Cannabis
A Statement from Cannabis & RSMj
Consistent with the mission of the Research Society on Marijuana (RSMj), Cannabis is committed to publishing high quality empirical research on the determinants, correlates, consequences, contexts, and assessment of cannabis use as well as the treatment of problematic use, including cannabis use disorder.
Papers will be considered for publication as long as they fit within the scientific scope of the journal and are conducted with sound research methodology and quality. All papers undergo rigorous peer review and extensive edits before being published in the journal. We commit to not retract published articles or withdraw submitted articles from consideration solely due to specific words used in the papers or due to ideas expressed. Authors themselves may petition to have an article retracted, but a written statement describing the author’s reasoning for requesting retraction will be published in place of the article. It will be important for authors to continue following guidance from their funding agencies, but it will not be the decision of the journal to retract or withdraw an article.
We call for more research to be published in Cannabis that focuses on diverse populations and topics, including sexual and gender diverse groups, racial/ethnic minority samples, and studies focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, belongingness, discrimination, and social justice.
- Eric R. Pedersen, PhD, Editor-in-Chief, Cannabis, & Adrian J. Bravo, PhD, President, Research Society on Marijuana
February 21, 2025
Cannabis is an open access peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the scientific study of marijuana/cannabis from a multidisciplinary perspective. Consistent with the mission of the Research Society on Marijuana (RSMj), the journal publishes empirical research of the determinants, correlates, consequences, contexts, and assessment of marijuana use as well as the treatment of problematic marijuana use, including cannabis use disorder. The journal covers research across the human spectrum (note that we currently do not accept animal model research).
The journal seeks to publish the following (but not limited to these topics specifically):
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Etiological mechanisms of use
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Issues related to clinical factors (i.e., diagnosis)
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Medical relevance (i.e., treatment effects/implications)
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Clinical trials
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Social and behavioral aspects of use (both positive and negative)
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Sociopolitical, economic, legal, ethical, and regulatory issues
Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief
Associate Editors
Eric R. Pedersen
Managing Editor
Ireland Shute
Adrian Bravo
Anita Cservenka
Julie Johnson
Mark Prince
Consulting Editors
Shanna Babalonis
Julie Bobitt
Keegan Buch
Robert Dvorak
Caislin Firth
Reagan Fitzke
Nioud (Neo) Gebru
Jordan Gette
Kathryn Gex
Joel Grube
Rachel Gunn
Jillian Halladay
Yifrah Kaminer
Hollis Karoly
Maha Mian
Lauren Micalizzi
Benjamin Montemayor
LaTrice Montgomery
Jamie Parnes
Godfrey Pearlson
Kristina Phillips
Katelyn Romm
Bethany Shorey Fennell
Justin Strickland
Jack Waddell
Dr. Pedersen is a member of the International Society of Addiction Journal Editors.
The Journal is open access and publishes under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY) license. This allows broad global dissemination while also ensuring the author maintains appropriate credit for their work.
CALL FOR PAPERS:
Special Issue on Perinatal Cannabis Use
Guest Editors: Rachel Gunn, Ph.D. and Lauren Micalizzi, Ph.D.
We invite submission of abstracts for an upcoming special issue on perinatal cannabis use, to be published in Cannabis. As cannabis legalization expands and social attitudes shift, perinatal cannabis use has become an increasingly important area of research. Understanding the complexities of cannabis use during pregnancy and postpartum—including its motivations, patterns, social and structural determinants, and potential consequences—is critical for informing clinical practice, public health policy, and intervention efforts. This Special Issue of Cannabis provides a venue for original reports, brief reports, reviews, and opinion articles that explore perinatal cannabis use from multidisciplinary perspectives. The guest editors of this Special Issue aim to foster a broad, interdisciplinary dialogue on perinatal cannabis use. We welcome submissions that explore topics such as:
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Patterns and trajectories of cannabis use during pregnancy and postpartum
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Motivations for and perceived benefits of perinatal cannabis use
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Social, cultural, and structural factors influencing cannabis use in pregnancy and postpartum
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The role of maternal mental and physical health, trauma, and stress in cannabis use decisions
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Health care provider perspectives and approaches to discussing perinatal cannabis use
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Public health messaging, harm reduction, and intervention strategies
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Legal and policy considerations related to cannabis use in pregnancy and parenting
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Ethical considerations in research and policy on perinatal cannabis use
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Methodological considerations in studying perinatal cannabis use and exposure