The role of stigma in cannabis use disclosure: an exploratory study

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Authors

Daniel D. King · Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Carey S. Cadieux · Pacific College of Oriental Medicine

Abstract

Patients who use cannabis experience stigmatization in the healthcare setting that may limit disclosure of cannabis use history. Future studies would be well served to explore anticipated stigma more deeply. Healthcare providers should be knowledgeable to lead such conversations relating to cannabis while maintaining an unbiased perspective.

Topics & Keywords

Mental Health Treatment and Access Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Homelessness and Social Issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Harm Reduction Journal

Volume 21, Issue 1, pp. 21-21

DOI: 10.1186/s12954-024-00929-8

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