Factors associated with cannabis use disorder among Australians using prescribed and illicitly-sourced medical cannabis

Abstract Background: People who use cannabis medically do so more frequently than those who use nonmedically, potentially placing them at higher risk of cannabis use disorder (CUD). Prescription involves receiving guidance from doctors how best to administer medication; however, it remains unknown whether prescribed medical cannabis is associated with reduced incidence of CUD compared to illicit. Methods: Data came from a 2022–23 online anonymous cross-sectional survey of Australians who had used medical cannabis. We examined differences between respondents who use