Becoming a medical marijuana user

Since marijuana became legal for medical use in California in 1996, reasons for medical use among medical marijuana patients (MMP) have become increasingly well described in qualitative studies. However, few studies have detailed how the use of marijuana for medical purposes fits into the broader career trajectories of either becoming a marijuana user or becoming a MMP, including the social influences on medical use.

Source: International Journal of Drug Policy - December 13, 2017 Category: Addiction Authors: Stephen E. Lankenau, Avat Kioumarsi, Megan Reed, Miles McNeeley, Ellen Iverson, Carolyn F. Wong Source Type: research