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ArticleCannabis (Albuquerque, N.M.)2025

Budtender Perceptions and Knowledge of Cannabis and Mental Health: A Preliminary Study.

Darby J E Lowe, Cindy Wang, Sergio Rueda, Tony P George

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Article in Cannabis (Albuquerque, N.M.), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Darby J E LoweInstitute for Mental Health Policy and Research (IMHPR), Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
Cindy WangInstitute for Mental Health Policy and Research (IMHPR), Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
Sergio RuedaInstitute for Mental Health Policy and Research (IMHPR), Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
Tony P GeorgeInstitute for Mental Health Policy and Research (IMHPR), Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

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Abstract

Objective: Legal cannabis dispensary employees ("Budtenders") are a significant resource for cannabis users. Current research indicates that cannabis use may adversely impact mental health. Public perception, however, is often inconsistent with this evidence, leading to increased use and disproportionate harm towards individuals with mental health disorders. This underscores the need for a deeper understanding of how Budtenders may influence these perceptions. This preliminary cross-sectional survey assessed Budtender perceptions and knowledge of cannabis use and its implications for mental health. Method: Researchers recruited Budtenders ( Results: We found that Budtender perceptions ( Conclusions: This study underscores significant gaps between Budtender perceptions and scientific evidence regarding cannabis use and mental health. Determining the impact of these perceptions is crucial for developing targeted, evidence-based educational interventions to mitigate the risks associated with recreational cannabis use.

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cannabiseducationmental healthpublic health

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PMID40909147
PMCPMC12406242

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