Medical Cannabis Users’ Comparisons between Medical Cannabis and Mainstream Medicine

@article{Kruger2019MedicalCU,
  title={Medical Cannabis Users’ Comparisons between Medical Cannabis and Mainstream Medicine},
  author={Daniel J. Kruger and Jessica Sloan Kruger},
  journal={Journal of Psychoactive Drugs},
  year={2019},
  volume={51},
  pages={31 - 36}
}
  • D. Kruger, J. Kruger
  • Published 1 January 2019
  • Medicine, Political Science
  • Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
ABSTRACT An evidence-based approach is needed to shape policies and practices regarding medical cannabis, thereby reducing harm and maximizing benefits to individuals and society. This project assesses attitudes towards and utilization of medical cannabis and the mainstream healthcare system among medical cannabis users. The research team administered brief hard copy surveys to 450 adults attending an annual public event advocating for cannabis law reform. Among usable responses (N = 392), the… 
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