The follow‑up interviews were designed to go deeper into workers’ experiences. “Cannabis often became a pragmatic option for treatment when other approaches fell short,” Carnide says, noting that it was rarely a first‑line strategy. Participants typically tried over‑the‑counter and prescription medications, along with physiotherapy, massage and chiropractic care, before turning to cannabis, but many described limited effectiveness, difficult side‑effects, concerns about opioids and cost barriers to ongoing physical therapies.
