Table 3 Multivariable adjusted odds ratios (95% CI) of health- and medical cannabis-related factors associated with current authorization status

Health issues medical cannabis taken for^a

 ADHD

0.84 (0.69–1.01)

 Agitation

0.88 (0.72–1.06)

 Anxiety

0.83 (0.71–0.98)

 Appetite

0.96 (0.81–1.13)

 Bipolar disorder

1.05 (0.78–1.42)

 Concentration

1.02 (0.83–1.24)

 Depression

0.78 (0.67–0.90)

 Pain—acute

0.91 (0.77–1.08)

 Pain—chronic

1.74 (1.50–2.01)

 Migraine

1.20 (1.03–1.39)

 Muscle spasms

1.08 (0.93–1.25)

 Nausea and vomiting

0.80 (0.68–0.95)

 PCOS

0.90 (0.62–1.30)

 PTSD

1.25 (1.06–1.47)

 Seizures

1.88 (1.19–2.98)

 Stress

1.09 (0.94–1.26)

 Traumatic brain injury

2.12 (1.50–3.02)

Duration of medical cannabis use

 < 6 months

1 (ref)

 6 months to < 1 year

0.74 (0.46–1.19)

 1 to < 2 years

1.19 (0.78–1.81)

 2 to < 3 years

0.86 (0.58–1.28)

 3 to < 5 years

1.56 (1.07–2.27)

 5 to < 10 years

1.54 (1.06–2.26)

 10+ years

0.54 (0.37–0.79)

Reasons for taking medical cannabis^b

 In addition to other medications.

1.09 (0.95–1.24)

 To reduce the use of other medications.

1.30 (1.14–1.48)

 To reduce side effects of other medications/treatments.

1.29 (1.11–1.51)

 Other medications do not work well for me.

1.28 (1.11–1.48)

 General health and wellness.

0.97 (0.84–1.11)

 For recreational purposes.

0.49 (0.42–0.56)

 Works well managing health condition(s) or symptom(s).

1.62 (1.37–1.91)

 Enhances effect of other medication(s).

1.40 (1.18–1.66)

 It works better than other medications or treatments I take.

1.55 (1.35–1.77)

 It is a natural treatment.

1.06 (0.93–1.22)

 Gives control over my health.

1.34 (1.18–1.53)

 Less expensive than other medications I take.

0.51 (0.43–0.61)

 Fewer side effects than other medication(s) I take.

1.14 (0.99–1.31)

 I can purchase it at a recreational store.

0.28 (0.24–0.32)