Demographic, economic, and social status and knowledge of medical and alternative cannabis use among Northeastern Thai citizens: a case study of outpatients at community hospitals along the Thai–Cambodian border
Despite policy liberalization, knowledge gaps concerning medical cannabis remain widespread, especially regarding its safe and appropriate use. The findings highlight the need for targeted public education, regulatory clarity, and culturally appropriate communication strategies to ensure safe usage and minimize health risks, particularly in sensitive border areas.
Authors
- Sathian Phunpon
- Pattarachit Choompol Gozzoli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8489-7859)
- Niyada Kiatying‐Angsulee
- Suyanee Pongthananikorn
- Kannikar Khaw-ngern
- Tanattha Kitisopee
- Shinnawat Saengungsumalee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1790-1828)
- Kamolwan Tantipiwattanasakul
- Phakarat Tangkheunkan
- Kritsada Chakchai
Institutions
- Siam University (TH)
- Chulalongkorn University (TH)
- Sripatum University (TH)
- Mahidol University (TH)
- Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cannabis Research
- Published
- 2025-10-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s42238-025-00326-3
- Primary Topic
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Chulalongkorn University
- Mahidol University
- Thai Health Promotion Foundation