Psychiatrists’ opinions about non-medicalization of cannabis use disorder in Iran
The psychiatrists emphasized that the demedicalization of CUD could offer potential benefits, such as reducing social stigma and improving social acceptance, while they also highlighted some potential risks. These insights may inform future policies and practices regarding CUD.
Authors
- Hamidreza Namazi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7178-455X)
- Mehdi Sayyah
Institutions
- Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Institute of Medical Ethics (GB)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Discover Mental Health
- Published
- 2025-11-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-025-00326-y
- Primary Topic
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00