Patterns of cannabis use for medical reasons in Brazil

An exploratory latent class analysis study

Bibliographic Data

ID14909428
AuthorsHeloísa Scattone (0009-0000-1237-2221, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), corresponding author), Luís Eduardo Gauer (Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)), Julia Valle Pezzini (0009-0001-6649-5259, Universidade Federal do Paraná), Luís Fernando Tófoli (0000-0003-2262-8272, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP))
Year2025
Volume143
Pages104906
Publication date2025-09-01
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.2025.104906
PMID40628021
OpenAlexW4412072939
LanguageEN
References cited21

The study revealed heterogeneity among Brazilian medical cannabis patients, identifying distinct typologies with specific needs. Findings highlight how sociodemographic factors shape use patterns and inform ongoing reflections on access and care within a shifting regulatory context

Cannabis · Class (philosophy · Criminology · Data science · Exploratory analysis · Latent class model · Psychiatry · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Child Welfare and Adoption · Computer Science · Homelessness and Social Issues · Psychology · Artificial Intelligence