Motherhood and medicinal cannabis
Abstract Introduction: Women are emerging as a key demographic for medicinal cannabis (MC) use in countries that have implemented MC…
External stigma
Discrimination and Stigma Associated with Obesity: A Comparative Study between Spain and Egypt – Data from the OBESTIGMA study
Abstract Introduction: This study explores the under-investigated area of obesity-related discrimination and stigmatization across different countries, specifically comparing Spain (Europe)…
“He’s used drugs – he’s biased! He’s not a drug user – what would he know!”: A cross-sectional, online study of drug researchers’ experiential knowledge of drug use and disclosure
Abstract Introduction: Despite the recognized value of experiential knowledge, drug use and disclosure of drug use within the drug research…
The Effects of Stigma: Older Persons and Medicinal Cannabis
Abstract Cannabis has long been stigmatized as an illicit drug. Since legalization in Canada for both medical and recreational purposes,…
The role of stigma in cannabis use disclosure: an exploratory study
Abstract Background: Although cannabis use incidence, societal acceptance, and legislation all trend positively, cannabis remains federally illegal in the USA.…
Perceptions and Preoccupations of Patients and Physicians Regarding Use of Medical Cannabis as an Intervention Against Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: Results from a Qualitative Study
Abstract Objective: Explore perceptions and preoccupations regarding use of medical cannabis against chronic musculoskeletal pain, among patients and physicians. Design:…
Stigma and level of familiarity with opioid maintenance treatment (OMT) among specialist physicians in Israel
Abstract Context: Opioid use disorder (OUD) poses significant public health problems that have increased dramatically, resulting in high rates of…
Social Stigma and Discrimination Toward People With Drug Addiction: A National Survey in Korea
Abstract Objective: This study aims to understand the attitudes, stigma, and discrimination of the general adult population toward drug addiction.…
Barriers and facilitators for treatment-seeking for mental health conditions and substance misuse: multi-perspective focus group study within the military
Abstract Background: Globally, millions are exposed to stressors at work that increase their vulnerability to develop mental health conditions and…
Transgender Women’s Drug Use in the Dominican Republic
Abstract Purpose: Studies on drug use in transgender populations, particularly those in resource-limited settings, are scarce. Considering that drug use…