Beyond deficit and harm reduction: Incorporating the spectrum of wellness as an interpretive framework for cannabis consumption

The cannabis academic literature is informed by dominant deficit, public health and harm reduction frameworks. However, a large majority of cannabis consumption appears to place outside the scope of these models that prioritise the identification and limitation of negative impacts. As such there are apparent analytical blind spots pertaining to: non-problematic use of cannabis (as defined by Global Commission on Drug Policy); the intersection of medical and recreational intents of use; and pleasure.
Source: International Journal of Drug Policy - Category: Addiction Authors: Tags: Commentary Source Type: research