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Newest firstAim To explore the practices, confidence and perspectives of community pharmacists in deprescribing high-risk psychotropic medicines, including opioid analgesics, benzodiazepine, gabapentinoids and medicinal cannabis. Methods An anonymous, cross-sectional national online survey was conducted between January and April 2025 among Australian community pharmacists. The survey captured data on pharmacist demographics,…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Advancements continue to be made in the development of medicines containing components of the Cannabis sativa L. plant. Consultants can prescribe specific cannabis-based products for a restricted set of indications in Ireland, with neurologists being at the forefront of therapy. Much debate on the therapeutic potential/efficacy of such cannabis-based products exists. Aim The objective of this study was…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background The trends of recreational use of cannabis and the use of cannabis for medical indications (i.e., "medical cannabis") have grown in recent years. Despite that, there is still limited scientific evidence to guide clinical decision-making, and the strength of evidence for the medical use of cannabis is currently considered to be low. In contrast, there is growing evidence of negative health outcomes relat…
Background The post-Soviet country of Georgia has recently decriminalized recreational cannabis use, yet implementation of screening for cannabis use in clinical practice remains unclear. This study assesses relevant knowledge, attitudes, and practices of primary health care physicians (PCPs) regarding recreational cannabis use in the country of Georgia. Methods We conducted a mixed-method study, starting with a c…
The global use of cannabinoid-based medications is expanding due to increasing evidence supporting their therapeutic potential. However, in Saudi Arabia, their adoption is influenced by cultural and regulatory factors. Pharmacists play a pivotal role in guiding the safe use of these therapies. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of hospital pharmacists in Jeddah regarding Food and Drug Administr…
Background The risks associated with medications and co-medications for chronic pain (CP) can influence a physician's choice of drugs and dosages, as well as a patient's adherence to the medication. High-quality care requires patients to participate in medication decisions. This study aimed to compare perceived risks of medications and co-medications between physicians and persons living with CP. Methods This cros…
PurposeHealthcare practitioners have shown implicit and explicit attitudes that disfavor people with disabilities. This study aimed to describe how these attitudes evolved between 2006 and 2024 across clinicians, rehabilitation assistants, and other occupations. MethodsIn this comparative repeated cross-sectional study, data from 660,430 participants from Project Implicit were analyzed. Implicit attitudes were ass…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectiveAbleism is rooted in attitudes that influence behaviors and decisions toward people with disabilities. To assess whether these attitudes vary by occupation, we compared the preferences for people with or without physical disabilities between clinicians, rehabilitation assistants, and individuals in other professions. MethodsData from 213,191 participants, collected online through Project Implicit, were an…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Following the legalization of cannabis in Canada in 2018, people aged 65 + years reported a significant increase in cannabis consumption. Despite limited research with older adults regarding the therapeutic benefits of cannabis, there is increasing interest and use among this population, particularly for those who have chronic illnesses or are at end of life. Long-term Care (LTC) facilities are required…
Purpose Healthcare providers often hesitate to discuss medical cannabis (MC) due to limited understanding, risks and benefits, and misinformation. This reluctance is notable with older adult patients, despite MC's potential benefits. This study investigates whether primary care providers (PCPs) routinely inquire about MC when treating older adults and the frequency of such inquiries. Methods A 23-question survey w…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background This study investigated community pharmacists' level of knowledge and attitude towards medical marijuana and its association with sociodemographic characteristics. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from 21 February 2022 to 15 November 2022. Community pharmacists working in Klang Valley were given a self-administered questionnaire. This survey instrument facilitated the collection of informat…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Cannabis use can generate potential avoidable harms, hence the need for effective preventive measures and treatment. Studies show the efficacy of harm reduction (HR) in minimizing undesirable consequences associated with this use. Despite its proven efficacy, HR in cannabis use remains poorly applied by many health and social services (HSS) practitioners, especially with young people. However, knowledge…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background After the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and resulting economic austerity, the rise in illicit drug use engendered an increased need for people who use drugs (PWUD) to access medical care, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. Research shows that perceptions of medical staff towards PWUD facilitate or act as a barrier to accessing health care. This study provides a better understanding of health and social…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Canadians seeking medical cannabis (MC) may encounter difficulties in finding a healthcare provider (HCP) who authorizes their access to it. Barriers that HCPs face in authorizing MC are unclear. The objectives of this study were to evaluate HCP opinions, knowledge, comfort, and practice in MC prescribing and counseling on recreational cannabis use, and whether the COVID-19 pandemic affected MC prescrib…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Illicit use of methadone and buprenorphine has been described as a growing problem in Sweden in recent years, and has been associated with an increased drug-related mortality. Critics claim that the substances have become popular among adolescents and that they function as a gateway to heroin use. The aim of this study is to investigate, firstly, the extent to which illicit use of methadone and buprenor…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background HIV/AIDS related stigma interferes with the provision of appropriate care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS. Currently, programs to address the stigma approach it as if it occurs in isolation, separate from the co-stigmas related to the various modes of disease transmission including injection drug use (IDU) and commercial sex (CS). In order to develop better programs to address HIV/AIDS relat…
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