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Reasons for usea given by 356 respondents reporting cannabis use within the preceding 6 months
| Reason | Active users [n (%)] |
|---|---|
| Any cancer symptom (combined) | 250 (70) |
| Cancer-related pain | 165 (46) |
| Cancer-related nausea | 122 (34) |
| Other cancer symptoms | 110 (31) |
| Any non-cancer reason (combined) | 199 (56) |
| Non-cancer symptoms or illness | 76 (21) |
| Other non-cancer reasons | 157 (44) |
Respondents were allowed to select more than one reason for having used cannabis.
