Understanding motives for illicit medicinal cannabis use: an exploratory analysis in a medical cannabis program

Abstract Background Medical Cannabis (MC) is authorized in numerous state-legislated programs to treat approved medical conditions. Notwithstanding MC access, some participants continue to use cannabis purchased outside of a state licensed MC pharmacy, otherwise known as illicit medicinal cannabis (...

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Published in:	Journal of Cannabis Research
Main Authors:	Carter Reeves, Lirit Franks, A. Taylor Kelley, Michael Incze, Adam J. Gordon, Ziji Yu, Eden Flake, Gerald Cochran
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-07-01
Subjects:	Medical Cannabis Marijuana Illicit use Barriers Contributors Motives
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s42238-025-00284-w

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