Dispensary Staff Perceptions About the Benefits, Risks, and Safety of Cannabis for Medical Purposes.
Hailey W BullsAndrew D AlthouseRobert FeldmanJulia H ArnstenJane M LiebschutzShannon M NugentSteven R OrrisRebecca RohacDeepika E SlawekJoanna L StarrelsBenjamin J MorascoDevan KansagaraJessica S MerlinPublished in: Substance abuse (2023)
Cannabis dispensary staff generally view medical cannabis as beneficial and low-risk. However, improvements in dispensary staff training, an increased role for certifying clinicians, and interventions to reduce dispensary staff concerns (e.g., cost, judgment) may improve evidence-based staff recommendations to patients seeking medical cannabis.