around Cannabis as a medicine is rapidly changing. Legislators are adopting policies regarding appropriate medical applications, while the paucity of research may make policy decisions around conditions for which Cannabis is an effective medicine difficult. Methods: An anonymous online survey was developed to query medical Cannabis users about the conditions they use Cannabis to treat, their use patterns, perception of efficacy, and physical and mental health. Participants were recruited through social media and Cannabis dispensaries in Washington State. Results: A total of 1429 participants identified as medical Cannabis users. The most frequently reported conditions for which they used Cannabis were pain (61.2%), anxiety (58.1%), dep

SUBMITTER: Sexton M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5549439 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature