Assessing barriers to community engagement on cannabis policy: baseline survey of behavioral and public health professionals in California

Abstract Background: Cannabis policy is a complex and rapidly evolving topic with significant implications for behavioral and public health. Behavioral and public health professionals have an opportunity to identify emerging problems, engage with communities to identify solutions and work to educate and guide policymakers to support cannabis policies that benefit public health. However, little is known about their engagement in cannabis policy. Methods: A 2023 survey assessed barriers to community engagement on cannabis policy among a broad sample of behavioral