Relationship Between Cannabis Dispensary Density, Proximity, and Attitudes Toward Medical Cannabis: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Abstract Background and Aims: Public attitudes toward medicinal cannabis (MC) remain mixed, particularly in areas with legal access to recreational cannabis (RC). This study aimed to explore the relationship between proximity to cannabis dispensaries, dispensary density, and attitudes toward MC. Specifically, we hypothesized that individuals living closer to cannabis dispensaries or in areas with higher dispensary density would have more negative attitudes toward MC. Methods: Data were collected through an online survey administered from February to July 2021 and March