A safer alternative: Cannabis substitution as harm reduction

2015146 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

Nicholas Lau · Institute for Scientific Analysis

Paloma Sales · Institute for Scientific Analysis

Sheigla Averill · Institute for Scientific Analysis

Fiona Murphy · Institute for Scientific Analysis

Sye‐Ok Sato · Institute for Scientific Analysis

Sheigla Murphy · Institute for Scientific Analysis

Abstract

Cannabis substitution can be an effective harm reduction method for those who are unable or unwilling to stop using drugs completely. More research is needed on cannabis as a safer alternative.

Topics & Keywords

Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Psychedelics and Drug Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Drug and Alcohol Review

Volume 34, Issue 6, pp. 654-659

DOI: 10.1111/dar.12275

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