Table 3 Attitudes concerning use of cannabidiol (CBD; n = 180). Please note that values represent frequencies (percentages)
From: Staff awareness of the use of cannabidiol (CBD): a trust-wide survey study in the UK
| Â | Strongly agree | Agree | Neither agree nor disagree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | Overall % agree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I am aware of several potential properties for the clinical use of CBD | 21 (11.7) | 80 (44.4) | 39 (21.7) | 28 (15.6) | 12 (6.7) | 101 (56.1) |
CBD reduces the likelihood of psychosis | 5 (2.8) | 33 (18.3) | 62 (34.4) | 57 (31.7) | 23 (12.8) | 38 (21.1) |
CBD has dangerous side effects | 14 (7.8) | 38 (21.1) | 81 (45.0) | 39 (21.7) | 8 (4.4) | 52 (28.9) |
I have concerns about patients self-medicating with CBD | 34 (18.9) | 67 (37.2) | 60 (33.3) | 17 (9.4) | 2 (1.1) | 101 (56.1) |
CBD is easily available to buy in high street shops | 19 (10.6) | 40 (22.2) | 48 (26.7) | 53 (29.4) | 20 (11.1) | 59 (32.8) |
People can become dependent on CBD if used regularly | 14 (7.8) | 55 (30.6) | 66 (36.7) | 40 (22.2) | 5 (2.8) | 69 (38.3) |
CBD should be prescription only | 20 (11.1) | 66 (36.7) | 53 (29.4) | 28 (15.6) | 13 (7.2) | 86 (47.8) |
I would prescribe CBD if it was in the British National Formulary | 9 (15.5) | 35 (60.3) | 10 (17.2) | 2 (3.4) | 2 (3.4) | 44 (75.9) |