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Table 3 Substitution of cannabis for other substances

From: Healthcare provider and medical cannabis patient communication regarding referral and medication substitution: the Canadian context

Substances (n = 2697)

%, n

Any

47.1%, 1269

Alcohol

17.7%, 478

Tobacco/Nicotine

8.0%, 215

Opioid prescription drugs

18.0%, 486

Non-opioid prescription drugs

17.5%, 472

Illicit substances (opioids, stimulants, psychedelics, etc.)

1.9%, 52

Other

6.2%, 166

None

52.9%, 1428

Primary care provider knowledge of substitution (n = 1269)

No

34.8%, 441

Yes, within 1 month

34.0%, 431

Yes, within 6 months

25.9%, 329

Yes, but not for more than 6 months

5.4%, 68

  1. Data include the entire sample