Evaluating cannabis substitution for alcohol within the context of a Canadian managed alcohol program

Bibliographic Data

ID14907443
AuthorsSybil Goulet-Stock (0000-0002-9130-8531, University of Victoria, corresponding author), Catherine Hacksel (Ottawa Public Health), Beatriz Scandiuzzi (University of Victoria), Rob Boyd, R E BOYD (Ottawa Public Health), Bernie Pauly (0000-0002-4845-1383, University of Victoria), Tim Stockwell (0000-0002-5696-6803, University of Victoria)
Year2026
Volume147
Pages105083
Publication date2026-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Drug Policy (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0955-3959 • E-ISSN: 1873-4758
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.drugpo.2025.105083
PMID41313909
OpenAlexW4416751510
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited22

This study highlights the potential for cannabis substitution to meaningfully reduce alcohol-related harms. Implications for program development and future research evaluating changes in health, wellbeing, and harm outcomes are discussed

Cannabis · Context (archaeology · Harm · Poison control · Substitution (logic · Suicide prevention · Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research · Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

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