Overview of what we learned:

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1.People KNOW uses but NOT risks/harms:  People are getting a variety of targeted messages about the uses of marijuana but are NOT getting clear messaging about risks or harms associated with using marijuana.

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2.Marijuana as medicine is misunderstood:  Most do not understand the new law or what medical marijuana is

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3.With little science to back it up, people believe it is effective treatment:  Most people believe that marijuana is effective at treating medical and mental health conditions of all kinds with limited evidence to support effectiveness.

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4.People believe it is natural and not addictive:  Most people believe that marijuana is natural and do not know about some of the new forms, potency, and dependence potential. 

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5.People believe the cannabusiness industry is altruistic:  Many see the cannabis industry as a healthy, environmentally friendly, and pro-social justice industry.  Some see government is seen as deceptive.

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6.Use is Accepted/Tolerated:  Pot use is widely accepted in many circles: especially among youth.  There is acceptance of use it for a medical purpose.  Youth believe that most of their peers do it.  Seniors citizens care little about what people think of their use.

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Additional Resources for learning more about marijuana as medicine:

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National Academy of Sciences Report

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National Institute on Drug Abuse

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National Institutes of Health

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Smart Approaches to Marijuana

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Medical Marijuana Control Program - Ohio

 

Scripted Questions for Research

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