EXCLUSIVE: Study Of 81,000 Patients Uncovers Who Uses Medical Marijuana, Their Top Health Concerns
Despite the legalization of medical marijuana in 38 states, there remains limited understanding of the 4.1 million registered patients and the health issues they address. New research from a medical cannabis telehealth company Leafwell provides insights.
Analyzing data from over 81,000 medical marijuana patients across 32 states in 2022, the study provides more details about the modern cannabis user and the complexities of their health conditions. The research, “The Real Faces Of Medical Cannabis: Surprising Insights From 81,000 Patients,” reveals that more that the majority (58%) of patients report multiple conditions, with the average person managing two or more. The three most common conditions are:
- A significant portion of patients (32%) primarily seek medical marijuana for chronic pain.
- The second most common issue, anxiety, was reported as the primary reason for use by 26.8% of patients.
- PTSD is the third most common qualifying condition, affecting 11.2% of patients.
- About 41.4% reported just one condition, while the majority disclosed at least one more, and many three or more.
- Anxiety and chronic pain were the most common …